THEHEEVOICEV for America’s Libraries ISSN 1084-4694 VOLUME 17, ISSUE 1 FEBRUARY 2016 Even More Great Ideas for Libraries and Friends now available free for members

Members now have free access to both 101+ Great Ideas for Libraries and Friends as well as the companion guide, Even More Great Ideas for Li- braries and Friends. The books contain hundreds of ideas and best practices to help libraries and Friends connect with their commu- IN THIS ISSUE nities, raise money, plan programs, and advocate for funding. President’s Message 2 Following an introduction, which News & Notes 3 sets the stage for effective library and community partnerships, Even More Framework for Foundations 6 Great Ideas for Libraries and Friends Tools for Trustees 8 features ideas for innovative programs, Focus on Friends 12 successful fundraising, strategic advo- cacy, powerful public relations, memo- Friends on Campus 15 rable membership campaigns, and Good Ideas from the Network 16 more. As in the fi rst book, each idea is National Friends of Libraries Week 20 presented with practical instructions, • Trivia at the Library graphics, and implementation tools so • Read-A-Thon Conference Preview 21 you can adapt these programs success- • Collectibles and Antiques Ap- Book Club Choices 22 fully and creatively to match your li- praisals Corporate Sponsors & Board of Directors 23 brary’s specifi c needs and opportunities. • Effective Booksales Chapters in Even More Great Ideas • Friend-to-Friend, a Free Book Books for Babies 24 include Raising Money for Libraries; Program Selling Books; Programs for Services • Working with Booksellers and Outreach; Advocacy and Public • Honoring Faculty Scholars FOUNDATIONS AND FRIENDS Awareness; Building Membership in • The People’s University Friends, and Organizational Effective- Why fundraising fails. • Friends - The Library’s Ambas- ness. page 6 sadors Both books are available as free • Celebrating Library Anniver- downloads in PDF format in the saries TRUSTEES AND FRIENDS Trustee Zone and in the Friends & • Library Card Campaigns Foundations Zone. To access, login and • Raising Library Awareness Learn how to build a great navigate to “Publications” in either through Alumni Collections relationship with your Friends of the zone. Right click on the link for the • Advocacy Campaigns Library group. title you want to download, and then • Honoring Friends Benefactors page 8 select “Save fi le as” and save to your • Membership Drives That Work computer. • Getting Corporate Members WIN $1,000 FOR YOUR LIBRARY A sampling of ideas included in • Surveying Friends Members Even More Great Ideas for Libraries • Getting and Keeping Moti- Apply for the 2015 Baker & Taylor and Friends: vated Volunteers Awards. • Raising Money with Historical • Friends’ Standing Committees page 13 Photographs • Sample Marketing/Communi- cations Plan and Strategic Plan

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

Attracting today’s volunteers to your Friends group

Many Friends centered around meetings where the strong. Changing how you do your groups in pub- volunteers must come and report out work will be key to that future. lic libraries are their accomplishments, they are not For more on volunteers in Ameri- concerned about structured to be very attractive to new ca, visit www.bls.gov and search “vol- where the next volunteers. This can be changed, how- unteers.” generation of ever, and Friends groups that feel they Friends volunteers can’t get “new blood” in their groups will come. They will have to change or else they may are concerned see their legacy of service end. because many How to change? It will seem coun- Ed McBride groups feel they United for Libraries ter-intuitive, but Friends groups must are “aging out” President reach out to more volunteers than ever and they can’t before. What? You must be thinking, seem to recruit we can’t even get one new person inter- new, younger, active members. The ested, how are we going to get many? truth is, however, that one of the larg- The answer is the core group must start est cohorts of volunteers in America breaking down their work into many is the baby boomers! There are plenty fi nite pieces. of volunteers just waiting to help, but Take a look at how you manage they want to do things differently. your annual book sale. You rely on Unlike the older volunteers who many volunteers to make it work. You make up the core of many Friends schedule many people to work in shifts groups, these people – born between at the cash register. You ask another 1946 and 1964 – have recently exited group to schlep boxes to your sale site. the workplace or are still in careers. You ask others to sort and place books It’s true; many of the active volunteers on tables. And yet another group to The Voice for America’s Libraries in America are still working. What help with clean-up. You have many is published by United for does this mean for Friends groups? hands on deck for the weekend. Ev- Libraries: The Association of Actually it means a number of things. eryone has a discrete task and they’re Library Trustees, Advocates, First, most of these “new” volunteers happy to help. Who is going to say Friends and Foundations, a division of the American Library don’t want a long time commitment. no to working at the register for two Association (ALA). They want to be engaged in tasks that hours on Saturday afternoon? This is have a defi ned time line. Some like exactly the model you can use in all For membership information, to do their volunteer work remotely your work. call (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161, (think online book sales, or publishing Asking many people to engage in a email [email protected], or visit the newsletter) while others see volun- well-defi ned and limited volunteer op- www.ala.org/united. teerism as a way to meet like-minded portunity is key to bringing many more people and want to be able to work in helpers to your group. It is critical United for Libraries teams (think your annual book sale, or that someone in your core group keep 859 W. Lancaster Ave. a special fundraising event). excellent records on who has agreed Unit 2-1 One thing that today’s volunteers to help and how they can be reached Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 generally don’t want is to sit in meet- because, believe it or not, they will be fax (484) 383-3407 ings. This is the fi rst generation of happy to help again with your next Send editorial contributions, women who were or are primarily in event. In fact, you will fi nd that some articles, newsletters and news the workplace versus being homemak- of your task oriented volunteers will releases attention The Voice ers. Many of these baby boomer volun- fi nd the work so satisfying that they’ll to the address above. teers have been sitting in meetings their be asking you how they can become entire working careers! As wage earn- more involved and voila – a new mem- The Voice is a copyrighted ers, they often have the means to travel ber of your core group! publication and cannot be and wish to do so (hence the desire for Friends provide invaluable service photocopied and distributed. defi ned tasks with a defi ned ending!). to libraries. It is critical to the future Because most Friends groups are that these groups stay vibrant and

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WHCLIST Award applications due April 1 Friends: Send your librarian to Leg Day The White • The recipient should be a library supporter (Trustee, Friend, general House Confer- National Library Legislative Day ence on Library supporter) and not a professional librarian. will be held on May 2, 2016, in Wash- and Information ington, D.C. While United for Libraries Services Taskforce • Recipient should be a fi rst-time at- tendee of NLLD. hosts a Virtual Library Legislative Day, (WHCLIST) and when Friends and Trustees are urged to the ALA Washing- Representatives of WHCLIST and call, email, or tweet their senators and ton Offi ce are call- representatives, there really is no action ing for nominations for the WHCLIST the ALA Washington offi ce will choose the recipient. The ALA Washington Of- as impactful as an actual, in-person Award. Each year, the award is granted visit. Many library directors would to a non-librarian (Trustee, Friend, or fi ce will contact the recipient’s senators and representatives to announce the love to go to Washington to speak with general supporter) participant in Na- their Congressional delegation about tional Library Legislative Day (NLLD) award. The winner of the WHCLIST Award will be announced at NLLD. issues effecting libraries, but all too of- in Washington, D.C. NLLD will be held ten they lack the funds to get there. May 2-3, 2016. The winner receives a Applicants must register for NLLD and pay all associated costs. Applicants Every piece of library legislation stipend of $300 and two free nights at impacts your library – it’s as simple as the NLLD hotel. must make their own travel arrange- ments. The winner will be reimbursed that. The legal or medical databases WHCLIST has been an effective patrons use every day are often funded force in library advocacy nationally, for two free nights in the NLLD hotel in D.C. and receive the $300 stipend to by the state library with federal dollars. statewide, and locally since the White The e-rate the library receives for wire- House Conferences on Library and In- defray the costs of attending the event. To apply for the WHCLIST award, less access is another federally funded formation Services in 1979 and 1991. program. The privacy of your patron WHCLIST has provided its assets to the please submit a completed NLLD reg- istration form; a letter explaining why records could be in jeopardy if security ALA Washington Offi ce to transmit its legislation doesn’t exempt libraries. spirit of dedicated, passionate library you should receive the award; and a letter of reference from a library di- These are just a few national library support to a new generation of advo- issues that can affect your library’s ser- cates. Both ALA and WHCLIST are rector, school librarian, library board chair, Friend’s group chair, or other vices. committed to ensuring the American How can you help? If your library people get the best library services pos- library representative, to Lisa Lindle ([email protected]). For information director would like to attend this event sible. but lacks the resources to do so, con- The criteria for the WHCLIST or to mail an application, visit www. ala.org/advocacy/advleg/nlld/funding. sider paying for this very important Award are: trip. In addition to meeting law makers face to face, librarians are also invited Save the date for Leg Day, May 2-3, 2016 to a full day of briefi ngs about what legislation is pending and how it im- Online registration for National pacts libraries at the local level – along Library Legislative Day (May 2-3, with what they can do about it. It’s a 2016) is now open. To register and for priceless learning opportunity! more information, visit www.ala.org/ As your community’s best advo- advocacy/advleg/nlld. cates, you may want to consider a gift Hundreds of library advocates will that far outweighs a new chair or table descend on Capitol Hill to meet with for the library (though we love you for members of Congress and their staffs. these!). If your director is interested in For information, visit www.ala.org/ attending National Library Legislative advocacy/advleg/nlld. ies, the ALA Washington Offi ce, ALA Day, give him or her chance to head to Library advocates who cannot Chapter Relations, and the ALA Offi ce Washington to make a difference that make it to Capitol Hill for the event for Library Advocacy will lead Virtual can last a lifetime. can still be a part of the effort by par- Library Legislative Day, an opportunity Visit www.ala.org/nlld for more in- ticipating in Virtual Library Legislative for all library advocates to make their formation. To learn more about Virtual Day. Call and/or email your elected voices heard on a national level. For Library Legislative Day, visit www.ala. offi cials on May 3, or any time the more information, visit www.ala.org/ org/united where you will fi nd repro- week of May 2-6. United for Librar- united/advocacy/virtuallegday. ducible fl yers and other helpful tips.

February 2016 3 News & Notes

Women in Horror Month – A celebration of women who write dark fi ction

BY LISA MORTON, PRESIDENT OF THE way in order go get published. These created the Mary Wollstonecraft Shel- HORROR WRITERS ASSOCIATION (HWA) are the kinds of problems the HWA ley Scholarship for female horror au- AND JG FAHERTY, HEAD OF THE HWA is working to eliminate. Among the thors. This scholarship aims to encour- LIBRARY & LITERACY COMMITTEE things we do: age more female writers to enter our Beware! There are women waiting Lead programs to increase diver- genre and to aid in the education of to terrify you, set your pulse racing, sity. In 2016, Lisa Morton, HWA Presi- those already working within it. make you sleep with the lights on...Be- dent, commissioned the Diverse Works Get the public involved. At our cause these women write horror! Inclusion Committee, which will serve annual StokerCon (http://www.stoker- February is Women in Horror to expand knowledge about new works con2016.org), which brings together Month (WiHM). And we at the Horror of horror by women writers, writers of authors, publishers, and readers, we of- Writers Association are doing our part color, and LGBTQ writers. fer educational panels on a wide range to let the world know that the ladies of Partner with other organizations. of topics, including diversity in writing. horror are waiting to capture you with We do this by having a presence at Promote new books to schools and their stories. BookExpo, the L.A. Times Festival of libraries. On our web page dedicated to Women in Horror Month began Books, ALA conferences, and other librarians (http://horror.org/librarians. in 2009 and has grown into an inter- events. Most recently we’ve joined with htm), we provide links to recommend- national phenomenon with its own United for Libraries to share resources. ed reading lists, highlighting some of website (http://www.womeninhorror- A complete list of HWA authors who the best writing the genre has to offer. month.com), blog, and fi lm festival. are available for appearances/presenta- Promote writers through our The idea behind WiHM is to let people tions can be found through Authors awards and PR programs. Throughout know that women are as deeply in- for Libraries (http://authorsforlibraries. the year, our Publisher’s Liaison works volved in the horror genre as men. For org/), where libraries can search by with publishers to get more diverse too long, women have been under ap- name or zip code for local authors. works made available for reading lists preciated and underrepresented. Too “We’re very excited about this part- and awards consideration. We hope many people suffer from the misguided nership that adds tremendously to this will expand the recognition of our perception that women can’t compete our Authors for Libraries database,” Bram Stoker Awards, which in turn with men when it comes to sending a said United’s executive director, Sally will help schools and libraries become shiver up the spine. They forget that Gardner Reed. “Now libraries across more aware of writer diversity and some of the greatest classics in the the country have even more access to give the next generation of writers new horror genre were written by women. authors in their area who would be icons to follow. Women such as Mary Shelley, Shirley delighted to come to libraries to discuss Get involved at the local level. Jackson, Daphne du Maurier, Joyce their books and their own experiences The HWA has chapters throughout Carol Oates, and Anne Rice. in writing.” the world, and they also work to pro- The Horror Writers Association Speak out. Many of our members mote diversity. John Palisano, HWA (HWA) takes this issue (and other take the opportunity in February to Vice President and President of the LA diversity-related problems, including host blog events featuring women Chapter, recently reported that female representation of writers of color and authors. For example, this year JG representation has expanded enor- LGBTQ authors) seriously. That’s why Faherty, who heads our Library & Lit- mously over the past four years. our offi cers and volunteers work hard eracy Committee, will run a series of The American Library Associa- to not only help put a spotlight on the guest blogs by women authors, includ- tion recognizes the importance of this many women who write horror and ing well-known names in dark fi ction month through The Readers’ Advisory dark fi ction, but to encourage more and up-and-coming writers. Guide to Horror (an ALA publication, young girls and women to pen their Utilize social media. Through our see links and resources next page). own tales. website and social media accounts, In closing, it’s important to remem- Editors routinely report low num- we promote women authors heavily ber that the purpose of Women in Hor- bers of women submitting to their during February and in the past we’ve ror Month is to let readers know there horror-themed novel lines and antholo- produced special online events, such are many women writing great dark gies; female horror authors often fi nd as the blogging event we did in 2014 fi ction, and to encourage people to fol- themselves categorized as paranormal (http://horror.org/welcome-to-women- low their dreams of writing. So please romance or urban fantasy writers, or in-horror-month/). spread the word to your readers and purposely categorize themselves that Support education. In 2014, we writing groups.

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Authors for Libraries website connects authors Broadening the scope of with their local libraries small/mid-sized library foundations Calling all programing Friends and United for Libraries providing us with Librarians! United for Libraries has more than 1,000 additional authors Did you think library Foundations established a terrifi c database called (see the article on page 4). Not only were really only for large libraries? Authors for Libraries. These authors are these authors looking forward to Think again – library Foundations are great supporters of libraries and library programs, most will also go to have become increasingly important would love nothing more than to come bat for you in times of crises. Getting for libraries of all types and all sizes. to your library discuss their books and an op-ed from a local author could In fact, mid-sized and smaller librar- the art of writing. go a long way in attracting the atten- ies are fi nding ways to partner with To fi nd out how you can bring tion of those who fund you. United library staff to create greater commu- an author to your library, go to au- for Libraries is pleased to welcome the nity awareness and engagement in the thorsforlibraries.org and do a zip Horror Writers of America and all our library’s fi nancial future. code search to fi nd an author near authors who have strong allegiances to To learn more about how working you (don’t forget to enter a number libraries. with a library Foundation can benefi t of miles for the radius search). Also, Check it out at www.authorsforli- your library, watch the recorded webi- be sure and click on the link for “Tips braries.org nar featuring Paula Beswick, director for Libraries and of the Bozeman (Mont.) Library Foun- Friends Groups” dation. to get step-by-step To access the recording, login to instructions and the United for Libraries website and advice on how to visit either the Trustee Zone or the contact an author Friends & Foundations Zone. and ensure a very successful pro- Preservation Week is gram. This database April 24-30, is growing every day and recently, In 2005, the fi rst comprehensive Horror Writers of national survey of the condition and American joined preservation needs of the nation’s col- lections reported that U.S. institutions hold more than 4.8 billion items. Li- Additional links of interest for Women in Horror Month: braries alone hold 3 billion items (63 percent of the whole). A treasure trove A substantial, but not at all comprehensive, list of women horror writers: of uncounted items is held by individu- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Women_horror_writers als, families, and communities. Some 630 million items in col- JG Faherty’s links for the 2016 Women in Horror Blog Extravaganza: lecting institutions require immediate http://jgfaherty-blog.blogspot.com/ attention and care. Eighty percent of http://www.jgfaherty.com/blog.html these institutions have no paid staff assigned responsibility for collections An insightful article on Women in Horror written by HWA member Marty care; 22 percent have no collections Young: http://martyyoung.com/the-wonderfully-horrifi c-world-of-female- care personnel at all. horror-writers/ ALA encourages libraries and oth- er institutions to use Preservation Week The Offi cial HWA Website and Social Media Pages: to connect our communities through www.horror.org events, activities, and resources that https://www.facebook.com/groups/Horrorwritersassoc/ highlight what we can do, individually https://twitter.com/HorrorWriters and together, to preserve our personal and shared collections. To learn more, The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Horror (an ALA publication): visit http://www.ala.org/alcts/preserva- http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=3304 tionweek.

February 2016 5 Framework for Foundations

Wine Toss for WiFi in Manchester Why fundraising fails: tips for Friends and When the Manchester City Library turned 100 in 2014, the Foundation Foundations sponsored a number of events to cel- Recently the publication, “Board ebrate – including a visit by best-selling Source” featured an article by Alyce author Dennis Lehane and a success- Lee Stansbury, CFRE and president of ful open house in November. Another Stansbury Consulting in Florida. The year passed since then and in order article talked about the six main rea- to revitalize the Foundation after that sons fundraising fails. successful and busy year, it was time For Friends and Foundation mem- to raise money and bring the library- bers looking to start a campaign, check loving community back together. out these pitfalls to avoid from the Enter the “Wine Toss for Wifi ” outset: event held in the fall of 2015. Library Director Denise van Zanten came up 1. Fundraising fails when there’s with a simple and effective idea – why no comprehensive fundraising not have a wine toss in the big and plan. beautiful rotunda of the library? With 2. Fundraising fails when the donations of wine from a local winery board has no ownership of the and from members of the board, all fundraising plan. that was left was to provide refresh- 3. Fundraising fails when the fun- ments and send out invitations to the The event is being planned for an- draising goals are unrealistic donor list and to the general public. other year. What is being done differ- from the start. Once the rotunda was decorated ently? Denise reported that they will be 4. Fundraising fails because sim- with lots of wine-toss stations, the at- seeking corporate underwriters for the ply no one is asking. tendees were invited to buy three rings event and also having it catered so the 5. Fundraising fails when the or- for $5. When the ring dropped over consumption of wine would be permit- ganization is not telling its best the neck of the bottle, the lucky win- ted under New Hampshire state law. story. ner got to keep the bottle of wine. The Denise also gives acknowledgement to 6. Fundraising fails due to lack of event was short and yet raised several the Foundation president, Matt John- CEO involvement. thousands of dollars from the approxi- son who is always willing to give new mately 100 people who attended. ideas a try! “To avoid this column being a total downer,” said Stansbury, “here are a few happy thoughts about why fundraising works. According to In- dependent Sector, 90 percent of U.S. households donate to charity, 56 per- cent were asked to give, and 95 percent of those gave when asked. The power of asking is clear In my view, there were three reasons for the success of both campaigns: (1) the boards of each organization were highly engaged in the effort; (2) each board had a clear, unequivocal vision for the future of the organization and communicated it to donors, and (3) both board and staff were willing to ask for gifts.” The complete article can be found at http://www.tallahassee.com/story/ money/2016/02/20/there-six-main-rea- An aerial view of one of the ring toss stations. Photo taken by librarian Yvonne Loomis. The fl yer (pictured above) was designed by board member Julia Whitney. sons-when-fundraising-fails/80609312/

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

Libraries change lives: staff and patrons share Join the United for stories in Indianapolis Libraries electronic discussion group for The Indianapolis Public Library Now, as a Branch Manager, I want Foundations Foundation encourages their public all my fellow colleagues to have the to write stories about how the library same kind of encouragement I received. Library Foundation staff, board changes lives. These stories are then I give to support my colleagues’ profes- members, volunteers, etc., from all posted on their website. This is an sional development, so they can hone types of libraries are invited to partici- excellent way for donors and poten- the necessary skills to be great assets to pate in the United for Libraries elec- tial donors see the true impact of the our patrons! library and making it much more invit- tronic discussion group focused on top- ics of interest to library Foundations. ing for those who wish to give. In ad- ERIC GILLESPIE, CFO and Controller, Both those with expertise in library dition, these stories can be shared with Mays Chemical Company local government funders to show that Foundations as well as those in the beginning stages of creating a Founda- libraries are far from defunct; that in I grew up in Dayton, Ohio, in an tion are encouraged to participate in fact, they are essential. Following are inner-city neighborhood. The library the free form discussion. Discussion just two of their moving stories. in our neighborhood was a sanctuary topics might include fundraising, event for a handful of us kids. It was a haven planning, capital campaigns, planned SHANIKA, Branch Manager, East where we could get books and read giving, effective meetings, board re- Thirty-Eighth Street and do something different. I remem- cruitment, etc. ber getting gold stickers I could cash in The electronic discussion group is Sometimes, we need others to en- for prizes during the summer. I picked an information forum for those wish- courage us to pursue our dreams. up habits there that have stuck with ing to seek and share best practices for When I started working at the me. The library has a special place in library Foundations. When you send Indianapolis Public Library, my col- my memories, and as a result I support an email to the electronic discussion leagues and former managers always the Library Foundation now, so other group, it is automatically sent to all encouraged me to pursue my Masters kids can have those same experiences. of Library Science degree since I have subscribers, and their emails are sent a passion for help- to you. In this way, Foundations from ing people succeed. around the country can share advice I’m so thankful for and their real world experiences. Mes- their nudging and sages are automatically archived for prompting to make future searching. You do not need to this dream come be an ALA member or United for Li- true. braries personal or group member to Thanks to the participate. Indianapolis Public For instructions on how to join the Library Founda- electronic discussion group, visit www. tion’s support, I ala.org/united/foundations/electronic- was able to attend discussion-group or email United for two major library Libraries at [email protected]. conferences because United for Libraries also offers part of my registra- electronic discussion groups for Friends tion costs were cov- of the Library groups, Trustees, and ered. Through these State Friends groups. For more in- conferences, I was formation, visit www.ala.org/united/ able to learn skills discussion-groups. needed to become an effective library leader. To submit an article to Framework for Founda- tions, email it to united@ Shanika, branch manager of the East Thirty-Eighth Street Library, shares her story about how the library has changed her life. ala.org.

February 2016 7 Tools for Trustees

Trustees, staff, and Friends relations – confl ict or harmony?

BY NICHOLAS SPILLIOS If roles and competencies of the library, including fundraising In The Lego Movie, Emmet ex- Trustees, staff, and Friends are which can be initiated and com- claims, “You are the most talented, understood, then all three can pleted. most interesting, most extraordinary work in harmony by following person in the universe. You are capable specifi c guidelines for enhancing 6. Each expects the other to value of amazing things. Because you are spe- relationships. For a more com- their activities and contributions. cial and so am I!” Sometimes we tend prehensive overview of compe- 7. Each group must be part of an to forget that a successful relationship tencies, refer to The Complete advocacy network working for the is one in which we build up another Library Trustee Handbook pub- person. Libraries are no exception. library. lished by United For Libraries They build their strength on how strong the relationships are between its (www.ala.ala.org/united). 8. Friends appreciate staff input and key players. advice through an assigned staff Does your library have a close and a given. Through their relationships, person who attends their board working relationship among Trustees, the groups work together in achieving meetings. staff, and Friends? Does each group the library’s goals. Leadership by the li- understand how relationships impact brary director will ensure that goals are 9. Staff appreciate the concerns of pa- library operations? Does each group met, that various issues are understood, trons brought to their attention by understand the role that each plays in and that each group has a grasp of the Trustees and Friends in a positive the success of the library? How close is big picture, the staff more perceptively. and constructive manner. that relationship? Do they care? They should. For the quality of the relation- Following are some suggested 10. Staff expects that Trustees and ship may provide a solid base in the guidelines. Friends will connect with the com- direction the library takes. munity through active participa- If a strong and harmonious rela- 1. Staff must provide information to tion on community and service tionship exists, it will be determined by their Board of Trustees and Friends agency boards. the understanding of each group of the which will make them more personal competencies established by knowledgeable in carrying out 11. Each group must respect the deci- each. Then we can assess whether the their roles. sions of the other groups expecting relationships are in harmony. that special attention has been fol- Competencies are considered to be 2. The above information will include lowed on the impact of such deci- those skills that provide a group with parameters of operation which the sions. the potential for successfully perform- parties agree they must limit them- ing their roles. Roles must be clearly selves to in order to prevent misun- 12. Each group understands that the understood and acted upon. derstandings. efforts of each is making a differ- If roles and competencies of Trust- ence. ees, staff, and Friends are understood, 3. Staff and Friends must agree on the then all three can work in harmony “wish list” - a comprehensive list Welcome to harmony! Truly, rela- by following specifi c guidelines for en- of library needs to which Friends tionships are important and in the long hancing relationships. For a more com- can contribute. Friends should not run stand to impact library service and prehensive overview of competencies, draw their own assumptions on customer satisfaction. refer to The Complete Library Trustee needs. Handbook published by United For Li- Limited copies of The Com- braries (www.ala.ala.org/united). 4. Respect by each group of the other plete Library Trustee Handbook, Further, general library knowledge groups must be a “given.” All by each group is important. Trustees relationships are based on honest published by United For Librar- and Friends should be well versed on respect if progress is to take place. ies, are available for sale. Please the library’s mission and how its poli- call (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161 cies, services, and programs work to 5. Relationships can be solidifi ed by or visit www.ala.ala.org/united ensure that the mission is met. Staff can examining the common ground for to order your discounted copy assure that true understanding becomes initiating projects which benefi t today.

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Evaluating your Board of Trustees

As important as it is to evaluate 1. Boards will gain an under- The Practical Guide includes a very the library director, Trustees should standing on specifi cally what handy worksheet where board mem- take time out as well to consider how strengths and weaknesses are bers can answer “yes” or “no” to a well they are doing as a board. Has present. series of questions within the categories the board played a major role in facili- 2. Boards will operate as a team above making assessment easy. Is the tating the director’s efforts to deliver in addressing their needs and Board strong and on the right track? top notch programs and services? concerns. Or does the Board need to work on ar- Does the Board fully understand the eas of weakness? library’s policies and is willing to stand This Practical Guide is meant to be Library Boards are critical to the behind them? Does the Board use a used either during a prolonged board success of the libraries they serve. parliamentary authority to help all meeting or more ideally, a board re- Because of that, it is also critical that members participate equally in discus- treat. Each member of the board fi lls Boards take time out once a year to as- sions and decision making? Does the out an assessment form that reveals the sess how well they are doing. You have Board stand behind the library’s policy depth of knowledge each board mem- received this newsletter because you are on intellectual freedom – prepared to ber has regarding his/her role. Such a member of United for Libraries. We act thoughtfully and in accordance questions to consider are: have so much to offer you! Maximize with policy when books or other mate- your membership by going to www.ala. rials are challenged? • Board Knowledge and Deci- org/united/trusteezone. Download all United for Libraries has a terrifi c sion Making the terrifi c information we have to help publication free and downloadable to • Advocacy and Lobbying you be the best Trustee you can possi- all of our members called, “A Library • Policies bly be! If you need assistance with your Board’s Practical Guide to Self-Evalua- • Finance login to access the Trustee Zone, call tion?” The guide is designed to ensure • Strategic Planning (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161 or email these two outcomes: • Professional Development [email protected]

Short Takes for Trustees videos offer easy, quick training

Short Takes for Trustees includes 10 short videos (8-10 minutes each) that can be shown during Trustee meet- ings to stimulate discussion about the important role that Trustees play in the governance of their libraries. The videos are designed especially for Trustees to watch with their library directors. A single video can be shown at a meeting, or multiple videos can be watched in succession. Topics in the series explain the The courses include: What It A subscription to the Short Takes basics, such as what it means to be a Means to Be a Trustee; Board Meet- for Trustees series if available to all Trustee (discussing the broad fi duciary ings; Board Ethics; Library Advocacy; boards at the low price of $79 for responsibilities of governing boards as Library Policies; Strategic Planning; United for Libraries members and $99 well as the limits of an advisory board), Working with Friends; Evaluating the for non-members for a year ’s access. as well as how to set policy, how to Library Director; Board Self Evalua- For more information and to pur- evaluate the library director (and why tion, and Succession Planning and New chase the Short Takes for Trustees se- you should!), along with board self Board Orientation. ries, visit www.ala.org/united/trustees. evaluation, and the ethical and parlia- Each video is accompanied by a Regional and statewide pricing of Short mentary standards for boards – both printable set of handouts and addi- Takes is available by calling or email- governing and advisory. tional resources. ing United for Libraries.

February 2016 9 Tools for Trustees

The importance of library patron privacy

In Omaha, Neb., a confl ict arose The possibility of surveillance, whether climbing or skydiving; this is infor- between the board and the mayor direct or through access to records mation that the current employer or when the mayor asked the board for of speech, research and exploration, insurance company would like to have. their patron list. Because the board undermines a democratic society. In li- Choice requires both a varied selection refused to divulge this information, braries, the right to privacy is the right and the assurance that one ’s choice is the mayor and her staff are working to open inquiry without having the not monitored. to turn all of Nebraska’s governing subject of one ’s interest examined or For libraries to fl ourish as centers boards into advisory only leading to scrutinized by others. for uninhibited access to information, greater control over the library (and its Confi dentiality of library records librarians must stand behind their us- records) to the local politicians. is a core value of librarianship. Con- ers’ right to privacy and freedom of Whether your board is governing fi dentiality exists when a library is in inquiry. Just as people who borrow or advisory, it is imperative that library possession of personally identifi able in- murder mysteries are unlikely to be records remain confi dential. Although formation (PII) about users and keeps murderers, so those seeking informa- most states have legislation protecting that information private on their be- tion about terrorism are unlikely to be patron records, the mayor in this case half. This includes such library-created terrorists. Assuming a sinister motive stipulated that she did not want patron records as closed-stack call slips, com- based on library users’ reading choices records (i.e. reading lists), but simply puter sign-up sheets, registration for makes no sense and leads to fi shing ex- their names. equipment or facilities, circulation re- peditions that both waste precious law The American Library Association cords, Web sites visited, reserve notices, enforcement resources and have the po- (and United for Libraries) has taken a or research notes. One cannot exercise tential to chill Americans’ inquiry into strong stand on this issue. Below is the the right to read in any format if the current events and public affairs. offi cial statement. possible consequences include damage The Code of Ethics of the Ameri- Privacy is essential to the exer- to one’s reputation, ostracism from the can Library Association (see next page) cise of free speech, free thought, and community or workplace, or criminal and the association’s Library Bill of free association. Lack of privacy and penalties. Rights (see below) acknowledge the confi dentiality chills people’s choices, Consider patrons looking for a paramount importance of library pa- thereby suppressing access to ideas. new job or information about rock tron privacy.

The American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights

The American Library Association sponsibility to provide information and 1980; inclusion of “age” reaffi rmed affi rms that all libraries are forums for enlightenment. January 23, 1996. information and ideas, and that the fol- IV. Libraries should cooperate with A history of the Library Bill of lowing basic policies should guide their all persons and groups concerned with Rights is found in the latest edition of services. resisting abridgment of free expression the Intellectual Freedom Manual. I. Books and other library resourc- and free access to ideas. Although the Articles of the Li- es should be provided for the interest, V. A person’s right to use a library brary Bill of Rights are unambiguous information, and enlightenment of all should not be denied or abridged be- statements of basic principles that people of the community the library cause of origin, age, background, or should govern the service of all librar- serves. Materials should not be exclud- views. ies, questions do arise concerning ap- ed because of the origin, background, VI. Libraries which make exhibit plication of these principles to specifi c or views of those contributing to their spaces and meeting rooms available library practices. See the documents creation. to the public they serve should make designated by the Intellectual Freedom II. Libraries should provide ma- such facilities available on an equitable Committee as Interpretations of the Li- terials and information presenting all basis, regardless of the beliefs or affi li- brary Bill of Rights. points of view on current and historical ations of individuals or groups request- The Library Bill of Rights is avail- issues. Materials should not be pro- ing their use. able online at http://www.ala.org/advo- scribed or removed because of partisan Adopted June 19, 1939, by the cacy/intfreedom/librarybill with links or doctrinal disapproval. ALA Council; amended October 14, to the Intellectual Freedom Manual III. Libraries should challenge 1944; June 18, 1948; February 2, and Interpretations of the Library Bill censorship in the fulfi llment of their re- 1961; June 27, 1967; January 23, of Rights.

10 www.ala.org/united 1-800-545-2433, ext. 2161 Tools for Trustees

The American Library Association Code of Ethics Apply for United for Libraries’ Major As members of the American Li- colleagues with respect, fairness, and Benefactor Citation brary Association, we recognize the good faith, and advocate conditions of importance of codifying and making employment that safeguard the rights Giving public recognition to an in- known to the profession and to the and welfare of all employees of our dividual, family, or corporate body that general public the ethical principles institutions. has made a major gift to your library that guide the work of librarians, other VI. We do not advance private in- will generate publicity that can encour- professionals providing information terests at the expense of library users, age other gifts as well. services, library trustees and library colleagues, or our employing institu- United for Libraries’ Major Bene- staffs. tions. factor Citation comes with a plaque Ethical dilemmas occur when val- VII. 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February 2016 11 Focus on Friends

Orienting new active members in your Friends When a Friend steps group out of bounds

Even the most eager and active vol- • Public spokesperson for the Most active members of any given unteer for your group can go “rogue!” Friends. Friends group are happy, helpful team It doesn’t happen often, but when it • Appoints committee chairs. players. They have joined your group does, it can be incredibly painful. Can because they want to be engaged and you fi re a volunteer? The answer is yes Rules of the Road for All Active they want to contribute to the better- (and sometimes it’s the most respon- Friends Members: ment of the library. Once in a while, sible course of action), but with some however, a Friend can become, shall we planning up front, you may never have • Be accountable – follow the job say, a little unfriendly. They may be a to. description for your committee or bully wanting to do things their own Following are a couple of sample offi ce. way, regardless of what the group as a job descriptions and “rules of the • Be “Friendly!” Enjoy your col- whole intends. They may want to tell road” that you should share with any leagues and the opportunity to the library exactly how to spend the new offi cer or committee chair. If they make a difference for the library. money the Friends raise, or they may understand their jobs up front, and • Ask for help when you need it, or want to withhold giving money to the have signed off on the job description, let the executive board know im- library altogether. Or, they may just go you’ll have something concrete to use mediately if you are unable to ful- their own way making singular deci- if and when a volunteer steps “out of fi ll your duties. sions and wreaking havoc with custom- bounds.” • Respect the status of the Friends ary procedures of the group. of the Library’s good name in the Of course, the very best way to Hospitality Chair & Committee community and do everything to handle an unfriendly Friend is to avoid ensure that you only contribute to the situation in the fi rst place. This can • Facilitates the co-ordination of that excellent reputation. best be done with a set of job descrip- four membership meetings per year tions outlining specifi c roles and duties with committee members. As you can see, the job descrip- (see Fact Sheet 30: Orienting New Ac- 1. Reserves meeting room. tions don’t need to be long and com- tive Members in Your Friends Group), 2. Finds speaker. plex – they should just be clear about along with a statement on how the 3. Arranges for refreshments. expectations. Using these along with a group works as a team (for rules and 4. Promotes program. “Rules of the Road” document, you’ll guidelines, see the sample below) and likely save a lot of headaches in the how the group will handle those not President future. In addition, if possible, assign adhering to the job description or the a mentor to any new chair or offi cer to team rules (asking the member to get in • Presides over offi cial meetings of help them enter your group’s culture line or else asking that member to step the Friends Board. and understand their roles and respon- down). Have all volunteers and board 1. Works with executive commit- sibilities quickly and easily. members sign this. tee to set the agenda. It is never easy to reprimand or 2. Facilitates good discussion – This article is available as a free fact “fi re” a volunteer, but if your group is ensuring that everyone gets an sheet (#30) on the United for Librar- a 501(c)(3) organization, it has fi du- equal say in discussions. ies website. Visit www.ala.org/united/ ciary responsibilities. These responsi- 3. Votes only to break a tie. friends/factsheets. bilities not only include safeguarding the money raised, it also means safe- guarding the good name of the group and insuring that the group stays stable and healthy. If your board is allowing a We want to hear from you! Please send United for Librar- single individual to take command then ies your library and/or Friends group’s newsletter. For your board is failing in its fi duciary re- digital newsletters, please add [email protected] to your dis- sponsibility. Knowing that should help make the decision to reprimand or fi re tribution list. For print newsletters, please mail to: United a volunteer easier – you’re just doing for Libraries, 859 W. Lancaster Ave, Unit 2-1, Bryn Mawr, your job! PA 19010. Here are some tips for working with a “rogue” volunteer:

12 www.ala.org/united 1-800-545-2433, ext. 2161 Focus on Friends

1. Have clearly defi ned job descrip- Want to win $1,000 for your library? Apply for a tions and rules for working as a team (see sample rules below). Baker & Taylor Award 2. Step in when unwanted behavior fi rst appears – remind the volun- Two Friends groups and/or library teer that they have agreed to stick Foundations will be recognized with with their job description and have Baker & Taylor Awards for their out- signed off on rules of working as a standing efforts to support their library team. during the year 2015. online with the application). Entries 3. If unwanted behavior continues, Given annually since 2000, the must be postmarked no later than May the board must vote to require the Baker & Taylor Awards have recog- 2, 2016. volunteer to step down. nized more than 40 groups around the country. Winning groups receive Supporting materials (press re- leases, photographs, clippings, promo- Sample Rules for the Team: $1,000. Applications must be emailed, faxed, or postmarked by May 2, 2016, tional materials, etc.) may be included. so now is the time to think about your No materials will be returned. 1. All board members are equal. No group’s activities in 2015 with an eye Entries will be evaluated with these one person has more authority on winning $1,000. areas taken into consideration: than any other and this includes The awards will be given based on the president. a specifi c project that took place or cul- 1. Planning: Friends/Foundation, 2. All board meetings will be collegial minated during the 2015 calendar year. library, and community involve- and all members will have a chance Applicants must be Friends or ment, use of resources, appropri- to express his or her opinion – no Foundation group members of United ateness of the activity, and measur- one will dominate the conversa- for Libraries through June 2016. Please able goals and objectives. tion. contact United for Libraries to verify 3. All spending decisions will be your eligibility prior to preparing your 2. Implementation: Use of resources, made by a majority vote of the entry. public relations, task monitoring, board and be based on the request Groups may apply in any of the and broad membership involve- of the library director or his or her following categories: ment. designee. 4. All board and committee members • Public Library Friends Group or 3. Evaluation: Assessment of activity will adhere to their job description Library Foundation with assistance or program, measurable results. unless modifi ed by a majority vote from paid staff (employed by li- of the board. brary or Friends group). 4. Innovation: New idea or imple- 5. All board members will safeguard • Public Library Friends Group or mentation, creative involvement the revenues raised and the good Library Foundation without paid of people, fresh use of public rela- name of the group, and ensure that staff. tions. the board works in a high func- • Academic Friends Group; School tioning manner. Library, Media Center, or Spe- 5. Community Involvement: Broad cial Library Friends Group; State support by the community in plan- This article is available as a free Friends Group. ning and implementation. fact sheet (#31) on the United for Li- braries website. Visit www.ala.org/ The application form is avail- Additional remarks commenting united/friends/factsheets. able at www.ala.org/united (click on on aspects you feel are noteworthy but More than 30 fact sheets are avail- “Awards & Grants,” then “Friends that do not fi t the rating criteria are able for Friends groups and library Groups”). Entries should also include welcomed and encouraged. To learn Foundations. Topics range from start- a two-page summary, any additional more about past award-winning proj- ing a Friends group to getting and background information, and a copy ects, visit www.ala.org/united/grants_ keeping members, board development, of the offi cial release form (available awards/friends/bakertaylor. guidelines for giving, advocacy cam- paigns, library support for Friends ac- tivities, revitalizing your Friends group, To ensure you or your group is receiving all available mem- document retention and destruction, orienting new active members of your ber benefi ts, United for Libraries needs your email address. Friends group, and more. To add your email, send it to [email protected].

February 2016 13 Focus on Friends

United for Libraries dedicates Literary Landmark for About Literary Landmarks Bertha Mae Winborne Edwards The Literary Landmarks United for Libraries, in partnership Association was founded in 1986 by with the Friends of the Portsmouth former Friends of Libraries U.S.A. (Va.) Public Library, Portsmouth De- (FOLUSA) president Frederick G. partment of Museums, Portsmouth Ruffner to encourage the dedication Public Library, and the African-Amer- of historic literary sites. The fi rst ican Historical Society of Portsmouth, dedication was at Slip F18 in Bahia dedicated the Portsmouth Public Li- Mar, Fla., the anchorage of the Busted brary a Literary Landmark in honor Flush, the houseboat home of novelist of Bertha Mae Winborne Edwards on John D. MacDonald’s protagonist Dec. 17, 2015. Travis McGee. In 1989, the Literary The Brighton Elementary School Landmark project became an offi cial Choir provided the musical prelude. FOLUSA committee. Literary Presenters included the Honorable Landmarks continues to be a program Kenneth I. Wright, mayor of Ports- of United for Libraries. mouth, Joel Thomas Winborne, and Dedications have included homes Cassandra Newby-Alexander, Ph.D., of of famous writers (such as Tennessee Norfolk State University. Williams, Elizabeth Bishop, Eudora Bertha Winborne Edwards was Welty, and William Faulkner), libraries the fi rst librarian hired by the city of and museum collections, literary scenes Portsmouth to staff the Community (such as John’s Grill in San Francisco, Library in 1945. Her decades of service immortalized by Dashiell Hammett, thereafter opened the door to the intel- and Willa Cather’s Prairie near Red lectual world for Portsmouth’s African- Cloud, Neb.), and even “Grip” the American citizens at a time when some- Raven, formerly the pet of Charles thing as simple as library services were Dickens and inspiration to Edgar Allan denied them otherwise. Poe and now presiding (stuffed) at the Mrs. Edwards was a Portsmouth Rare Books Department of the Free native and graduate of I.C. Norcom Library of Philadelphia. High School. In 1942, she gradu- Recent additions include the Ernest ated from Hampton Institute, today’s Hemingway Home and Museum; Hampton University. This historically at the Norfolk Naval Base, and she the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & black college in Hampton, Va., was married her husband, George, a World Museum, the Jon Hassler Library, the founded in 1868 by both the black and War II veteran. Langston Hughes Community Library white leaders of the American Mission- She began her work as librarian in and Cultural Center, and the Alex ary Association. the summer of 1945, six months before Haley Museum & Interpretive Center. Following the Civil War, Hamp- the Community Library opened. Her To date, more than 150 Liter- ton Institute’s mission was to provide role in developing the library ranged ary Landmarks have been dedicated education to newly-freed African- from placing orders for the heating sys- across the country. United for Libraries Americans. Hampton Institute was tem and offi ce equipment for the new- invites groups to apply for a Literary well-known for its library program, ly-constructed building to purchasing Landmark designation for any special established in 1925 by a grant from the the books and periodicals that would location in a community that is tied to Carnegie Corporation. At that time the become the core of the library collec- a deceased literary fi gure, author, or his only other accredited library school in tion, as well as establishing the library’s or her work. the south was the Emory University Li- rules for usage. She also trained an as- A Literary Landmark dedication brary School in Atlanta, but it was not sistant librarian, Mrs. Charlotte Driver, is a newsworthy event that can draw open to African-Americans. who went on to a long library career as attention to your library or group, and Before she was hired at the Com- well. It was Mrs. Edwards’ goal to set your rich literary heritage. For infor- munity Library, Mrs. Edwards was ac- up a library with books “by and about mation, visit www.ala.org/united/ tive in her own community. She taught Negroes,” and more. She authored a products_services/literarylandmarks, at the Zion Baptist Church kindergar- nine-volume series of Portsmouth black call (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161, or ten in Portsmouth, she worked briefl y history. email [email protected].

14 www.ala.org/united 1-800-545-2433, ext. Friends on Campus

Friends of the Library and Archives (FOLA) at Kettering University host 'Game Night Information for Friends, including past issues of The Voice, ar- chived issues of News Update, special of- fers, publications, and toolkits, is available to United for Librar- ies personal and group members.

To log in to the Friends & Founda- tions Zone and access resources, visit www. ala.org/united and The Friends of the Library and Ar- sus the more typical semester system. chives (FOLA) of Kettering University All types of games are played – board click on “Friends & in Flint, Mich., have a mission. Their games, sports games, video games, par- Foundations Zone.” mission is to engage the library with lor games, etc. the greater academic community. Sure This year, the fi rst section Game they raise some money for the library, Night brought in 70 students just be- If you need your login too, but that’s not really what this ginning their year at Kettering. Of or password, email group is all about. course, it’s not all fun and games... One very fun and engaging tradi- there’s eating, too! The Friends pro- United for Libraries at tion is “Game Night” at the library. vide refreshments such as submarine [email protected] or call This special night happens four times sandwiches and snacks. But the hands a year as the school is on a quarter down favorites were the 12 different (800) 545-2433, ext. system (which they call sections) ver- kinds of Oreo cookies provided! 2161.

Great ideas for academic Friends Like United for Members now have free access to Books: Two Programs with a Libraries on Facebook both 101+ Great Ideas for Libraries Happy Synergy and Friends as well as the companion • Involve Your Friends in the guide, Even More Great Ideas for Li- Life of the Campus United for Libraries is braries and Friends. • Honoring Faculty Scholars at on Facebook! To like The books contain hundreds of Wake Forest (NC) University United for Libraries, visit ideas and best practices – including • University of Pittsburgh’s Uni- www.facebook.com/ ideas for academic Friends! versity Library System Market- Among those included in Even ing Communications Plan unitedforlibraries More Great Ideas, you’ll fi nd: • Friends of the University of And many more! Login to the To follow United for Arizona Libraries Raise Over Friends & Foundations Zone to access Libraries on Twitter, visit $100,000 in Partnership with the downloadable PDF included free www.twitter.com/ala_united. Basketball Coach with your United for Libraries mem- • Phone-a-Thon and Honor bership.

January/FebruaryFebruary 2016 2016 15 Good Ideas From The Network

Programs “Only by reading it will you understand why the Cadillac Wexford Michigan Public Library and Friends of the Thanks to the sponsorship of the Library will host a Shakespearean Michigan Library Cooperative acting troupe in March 2016. And Director’s Association and others, only by reading this book will you Michigan’s 5.1 million registered understand why even the least likely public library card holders have the fan of Shakespeare will anxiously ability to print passes for reduced await to see which play is performed.” price or in many cases, free admission to state parks and recreation areas, Station Eleven is the story of the museums, and a host of other family Traveling Symphony, a troupe of friendly activities. The Michigan Shakespearean actors and orchestral Activity Pass (MAP) program (http:// musicians traveling the shores of the michiganactivitypass.info) is a Great Lakes in a post-apocalyptic partnership between Michigan’s 385 Michigan. Striving to maintain their public libraries and close to 400 humanity in the altered landscape cultural attractions across the state. As of a world where 99% of the word of this outstanding opportunity population has been wiped out by a has spread via extensive press The Friends of the St. Louis (Mo.) Public fl u pandemic, the Traveling Symphony coverage, MAP has in turn become Library hosted a special holiday concert as operates under one credo: “Survival is wildly popular. To that end, Michigan part of their “NOT SO QUIET!” Concert insuffi cient.” library patrons checked out more Series. MAP passes during the period May 24, 2015 through July 4, 2015 than Membership and blues group, Harmonie, delighted during the previous 12 month cycle of music and book lovers alike (even Flint, Mich. the program, which ran from May 24, though the overlap for those two 2014, through May 23, 2015. The Friends of the Library and groups is probably very high!). Archives at Kettering University promotes membership in its quarterly Walnut Creek, Calif. newsletter by letting readers know that Allen, Texas FOLA membership is open to anyone The Walnut Creek Library Foundation With the recent release of Mr. Holmes interested in supporting the Kettering provided funding for a teen craft starring Ian McKellen, the Friends of University Library and Archives. program at the library prior to the the Allen Public Library hosted a Sher- Member categories include student, holidays so those attending could lock Holmes symposium. The Friends senior citizen, individual, or family make their own gifts for their friends stated that “for Sherlock-ians, accept- and each may be taken out for one, and families. At the fi rst program, the ing clues at face value can be challeng- two, or three years, with discounts teens were taught to embroider and all ing, but there are times when the facts for a two- or three-year membership. materials and a lunch were provided. are fascinating and far from elemen- All memberships are tax deductible Later a party was thrown with hot tary. Symbolizing genius and highly donations to Kettering University. chocolate and treats with another intuitive investigative skills, Sherlock Members receive a quarterly opportunity for teens to make DIY Homes remains a worldwide enduring newsletter, advance notice on programs holiday gifts. hero. The recent release of Mr. Holmes and events, and are able to check out is a vivid reminder that the works of A. library materials. Most importantly, Conan Doyle as depicted by Sherlock Cadillac, Mich. members help advance the Kettering Holmes are hugely popular.” Library and Archives as crucial centers The Friends of the Cadillac Wexford of learning at the university. Public Library are celebrating the 2015-2016 Great Michigan Read St. Louis, Mo. of Emily St. John Mandel’s Station Phoenix, Ariz. The Friends of the St. Louis Public Eleven, hosting a Shakespearean acting Library held a very jazzy concert for troupe in March. As their newsletter The Friends of the Phoenix Public Christmas as part of their “NOT SO points out: Library have their own blog called QUIET! Concert Series.” The rhythm “LiteratePhx,” which they send out

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to members. You can visit it at www. plfriends.org/blog. If you are interested in starting your own blog, you’ll be 2017 Book Lover’s happy to know that it’s quite easy Calendars available to do. You can fi nd easy to follow instructions here: http://computer. howstuffworks.com/internet/social- networking/information/blog1.htm.

Bristol, Conn. “What’s an app?” The Bristol Public The Friends of the Boca Raton (Fla.) Public Library’s technical librarian teaches Library funded an award-winning fl oat at the Friends who want to stay current city’s annual holiday parade, how to create web and Facebook pages, tools that are a must in order services are at the local level, they to function at maximum potential in share the fact that the State Depart- today’s world. ment of Libraries furnishes interlibrary loan, online databases, summer reading United for Libraries members program training (including technol- Booksales can purchase the 2017 Book Lov- ogy and certifi cation classes), assistance er’s Calendar at a greatly reduced with internet broadband access, as- Wichita, Kan. price. Sell these calendars at a deep sistance with federal grants, web site discount to Friends, use them as an The Friends of the Wichita Public hosting for some public libraries, and Library have a group of volunteers incentive for joining your group, in so much more. It is critically important recognition of volunteer hours, or who manage their bookstore. The for all library supporters and patrons Retail Sales Committee was estab- as prizes. A great fundraiser, these to understand what cuts to state library calendars are so popular they prac- lished in 2013 and they continue to funding translate into service cuts at meet monthly. Books are processed tically sell themselves. the local level. The retail price for the 2017 fi ve days a week. Following guidelines about condition, date, sale possibility, Book Lover’s Calendar is $13.99; FOLIO also gives specifi c instructions the discounted rate for United for etc., the volunteer accepts, sorts, and of what library advocates can do: designates placement of books. The Libraries members is $3.50 per calendar. There is a 30-copy mini- sorter for the day sorts fi rst for the • Attend Legislative Day. book store, secondly for the internet mum order (no maximum; must • Invite legislators to library events. be purchased in increments of 30), sales and then for book sales through a • Write letters to the editor in your third party remainder service. Sorting and calendars are non-returnable. local newspaper. Shipping and handling is in- is both a science and an art. Individual • Communicate and energize people interests, book knowledge, organiza- cluded in the cost of the order. in your community. Other Workman calendars may be tional skills, and desire for order has • Mobilize local friends and advo- improved the work. added to your order at 50% off cates to vote. the suggested retail price (plus 5% • Attend the advocacy workshop shipping and handling). A wide Advocacy hosted by FOLIO. selection of wall and Page-A-Day Oklahoma calendars can be viewed online at Outreach www.workman.com. Stock your Friends of Libraries in Oklahoma book store with a selection of (FOLIO) is calling on all library sup- Oklahoma calendars offered at a special dis- porters to fi ght further cuts to the state The Friends of Libraries in Oklahoma count. library’s budget. Noting that the state (FOLIO) has Outreach Ambassadors For more details, including library has been cut just over 30% who are really and willing to talk to ordering information, log into the since 2008, they want to ensure that an consult with other Friends groups Friends & Foundations Zone or additional 10% isn’t cut for the com- and/or offi cers. They want to help the Trustee Zone at www.ala.org/ ing year. Educating library supporters others be successful in their efforts to united. about how important the state library strengthen their libraries.

February 2016 17 Good Ideas From The Network

Your tax deductible donation to the Friends of the Phoenix Public Library Notable Quotables provides funding for the library programs and services that make our “Libraries are the foundation for community stronger. In 2014, your learning.” generosity allowed us to support more than 500 programs across Phoenix’s Mark Davis, M.D., 17 public libraries – such as the Irresponsible: What Surgeons Stuffed Animal Sleepover at Cesar Won't Tell You and How Chavez Library, Read-to-Me Dog to Protect Yourself, 2015 programming at Cholla Library, and software to help the College Depot “I think the most powerful gift Friends of Westlake (Ohio) Porter Public Library Vice President Lynn Pettyjohn (left) and staff track their students.” you can give someone is a book. Young Adult Specialist Samantha Kretschmer My mother gave me my fi rst book in the renovated children’s section at Westlake A donate button was highly visible (Horse Of Course) and taught me Porter Public Library. The renovation was to provide for easy online giving to read when I was 4. Since then, partly funded by the Friends. along with what each $20, $30, etc., books have been my must-have donation would buy for the library. source of inspiration, entertain- Marketing ment, and connection with friends. How do I support my book habit? Boca Raton, Fla. Westlake, Ohio Through my local library, where all Books came alive at Boca Raton’s the librarians know me and gather 45th annual holiday parade with a The Friends of Westlake Porter Public up my giant piles of on-hold books fl oat funded by the Friends, and the Library announced it gave more than as I walk in the front door. Librar- library staff made it happen. The $100,000 to the library in 2015. The ies, quite simply, feed me... I could judges announced prize winners, and organization’s members raised the not exist without them. ” the library fl oat won fi rst place for its funds through used book sales, the li- creative depiction of Mrs. Claus and brary gift shop, a trees and wreaths si- Sonia Ellis, her storybook characters. Also, it’s the lent auction, and an annual book sale. Talk to Me, 2014 fi rst year the library has ever entered The group also donated thousands of the parade. The Friends were proud volunteer hours throughout the year. “Libraries are the reason I’m a to march with the fl oat and to be the Westlake Porter Public Library used a writer today. I spent hours after funders of a fantastic team event... the majority of the gift for building renova- school at my local library, poring crowds loved it. tions and updates in 2015-2016. The over books and doing research. remaining funds went towards provid- About what? Anything I wanted! ing all of the library’s programming, That was just the point. I knew such as Science Week, National Library that someday I wanted to see my Fundraising Week, and the adult and youth Sum- books on those shelves.” Phoenix, Ariz. mer Reading programs. The Friends run the Book Nook Used Book Room Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, The Friends of the Phoenix Public and Portables Gift Shop, in addition Seinfeldia, 2016 Library made an online end-of-the year to hosting the annual Book Sale. The appeal to their members. Here’s what group sponsors Sunday Sounds and the “Where else but at a library can they said: Ice Cream Social (this year it will be a person with no money in their July 25). “Over the last few weeks, we’ve shown pockets walk into a place of quiet you some great, easy ways to support and peace, and walk out with your local libraries at no cost to you something beautiful and bor- [by shopping through their online rowed?” store] or by shopping at our bookstore. To submit an item to But if you love what Phoenix’s public Don C. Reed, libraries do for our community and Good Ideas from the Stem Cell Battles: Proposition 71 you’re in a position to make a fi nancial and Beyond, 2015 Network, email it to gift to literacy this holiday season, we graciously ask you to consider making [email protected]. that donation today.

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United for Libraries Book Club Choices offering Skype and in- offers reader's advisory Upcoming events person consulting assistance Teen Tech Week United for Libraries is offering li- Book Club Choices, a regular fea- March 6-12, 2016 braries, Trustees, and Friends a budget- ture in this newsletter, offers a brief http://teentechweek.ning.com friendly alternative to on-site consult- synopsis about new and recent fi ction ing — Skype sessions. to help your book club select new titles School Library Month Groups of all sizes can receive to read and discuss. Each review gives April 2016 professional consultation services via a quick overview of the story and re- www.ala.org/aasl/slm Skype at an affordable price. United for lates the underlying theme to help you Libraries staff has more than 50 years decide if the story will be a good fi t for PLA Conference of combined experience in the areas of your particular book group. April 5-9, 2016 library governance, advocacy, market- More than 100 books are now Denver, Colo. ing, fundraising, Friends development, featured on the United for Libraries www.placonference.org establishing a social media presence, website. To fi nd the reviews, visit www. strategic planning, confl ict resolution, ala.org/united and click on “Friends National Library Week and more. Groups.” Then select “Book Club April 10-16, 2016 In addition, United for Libraries Choices” to fi nd a complete listing with www.ala.org/nlw board members can provide profession- book cover and review for each of the al expertise in such areas as academic titles featured in the newsletter. National Library Workers Day Friends group development, board re- April 12, 2016 cruitment, fi nancial management, and http://ala-apa.org/nlwd more. New survey coming in Pricing includes the Skype session, the next newsletter National Bookmobile Day along with handouts and up to 30 min- April 13, 2016 utes of consultation with the convener We regularly receive requests from www.ala.org/bookmobiles prior to the event. Friends groups and libraries around Rachel Ziegler, director of Plain- the country asking questions about the Money Smart Week fi eld-Guilford Township (Ind.) Public average size of Friends groups and how April 23-30, 2016 Library, coordinated a Skype session much money they raise. Questions also www.ala.org/offi ces/money-smart- for her library’s Trustees with United arise about merged Friends and Foun- week for Libraries director Sally Gardner dations as well as the size of Founda- Reed. “My Trustees really enjoyed tions in cities and towns of all sizes. In Preservation Week hearing about advocacy from Sally,” addition, we are always on the lookout April 24-30, 2016 said Ziegler. “It defi nitely sparked posi- for new resources needed by Friends www.ala.org/offi ces/money-smart- tive discussion and ideas!” groups, Trustees, and Foundations. week In addition, United for Libraries United for Libraries will be con- offers in-person workshops, seminars, ducting a brief survey this spring. We Choose Privacy Week training, and assistance in a wide range will be asking questions about the May 1-7, 2016 of areas. Services can be customized population size served by your library, http://chooseprivacyweek.org to meet the needs of your library com- the number of members in your Friends munity and its supporters. Staff and group, how much money your group Children’s Book Week board members are available to lead raised last year, and the types of issues May 2-8, 2016 programs or workshops. facing Friends and Foundations. www.bookweekonline.com Multi-library pricing is also avail- Please be on the lookout for the able for digital access to the Trustee survey notifi cation and take a few min- ALA Annual Conference Academy, Short Takes for Trustees, utes to complete the brief survey. We Orlando, Fla. and Engaging Today’s Volunteers for promise it won’t take more than a cou- June 23-28, 2016 Libraries and Friends. ple of minutes, and can be completed www.alaannual.org For more information and pricing by paper form in the next newsletter or options, call United for Libraries at online (link to be provided). We will re- (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161, or email port back with our fi ndings in a future [email protected]. newsletter.

February 2016 19 National Friends of Libraries Week

Friends groups across the U.S. celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week

Friends of the Library groups all over the country celebrated the 10th annual National Friends of Libraries Week Oct. 19-25, 2015. Friends of the Escanaba (Mich.) Public Library and Friends of the Southfi eld (Mich.) Public Library won National Friends of Libraries Week Awards for their activities during the week.

The Friends of the Escanaba Public Library invited the public to share in its celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week. With the support of the Escanaba Library, the Bonifas Fine Arts Center, the Daily Press and local radio stations, the Friends group was able to get their invitation out to the community. The week before the event, the public was notifi ed of the upcoming celebration in both the Bonifas Arts The Friends of the Southfi eld (Mich.) Public Library held its fi rst Fall Gala in the library after Page and the Briefs section of the closing hours on Oct. 22, during National Friends of Libraries Week. The Friends also moved Escanaba Daily Press. A local radio the bookstore from the basement to the main fl oor and created a contest to name the new station also gave the president of the bookstore. Friends board air time, where he was able to spread the word about all the library were not forgotten. They got to Week was also the week of the Friends’ happenings at the library for Friends of enter the pumpkin decorating contest book bag sale. The Friends set up Libraries Week. sponsored by the Friends. A family a table with their newly purchased The week before Friends of could sign up for a pumpkin, take it Friends tablecloth, and talked about Libraries Week, the library gave out home, and bring it back decorated. the Friends and invited patrons to join. coupons to its patrons, which entitled Everyone enjoyed the fruits of those Friends worked with library staff them to a free hard cover book from little laborers. and a city employee to promote the the Used Book Room, redeemable Ten new members joined the event through press releases, mailings during Friends of Libraries Week. Friends that week, almost a 15% to elected offi cials and dignitaries, Each day during the week, the Friends increase. The two lucky Kindle winners interviews by phone for the local board members manned a table full of were delighted with their prizes, newspaper, and the local cable information, membership envelopes, smiling children enjoyed the Pumpkin channel. The Friends had the full free gifts, book bags, and the chance Contest, and the library and Friends support of the library staff with their to sign up for one of two Kindles to had an enjoyable and busy week help selling and purchasing tickets, be given away. A continually running meeting and greeting old and new and Friends offered them discounted video showed the history of the group, friends. tickets to attend the event. The staff and some of the past events that the also helped by attending meetings and Friends have sponsored. The Friends of the Southfi eld offering help with graphic design and Besides redeeming the coupons (Mich.) Public Library held its fi rst Fall promotions. The Friends thanked the for a free book, patrons also enjoyed Gala in the library after closing hours staff with small thank-you notes and the book sale in the Used Book Room, on Oct. 22, during National Friends of promotional gifts. All gala attendees where all hardcover books were a Libraries Week. received promotional items from the quarter. That room turned out to be The group purchased marketing Friends and local businesses in Friends a very busy place for the members materials to bring awareness to the goodie bags. of the Friends who volunteered their organization and to promote the The Friends annual meeting services. The children who came to the Friends. National Friends of Libraries was held the day before the gala,

20 www.ala.org/united 1-800-545-2433, ext. 2161 Conference Preview where Friends gave away a free ticket ALA Annual Conference to the gala. They also promoted National Friends of the Library Week Orlando, Fla. ALA Annual with signage, and the board wore June 23-28, 2016 Conference the group’s new Friends shirts and nametags. The Friends moved the bookstore The 2016 ALA Annual from the basement to the main fl oor Conference will be and created a contest to name the new bookstore. Signs around the library held June 23-28 in promoted the bookstore contest. The Orlando, Fla. For Friends awarded three winners who more information, vis- helped name the new bookstore. They also received promotional prizes. it www.alaannual.org. Bookmarks were created with the new name (Friends BookShelf), and at the gala the Friends unveiled the name In addition to The with a cake. Laugh’s On Us, spon- As members of the Southfi eld Chamber of Commerce, the Friends sored by SAGE, and were involved in their Annual Taste of the Gala Author Tea, Southfi eld, where they sold books and The Laugh’s On Us, sponsored sponsored by promoted the Friends by handing out information about the Friends, and the by SAGE ReferenceUSA, United jazz and blues concerts at the library. Sun., June 26, 2016 for Libraries will host Friends also gave away certifi cates 5:30-7:30 p.m. to the concerts and discounts to the Comedian a President’s Program; bookstore. They attended the Summer and United Nuts & Bolts sessions for Libraries Mixer to promote the Friends and the for Friends, Founda- upcoming gala. spokesperson The Friends appeared before the Paula Poundstone tions, and Trustees; city council at a live meeting to discuss will headline this discussion groups; National Friends of Libraries Week, evening featuring the Gala, the opening of the new a lineup of meetings; author bookstore, and joining the Friends. hilarious writers. events; workshops, Wine and cheese They later appeared before the council Paula Poundstone and additional pro- after the gala to thank them, and to let will be served, everyone know that it wasn’t too late and a booksigning will follow. Tickets grams. to become Friends members. This was cost $60 in advance ($55 United for televised to all local residents with city Libraries division members), $65 cable. onsite. Tickets may be purchased Registration for the Many board members spoke to online. ALA Annual Confer- local business owners about the Friends ence is available online and what they do. As a result, local Gala Author Tea, sponsored by businesses donated items and gift ReferenceUSA at www.alaannual.org. certifi cates for prizes. The mistress of Mon., June 27, 2016 ceremonies, Mary Anne Meade of 2-4 p.m. WRCJ, donated her time at the gala. Popular authors will discuss their For more information, They Friends donated to her writing life and forthcoming books. visit www.ala.org/unit- organization, and the Friends were Enjoy tea, fi nger sandwiches, and publicly recognized about the gala, the sweet treats. A booksigning will follow. ed/events_conferences/ new bookstore, and more, on the air Tickets cost $60 in advance ($55 annual. during their annual radio pledge drive. United for Libraries division members), The radio station covers the tri-county $65 onsite (if available). Tickets may area of Metro Detroit. be purchased online.

February 2016 21 Book Club Choices

The Past The Swans of Fifth Avenue Be Frank with Me by Tessa Hadley by Melanie Benjamin by Julia Claiborne Johnson

When four Most people It’s no secret adult siblings know Truman that we have a come together Capote by his very real problem at the old family writing — espe- with body image home in Devon, cially In Cold in our society — England, for their Blood and Break- being overweight annual retreat fast at Tiffany’s. certainly among tensions rise im- What many may the worst. This mediately. The not know is that novel is a dark siblings — Alice, Capote was quite and often funny Fran, Harriet, and the darling of high look at what it’s Rolland — have society during the like growing up brought along some additional family 1950s and 1960s. A diminutive, gay fat. members. Oft-married Rolland brings man; Capote seemed to fi t in with the In a collection of inter-related sto- his new wife, the exotic Pilar brings her women of New York who were mar- ries about Elizabeth/Beth/Lizzy/Liz, we teenaged daughter Molly, Fran brings ried to wealthy and important men and get a very clear insight into how an ex- her two young children Ivy and Arthur, spent their days and evenings “being tremely poor body image can dominate and Alice brings the son of her ex-lov- seen.” our own perception of self. Even her er, Kasim. A complex set of characters In particular, Truman Capote be- name changes with every change of her who all share secrets, desires, grudges, came best friends with Babe Paley, who body as Elizabeth goes from teenager and history. was married to the serially unfaithful to nearing middle age. In fact, we don’t Hadley has created a lush back- founder of CBS, William Paley. Babe even learn her name until the second drop against which the family must not only brought Truman into her elite chapter; such is the dominance of her decide whether to sell the crumbling circle of high fashion and seemingly weight as identity. homestead. The money would be nice, perfect friends; she (and her friends) As a “fat girl,” Lizzie is so of course, but memories linger, and it’s confi ded their deepest secrets to ashamed that she accepts men who hard to come to a mutual decision. him. By and large, these women who come to her drunk and late at night As the three-week reunion passes, lunched were captives of their times. after being unable to score with women mysteries present themselves. The Each had style, humor, and intelligence, in bars and nightclubs. She turns to young Ivy and Arthur make an inno- and were trapped in marriages more the internet to connect with a series of cence-destroying discovery at an old about the money than love. creepy men, and is terrifi ed to send a cottage on the property and struggle Populated with names that still full body photo to a man who is quad- whether to tell the grown-ups. Mean- linger in today’s memory — Slim Keith, riplegic (another glimpse into body while, Kasim, unaware of the signifi - Gloria Guinness, CZ Guest, and Pame- image). When she does meet a man cance of their fi nd, decides this might la Churchill (even Jackie Onassis has who loves her and proposes to her, she be the perfect place for seducing Molly. a cameo) — we learn about their lives begins a strict and painful regimen to Harriet, the quiet unmarried sister, behind the facades. We also learn about lose weight. discovers an awakening within her Truman’s unhappy upbringing and his Her new and perfect body brings and acts on it. It’s a misjudgment and descent into alcoholism and extreme her no release from her terrible sense of causes her humiliation she’s not sure narcissism, which eventually has him self, and eventually the marriage falls she can bear. spilling the Swans’ secrets in an expose apart. As memory and nostalgia mix with for Esquire. He is shocked when they This novel is unrelentingly real and both intrigue and practical concerns, feel utterly betrayed. Such is the extent a must read for anyone who has had we see each character revealed to us in of his delusional sense of impunity. that bad moment looking in the dress- the light of their past and the reality of This novel drips with the times of ing room mirror — in other words, their future. This novel is perfect for high society New York just prior to everyone. Book clubs will have much book clubs that are fascinated by what the revolutionary changes that take the to discuss regarding body and sense of makes family dynamics unique. country by storm in the mid-1960s. A self. terrifi c read. Harper/HarperCollins; ISBN 978-0- Penguin; ISBN 978-0-14312-848-9; 06227-041-2; $26.99. Delacorte Press/Penguin Random $16. House; ISBN 978-0-34552-869-8. $28.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TRUSTEE AT LARGE FOUNDATION AT LARGE BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE • Donna McDonald, Director, • Deborah Doyle, Acting Execu- • Fred Stielow, Vice President/ PRESIDENT Arkansas River Valley Regional tive Director, Friends of the Dean Emeritus, American Pub- • Ed McBride, Executive Director Library System, Dardanelle, San Francisco (Calif.) Public lic University System; Trustee, of Library Sales, SAGE Publica- Ark. Library Anne Arundel County (Md.) tions TRUSTEE AT LARGE CORPORATE AT LARGE Library System PRESIDENT ELECT • Camila Alire, Past President, • Steve Laird, President, BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE • Susan J. Schmidt, Friends American Library Association ReferenceUSA • Mark Smith, Director and of the Library, Montgomery Librarian, Texas State Library County, Md. FRIEND AT LARGE CORPORATE AT LARGE • Peggy Barber, Consultant, • Kathleen McEvoy, Vice Presi- and Archives Commission SECRETARY Library Communication Strate- dent of Communications, EB- • Cynthia Friedemann, Metropol- gies, Inc. SCO Information Services itan Library System (Oklahoma City, Okla.) Board of Trustees FRIEND AT LARGE CORPORATE AT LARGE • Michael LaCroix, Dean, Dr. C.C. • Skip Dye, Vice-President and DIVISION COUNCILOR and Mabel L. Criss Library, Uni- Director of Sales Operations, • Jeffrey Smith, President, Foun- versity of Nebraska at Omaha Penguin Random House dation for Baltimore County (Md.) Public Library FRIEND AT LARGE BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE • Cherine Janzen, Friends of the • Patricia Glass Schuman, Past IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Arapahoe (Colo.) Library Dis- President, American Library • Christine Lind Hage, Director, trict EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Rochester Hills (Mich.) Public Association • Sally Gardner Reed Library BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE FOUNDATION AT LARGE DEPUTY DIRECTOR • Peter Pearson, Lead Consul- • Paula Beswick, Director, Boze- • Beth Nawalinski tant, Library Strategies Con- man (Mont.) Library Founda- BOARD OF DIRECTORS sulting Group tion MARKETING/PUBLIC TRUSTEE AT LARGE RELATIONS SPECIALIST; FOUNDATION AT LARGE • Don Roalkvam, Treasurer, In- NEWSLETTER EDITOR • Alice Calabrese-Berry, Presi- dian Trails (Ill.) Public Library • Jillian Kalonick dent, River Forest (Ill.) Public District Board of Trustees Library Board of Trustees

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