Public libraries and librarians are currently experiencing a significant increase in book bans and attacks. There are legislative efforts to eliminate books from entire states and even to arrest librarians. These attacks are largely motivated by political organizations aiming to utilize them as a means of fundraising and as a way to gain political power and influence. Join us for an informative and engaging conversation with Patrick Sweeney, the Political Director for EveryLibrary.

To learn more about EveryLibrary, please visit their website at everylibrary.org

Patrick Sweeney Bio

Patrick Sweeney is a 2007 San Jose School of Library and Information Sciences graduate, Patrick is a former school librarian, Administrative Librarian, and was Executive Director of EveryLibrary California, a statewide initiative to support library propositions.  He was awarded Library Journal’s “Movers and Shakers” award in 2015 for his library advocacy work.  He is co-author of “Winning Elections and Influencing Politicians for Library Funding” as well as “Before the Ballot; Building Support for Library Funding.”  He was recently recognized with a “40 Under 40” award by the American Association of Political Consultants for his work fighting for libraries at EveryLibrary.  He is a lecturer at the San Jose Information School where he teaches courses on politics and libraries.  He is active across social media as PC Sweeney.

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