COMMUNICATING YOUR LIBRARY'S VALUE

The most important function of your friends group is to raise money, right?

Wrong! At least according to a survey recently done by WebJunction. Their survey responders indicated a 26% rating for raising money, and a 48% rating for advocacy! Friends need to lobby their own community and community leaders regarding the importance of their library.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has put together some tools that can help your group advocate for your library. They have an eight-minute DVD video to show to your community partners, and a Brochure with "persuasive statistics, library patron stories, and a call to action for community members and leaders."

Details on their program can be found at http://www.gatesfoundation.org/UnitedStates/USLibraryProgram/RelatedInfo
Go to the United States Program > U.S. Libraries section, scroll down to "Highlights" and click on "Communicating Your Library's Value".

The materials can be ordered by email from USlibraries@gatesfoundation.org