Abstract
As the nation’s state legislatures increasingly decide the issues that affect citizens most directly, the ability to identify, track, and understand state legislation is key to successful advocacy efforts. While all state legislative websites provide the status and authoritative text of the bill, this may be insufficient to understand what the bill seeks to do and why the change is being proposed. To find plain English summaries and necessary context and background information on proposed bills, advocates may also need to find appropriate news sources and identify key stakeholders—those who care the most about the bill or are the most impacted. Librarians are equipped with the research skills to navigate the complexities of state legislative landscapes, allowing them to advocate for their profession and communities and assist their patrons as well.
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
5-2025
Repository Citation
Horne, Jennifer, "Beyond the Legislature’s Website: Strategies and Tools for State Legislative Research that Informs Advocacy Work" (2025). Library Faculty and Staff Publications. 360.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/libraries_facpub/360
Notes/Citation Information
Published in Legislative Advocacy and Public Policy Work for Academic and Research Library Workers: Perspectives and Strategies. Raymond Pun, Sonya Durney, Tarida Anantachai, (Eds.) p. 107-120.