Sample Press Release

(Name of library/organization) joins @ your library® Campaign

The (name of library/organization) has joined libraries from all 50 states in a national, public education initiative called @ your library®, The Campaign for America's Libraries. Sponsored by the American Library Association, the multi-year campaign is designed to remind the public that today's libraries are dynamic, modern community centers for learning, information and entertainment.

The campaign intends to increase awareness about the vibrancy and value of today's libraries. The public education effort is a response to research that shows that while libraries are popular, they are often taken for granted. Research also indicates that while libraries are rooted in nearly every community, in schools, campuses and businesses across the country, they are often not visible. The campaign is designed to showcase public, school, academic and special libraries nationwide.

"Libraries are a part of the American dream," says (name of spokesperson). "They offer opportunities for education and self-help. But they are also changing and dynamic places, on the forefront of the information age." This campaign will tell the exciting story of today's libraries.

(Provide examples of programs and services.)

(Name of spokesperson) says, "Libraries are truly unique. In person and online. Where else can you have access to nearly everything in print and on the Web and have the personal assistance of a librarian to help find what you are looking for?"

The @ your library® campaign will promote the role of our nation's 120,000 libraries and 140,000 librarians. (Name of spokesperson) adds that librarians are experts in navigating through the clutter of information that's out there. "Librarians are really the ultimate search engine @ your library. If you need to find something, just ask."

For more information about (name of library's) participation in The Campaign for America's Libraries, call (name of spokesperson) at (phone number) or send an e-mail to (e-mail address).

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