There’s a well-known saying in the world of academia: “Publish or perish.” While the phrase thankfully does not refer to a real death, it does refer to the death of a career and the achievement of professional goals. Unfortunately a similar saying could be used for librarians: “Advocate or perish.” In an article for the Chronicle of Higher Education , author Christopher Schaberg talks about how he eventually accepted and started to enjoy publishing, and he no longer sees it as a chore, but focuses on the benefits publishing brings to his career and students. He writes, “ When you publish new work, your students will be excited to learn about it. That may sound ridiculous and Pollyannaish, but I’ve seen it happen again and again.” In the same way, advocating for your school library can fuel your practice in the school library and benefit both your career, your self-esteem, and your students. I can get lost in the day-to-day tasks very easily, and lose sight of what I do and ho...