Library Facility Assessments as Advocacy Tools

This session explores how to transform a facility assessment from a technical report into a powerful advocacy tool. Participants will learn what makes a library facility assessment different from traditional building assessments, how to connect facility conditions to library operations and community impact, and how to present findings in ways that resonate with boards, municipal leaders, funding agencies, and elected officials. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for documenting building needs, prioritizing investments, and using facility assessments to support capital planning, budget requests, grant applications, and long-term stewardship of one of the library’s most valuable assets.