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Finance & Fundraising
 Websites presented in alphabetical order ALA Washington Office Submits Report to Obama-Biden Transition Team 
 Page for the December 2008 American Library Association (ALA) report "Opening the 'Window to a Larger World,' Libraries' Role in Changing America." The report discusses broadband and telecommunications policy, school libraries, library funding, access and transparency in government, access and civil liberties issues (including USA PATRIOT Act provisions), literacy and lifelong learning, and copyright. http://www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/news/pressreleases2008/december2008/wotransitionteam.cfm Topics: Librarianship Last updated Mar 26, 2009 Articles and Studies Related to Library Value (Return on Investment)
This 2005 bibliography lists articles, books, studies, and presentations about the economic benefit of libraries. Most listings concern public libraries, and include both completed reports and tools for libraries for gauging effectiveness. Includes links to many of the documents. From the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/research/librarystats/roi/index.cfm Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Oct 23, 2009 Book Sale Finder
This unique site lists book sales by city and state, as well as by date. Most of the entries are public library Friends groups, though some book stores and other organizations are also listed. Each entry includes the address of the book sale, types of items available, and prices. For profit booksales and fairs are also listed (for a fee), but are clearly identified. It also provides a form for adding your book sale to the site. http://booksalefinder.com/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Librarianship Last updated May 27, 2003 EPA Library Closings Continue Despite Protests
Summary of 2006 events related to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) budget cuts and library closings, including the announcement of the closure of the EPA Headquarters Library to walk-ins. Includes links to a related article and an activist organization's document on the EPA libraries. From the website of the American Library Association's American Libraries magazine. http://www.ala.org/ala/alonline/currentnews/newsarchive/2006abc/september2006a/epaclosings.cfm Topics: Librarian Specialties, Librarianship Last updated Jan 22, 2009 Funding News @ Your Library
An overview of library funding cuts on the federal, state, and local levels, as well as trends describing how libraries are coping with the cutbacks. Select state from map, or browse alphabetically by state. From the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/mediapresscenter/libraryfunding/libraryfunding.cfm Topics: Librarianship Last updated Nov 15, 2008 If a Library Is Bookless, What's In It?
This 2006 radio program looks at the role of public libraries in the 21st century, given the advances in information technology. The program focuses on these questions: "What is the library's role -- and who should pay for it?" Includes links to opinions about "bookless libraries" and public library services of the future. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5235518 Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Feb 28, 2006 Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
An independent federal agency, the IMLS "fosters leadership, innovation, and a lifetime of learning by supporting the nation's museums and libraries." It not only provides funding both to libraries and to museums to enhance their resources and community access, it supports projects for partnerships between libraries and museums and other community organizations. All About Grants and Awards provides information about IMLS support for library and museum services, including a database of grants by state and a list of digital projects funded. IMLS publications available on the Web site include conference papers and grant applications. http://www.imls.gov/ Topics: Librarianship, Museums Last updated Jun 16, 2004 Know Your Stimulus
This page features details of interest to librarians about the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Includes a list of programs funded through ARRA that could benefit libraries, such as broadband programs, the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund, Senior Community Service Employment Program, and Rural Community Facilities Program. Also includes material on grants, how to advocate for funding, state-by-state funding impacts, and other aspects of ARRA. From the American Library Association (ALA). http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/advocacy/knowstimulus/index.cfm Topics: Finance, Librarianship Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Library Use Value Calculator
Use this online form to estimate the value of the library services you use each month. Services listed include materials borrowed (books, movies, audio books, museum passes), magazines used in library, interlibrary loan, children's programs attended, computer use, reference questions, and more. From the Maine State Library. http://www.maine.gov/msl/services/calculator.htm Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Oct 3, 2007 Librarybooksales.org
"The purpose of this web site is twofold: The primary goal is to match quality books, which have been donated to public libraries, with readers around the world. Secondarily, this site provides a central meeting place for 'Friends of the Library' and other affiliated library groups." Money spent on books in this online book sale goes directly to the library selling them. Searchable, or browse available books by author. http://www.librarybooksales.org/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Finance, Internet, Librarianship Last updated Apr 21, 2003 Taxpayer Return-on-Investment (ROI) in Pennsylvania Public Libraries
This 2006 report studied the economic benefit to taxpayers of Pennsylvania public libraries, looking at factors such as recreation and entertainment services, personal and family information needs, education, and job-related services. The report concludes that the "Pennsylvania taxpayer return on investment (ROI) in public library is 5.5 to 1." Includes survey data. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the University of North Carolina School of Information and Library Science, prepared for Pennsylvania Commonwealth Libraries. http://www.statelibrary.state.pa.us/libraries/lib/libraries/PAROIreportFINAL7.pdf Topics: Librarianship, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Aug 22, 2007 The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC): Schools & Libraries
Official information about the E-rate, or the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism, which "provides discounts to most schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access." The "Reference Area" section provides background documents on the E-rate and related topics. Site also contains applications, forms, tools, and updates on the program. Searchable. The USAC is a nonprofit corporation appointed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to manage the program. http://www.universalservice.org/sl/ Topics: Librarianship, Technology Last updated Feb 26, 2006 |
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