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Category Archives: Library Partnerships
A Case for Taxpayer Support of the Arts
Here is an excellent piece on a case for taxpayer support of the arts. A prevailing viewpoint is that public funds should be dedicated primarily to costs related to the maintenance and improvement of a region’s infrastructure – roads, bridges, … Continue reading
Are Guys Using Your Public Library?
Do you struggle to bring boys into the library and get them excited about libraries and books? You may find helpful info in the American Libraries article Connect Guys With Books. It is the story of how the New Albany–Floyd … Continue reading
How Libraries Count[ed] in the 2012 Election
Voter education Voter registration Photo ID library cards Polling place Lease space to Comedy Central! Read all about it here: How Libraries Count in the 2012 Election (American Libraries).
Posted in Library in Community, Library Partnerships, Library Programs
Tagged Election, Elections, Presidential Elections, Voter ID, Voting
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Libraries as Part of Support Network
Yes, so we all know about dialing 911 in an emergency. But how many know about 211—”an easy-to-remember three-digit phone number that brings people and services together”? From their “About” page: The mission of 2-1-1 US is to ensure that … Continue reading
The Benefits of Art
So here’s an interesting fundraising idea: “The Library Lovers’ Art Auction.” I dearly wish libraries did not have to resort to fundraisers. And when they do, that the funds raised could be for capital campaigns, for buildings, and for “frills.” … Continue reading
Posted in Fundraising, Library in Community, Library Partnerships, Public Libraries
Tagged Auction, fundraising, Libraries, Public library
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Library as Post Office–A New Opportunity for Partnering?
So perhaps you’ve heard about a new initiative from the United State Postal Service called the Village Post Office (VPO) program. It allows businesses, convenience stores, and libraries to offer limited postal service. “This lets the town keep its … Continue reading
Be Powerful–Be a Partner!
I’ve written before about the importance of library partnerships—personally, I think partnering with other agencies, organizations, and your community strengthen your ties to your community, and also increases your standing among tax payers. But you can’t just phone it in. … Continue reading
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Tagged Community, Partnerships, Public libraries
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The Public Library as an Essential Service
The May/June 2012 issue of Public Libraries includes the article “Connecting Public Libraries with Emergency Responders.” It is also available online: The Monday after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, the director of a rural public library situated about 70 … Continue reading
Put ‘er There, Partner!
A fine article about program partnerships between libraries and local businesses or popular media in the May/June 2012 issue of Public Libraries (the official magazine of the Public Library Association) in the “Tales From the Front” department (see below for … Continue reading
A Life in Libraries 