Advocacy Case Studies
Thursday, December 11, 2025
by: Advocacy Committee

Section: News




The Mountain Plains Library Association Advocacy Committee has released a new set of original case studies designed to help library workers, trustees, and advocates navigate the complex challenges facing today’s libraries.

Drawn from real-world trends and controversies,
 these fictional scenarios highlight pressures related to intellectual freedom, governance, policy application, and community expectations across public, school, and academic settings.

The case studies are intended for use in workshops, staff trainings, board discussions, and professional development sessions. They offer a practical way for groups to examine decision-making processes, assess policy readiness, and identify areas where additional support or clarification may be needed. MPLA encourages libraries to adapt and modify the scenarios to meet their own organizational needs and community contexts.

By engaging with these tools, library stakeholders can strengthen preparedness, promote thoughtful dialogue, and build more resilient institutions across the Mountain Plains region.