Advocacy Committee
The NLA Advocacy Committee provides opportunities for advocates to increase public awareness of the value of libraries and the library profession and plays a key role in formulating policies and standards that affect library service in the state. Advocacy is a daily opportunity for every library supporter, starting locally and reaching across the nation. By our annual Advocacy Day in Lincoln, you will be ready to effectively inform our state Senators of library-related issues and best solutions.
Our committee maintains a powerful tool for you to use when engaging with elected leaders about important library issues. Please check in with our Engage Page often and be ready to take action as needed by our Association.
2021 Members
Deb Robertson (Chair)
Kilgore Memorial Library
Term Expiration: December 2021
Scott Childers
Special Library
Melissa Kebaili
Ponca Carnegie Library
Matthew Kovar
Sump Memorial Library/Papillion Public Library
Elaine Lake
Oshkosh Public Library
Lori Porter
Madison Public Library
Tammi Thiem
Special Library
Megan Tomasiewicz
Lied Tekamah Public Library
Laura England Biggs (ex oficio)
NLA President
Nonvoting Member
Ginger Jelinek (ex oficio)
NLA Executive Director
Nonvoting Member
