THEHEEVOICEV for America’s Libraries ISSN 1084-4694 VOLUME 17, ISSUE 2 APRIL 2016 Speak out for libraries during Virtual Library Legislative Day on May 3 Virtual Library Legislative Day is part of the American Library Association’s (ALA) National Library Legislative Day (NLLD) on May 3, when hundreds of library advocates will descend on Capitol Hill IN THIS ISSUE to meet with members of Congress and their staffs. For President’s Message 2 information on NLLD, visit News & Notes 3 www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/ nlld. Framework for Foundations 6 Library advocates who cannot with their elected offi cials in person. Tools for Trustees 8 make it to Capitol Hill for the event Talking points and links to contact Focus on Friends 12 can still be a part of the effort by call- information for members of Congress ing and/or emailing their elected of- will be available on the United for Li- Friends on Campus 15 fi cials on May 3, or any time the week braries website (www.ala.org/united) in Good Ideas from the Network 16 of May 2-6. United for Libraries, the late April. The website also provides a Election Coverage 20 ALA Washington Offi ce, ALA Chap- fl yer and bookmarks for library advo- ter Relations, and the ALA Offi ce for cates to print, email, or post on their Book Club Choices 22 Library Advocacy will lead Virtual websites to help spread the word in Corporate Sponsors & Board of Directors 23 Library Legislative Day, an opportunity their communities. In addition, a Books for Babies 24 for all library advocates to make their webcast highlights actions advocates voices heard on a national level. can take to support the library commu- Now in its 14th year, Virtual Li- nity in Washington, D.C. brary Legislative Day supports the For more information on Virtual efforts of those who attend this impor- Library Legislative Day, visit www.ala. tant day in Washington, D.C. to meet org/united/advocacy/virtuallegday. MARKETING FOR LIBRARIES How a Foundation can help. page 6 Free Webinar: Library Advocacy at the State Level: 12 Steps to Success NEW RESOURCES FOR TRUSTEES In this recorded webinar, Jeffrey Smith, United for Libraries Division Coun- cilor, former Trustee, and past president of the Foundation for Baltimore Strategic planning, evaluating the County (Md.) Public Library (BCPL), shares the basics of government/legisla- library director, and more. tive advocacy and 12 steps necessary to be an effective advocate for library page 10 issues when meeting with key decision makers. Additionally, a case study in successful advocacy for library related funding is presented. The webcast is VOTE IN THE ELECTION geared toward Trustees, Friends, Foundation staff members, and library staff members, and is co-sponsored by ALA’s Offi ce for Library Advocacy. To ac- Learn more about candidates for the cess the recording, log in to the Trustee Zone or the Friends & Foundations 2016 United for Libraries ballot. Zone at www.ala.org/united. page 20 www.ala.org/united 1-800-545-2433, ext. 2161 1 President’s Message Academic Libraries need Friends Too! Since joining groups can not only offer support for “friendship” free for new students, we the United For programs but can also encourage long broadened our audience and reinforced Libraries Board term engagement with students, faculty the idea that the Library is here to over 8 years ago and researchers. Most importantly the serve our community.” I always try and Friends program can also raise aware- Molly further added, “As part of attend the Aca- ness and demonstrate the importance this larger, community-minded ethos, demic Friends and of the library program with the institu- we’re trying to address students’ more Development Of- tion’s administration and that always pressing concerns in our engagement fi cers Discussion helps with funding and collection de- programming. One example: Often, Group at every velopment expansion. career advice is only applicable to stu- Ed McBride conference to United for Libraries I wanted to ask several academic dents after they graduate. With rising show my support President librarians why their Friends programs tuition, students are sometimes unsure for those aca- were important and why their existence if they will make it to the next semes- demic librarians was critical to the library program. I ter, let alone graduation. This reality that want to share their experiences started with Dr. Charles D. Hanson, has encouraged us to focus our event with their Friends groups and those Director of Library Services at Ketter- planning on vocational workshops that librarians eager to learn how to start a ing University in Flint, MI who very can help students in a more immediate group and learn from best practice. I often chairs the Academic Friends way. Topics like “how to run a success- like to share my experience as an aca- and Development Offi cers Discussion ful Etsy store” or “how to fi le taxes as demic publisher and the support most Group for United and I asked him a struggling artist” might help students academic publishers offer through about his Friends program and Charles afford to stay in school.” free access to content for alumni and shared with me “my Friends have a continued on page 5 friends as an example and I always strong commitment to the value of leave the meeting and discussion ex- an academic library in the teaching, cited to hear about the many successful research, and learning activities at Ket- The Voice for America’s Libraries programs and also listening to attend- tering University. They provide fi nan- is published by United for ees as they share experiences on how to cial support that helps the library take Libraries: The Association of build or re-launch an academic friends extra steps in service excellence to stu- Library Trustees, Advocates, program. dents, faculty and staff. And most re- Friends and Foundations, a You may wonder why academic cently, the Friends have formed a New division of the American Library libraries need friends or trustees? To Library Task Force, a collaborative Association (ALA). answer that question I must ask you group that meets to determine the es- how many times did you visit the li- sential features needed in the academic For membership information, brary when you were attending univer- library that will be included in the new call (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161, sity or college? How important was the Learning Commons. My Friends are email [email protected], or visit library to your success while pursuing deeply engaged and involved in the life www.ala.org/united. your education? Why should we forget of Kettering University!” about the library after our education I also wanted to explore if aca- United for Libraries goals have been obtained and why demic Friends groups are any different 859 W. Lancaster Ave. not support the library after we are than public library Friends groups in Unit 2-1 gone for those that follow? I realize I the way they focus on the value they Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 am answering a question with several provide students, faculty and research- questions but I hope you are getting ers and I asked Molly Hart, Student Send editorial contributions, the idea and the message is clear that Engagement Coordinator, Columbia articles, newsletters and news though most academic libraries receive College Chicago Library to share her releases attention The Voice steady funding and support from their experience at Columbia College. She to the address above or to institutions the programs and services reported “we recently re-defi ned our [email protected]. may still require supplemental funding membership so that the fi rst level is and support in order to meet the needs free, and includes all new and incoming The Voice is a copyrighted of researchers, faculty and students. students. Like most academic Friends publication and cannot be As I have learned from those academic groups, we could not afford to wait for photocopied and distributed.. libraries with friends groups these students to express interest. By making 2 www.ala.org/united 1-800-545-2433, ext. 2161 News & Notes ALA Annual Conference, Orlando, Fla. June 23-28, 2016 Upcoming events President's Program School Library Month with John Hart April 2016 www.ala.org/aasl/slm Sat., June 25 10:30-11:30 a.m. National Library Week Bestselling author April 10-16, 2016 John Hart will be www.ala.org/nlw featured during this program, National Library Workers Day hosted by United April 12, 2016 for Libraries http://ala-apa.org/nlwd President Ed McBride. Hart will National Bookmobile Day be interviewed on April 13, 2016 stage by Barbara John Hart www.ala.org/bookmobiles Hoffert, editor of Library Journal’s Gala Author Tea, sponsored by Money Smart Week Prepub Alert. Hart is the author of April 23-30, 2016 four New York Times bestsellers, The ReferenceUSA www.ala.org/offi ces/money-smart- King of Lies, Down River, The Last Mon., June 27 week Child, and Iron House and winner 2-4 p.m. of the best novel Edgar® Award for Shari Lapena, Preservation Week consecutive novels. This program is Jayne Entwhistle, April 24-30, 2016 sponsored by Macmillan. The author Thomas Mullen, www.ala.org/alcts/preservationweek will sign books following the program Susan Mallery, (books subject to availability). and Imbolo Mbue will discuss their Choose Privacy Week May 1-7, 2016 The Laugh’s On Us, sponsored writing life and forthcoming http://chooseprivacyweek.org by SAGE books. Enjoy tea, Sun., June 26 fi nger sandwiches, Children’s Book Week 5:30-7:30 p.m.