IHLS Board Meet & Greet: Everyday Advocacy Strategies for Libraries

Tuesday, Jul 28, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Registration Closed
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About This Event

You're Invited: Board Meet & Greet in Carbondale!

These events are designed to help our Board and member library staff connect and engage around a shared topic. We hope you'll join us to foster stronger relationships and shared learning across our organization and member libraries!

Ashley Stewart, Campaign Strategist and Consultant for EveryLibrary will share everyday advocacy strategies for libraries and how EveryLibrary works for libraries experiencing a challenge. Followed by a Q&A session.

  • Event Time: 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Event Location: IHLS Carbondale 1840 Innovation Drive, Carbondale, IL 62903. Ring doorbell at front entrance. Event will be held in Suite 106.
  • Light refreshments will be served

If a minimum number of registrants is not met by July 21, the event will be held virtually instead of in-person.

Accessing the Meeting

You may join the meeting at the IHLS Carbondale office.

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About Illinois Heartland Library System

Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) is a dedicated partner to public, school, academic, and special libraries across southern and parts of central Illinois. As one of the state's two multi-type library systems, IHLS supports libraries with efficient interlibrary loan delivery services, seamless automated lending, robust e-resources, and consulting and continuing education in librarianship. By connecting diverse library communities across the region, IHLS empowers its members to provide their patrons with access to the information and services they need, when they need them. IHLS has offices in Champaign, Carbondale, and Edwardsville, Ill. 
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Ashley Stewart, Campaign Strategist for EveryLibrary
Presenter
Ashley Stewart
Campaign Strategist

Ashley serves as the Campaign Strategist at EveryLibrary, where she has supported and advised library ballot campaigns nationwide for more than two years. She is the former Director of the Caseyville Public Library District in Illinois and was an elected and served a four-year term as Trustee for Collinsville Township. She recently served on the Illinois Library Association’s Committee for Public Library Standards. Ashley is a member of the American Association of Political Consultants and brings experience as a political consultant and advisor. Ashley graduated from SIUE with a Masters and bachelor's in social work. She is a field supervisor for social work practicum students in libraries. Ashley is a sought-after speaker at library conferences and is a frequent guest lecturer for MLS/MLIS and MSW programs across the country.