The Biblionet program’s investment in the capacity and infrastructure to integrate public access Internet into libraries will be backed by a system ensuring long-term momentum to sustain these improvements.

The Biblionet program will foster and increase advocacy capacity by integrating communication, outreach and marketing into librarians’ roles with training and support.  In addition, institution building will provide a national framework for library advocacy and result in an association that directs efforts at the national level while providing ongoing guidance and support to librarians.   

The advocacy strategy will have a two-prong approach:

• Librarians will be empowered with the necessary tools to appropriately persuade local government and community stakeholders about the importance of free internet access at libraries
• National bodies will be equipped to coordinate local efforts and apply pressure at the national level so that guaranteed access to information becomes a priority supported by concrete resources