Library Development staff are available to provide consulting services on best practices for Friends of the Library groups by email or telephone.
Successful Friends Groups:
- Listen to the librarian about library needs
- Know the library’s goals
- Know the library’s budget plan
- Are ready to adjust in an emergency
- Talk to the librarian and board of trustees about fundraising plans
- Expend 80% of funds raised annually on the library with 20% for administrative expenses
- Have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with library administration
Resources
For more information, contact:
- Janine Miller
- Librarian, Library Development
- [email protected] or (501) 682-5291