THE for America’s Libraries VOICE ISSN 1084-4694 VOLUME 17, ISSUE 3 JUNE 2016

Plan now for National Two groups win Baker & Friends of Libraries Taylor Awards Week, Oct. 16-22, 2016 Two groups have been recognized United for Libraries will coordi- with United for Libraries’ Baker & nate the 11th annual National Friends Taylor Awards for outstanding efforts of Libraries Week Oct. 16-22, 2016. to support their library. The Friends of National Friends of Libraries Week of- the Nampa (Idaho) Public Library and fers a two-fold opportunity to celebrate the Huntley (Ill.) Area Public Library Friends. Use the time to promote District Friends Foundation are this IN THIS ISSUE your group in the community, to raise year’s winners. Each group receives awareness, and to increase member- $1,000 and a clock from Baker & Tay- President’s Message 2 ship. lor to honor their achievements. News & Notes 3 National Friends of Libraries The Friends of the Nampa Public Framework for Foundations 6 Week is also an excellent opportunity Library worked with the library staff for your library and board of Trustees to build a Friends group to match the Tools for Trustees 8 to recognize Friends for the help and library’s momentum. While advocating Focus on Friends 12 support of the library. Find a sample for a new library building, the Friends Friends on Campus 15 press release and marketing materi- underwent extensive planning and als, and explore ideas and resources training to open a successful Friends Good Ideas from the Network 16 for Friends groups, libraries, and state bookstore within the new library, Conference Preview 20 Friends groups at www.ala.org/united/ which opened in 2015. Book Club Choices 22 events_conferences/folweek. Years ago, the Huntley (Ill.) Area United for Libraries Friends group Public Library District Friends Foun- Corporate Sponsors & Board of Directors 23 members are eligible to apply for dation hosted golf fundraisers that Books for Babies 24 National Friends of Libraries Week brought in $10,000, but could not Awards. Two groups will be awarded get the momentum back for a similar $250 each in honor of their celebra- fundraiser after the economy spiraled. tions during the week. For informa- They decided to revamp the idea with a tion, visit www.ala.org/united/grants_ mini golf fundraiser within the library, FRIENDS AND FOUNDATIONS awards/friends/friendsweek. Friends which would also meet the goal of at- groups who have won this award in the tracting young people to the library. Thinking about merging your Friends past, and their projects, can be viewed The Friends found sponsors and hosted group and Foundation? Follow these on the page. it as a back-to-school event in August. tips for success. The ALA Store offers “Friend Your The event is a favorite because it brings page 7 Library” materials, including buttons, together golfers of all ages, Friends, posters, bookmarks, and downloadable community members, and businesses in ‘BOARD WARS’ templates. To purchase the materials, support of the library. visit the ALA Store at www.alastore. United for Libraries has given Learn how to manage conflict with ala.org and search for “Friends.” Baker & Taylor Awards since 2000. your board and avoid power plays. United for Libraries group mem- Baker & Taylor is a leading distributor page 10 bers save 10% off ALA Store pur- of books, videos and music products to chases. (Personal ALA members will libraries, institutions and retailers. For BOOKSALE PRICING automatically save 10% when they more information about Baker & Tay- enter their login and password.) For lor Awards, and a detailed description Find out how to sort and price your details, log in to the Friends & Foun- of the award-winning programs, visit books for the highest return. dations Zone at www.ala.org/united/ www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/ page 13 friendszone. friends/bakertaylor.

www.ala.org/united 1-800-545-2433, ext. 2161 1 President’s Message

Making United for Libraries stronger

As I write this and creating a strong leadership team program and our statewide mem- last column, it is for the future. We achieved our goals bership program, we were able to bittersweet and while at the same time continuing to offset budget reductions from ALA hard to believe a provide the high quality of service our so that our programs continued year has come and members have come to expect. Some without interruption, which was gone so quickly. of the achievements worth highlighting another goal established by the This past year are: FOLUSA and ALTA merger when has been a suc- we established long-term financial cessful year for • Service to more than 5,000 mem- stability for United for Libraries. the United for bers and member groups through Libraries board Ed McBride over 25 programs this year. We truly have many things to be and division for United for Libraries • Six editions of The Voice — includ- proud of and the progress towards President several reasons, ing one that went digital! both short-term and long-term goals and I wanted to • Establishing a succession plan for that have been accomplished this year. reflect on our successes in this column. our staff that allows us to prepare But with all organizations we must But I also want to share what I believe for new leadership by creating a now look ahead and prepare for future to be our challenges and some of the Deputy Executive Director position growth. things we must focus on going forward filled by Beth Nawalinski, a long- We know that the next president in order to make United for Libraries term staff member who has been a of United for Libraries, Susan Schmidt, a stronger and more vital organization critical member of our leadership will lead us far beyond expectations — not just within ALA, but within our team. with her constant source of energy and advocate community. • Recruiting new board members I was introduced to this great or- from both the professional and ganization over eight years ago as a corporate membership of ALA The Voice for America’s Libraries Friends of Libraries U.S.A. (FOLUSA) that only fortifies how we will go is published by United for corporate board member, and quickly forward to engage and support Libraries: The Association of knew I wanted to be a part of it and to United for Libraries as a division support what it stood for and what it Library Trustees, Advocates, and as a program. The combined Friends and Foundations, a meant to our members. I was part of wealth of experience, background, the organization that merged FOLUSA division of the American Library and resources now sitting at the Association (ALA). and the Association for Library Trust- board table is beyond expectations ees and Advocates (ALTA), and we of the board that worked to merge quickly found ourselves in a situation For membership information, FOLUSA and ALTA years ago and call (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161, (as common with all organizations that truly fulfills the vision we had. are going through change) where we email [email protected], or visit • We expanded membership through struggled with our new identity and www.ala.org/united. our statewide membership pro- how we would re-invent ourselves. gram with our partners at the We grew and learned together, and United for Libraries Chief Officers of State Library we emerged with a dedicated and com- 859 W. Lancaster Ave. Agencies (COSLA) and state librar- mitted board and members who want- Unit 2-1 ies across the country. Not only ed the new organization to forge new Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 did we expand membership within paths and new services for our mem- United, but also senior ALA lead- bership. The merger process was not Send editorial contributions, ership recognized us for our con- without its challenges and missteps, but articles, newsletters and news tribution to the ALA membership that was to be expected, and to think releases attention The Voice rolls and in a time where overall otherwise was a mistake. I now look at to the address above or to ALA membership is struggling. the current board and I am so proud [email protected]. of what we have accomplished and the • Through the work begun by Chris- impact we make with our members and tine Lind Hage, past president of The Voice is a copyrighted the library community. United for Libraries, we continued publication and cannot be Over the last 12 months we have to fortify and build our budget. photocopied and distributed.. focused on building our membership With our corporate sponsorship

2 www.ala.org/united 1-800-545-2433, ext. 2161 News & Notes her dedication to our organization and in previous years. I was fortunate to cus group, and to confirm the value of to libraries. I have had the pleasure of be one of the facilitators in Denver, their feedback in our program going working with Susan for many years on and the feedback confirmed that we forward. the board, and in my opinion the time are an effective and vital organization. In conclusion, my work and dedi- is right for her leadership and direc- We need to fortify and reestablish our cation to United for Libraries is both tion. organization with our members to a source of pride and love for those In a recent focus group that we make sure we support them in an ever- that have taught me and supported me conducted at the Public Library As- changing environment within library through the years. The standards set sociation (PLA) Conference in Denver advocacy. by those along the way have been high Colo., we were enlightened with valu- Though some challenges are not and I hope my contribution and work able member feedback regarding our new, there are some challenges that are met those standards and made them brand and identity, which are two criti- emerging in every community where proud. cal components of any organization, we can make a difference, and we can I also hope this board and this and it was clear to the board members help establish valuable resources to presidential year will leave the orga- in attendance that the new United for support and lead the way. Our staff nization in a better place and with a Libraries board must take this feedback is in the process of organizing the stronger leadership team to guide us very seriously. It is clear we have loyal feedback for board review at the ALA through the next year and beyond. and committed members and they find Annual Conference in Orlando in June I want to thank all of you for your our resources to be valuable and criti- so that we can quickly respond and hard work not only for our organiza- cal to their work in their communities. take steps to address the feedback and tion, but also among our members as Through our “merger years” and help members face current and future you advocate for libraries and continue the changes to our name we have lost challenges. I want to thank the United to establish value and need for out- or confused members, and as a result for Libraries’ members and board standing library service in our commu- our message is not as far reaching as members who participated in the fo- nities!

ALA, Harry Potter Alliance launch ‘Spark’ advocacy video series ALA joined the Harry Potter Al- rest of their lives. The video series also Janae Phillips, chapters director liance in launching “Spark,” an eight- includes information on writing press for the Harry Potter Alliance, added, part video series developed to support releases, staging social media cam- “I’ve worked with youth for many and guide first-time advocates who are paigns, using library resources for re- years now, and I’ve never met a young interested in advocating at the federal search or holding events, and best prac- person who just really didn’t want to level for issues that matter to them. tices for contacting elected officials. get involved — they just weren’t sure The series, targeted to viewers aged “‘Spark’” is a wonderful resource how! I think this is true for adults 13-22, will be hosted on the YouTube from the American Library Associa- who have never been involved in civic page of the Harry Potter Alliance, tion’s Washington Office,” said United engagement before, too. I hope that while librarians and educators are en- for Libraries President Elect Susan Spark will be a resource to people who couraged to use the videos to engage Schmidt. “Every Friends group and have heard a lot about getting engaged young people or first time advocates. Trustee board should explore this in the political process but have never The video series was launched dur- FREE resource for first-time advocates! been sure where to start, and hopefully ing the 42nd annual National Library Although the project is aimed at teens — dare I say — spark some new ideas Legislative Day in May in Washington, and young adults, it is invaluable infor- and action.” D.C. The series can be viewed at http:// mation for everyone.” youtu.be/6R_u455AOAU. “We are pleased to launch Spark, a The video series provides sup- series of interactive advocacy videos,” porting information for inexperienced said Emily Sheketoff, executive direc- The United for Libraries of- grassroots advocates, covering ev- tor of the American Library Associa- fice will be closed May 30 erything from setting up in-person tion’s Washington Office. “We hope and July 4. For assistance legislator meetings to the process of that young or new advocates will be during that time, please constructing a campaign. By break- inspired to start their own campaigns, ing down oft-intimidating “inside the and that librarians and educators will email [email protected] and Beltway” language, Spark provides an be able to use the series to engage allow 24 hours for a re- accessible set of tools that can activate young people and get them involved in sponse. and motivate young advocates for the advocacy efforts.”

June 2016 3 News & Notes

‘State of America’s Libraries 2016’ shows service transformation to meet tech demands of library patrons

Libraries are not just about what Story from Afghanistan by Jeanette they have for people, but what they do Winter for and with people. With communi- 10. Two Boys Kissing by David Levi- ties still recovering from the Great than Recession, academic, school and public libraries continue to transform and A complete list of reasons and ad- shift resources and services to meet the ditional information and infographics needs of tech-savvy patrons. regarding the 2015 Top Ten List of This and other library trends of Most Challenged Books is available at the past year are detailed in the ALA’s http://bit.ly/americas-libraries. 2016 State of America’s Libraries re- Other 2016 State of America’s Li- port, released in recognition of Nation- personal learning and interests. braries report findings include: al Library Week, April 10-16, 2016. Regardless of format, digital or The report shows that libraries of print, the report shows that collections • Libraries strengthened their role as all types add value in five key areas — within school and public libraries con- leaders in community engagement, education, employment, entrepreneur- tinue to be challenged. A challenge is leading community forums, taking ship, empowerment, and engagement. defined as a formal, written complaint part in anti-violence activities and Local and national studies cited within filed with a library or school request- providing a safe, neutral place for the report show that libraries are ad- ing that a book or other material be an often divided populace to come vancing multiple literacies and foster- restricted or removed because of its together. ing a digitally inclusive society. content or appropriateness. • Services and spaces for teen pa- Administrators are looking to In July 2015, a Harris poll on at- trons are transforming as libraries school librarians to help them digitize titudes about book banning and school look for opportunities to help teens education and lead blended learning libraries revealed that out of the 2,244 design their own learning experi- activities in schools, thus bringing eq- US adults who participated, the per- ences. New service spaces include uity, connectivity, and personalization centage (28 percent) who felt that cer- dedicated makerspaces, tinkerlabs, to instruction. tain books should be banned increased and other reconfigurations of the The value of certified school li- by more than half since the previous library’s space. brarians continues to grow as admin- survey (18 percent) conducted in 2011. istrators and teachers seek education Book challenges recorded by ALA’s The full text of the 2016 State of resources to better serve tech-savvy Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) America’s Libraries report is available students. For example, in 2010 only 35 reveal that attempts to remove materi- at http://bit.ly/americas-libraries. percent of school librarians indicated als with diverse content are higher than they were acquiring digital content. By ever before. 2015, that number had increased to 69 The Top Ten Most Challenged percent. This trend is reflected across Books of 2015 were: a variety of formats, particularly data- bases, ebooks, periodicals, videos, and 1. Looking for Alaska by John Green games. 2. Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. To ensure you or Libraries continue to strive to James your group is re- support digital equality. Multiple stud- 3. I Am Jazz by Jessica Herthel and ceiving all available ies increasingly point to the fact that Jazz Jennings member benefits, individuals from lower socioeconomic 4. Beyond Magenta: Transgender backgrounds do not have equal access Teens Speak Out by Susan Kuklin United for Libraries to high-speed Internet, digital tools, 5. The Curious Incident of the Dog in needs your email ad- or opportunities to learn how to use the Night-Time by Mark Haddon dress. To add your digital resources. As a result, they are 6. The Holy Bible email, send it to less able to compete for 21st century 7. Fun Home by Alison Bechdel careers, participate fully in civic en- 8. Habibi by Craig Thompson [email protected]. gagement or even advance their own 9. Nasreen’s Secret School: A True

4 www.ala.org/united 1-800-545-2433, ext. 2161 News & Notes

Steve Laird elected United for Libraries Public Library United for Libraries presents Public Service Association premieres president-elect Award to House library advocacy video Democratic Leader series Nancy Pelosi Steve Laird, At the intersection of practice and president of the On May 2, 2016, House Demo- advocacy is the story of libraries’ and Reference Divi- cratic Leader Nancy Pelosi was given library staff’s positive impacts on indi- sion of Infogroup, United for Libraries’ Public Service viduals and communities. Better under- has been elected Award for her support for libraries of standing and capturing these impacts 2016-2017 United all types in Washington, D.C. Though drives the work of Project Outcome for Libraries vice Pelosi was unable to accept the award, (www.ala.org/pla/performance president/presi- her policy advisor, Patricia Ross, came measurement) and a new video series dent elect. in her stead. featuring library users — both of which Laird has served as a United for Ross read a letter from Pelosi were featured at the Public Library As- Libraries board member since 2012, which stated in part, “Libraries are sa- sociation (PLA) Conference in Denver and has chaired the United for Librar- cred places of knowledge and literacy, in April. ies Awards Committee and served on memory and creativity; places that The series showcases the impact the division’s Corporate Development have educated, engaged and strength- that today’s public library has on the Task Force and Finance & Audit Task ened the minds and hearts of their community, with subject matter that Force. He was general manager then visitors; places that offer the whole intersects with the National Policy vice president of sales of the Reference wisdom of humanity to anyone with a Agenda for Libraries, including how li- Division of Infogroup before taking his library card. They bring our communi- braries support education, employment current position as president. ties together and are integral to work- and entrepreneurship. The videos were Five additional United for Libraries ing families as resources and places of developed in concert with PLA Pres- board positions were filled during the life-long learning.” ident-Elect Felton Thomas and ALA election. Donna McDonald, director To read the full letter, visit www. President Sari Feldman, as well as with of the Arkansas River Valley Regional ala.org/united/sites/ala.org.united/files/ PLA, the ALA Office for Information Library System (Dardanelle, Ark.) was content/grants_awards/public_service/ Technology Policy and the ALA Office elected Secretary. pelosiletter.pdf. for Library Advocacy as tools that the Jeffrey Smith, president of the A stalwart advocate of libraries, library community, allies and decision- Foundation for Baltimore County Pelosi began her career in public service makers can use to show how Libraries (Md.) Public Library, was elected Divi- as a board commissioner for the San Transform (www.ilovelibraries.org/ sion Councilor. Francisco Public Library. From 2007 librariestransform). Marcellus Turner and Virginia B. to 2011, Pelosi served as Speaker of “Before I walked into the pub- “Ginny” Moore were elected to the the House, the first woman to do so in lic library, I knew nothing about 3D Foundation at Large positions on the American history. For 28 years, Pelosi printing,” says Cleveland Brewery board. Turner is city librarian of Seattle has represented San Francisco, Califor- owner John Fuduric, who used library (Wash.) Public Library and Moore is nia’s 12th District, in Congress. She has resources to print unique beer taps for retired from Prince George’s County led House Democrats for more than 12 his business. “The library is a great Memorial Library System’s Oxon Hill years and previously served as House resource, but with the technology, the (Md.) Branch Library, and served for Democratic Whip. possibilities are endless.” More than many years as a school librarian. The United for Libraries Public 5,000 public libraries provide small Veronda Pitchford, director of Service Award is given annually dur- business development programs and membership development and resource ing National Library Legislation Day resources, according to the Digital In- sharing, for Reaching Across Illinois to a member of Congress who has clusion Survey. Library System (RAILS) was elected to supported library related issues. Past Shot in Cleveland and Cuyahoga a Friend at Large position. awards have gone to Bernie Sanders, County public libraries by award- For full election results, visit www. Susan Collins, Richard Durbin, Bar- winning video production company ala.org/united/about/board/election. bara Boxer, and many others. For more Goldfarb Weber Creative Media, the For ALA election results, visit www. information about the award, visit series of six videos will be available ala.org/aboutala/governance/ www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/ alaelection. public_service. continued on Page 6

June 2016 5 Framework for Foundations continued from Page 5 Book review: ‘The Busy Volunteer’s Guide to for libraries nationwide to download Fundraising: The Truths and Nothing but the Truths and use. In addition to those men- About Raising Money for Your Cause’ by Kay tioned above, other videos highlight Sprinkel Grace themes of empowerment and commu- nity engagement, as well as an over- When it • It empowers volunteers to get view video bringing together all of the comes to fund- about the task at once. threads. raising, how do “Cleveland Public Library, like you make the Other truths that Grace explores many of our colleagues, is using video best use of your are: more and more to share our services volunteers’ time? with more people in an increasingly vi- You communicate • Fundraising is as much about rela- sual world,” Thomas said. “But I know exactly what they tionships as it is about money. this is a catalog we need to build, and need to know • Don’t depend on publicity and ad- I hope these diverse videos will be used to raise money vertising to raise money. in our social media, public presenta- — and nothing • Almost everyone is uncomfortable tions and outreach to better reflect to- more. In The with asking for money. day’s library services and resources.” Busy Volunteer’s Guide to Fundraising, • There are no “right words” when Video has become increasingly Kay Sprinkel Grace homes in on what asking. important for communications — par- works in fundraising and what doesn’t. • Not all campaigns require a feasi- ticularly for younger audiences. Click- She delivers the essential “how-to” in bility study. through rates, for instance, increase a jargon-free, one-hour-to-read book two to three times when a video is that achieves three things: If you want to make the most pro- included in an email, and 91 percent of ductive use of your volunteers’ time 18- to 24-year-olds are watching online • It opens eyes and dispels a host of — and motivate them to raise money video on a regular basis. misunderstandings about raising efficiently — this is your quick and “Policy makers, community deci- money. easy blueprint! sion makers and funders do not always • It shows that it doesn’t take hours recognize the expanded roles and ca- and hours of preparation to suc- Emerson & Church Publishers; 978- pabilities of libraries nor recognize the ceed at fundraising. 1889102573; $24.95. extent to which libraries can be cata- lysts for opportunity and progress,” Feldman said. “We must shift outdated Join the United for Libraries email discussion perceptions of libraries. This is why I’ve been proud to launch the Libraries group for Foundations Transform public awareness campaign, Library Foundation staff, board information forum for those wishing to and why Cuyahoga County Public members, volunteers, etc., from all seek and share best practices for library Library supported the development of types of libraries are invited to partici- Foundations. When you send an email these videos.” pate in the United for Libraries email to the discussion group, it is automati- All of the videos will be available discussion group focused on topics of cally sent to all subscribers, and their for download and use from the ALA interest to library Foundations. emails are sent to you. In this way, YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/ Both those with expertise in library Foundations from around the country user/AmLibraryAssociation), and ad- Foundations as well as those in the can share advice and their real world ditional tips for ways to leverage the beginning stages of creating a Founda- experiences. Messages are automati- videos will be shared. Libraries Trans- tion are encouraged to participate in cally archived for future searching. You form is a public awareness and advo- the free form discussion. Discussion do not need to be an ALA member or cacy campaign of the ALA. Designed topics might include fundraising, event United for Libraries personal or group to increase public awareness of the planning, capital campaigns, planned member to participate. value, impact and services provided by giving, effective meetings, board re- For instructions on how to join libraries and library professionals, the cruitment, merging a Friends group the email discussion group, visit www. Libraries Transform campaign will en- and a Foundation, database manage- ala.org/united/foundations/electronic- sure there is one clear, energetic voice ment, etc. discussion-group or email United for for our profession. For more informa- The email discussion group is an Libraries at [email protected]. tion, visit www.librariestransform.org.

6 www.ala.org/united 1-800-545-2433, ext. 2161 Framework for Foundations

Merging a Friends group and a Foundation: Tips for success

The Friends section of the New such as “Books Sandwiched In” to the sues, from the naming of the new entity York Library Association had a very community, and underwrites technol- to the number of board meetings, were successful program on merging Friends ogy upgrades to enhance patrons’ ex- crucial to their success, not to mention with Foundations. In this program, the periences. patience, as the lawyers reviewed the panel members discussed the three-year One issue the community faced paperwork. The local United Way pro- path to the successful blending of the was that donors were often confused vided a $35,000 grant that helped with Friends of the Rochester Public Library by annual campaign letters from the the necessary legal costs. (formed in 1953) and the Rundel Li- library Foundation — donors thought While separate Friends groups can brary Foundation (formed in 1989). they had already given to the library by become advocates for the passage of Past President of the Friends & supporting the Friends. library budget votes, Foundations can- Foundation of the Rochester Public In 2010, Peter Pearson, a consul- not use their funds in this way. FFRPL’s Library (FFRPL) Sharon Salluzzo and tant with Library Strategies in Saint activities are now limited to under- Vice President Peg Glisson shared the Paul, Minn., worked with both boards writing a “thank you” breakfast for podium with Executive Director Ned of directors and staff to discuss the legislative representatives in the region. Davis, outlining the decision-making pros and cons of a merger. He deemed Fundraising continues and donations that led to a stronger single organiza- the merger would be “a very successful have increased. tion that serves the Central Library venture and result in a more visible and and the city branches of the Monroe powerful organization.” The above article is reprinted(with County Library System. The merged A transition team with members permission) from the December 2015 24-member “super board” that over- from each group worked on the issues issue of Friends News and Notes, the sees FFRPL manages a large endow- raised and hammered out consensus. newsletter of the Friends of Libraries ment, continues the 60-year tradition Glisson and Salluzzo stressed that hon- Section of the New York Library As- of offering outstanding programming est, respectful discussions of critical is- sociation.

Friends of the Berkeley (Calif.) Public Library enjoy Foundation’s 14th annual Authors Dinner The Berkeley (Calif.) Public with neat lighting and so many full, ning — though she doesn’t note that Library Foundation’s 14th annual fancy dining tables. Sitting with the au- because of a slight computer glitch, she Authors Dinner, held in the Central thor and artist of Rad American Wom- had all of 20 minutes to get ready: Library on Feb. 6, was another boffo en A-Z was also a highlight for me. If “First of all, it was a thrill to have get-together, raising big bucks for the I had gotten to handpick which author my name drawn as an alternate. It was library as well as delighting over 300 to sit with, it would have been them! an even bigger pleasure to get a last- Berkeley booklovers. Thanks so much to the Friends for the minute invitation to attend. I quickly As usual, the Friends of the Berke- ticket and opportunity to attend.” donned my most sophisticated rendi- ley Public Library sponsored two tables Rosemary Hardy, one of the tion of elegant attire and got there in and filled them with lucky bookstore Friends’ Amazon-checkers, noted: “The plenty of time. Utter posh event, tasty volunteers who won a ticket to attend. library was transformed into a magi- appetizers, drinks from Prosecco to Several of the 16 Friends attendees sent cal, enchanting space, with dimmed martini, dinner as good to look at as kudos along to the library Foundation lighting and sparkling centerpieces. The to eat, and our author Richard Na- for hosting such a gala affair, an an- food was delicious and abundant. The gler provided interesting conversation nual gathering that’s been called — for wonderful company of Friends volun- about his work. We were given a gift many reasons — “the smartest night in teers at the table and the gracious pres- bag that included his book — he has a Berkeley.” ence of our charming authors added to truly innovative approach to his craft. Kristi Kenney, coordinator of the the delights of the evening. It was an The silent auction had a variety of children’s area at the Channing Book- honor to participate, as a Friends vol- items, most too expensive for my pock- store, wrote, “It was so great to get unteer, in such an elegant event.” et book, but I did win the one for Jon to experience such a ‘Berkeley’ event. And finally, Channing volunteer Carroll, whose column I miss. It was a I loved seeing the library transformed Gerda Korner commented on her eve- wonderful experience!!!”

June 2016 7 Tools for Trustees

Fred Stielow appointed to Center for the Future of Libraries Advisory Group

United for Libraries is pleased to the Year in 2014 within the profession; identify, analyze, announce that United for Libraries and a Fulbright and share information relevant to the Board Member Fred Stielow has been Fellow. He re- future of libraries and the adoption appointed to the Center for the Future cently retired as and use of foresight and innovation of Libraries Advisory Group. American Public techniques to improve libraries’ devel- Stielow engaged 64 boards and University Sys- opment; recommend new programs orchestrated automation for 45 ru- tem’s vice presi- for and provide feedback on existing ral libraries while director of New dent and dean programs from the Center that would York’s Mid-Hudson Public Library Fred Stielow emeritus. Stielow help librarians and communities better System. The former board member of created a state-of- plan and innovate for the future; as- the Charles Town (W.V.) Library now the-art digital library for a fully online sist in the identification of strategies to serves as Trustee for the Anne Arundel university. He is a pioneer in this field. influence and engage decision-makers County (Md.) Public Library. He was also a Delphi Oracle for the in the development and enhancement An Indiana University Ph.D., American Alliance of Museums’ Future of libraries’ future roles in society; and Stielow’s career extends to teaching of Museums project. reach out to other organizations and at Catholic University and the Uni- The Center for the Future of Li- experts within the field or in other versity of Maryland, plus adjunct for braries Advisory Group will advise fields to help expand and improve the the University of Illinois, University of the Center on emerging trends affect- work of the Center. For information, Puerto Rico and Israel’s Galilee Col- ing libraries, as well as and important visit www.ala.org/transforming lege. Stielow was Distance Librarian of innovations and activities happening libraries/future/advisorygroup.

Ask a Trustee regardless of the format by which the is not available in the format she is records are stored. The law is very requesting, and that you cannot make BY SHIRLEY LANG specific with regard to what may be up such a report just for her. Speak Former Trustee, Syosset (N.Y.) Public Library classified as confidential. This may with your board president and arrange include records and reports on ongoing for the two of you meet with this A Special Request litigation and ongoing negotiations. person for an orientation on exactly (The library attorney can advise you how the board functions and the role A director writes: My new Trustee of any other items that are privileged of the Trustee. has asked me to provide her with a and may be withheld.) Also, FOIL – comprehensive report containing the S. 89(3) states that an agency is not The Right Connection following information: 1) A list of required to create a record in response all employees with their job titles as to a request. A Trustee writes: We are a seven- well as their employment start date member board of a village library. The and starting salary. 2) Their current It seems to me that the information Trustees are appointed by the mayor. salary. 3) The number of sick days that your new Trustee wants may be One of my fellow Trustees is habitually banked for each person and the current contained in what are considered to be late for meetings and sometimes does dollar value of those days. 4) Does the public records. What is at issue here not show up at all. He never calls if library pay in full or does the employee is the fact that she wants you to pull he will be late or absent. He says that contribute to his/her health plan? Such together all of this data and produce a heavy traffic on his commute home is a detailed report would mean going special report just for her. The law is the problem. I would like to speak to through each employee’s records and on your side. You do not need to do him and tell him he should resign and then assembling the information, a lot this. Your new Trustee should be told I would also like to talk to the mayor. of work. I do not know why she wants that requests for information come Would this be OK? this information. Must I make this to you from the board and not from report up for her? individual Trustees. Only the board Most people volunteer to serve has the authority to ask you to provide as library Trustees because they Freedom of Information Laws (FOIL) them with such a report. understand the value of the library are very clear regarding what existing to the community and they have a records must be made available My suggestion would be for you to sense of civic duty. Some want name to anyone requesting information tell her that the information she wants recognition, perhaps for future political

8 www.ala.org/united 1-800-545-2433, ext. 2161 Tools for Trustees reasons. And, some others simply want ALA report provides practical advice about to have a title. Some do start off with a real understanding of the duties and adopting 3D printers in libraries legal responsibilities of being a Trustee The American Library Associa- as well as the time necessary for this. tion’s (ALA) Office for Information Trustees set the rules that govern how Technology Policy (OITP) released the library functions. Even though the “Progress in the Making: Librar- village may pay all bills, the Trustees ians’ Practical 3D Printing Questions must confirm the accuracy of those Answered” (www.ala.org/advocacy/ bills. sites/ala.org.advocacy/files/content/ ALA_3D_Printing_Q__A_Final.pdf). It is unfortunate that your fellow Co-authored by 3DPrint360 CEO Trustee does not seem to understand Zach Lichaa and ALA Senior Policy what being a Trustee is about. I am Analyst Charlie Wapner, the docu- sure that he does have a long and tiring ment poses and answers 16 practical drive every night. He knew that before questions related to establishing 3D he accepted the position as a library printing as a library service. All of the Trustee. When he is late or a no-show, questions were fielded from library he is saying that he is not accountable professionals interested in 3D printing for any actions taken by the board. technology. And, he is saying to the rest of the “Libraries represent the public on- board — do my work for me. ramp to the world of 3D printing and design,” said Dan Lee, chair of OITP’s I do not feel that talking to him or to Advisory Committee. “Library profes- in September of 2014, and a white pa- the mayor is a good idea. This Trustee sionals who have adopted, or are look- per (www.ala.org/advocacy/sites/ala. knows that he is not fulfilling his job ing to adopt, a 3D printer must answer org.advocacy/files/content/advleg/pp/ and he may not want to embarrass the questions related to printer operation pub/perspectives-3D_Library_Policy- mayor by resigning. If you speak to the and maintenance, workflow manage- ALA_OITP_Perspectives-2015Jan06. mayor, the underlying message would ment, cost recovery, patron safety, and pdf) on the economic and policy im- be that he or she made a bad choice. It much more. As a by-product of OITP’s plications of 3D printing, released in might also suggest that you simply do policy advocacy on 3D printers and li- January of 2015. ALA’s Library Tech- not know how to get along and you braries, once again OITP is doing great source also published 3D Printing in would be looked at as the bad guy. work for libraries in providing this Libraries” by Jason Griffey in 2014, practical information to assist library which provides additional practical You will have to sit this one out. professionals.” information. Hopefully, when this man’s term is Libraries are democratizing access For public libraries seeking to over, he will not be reappointed. to, and facilitating learning through, demonstrate the impact of 3D print- 3D printing technology,” said Lichaa. ing, the Public Library Association also The above are the opinions of the “We need to make sure they have the released a video featuring Cleveland author and do not constitute legal necessary technical know-how to keep Brewery Owner John Fuduric, which advice. Always check with the library that trend going.” 3DPrint360 is a is available for use in presentations attorney regarding legal issues. The New York based company dedicated to and social media (www.youtube.com/ above article addresses governing serving newcomers to 3D printing and watch?v=_Gyr1mfCtoA). boards. enthusiasts with advice and reliable OITP advances ALA’s public policy products. activities by helping secure informa- The document is the third publica- tion technology policies that support tion in ALA’s “Progress in the Mak- and encourage efforts of libraries to To submit an article ing,” series, which explores common ensure access to electronic information questions and concerns related to 3D resources as a means of upholding the to Tools for Trustees, printer adoption in libraries. It follows public’s right to a free and open infor- email it to a tip sheet (www.ala.org/advocacy/ mation society. It works to ensure a [email protected]. sites/ala.org.advocacy/files/content/ library voice in information policy de- ALA_3D_Printing_Q__A_Final.pdf) on bates and to promote full and equitable 3D printing and public policy, released intellectual participation by the public.

June 2016 9 Tools for Trustees

United for Libraries ‘Board Wars and Power Plays’: offering Skype and in- Developing effective board strategies person consultation United for Libraries members pre- the library director from a Trustee’s services sented a program on effective board perspective was also discussed. The strategies at the recent Public Library question and answer component of the Association Conference in Denver to program was active and well received. United for Libraries is offering li- an attendance of more than 100. Be- In order to have effective meetings braries, Trustees, and Friends a budget- ginning with a role play, the presenters and good professional relationships, friendly alternative to on-site consult- portrayed typical “bad board member” the following key points were dis- ing — Skype sessions. behavior. cussed: Groups of all sizes can receive Kathy Spindel (Trustee at the professional consultation services via Fountaindale Public Library in Boling- • Establishing excellent communica- Skype at an affordable price. United for brook, Ill.) played the role of the late tions. Libraries staff has more than 50 years Trustee who hasn’t read the board • Having kindness and respect for of combined experience in the areas of packet — reading it as she enters. all. library governance, advocacy, market- Nancy Bolt (Nancy Bolt & Associates • Building relationships. ing, fundraising, Friends development, Library Consulting) was the Trustee • The importance of equality among establishing a social media presence, who has to argue about everything. members of the board and the use strategic planning, conflict resolution, Paul Mills (executive director of the of parliamentary procedure. and more. Fountaindale Public Library) was the • The importance of Trustee orienta- In addition, United for Libraries Trustee who basically sleeps through tion. board members can provide profession- the meetings except when an oppor- • The importance of continuing edu- al expertise in such areas as academic tunity arises for him to sell insurance cation for Trustees through United Friends group development, board re- from his company. Peggy Danhof for Libraries and state and regional cruitment, financial management, and (Trustee at the Fountaindale Public Li- resources. more. brary) played the one accusing another • The importance of recruitment Pricing includes the Skype session, board member of going to conference and succession planning for board along with handouts and up to 30 min- on the library’s dime and not going to members. utes of consultation with the convener any programs; she also wants to hold • Utilizing an outside consultant prior to the event. the next meeting at her house. Deidre when the situation requires it. In addition, United for Libraries Brennan (executive Director of the offers in-person workshops, seminars, Reaching Across Illinois Library Sys- For more information on working training, and assistance in a wide range tem — RAILS) was the long-suffering with your library Trustees, the webinar of areas. Services can be customized to library director. Working Effectively with Your Library meet the needs of your library commu- After showing examples of what Trustees is available at www.ala.org/ nity and its supporters. not to do, a panel discussion ensued united/trustees. The webinar Working For more information and pricing regarding working effectively with the Effectively with the Library Director is options for consulting, call United for Trustees from the library director’s part of the Trustee Academy (www.ala. Libraries at (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161, perspective. Working effectively with org/united/trustees/trustee_academy). or email [email protected].

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Cynthia Friedemann, who Apply for United serves as secretary on the United for Libraries Board of for Libraries’ Major Trustees and on the Board of Trustees for the Metropolitan Benefactor Citation Library System in Oklahoma Giving public recognition to an in- City, Okla., was among those dividual, family, or corporate body that featured in “Members Say It has made a major gift to your library Best,” a collection of profiles in which ALA members will generate publicity that can encour- share how the association age other gifts as well. supports them in developing United for Libraries’ Major Bene- skills and advancing in their factor Citation comes with a plaque profession, and using those for the library and a plaque for the skills to change the world for donor. (Please allow six weeks from the the better through libraries. time of application for receipt of both To view more profiles, visit plaques.) These plaques, along with a www.ala.org/membership/ memconnections. library celebration and a press release from your library, can let your com- munity know that gifts to the library are truly appreciated and make a real difference. Major Benefactor Citation re- cipients are featured on the United for Libraries website, and a press release Seven questions to ask your technology vendors about each recipient is issued through United for Libraries and ALA. It’s important to have policies in place to protect your patrons’ privacy. Applicants are asked to include Patron records are often protected by state law and your own policy. What documentation describing the nature about your technology vendors, however? Do they have policies in place so of the library’s relationship with the that their databases protect patrons as well? Here are seven questions to ask benefactor; benefits to the library in the your vendors: form of money, real or personal prop- erty, negotiable paper, or other tangible 1. Data Breach Policy contributions; why the gift is consid- Is there a formal process in place to report data breaches if/when they oc- ered major, and any publicity generated cur? as a result of the gift. 2. Data Encryption A fee of $500 ($450 for United for If patron data is stored by the vendor, is it encrypted? Libraries members) covers all adminis- 3. Data Retention trative costs and materials. Does the vendor purge patron search history records on a regular basis? To apply for the Major Benefac- 4. Terms of Service “Ease of Use” tor Citation, visit www.ala.org/united Can the average patron read and fully understand the vendor’s terms of and click on “Awards & Grants” then use policy? “Major Benefactor Citation.” Past 5. Patron Privacy awardees can also be found on this site Does the vendor use Google Analytics or other tracking software to (www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/ monitor users? benefactor). 6. Secure Connections Does the vendor’s website enforce secure connections only? (HTTPS or A downloadable application as better?) well as submission guidelines are avail- 7. Advertising Networks able on the website. Applications may Does the vendor’s website participate in ad networks? be submitted at any time, however, please allow for a minimum of six weeks to receive the plaques. To learn more about this topic, visit http://journal.code4lib.org/ For more information, call (800) articles/11413. 545-2433, ext. 2161, or email united@ ala.org.

June 2016 11 Focus on Friends

Encouraging Friends to talk up their libraries

Friends groups can support their on edx.org by searching for the word libraries by more ways than financially. “library.” They can also support them by talking The size of your group doesn’t with officials about what the library matter, Osten said. Just present your means for their communities. Libraries message in a clear and concise way to “set the community spirit for a town,” show the value of your library. said Sen. Cathy Osten of Sprague, Conn. Osten spoke at the Friends of The above article is reprinted (with Connecticut Libraries Fall Conference permission) from the winter 2016 edi- in November at Central Connecticut tion of FOCL Point, the newsletter of State University. Connecticut State Sen. Cathy Osten of Friends of Connecticut Libraries. Real estate agents will tell you that Sprague said libraries are one of the important things people consider when deciding where if a library is dingy, it isn’t inviting for to live. So it makes sense that a community someone considering moving to town. would support its library. “When you ask them why people move there, what attracts people, the Information for library is always mentioned as a key the state budget, you need to be active. Friends, including past asset,” she said. You can’t just let lobbyists do it,” she Her local library in Sprague came issues of The Voice, ar- said. up with a booklet, using statistics avail- “Usually it takes twice or three chived issues of News able from the state, to explain how times to get people to respond to you.” many people use the library and for Update, special of- In response to a question about the what reasons. most effective way to get legislators’ fers, publications, and “It’s not just that repository (of attention, Osten said the worst time is toolkits, is available books) but used for job searching,” in the middle of a crisis. The upcoming she said. It’s where senior citizens and to United for Librar- special legislation session from Febru- Girl Scouts often meet, where middle- ary to May won’t allow much time. ies personal and group schoolers hang out and where she often You could band together with peo- meets with constituents. members. ple from nearby towns and meet with As the first selectwoman of two or three legislators at the same Sprague, Osten is also in charge of lo- time. Or host a breakfast for your leg- cal funding for her local library. To log in to the islators to come talk with constituents She said they got more than $1 Friends & Founda- and hand them a one-page report with million from a variety of funds to reno- your key points. tions Zone and access vate an old grist mill that houses the One area vital to small town li- library, which included installing an resources, visit www. braries is borrowing items from other elevator. libraries. It gives them access to books ala.org/united and Talk to your state legislators and they might never be able to see without let them know that you, as a constitu- click on “Friends & it. The state funds this service. ent, want them to support libraries. Foundations Zone.” Advocacy training for Friends Tell them why your library is impor- groups is available from the state, said tant and deserves more funding. But Dawn LaValle, director of library de- keep your message short. If you need your login velopment for Connecticut. “Don’t write long emails to people “We already know how well (li- or password, email because they won’t be read,” Osten braries) serve our community,” LaValle said. Instead use simple bullet points United for Libraries at said. “We just need to get the word and get to the message. out.” [email protected] or call Contact people in different ways Another place to find out how to (800) 545-2433, ext. — one-on-one, at a public meeting, at help is a free online course called “Li- some board meeting. You can’t expect 2161. brary Advocacy Unshushed,” said a others to do this. Friend from Canterbury. He found it “If you want your library saved in

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Just because a book is old doesn’t mean it’s valuable: Evaluating and pricing your books

You find a first edition ofAngela’s “The idea of throwing out a book Ashes in with donated books. is not that bad,” Kehoe said. Eureka! You think. It’s worth a • Don’t waste time alphabetizing fic- fortune. tion because it has no impact on But antique book dealer John Ke- sales. hoe of Norwalk, Conn., will tell you that not only is it not worth thousands, The way to get better at pricing it’s not worth even $1. valuable books is just like anything else Kehoe shared a lot of other lessons — practice. Set prices and see if books about what makes a book valuable sell for what you ask. A few books on when he talked to the Friends of Con- book collecting include The ABC for necticut Libraries at the fall conference Book Collectors by John Carter and Nov. 14 at Central Connecticut State Kehoe found a few valuable books in the 30 Among the Gently Mad by Nicholas University. The most important thing is or so that Friends groups brought to the Fall Basbanes. the condition of the book. Conference, including one by Charles Darwin. Signed books can be more valuable “Condition is to rare books what unless it’s an author known for signing location is to real estate,” he said. easily. Even if the signature includes a “Collectors want a perfect copy.” A note to someone, that wouldn’t hurt perfect The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test the price. will sell for $750 but a bad one you successful sale has little left at the end, Who collects rare and antique can’t even give away. Three things that he said. books? Kehoe said he doesn’t know used to drive book values were scarcity, People who try to find what a because it really isn’t a good invest- content and appearance. Now appear- book is worth by looking it up on the ment. Books that were valuable 100 ance is the most important. Internet often get the wrong idea. Deal- years ago often are no longer worth “The money is in the dust jacket,” ers will put up the price they would anything. Kehoe said. A book with a dust jacket like to get for a book, not what it is “Some people collect books be- in pristine shape can be worth 95% actually worth. cause they have a socially acceptable more. There is only one known copy of “What you see are the unsold form of OCD,” he guessed. Theodore Dreiser’s Sister Carrie with a books,” Kehoe said. “A first edition of Kehoe said he got into book sell- dust jacket and it is worth $100,000, ‘Valley of the Dolls’ will sell for $100. ing by accident, just wandering into he said. People who list it higher won’t sell it.” second-hand bookstores and asking “Take care of those dust jackets!” You can pay to get access to a site questions. When he found it more Kehoe said. If a dust jacket is starting such as Rare Book Hub, which gives interesting than his job at the time — to chip, you might get a few dollars the actual selling price of rare books. industrial construction management — more for the book if you put it in a And the site ABAA.org will show you he made it his career. plastic cover. what professional book sellers are ask- He used to pick up books at li- It’s even harder to find children’s ing for rare books. brary book sales but said things are books in good condition. A pristine “If you have a really good book, changing. Libraries have gotten better copy of Make Way for Ducklings could price it so it will sell,” he said. “If you at pulling out valuable books before sell for $12,000, he said. And very rare price it too high you won’t get it. The dealers such as him can find them. And is a pre-1960s book with a dust jacket. important thing is to just get more than some people go through sales with He did find one valuable book in you paid for it.” And remember, you scanners, picking anything valuable. the 30 or so that Friends brought to got a book as a donation. Kehoe recommended not consign- him — one by Charles Darwin. “Any A few other tips: ing books to an auction house because copy of Darwin before 1900 sells,” he • Don’t use stickers on books be- they generally take 25% of a sale and said. cause they can damage the dust groups may end up losing money. One of the most important things jackets. you can do at sales is price items ap- • Don’t stock unsaleable books such The above article is reprinted (with propriately, Kehoe said. as The Da Vinci Code or A Day in permission) from the winter 2016 edi- “You can’t run a sale with over- the Life of America. (Anyone who tion of FOCL Point, the newsletter of priced books. Buyers are too smart.” A wants to read them already has.) Friends of Connecticut Libraries.

June 2016 13 Focus on Friends

Top 7 marketing tools to promote your nonprofit event

BY KATHLEEN OLSON where you can ask people to tell tool to use is Attendee Events, via BoardSource others about you and your event. which lets you create a page that Putting together a nonprofit event 3. Create merchandise lets people register for the event. takes a lot of work, and often, there There are many ways you can 6. Use traditional media isn’t a lot of money to work with. This use merchandise to promote your Even though most people tend means that you have to come up with event, without having to spend a to use social media, don’t forget ways to make these events successful, lot of money. For instance, you about traditional media. Televi- without having to spend much. One of can create promotional buttons sion, newspapers, and radio sta- the most expensive aspects of any event for pennies apiece, and then get tions can promote your business, is marketing, but there are tools you people to wear them all over town and there are ways you can do it can use to make it a lot easier, and a lot to promote the event. Buttons are for free. Send your event notice to cheaper. Here are our top seven picks just one of many small items you community cable channels. Send for marketing tools you can use to pro- can make at a low price. Others in- press releases to newspapers with mote your nonprofit event. clude fridge magnets, zipper pulls, eReleases (they may even decide to clothing magnets, and many more. do an actual article and interview 1. Use social media Check out what you can create at you about the event), etc. You will find loads of social media UberButtons. 7. Create a calendar invitation tools that you can use to promote 4. Use local promotions sites You have an email list, so you your event for free. You can send If you are able to offer an incen- should take advantage of it in out Tweets, or use the tools Tweet- tive to people for attending your order to promote your nonprofit MyEvents and TweetVite. Update event, some good tools to use are event. Once you have all of the your Facebook status regularly Groupon, LivingSocial, and Gilt. details about the event in place, with posts about the event. Take Basically, you advertise your event, you can send out email invitations full advantage of these free market- and offer an incentive to those who to everyone on your email list. ing tools. visit these sites if they sign up to Then, you can send out periodical 2. Word-of-mouth marketing attend. An incentive doesn’t have reminders in the days leading up to One of the best ways to get the to be costly either. It can be as sim- the event, to make sure that they word out about an event is to tell ple as a free e-book, or something don’t forget about it. Of course, it people. The more people you tell, else that they are interested in. is going to be so great that people the more people they will tell, 5. Create an event page will be looking forward to attend- and so on, and so on. People tend When using social media, go all the ing. to trust recommendations they way and create an event page. You get from family and friends, so if can invite people to the event, and Read more at www.business- people are telling others that they you will have a pretty good idea 2community.com/non-profit- know how great your event is go- of how many people are going to marketing/top-7-marketing- ing to be, it is sure to be a huge attend. Users can let you know if tools-promote-non-profit-event- success. Check out ReferralRock, they will be attending. One great 01505215#oQUgQIb5uG2gH0wH.99.

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Post-gala blues: the hidden costs and risks of fundraising events

BY MILLIE MITCHELL one minor/major Director of Development, The Libraries at the “event” each fall, University of Nevada, Reno and that is our In my 30+ years of experience in annual Nevada nonprofit marketing and development Writers Hall of (including nearly 10 with academic Fame awards. Its libraries), I’ve learned that fundraising primary purpose events are rarely that. They may raise is not fundraising, “friends” and provide great visibility although it has for your organization or cause, but made a positive they rarely net any significant revenue contribution to to the bottom line — especially when the bottom line in you calculate the value of the staff time some years. We do that goes into them. When I have been it because of the part of successful fundraising events, history and pres- they have been largely volunteer-driven tige of the pro- — but even then there is staff time in- gram (now nearly volved to supervise the volunteers. 30 years old), its Above, from left: the dean of libraries at the University of Nevada, Reno, Secondly, even successful events growing stature, Kathy Ray; author Laura McBride, recipient of the 2015 Silver Pen award and the visibility. for emerging and mid-career authors, and author Caleb Cage, who can get “tired” after a number of years introduced McBride. Below: booksales following the 2010 Nevada Writers and benefit from being put on the shelf In the last decade Hall of Fame Awards. to rest — perhaps brought back some it has become years down the road, or perhaps not. something of a This is exactly why the San Francisco signature event for Symphony’s highly successful “Black the campus, which & White Ball” (net was well over $1 is helpful to the million back in the mid-1980s when I libraries when the was a part of this; it’s even more now) dean is advocat- is an every-other-year affair. Even on ing for additional a smaller scale here in Reno, the Reno resources from Philharmonic’s “Rhythm & Rawhide” the president and event was shelved several years ago. It provost. It takes is being brought back this year after a some of my time, nice rest. mostly overseeing I think you have to have a very the selection pro- clear vision of the purpose of the event cess and soliciting — friend-raising, fundraising, visibility, sponsorships. The or some combination — and the out- event production come you will be happy with. Some- is thankfully handled by the University thing went really wrong. Events can times breaking even (or even taking a Events team from central development. be vulnerable to the “elements,” for small loss) is worth it. At the University Not-for-profit organizations need example. If it rains or snows on your of Nevada, Reno, the individual col- to be cautious about becoming overly big day, your revenue could be severely leges and units are heavily discouraged dependent on “event” income in lieu impacted. And heaven forbid you have from spending a lot of staff time on of true contributed revenue. Volunteer a power outage, which happened one event fundraising; the central founda- board members often say, “Let’s have night at one of my biggest events for tion would rather see us focus our an event to raise this money,” because the California Symphony some years energies on building relationships with they are totally uncomfortable with ago (fortunately it came back on). individual donors. The exception, of asking a peer for a gift in support of A healthy mix of contributed course, is athletics. And the central their cause. Think of the downside of income from a variety of sources — in- foundation sponsors one major fund- having an organization’s budget with dividuals, corporations, foundations, raising dinner with a speaker every fall. 20% or more of its income based in government sources, and, yes, even The University Libraries sponsor “events” and the consequences if some- events — is the only way.

June 2016 15 Good Ideas From The Network

Programs Austin, Texas Each spring break, Badgerdog (spon- St. Paul, Minn. sored by the Austin Public Library With The Friends of the Saint Paul Friends Foundation) offers workshops Public Library, moderator Jeff Kamin led by professional writers who intro- brings his unique take on a public book duce students to literary works and club show to Saint Paul every first techniques, and inspire young writers Tuesday of the month under the title, to author their own fiction, nonfiction, “Books and Bars.” Kamin has taken and poetry. The program approaches the suburban book club tradition and writing with an appetite for discovery, put it in a public bar where people’s fun, and creativity, while also challeng- opinions flow freely with a little “liquid ing young writers to try new things on courage.” Even if you don’t like the the page. The Austin Public Library featured book, he “guarantees a good Friends Foundation also sponsors time at our entertaining discussions.” “Writing / Art Workshop for Care- See more at http://thefriends.org/events/ Minnesota Association of Library Friends Partners.” This program is designed offered a matching grant program for Friends ongoing-series/books-bars. for caregivers and their care-recipients. group members to purchase the state’s Once Upon a Reader title for this year, Ten Pigs: An Caregivers work with a Badgerdog (see above) writer to create poetry, record Rochester, Mich. Epic Bath Adventure. family stories, and share experiences. The Friends of the Rochester Hills Pub- At the same time, care-recipients work lic Library hosted a self-guided tour with Mobile Art volunteers to create of the Stahls Automotive Museum in writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl in collage, paintings, sculpture, and more. Chesterfield Township on May 19 from conversation with three celebrated au- All participants will be published in 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The museum features thors and trendsetters in the local food a beautiful, full-color hardbound an- rare autos, car-related accessories from scene. The audience was able to take thology. This program is presented in the Depression era, and a number of a journey from chicken and vegetable partnership with Mobile Art and AGE musical instruments. The tour cost $20 farms to restaurants and family tables of Central Texas, and funded by St. and proceeds were used to fund library — and everywhere in between. David’s Foundation’s Health’s Angels. programs.

Walnut Creek, Calif. Minnesota Allen, Texas Gardening programs are always Once Upon a Reader is Minnesota’s The Friends of the Allen Public Li- popular, and the Walnut Creek Library first statewide one-book program brary sponsored a program about Foundation knows that their weather geared towards young children. Ten the Workers Progress Administration can have an effect on plant life. They Pigs: An Epic Bath Adventure, by (WPA) featuring their state historian. said, “Whether or not we are in a Minnesota author/illustrator Derek For Depression-weary and despondent drought, California receives little to no Anderson, was the focus of this year’s Americans, the WPA not only offered rain in the summer, which is typical of program. In their continuing efforts employment but also the restoration of Mediterranean climates. Come learn to strengthen the ties between Friends dignity. Through the efforts of authors, about our unique climate, and how groups and libraries, Minnesota Asso- artists, and construction workers, the plants have adapted to regions with ciation of Library Friends was pleased American landscape was altered for the little to no summer rain. A professor to once again offer members a match enjoyment of millions of people. The from nearby UC-Berkeley’s department to offset their libraries’ Once Upon a program announcement pointed out of landscape architecture showed these Reader materials costs. That’s right: that Texas artist Frank Klepper’s mural wonderful plants can add color and they offered reimbursement for half can be viewed at the Collin County texture to your landscape design. A the cost! Matches were capped at three Historical Museum in McKinney fund- drought-tolerant garden need not be a items and/or $300 per Friends group. ed by the WPA. lone cactus in a sea of rocks! You will Eligibility was contingent on 2016 come away inspired and with a deeper MALF membership. understanding of gardening with limit- Hennepin County, Minn. ed water.” The free gardening program The Friends of the Hennepin County was co-sponsored by the UC Master St. Paul, Minn. Library hosted famed food and wine Gardeners of Contra Costa County. The Friends of the St. Paul Public Li-

16 www.ala.org/united 1-800-545-2433, ext. 2161 Good Ideas From The Network brary has initiated a new service called This popular and practical trend is dance at this fun “Lose Wait Fast!” Library patrons growing, with the increasing participa- event has grown were encouraged to check out great tion of many library Friends groups, to include more author podcasts from The Friends’ big and small. There are plenty of ways than 1,100 com- Fireside Reading Series and Club Book to fundraise for these projects. Talk munity leaders — a program of Metropolitan Library with other fellow Friends groups for from the business, Service Agency (MELSA) that is co- help with ideas. political and so- ordinated by The Friends’ nonprofit cial worlds. The evening begins with a consulting group, Library Strategies, Booksales reception during which the emcee and and funded by Minnesota’s Clean Wa- authors are available to speak with ter, Land & Legacy Amendment with Phoenix, Ariz. guests and sign books, which can be support from Minnesota Public Radio The Friends of the Phoenix Public Li- purchased at the event. There’s a fun and MinnPost. Each podcast is around brary gave their members and support- martini bar, as well as traditional cock- an hour long, professionally produced, ers an opportunity to shop their book tails and complimentary wine. Follow- and hosted by one of the library’s inventory online last winter. In making ing this is a wonderful, chef-prepared, bright young staffers. Those interested the announcement they said, “there are sit-down dinner after which each au- can subscribe on iTunes, download to 47,915 books listed on BooksforGood thor speaks about their book, the writ- their phone or iPod, and get moving! priced at $2 or less, and approximately ing process, and their inspiration. At “Exhorting audiophiles to expand their 200,000 available books total. For this year’s Opus & Olives in October, minds while shrinking their waist- one special weekend, you can shop the at the end of the author presentations lines.” entire inventory and we’ll be onsite a representative from Delta Air Lines at the warehouse to offer you same will draw the winning ticket for two day pick-up — or same day shipping first class travel tickets. The evening Eureka, Calif. so that your books arrive early in the ends with another opportunity to visit The Friends of the Redwood Libraries week.” In addition they offered a 50% with authors and purchase books. Rec- celebrated their 50th anniversary this discount on Sunday if purchasers used ommended attire is cocktail or business June. Combining the anniversary with a special code. To take a look at their professional. Ticket prices range from their annual meeting, they presented website, go to booksforgood.org. $150 to $350. The 2015 author lineup local author Pam Service, whose debut featured Jason Gay, Paula McLain, young adult novel was Winter of Mag- Emily St. John Mandel, Homer Hick- ic’s Return, a futuristic Arthurian fan- Berkeley, Calif. am, and Al Roker. tasy. Since that time, she’s written 32 The Friends of the Berkeley Public books and a number of short stories. Library’s Central Library workroom Rochester, Mich. crew held the first-ever Library Staff Open House on Jan. 29. They kept the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Chelsea, Mich. workroom open all day and encour- Library held the group’s third “Wine, On a gorgeous autumn day, the Friends aged library staff to stop by, giving of Chelsea District Library, who are each visitor one free book and at least members of the Chelsea Area Chamber one homemade cookie. Another attrac- Like United for of Commerce, had a ribbon cutting for tion was the “free box” of odd items two new Little Free Libraries planted that turn up with book donations, Libraries on Facebook in two of the city’s parks. The Oct. from milk crates to jewelry. More than 22, 2015, event included members of 40 staff members took advantage of United for Libraries is the Friends; Chelsea District Library the offer, and library staff and Friends on Facebook! To like staff; the Chamber of Commerce; Paul felt this should be an annual event. Snyder, President of FOML; and a United for Libraries, visit representative of the Chelsea Rotary Fundraising www.facebook.com/ Club, which also supported the librar- unitedforlibraries ies’ funding. In addition to the com- St. Paul, Minn. munity donations, the Friends add new Since its humble beginnings in 2004, To follow United for titles, monitor the supply of books and Opus & Olives has become the premier Libraries on Twitter, visit maintain the quality of the service to literary evening of the Twin Cities. www.twitter.com/ala_united. the community with regular checks all Publishers and authors call it “the best year round. book party in the country!” Atten-

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supporters know that the real strength of the modern library is in its role as Notable Quotables a community center, and that access to literacy resources is of paramount importance. As such, we’ll be thanking “Libraries provide a vital service City Council for the proposed increase for communities. At story hours, to materials that are accessible outside children get hooked on books. of library hours while reminding them Later, teens come to libraries for that opening every library every day is homework help. Book and movie still our ultimate goal.” They provided lovers find discussion groups. Li- From left: Rochester (Mich.) Hills Public their members and supporters with a braries are the only institution that click-through portal for sending a letter brings together the old and young, Library Trustee Anne Kucher, Melinda Deel, Ryan Deel, Library Board Treasurer Kimberly of support directly to the City Council rich and poor, the educated and Matis and Oakland County Judge Jeff Matis and provided both talking points and a the striving-to-learn. A library card enjoyed the Friends of the Rochester Public schedule for citywide budget hearings. opens the doors of the mind.” Library’s third “Wine, Wit & Wisdom” fundraiser in March. Marylee MacDonald, Sacramento, Calif. Bonds of Love and Blood, 2015 Wit & Wisdom” fundraiser on March The Friends of the Sacramento Public Library have a Library Education and “Libraries: the one place anyone 12. The 245 guests at the event enjoyed food, wine, dessert and coffee during Advocacy Committee, which sent out can enter, be enriched, and not advocacy alerts ahead of important have to spend a dime.” a fast-paced evening that featured two presentations that each guest selected budget hearings of the city council from a list of six speakers. Speakers urging all its members and library Lucinda Clark, supporters to attend. To underline the Poetry Matters, PRA Publishing included Harlan Neuville, a retired en- gineer for the Apollo program; Chuck urgency of the request, the committee chair said: “If Measure X is not “Whenever I feel sad for all the Osberger, who manages operations for Frankenmuth Brewery; Dr. Gil- renewed, the library system will lose things I don’t know, places I almost 35% of its city funding which haven’t been, people I haven’t met bert Jackson, director of the Jackson Chorale, John Smyntek, a retired edi- will result in reduced service hours, or for all the experiences I must be elimination of early childhood services, missing, a visit to the library re- tor with the Detroit Free Press, Lynn Miller, a chef, cookbook author, and and possible closure of libraries within minds me that the all the world is the city.” only a book away.” cooking show host, and historian Pat McKay. “Attendance increased 40% Other Jackie Y Azúa Kramer, this year as previous guests returned How Lilly Ate the Rainbow, and word-of-mouth spread,” said Boca Raton, Fla. 2011 Friends President Ron Meegan. “The feedback is exceptional. People really The Friends of the Boca Raton “Libraries are the foundation for a enjoy the evening.” The next “Wine, Public Library sustainable future in literacy for all Wit & Wisdom” is scheduled for are announcing ages.” March 25, 2017. an updated and distinctive Larry E. Martel, Advocacy identity. It links the Embracing Cancer, group’s status as a Embracing Life: The Guide for the Phoenix, Ariz. separate nonprofit Journey Beyond Diagnosis, 2015 The Friends of the Phoenix Public organization to Boca Raton’s 21st

Library sent an email missive to their century library, a vital asset to the

members encouraging them to weigh community. It visually depicts the For more quotes about libraries, in support of the proposed 2016-2017 library’s modern architectural design books, and literacy, visit www. budget, which included an increase and the Friends’ support of its overall libraryquotes.org. to the library’s e-materials budget. mission as an educational pillar of our “While we’re grateful that City community. For more information Council has included any increase to about the Friends, visit www. library services, we as library users and bocalibraryfriends.org.

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Minneapolis, Minn. one of the finalist books each day to members of their email list. Winners This announcement was made from were announced at the bottom of every 2017 Book Lover’s the Friends of Minnesota Libraries: If post on their 32 Books in 32 Days Calendars available your library is looking to invest in such blog. a program — or desires “seed money” for another program centered around environmental topics and geared Hennepin County, Minn. toward young people — the Captain It was the end of 2015, but the library Planet Foundation may be able to help. presented the Friends of the Hennepin As the name suggests, this foundation County Library with a charming and (the brainchild of Ted Turner) exists deeply moving “thank you” Valentine! to foster “high quality, hands-on It can be viewed at www.youtube.com/ environmental stewardship projects.” watch?v=i5noO4HtcLA. Consider Through its Small Grant Program, asking your library to develop one for the Captain Planet Foundation is your Friends group — this would be currently inviting schools and 501(c)3 especially wonderful during National nonprofits to apply for between $500 Friends of Libraries Week, Oct. 16-22, and $2,500 to aid in the coordination 2016 (for more information, see Page of new initiatives that are “project- United for Libraries members 1 or visit www.ala.org/united/events_ can purchase the 2017 Book Lov- based, performed by youth, and conferences/folweek). have real environmental outcomes er’s Calendar at a greatly reduced or implications.” Visit their website price. Sell these calendars at a deep (http://captainplanetfoundation. Minneapolis, Minn. discount to Friends, use them as an org) for project examples from past incentive for joining your group, in The Friends of the Hennepin County years, and for a comprehensive FAQ. recognition of volunteer hours, or Library launched a new website in Preferential consideration is given to as prizes. A great fundraiser, these May, www.supportHCLIB.org. It requesters who have secured at least 50 calendars are so popular they prac- received an enthusiastic response from percent matching or in-kind funding tically sell themselves. supporters and the literacy community, for their project. Note that library The retail price for the 2017 and features a new “Stories of landscaping and beautification projects Book Lover’s Calendar is $13.99; Impact”section that highlights how are ineligible. Apply by Sept. 30 for the discounted rate for United for library gifts are transforming lives and consideration. Libraries members is $3.50 per the community every day. A redesigned calendar. There is a 30-copy mini- events calendar displays essential event mum order (no maximum), and Boca Raton, Fla. information, including locations and calendars are non-returnable. directions, ticket information, and Shipping and handling is in- Libraries everywhere are transforming books by the authors. New giving cluded in the cost of the order. communities in ways you may not pages make it simple and easy to help Other Workman calendars may be have imagined. During National the library do more with gifts. The added to your order at 50% off Volunteer Week, the Friends of the page also features the most recent the suggested retail price (plus 5% Boca Raton Public Library honored posts from the Friends and library on shipping and handling). A wide their many hardworking Friends Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. selection of wall and Page-A-Day volunteers with a recognition luncheon. calendars can be viewed online at The board of directors hosted more www.workman.com. Stock your than 50 volunteers who work in the book store with a selection of bookstore, manage programs, and are calendars offered at a special dis- ambassadors at special events. count. To submit an item to For more details, including St. Paul, Minn. Good Ideas from the ordering information, log into the Friends & Foundations Zone or From March 15 through April 15, the Network, email it to the Trustee Zone at www.ala.org/ Friends of the St. Paul Public Library united. counted down to the Minnesota Book [email protected]. Awards Ceremony by giving away

June 2016 19 Conference Preview

ALA Annual Conference, Orlando, Fla. June 23-28, 2016 United for Libraries author panels President's Program with John Hart Sat., June 25 The Horror! The Horror! 10:30-11:30 a.m. Authors Who Write to Bestselling author Scare John Hart will be Sat., June 25, 8:30-10 a.m. featured during Featuring JG Faherty, Christo- this program, pher Golden, Christopher Buehl- hosted by United man, Amy Lukavics, Ezekiel for Libraries Boone, and Peter Adam Salo- President Ed mon. McBride. Hart will be interviewed on Isn’t it Romantic? John Hart stage by Barbara Sun., June 26, 8:30-10 a.m. Hoffert, editor of Featuring Mary Kay Andrews, Library Journal’s Susan Wiggs, Heather Graham, Prepub Alert. Hart is the author of Shelly Shepard Gray, Brenda four New York Times bestsellers, The Novak, and Meg Rosoff. King of Lies, Down River, The Last Child, and Iron House and winner of Reads Like Fiction, an Edgar® Award. This program is Nonfiction You Can’t Put sponsored by Macmillan. The author will sign books following the program Down (books subject to availability). Sun., June 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Featuring Lydia Reeder, Elizabeth Lesser, Ari Berman, The Laugh’s On Us, sponsored Gala Author Tea, sponsored by and Chris Smith. by SAGE Publishing ReferenceUSA Sun., June 26 Mon., June 27 First Author, First Book 5:30-7:30 p.m. 2-4 p.m. Sun., June 26, 1-2:30 p.m. Humor writer Shari Lapena, with complimentary light Dave Barry will Jayne Entwhistle, refreshments join the headliner, Thomas Mullen, Featuring comedian and Susan Mallery, Stephanie United for Libraries and Imbolo Mbue Knipper, spokesperson Paula will discuss their Jung Yun, Poundstone, at writing life and Nathan this event, also Paula Poundstone forthcoming Hill, Reba featuring Phoebe books. Enjoy Susan Mallery Riley, Joe Credit: Annie Brady Robinson, Tara tea, finger Ide (right), and Meg Little Reilly. Clancy, and Nora sandwiches, McInerny Purmort. and sweet treats. Wine and cheese A booksigning Panels will be moderated by will be served,and will follow. Barbara Hoffert, editor of a book signing will Tickets cost Library Journal’s Prepub Alert. follow. Tickets cost $60 in advance A book signing will follow each $60 in advance ($55 United for panel. ($55 United for Libraries division Libraries personal members), $65 members), $65 Imbolo Mbue Dave Barry onsite. Credit: Kiriko Sano onsite. Credit: Daniel Portnoy Wax

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Nuts & Bolts for Trustees, Friends, and Foundations Upcoming events Fri., June 24 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Library Trustees, Friends groups, GLBT Book Month Foundations, and staff are invited to June 2016 join a day of information and resource www.ala.org/glbtbookmonth sharing, roundtable discussions, and learning opportunities. Speakers ALA Annual Conference will include bestselling novelist Orlando, Fla. Mary Alice Monroe and nonprofit June 23-28, 2016 www.alaannual.org consultant Hardy Smith. Coffee and Mary Alice Monroe meet & greet will begin at 8:30 a.m. Credit: Barbara Bergwerf Roundtable discussions will be held Library Card Sign-up Month on revitalizing a Friends of the Library September 2016 group, marketing, board planning, www.ala.org/librarycardsignup fundraising, Foundation board policies, with your contact information. For a and more. Attendees will bring their full agenda, visit www.ala.org/united/ Banned Books Week own lunch (or purchase on site). To events_conferences/annual/workshops/ Sept. 26-Oct. 1, 2016 register, please email [email protected]. workshops. www.ala.org/bbooks

Banned Websites Awareness Day Sept. 28, 2016 United for Libraries will also host discussion groups, meetings, and ad- www.ala.org/aasl/bwad ditional programs during the conference. For more information, visit Teen Read Week www.ala.org/united/events_conferences/annual. Oct. 9-15, 2016 http://teenreadweek.ning.com

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June 2016 21 Book Club Choices

The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper it possible to travel through space and boy. Though it doesn’t feel right that by Phaedra Patrick time. Daniela becomes accidentally he would kill himself, there is little Arthur Pepper pregnant. to show that he didn’t do it. His girl- is a lonely man. So...do they keep the baby and friend, the extremely popular and pret- His wife has died change their lifestyle to a more suitable ty Nikki, is devastated by the loss. This and his children one for a family, or do they decide to event tickles at the edges of the novel are distant — one end the pregnancy? The decision was and produces a strong sense of uneasi- geographically an easy one for them. Their love for ness for the reader. Book clubs that like and one emotion- each other and the baby to come was complex and dark relationships will ally. What saves profound. As a result, Daniela becomes love this. Arthur from total a part-time mom and small-time art- despair is a ist. Jason gets a teaching job at a local Harper/HarperCollins; ISBN 978-0- hermit-like rou- university. 06241-548-6; $25.99. tine from which One night, as Jason is returning he will not deviate. His closest com- home from a pub where he joined his Untethered former roommate in celebrating his panion is a fern that he nurtures each by Julie Lawson Timmer day. winning the world’s most important When Char’s A kindly neighbor, Bernadette, physics prize, he is mugged and only husband dies sud- comes to visit regularly, bringing Ar- comes to find himself strapped to a denly, she finds thur goodies. Even so, more times than gurney surrounded by strange people herself wonder- not he’ll hide from sight in the front who seem to know him. This mind ing about the fate hallway so he can pretend he’s not bending novel explores so many themes of her husband’s home, though he’s not fooling anyone. such as the nature of love, regret, and daughter, Allie, On the day that he finally decides knowledge of self. whom she has to pack up his wife’s things, he finds raised like her a beautiful and expensive gold charm Crown/Penguin Random House; ISBN own the past six bracelet tucked inside of one of her 978-1-10190-422-0; $21. years and loves shoes. It seems clear that his wife was dearly. Allie’s leading a double life. Arthur is deter- Girls on Fire biological mother mined to find out about it. One of the by Robin Wasserman lives across the country and has had charms has a phone number etched on This novel is little to do with Allie after divorcing it and Arthur makes a call. So begins a truly lovely, dark, her father. Nevertheless, Char has no journey that will uncover his wife’s past and deep. It fol- legal claim so she knows anything as it will change Arthur’s future. This lows two teenaged might happen. lovely journey of rebirth is sure to be a girls — Lacey, As Allie’s biological mother pro- hit with book clubs of all types. who is extremely crastinates, Char begins to hold back damaged, and her own feelings of longing to keep Al- MIRA/Harlequin; ISBN 978-0-77831- Dex, a sort of lie, wanting her to have a more neutral 933-7; $24.99. nobody on rungs feeling about going to live with her of the high school negligent mother. Dark Matter popularity ladder. In the meantime, a girl Allie is by Blake Crouch Until Lacey finds tutoring and for whom she has grown Fifteen years her and takes her under her wing, Dex fond is acting out in harmful ways in ago, Jason and was simply content to work hard at response to having lived with a long se- Daniela made a school and enjoy her comfortable fam- ries of foster families. In the end, Char choice. Daniela, ily life. Dex is completely captivated must deal with her own grief while on her way to su- by Lacey, who seems to live a liberated trying to provide maternal care for two per stardom in the life, unencumbered by family ties or damaged girls. This novel is a beautiful art world, meets any adherence to convention. Soon, telling of the ways families are formed. Jason, a world re- Dex is being taken down shadier and Book clubs that enjoy exploring rela- nowned physicist shadier paths, and as long as there is tionships will love this novel. who is working Lacey, she’s happy to do it. on a project that The novel begins with the appar- G.P. Putnam’s Sons/Penguin Random just might make ent suicide of the school’s most popular House; ISBN 978-0-39917-627-2; $26.

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