VOLUME 26, NUMBER 8 — September 2006 Computers in Libraries Complete Coverage of Library Information Technology
This Month: Grass-Roots Campaigns for Libraries
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Starting and Running the ‘Libraries Matter’ Campaign Sometimes a simple idea, such as selling gel bracelets that say “Libraries Matter” to raise money, can spark something much bigger. These authors explain how their Libraries Matter campaign grew beyond their own regional system to cover their whole state and eventually other points around the globe. By Kitty Pope, Rose Chenoweth, Karen Bersche, and Lori Bell
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‘1stReads’ Program Aims to Improve Book Donations and Processes Many people donate books to libraries, but too often they’re titles that the librarians can’t use. This pilot program, called “1stReads,” is a process whereby librarians can request certain titles and people can donate them with ease. Could this grass-roots idea be the solution to this long-standing problem? By Steve Coffman
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Maryland’s Successful Campaign to Increase Library Funding One of the most basic tenets of securing funding is to prove your financial needs and value with solid statistics. One of the core rules of getting legislation passed is to communicate one key message to your representatives repeatedly. Maryland librarians used these two tactics together to win bipartisan support that led to tens of thousands of dollars in additional state funding. By Mary Baykan
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