Staying True to the Library’s Mission Libraries are built on values of access, equity, and service. But what happens when those values collide with restrictive laws, shifting political winds, or shrinking budgets? This session will explore strategies for staying connected to your mission and to your patrons even when external pressures could push you off course. Join EveryLibrary’s executive director, John Chrastka, as we examine ways to overcome potential disconnections between the library’s mission, vision, and values and the realities of governance, funding, and community politics. Come away with practical ideas and tools for communicating with stakeholders about these tensions and inspiration to sustain your own sense of purpose.