# Maintaining Momentum We've been using the metaphor of the ecosystem throughout this guide. While ecosystems are dynamic and can be expected to change, they also require care to stay healthy and sustainable. In this section, we look at ways that libraries can sustain their roles in civic data ecosystems. It can be a real challenge to continuously energize, build, and fund libraries in civic data work. Building partnerships, joint projects and institutionalizing the roles are strategies to share the challenge and maintain momentum. You might find help in: [Finding resources to support civic data work](/guide/maintaining-momentum/finding-resources-for-your-engagement.md); [Library roles;](https://app.gitbook.com/@civic-switchboard/s/guide/library-roles) [Building libraries into civic data partnerships](/guide/engaging-partners/building-libraries-into-civic-data-partnerships.md). --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://civic-switchboard.gitbook.io/guide/maintaining-momentum.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.