The small public library survival guide : thriving on less

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Information & Library Science Library

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Z678.6 .L36 2008
Status
Available

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Summary

If you're among the nearly 80 percent of libraries deemed "small', serving populations of 25,000 or fewer, then Landau's survival guide will give you the tested and practical techniques to ensure your small library's survival and growth.

Landau, a seasoned marketer, applies his three decades of corporate marketing experience to save a small library faced with funding cuts. His customer-centric approaches have brought in resources, volunteers, and in-kind donations, and have earned his library local and national awards.

In The Small Public Library Survival Guide , Landau shares practical tools and tested strategies, guiding small public library administrators, trustees, librarians, and friends to

Define the community's library service needs Develop responsive programs Generate resources to support the programs Promote the library and its programs to patrons and funding communities

Packed with hands-on guidelines for attracting local support and building partnerships, this user-friendly guide outlines multiple avenues for obtaining funding and increasing cash flow. His low-cost, no-cost, and easily implemented techniques provide a solid foundation for small library success.

Contents

  • Preface p. vii
  • 1 Why This Book is Necessary p. 1
  • 2 Defining Your Library's Role in Your Community: A Market-Oriented Approach p. 7
  • 3 Translating Community Needs Into a Strategic Plan p. 19
  • 4 Funding Your Library's Plan p. 30
  • 5 Earning Money Through Benefit Events p. 55
  • 6 Obtaining Noncash Support From the Community p. 71
  • 7 Grantsmanship: The Art of Winning Grants p. 74
  • 8 Ongoing Marketing of Your Library and its Programs p. 87
  • 9 Innovative Library Programming on a Shoestring p. 101
  • 10 Staffing Your Library's Plan p. 105
  • 11 Buying on the Cheap p. 109
  • 12 Conclusion: Is it Worth All the Effort? p. 114
  • Appendixes
  • A Institutional Sources of Information p. 117
  • B Sample Survey Questions p. 122
  • C Sample Direct Mail Solicitation Letter and Donor Reply Card p. 124
  • D How to Evaluate and Describe Old and Rare Books p. 127
  • E Sample Honor/Memorial Gift Form p. 130
  • F Sample Custom Research Letter Contract Agreement and Forms p. 132
  • G Press Release Guidelines and Sample Press Release p. 137
  • H Sample Bylaws for a Friends of the Library Group p. 144
  • Selected Bibliography p. 149
  • Index p. 153

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