A FULL 90 PERCENT OF ALL library referenda tracked by political action committee EveryLibrary and LJ passed in 2017. It's worth taking a moment to reflect on the astounding support that number represents as it encompasses results in both blue and red states, cities large and small. That number, and all the ballots that roll up to it, is fully documented in "Breaking Records at the Polls" by EveryLibrary's John Chrastka and Erica Findley (p. 16). We worry about library support all the time, as anticipating a wide range of scenarios is the responsible thing to do. However, we should celebrate the good news here. We should consider all that it tells us about what is going right with regard to the bond between our institutions and the voters who turn out to support them. Then, we should put those findings into action to deepen the connection-for more interaction today and greater support in the future.
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