See, Share, & Adapt Our New Public Libraries ROI Flyer

Advocate for Your Public Library

With many public libraries advocating for important changes, such as levy increases or area annexations, in the upcoming Consolidated Municipal Elections, these members have an increased need for advocacy support. With this in mind, our Communications & Advocacy Administrator has created this printable and editable infographic!

We invite you to print, repost, and share this flyer to communicate taxpayers’ return on investment for IHLS public libraries. We've also slightly modified the flyer to create a template you are welcome to adapt for your library!

If you have any questions, please email our Marketing & Communications Department staff. They are also available for consultations should you need help using the template.

NOTE: These numbers are taken from the Illinois Public Library Annual Report (IPLAR) data displayed on the IMLS website. As IHLS provides no-cost interlibrary loan delivery to all IHLS-member libraries, the available materials totals shown here include numbers provided by both IHLS-SHARE libraries and IHLS standalone libraries. For SHARE numbers, please see the FY2024 SHARE ROI graphic available on the SHARE website.

Download the IHLS IHLS Public Libraries Flyer

View & Edit the Personalizable Canva Template

Are you from a school library that needs a little advocacy help, too? Check out the The Value of School Libraries one-page document we have created in partnership with our sister system RAILS and other state library organizations. Additionally, be sure to reach out to our Membership Coordinator Schools Liaison!

Public Library ROI Infographic Flyer (Updated Nov. 2024 using 2022 numbers) by Carol Hogan-Downey