Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
From Awareness to Funding
Author: From Awareness to Funding
Author: Cathy De RosaPublisher:
ISBN: 9781556534003
Category : Libraries and community
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to conduct research, develop strategies, create materials and evaluate the potential of marketing and communications programs to sustain and increase funding for U.S. public libraries. The quantitative study targeted two audiences: residents in U.S. communities of populations less than 200,000 and elected officials in the United States. More than 90% of all U.S. public libraries serve communities with populations of 200,000 or less. The study was intentionally designed to capture and analyze the attitudes, behaviors and opinions of residents in these communities. The objectives of the quantitative research survey were twofold: (1) To create a market segmentation analysis of the U.S. voting population that identifies which segments of voters are the most likely to generate increased support for U.S. public libraries. The segmentation study was designed to help uncover the underlying motivations and attitudes toward libraries that are indicative and predictive of their level of support for library funding; and (2) To understand the attitudes and behaviors of elected and appointed officials about libraries in general, the library's importance to the community and how those attitudes impact the officials' willingness to support local library funding. There were eight important findings derived from the quantitative research: (1) Most people claim they would support the library at the ballot box--fewer are firmly committed to it; (2) There is a lot that people don't know about their public library; (3) Library support is only marginally related to visitation. Advocating for library support to library users focuses effort and energy on the wrong target group; (4) Perceptions of the librarian are highly related to support. "Passionate librarians" who are involved in the community make a difference; (5) The library occupies a very clear position in people's minds as a provider of practical answers and information. This is a very crowded space, and to remain relevant in today's information landscape, repositioning will be required; (6) Belief that the library is a transformational force in people's lives is directly related to their level of funding support; (7) Increasing support for libraries may not necessarily mean a trade-off of financial support for other public services; and (8) Elected officials are supportive of the library--but not fully committed to increasing funding. Engaging Probable Supporters and Super Supporters to help elevate library funding needs is required. Appended are: (1) Glossary; (2) About the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Leo Burnett USA; and (3) About OCLC. (Contains 6 footnotes.).
From Awareness to Funding
Author: OCLC.Publisher:
ISBN: 9781556530579
Category : Libraries and community
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Explores voter attitudes and perceptions about library funding in the United States.
A History of ALA Policy on Intellectual Freedom
Author: Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF)Publisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838913253
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 359
Book Description
Collecting several key documents and policy statements, this supplement to the ninth edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual traces a history of ALA’s commitment to fighting censorship. An introductory essay by Judith Krug and Candace Morgan, updated by OIF Director Barbara Jones, sketches out an overview of ALA policy on intellectual freedom. An important resource, this volume includes documents which discuss such foundational issues as The Library Bill of RightsProtecting the freedom to readALA’s Code of EthicsHow to respond to challenges and concerns about library resourcesMinors and internet activityMeeting rooms, bulletin boards, and exhibitsCopyrightPrivacy, including the retention of library usage records
The Freedom to Read
Author: American Library AssociationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Before the Ballot
Author: John ChrastkaPublisher: American Library Association
ISBN: 0838917798
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Let’s be blunt: library funding is political. And the struggle to secure funding is ongoing; the work that librarians need to do to influence local politics doesn’t just pop up in the few months before Election Day. It should span the years before or between elections. The authors’ previous book Winning Elections and Influencing Politicians for Library Funding targeted library ballot committees and advocacy organizations. But their new book speaks directly to librarians, library staff, and boards. It is designed to help library leaders understand and navigate the political nature of their work in the years leading up to a ballot measure or political initiative. Sharing the tools and tactics developed by their organization EveryLibrary, the nation’s first and only Political Action Committee for Libraries, in this book they discuss how the day-to-day work of librarians, their communications with the public, and their roles and responsibilities in the community can help increase the willingness of public and local elected officials to support funding libraries through taxes; guide readers through the practical side of running a public-facing Informational Communications Campaign for their library before Election Day; explain the concept of surfacing, the important groundwork of occupying a strong and positive space in the community during the years before and between ballot measures; demonstrate why surfacing is one of the most crucial steps a library can take to build and maintain support; share the most recent data insights into voter attitudes about libraries and librarians; show how libraries can coordinate internally to build new external partners; offer advice on finding, activating, and holding onto supporters; and discuss the path to the ballot with practical insights about how to get onto the ballot. This essential resource is filled with concrete steps that librarians, library staff, and boards can take to ensure that political support is there when they need it the most.
Re-envisioning the MLS
Author: Johnna PercellPublisher: Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN: 1787548864
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
At the heart of any discussion about the future of libraries is the future of librarians—and how well our instructional programs, especially the Master of Library Science (MLS) degree, prepare them for their careers. This book continues the critical conversations around preparing future librarians.
Natural Healing as Conflict Resolution
Author: Nicholson, RebeccaPublisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1799836673
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
Traditional methods for addressing conflict and healing have been largely replaced in elite settings by modern approaches. Rather than old and new complementing one another, bias is present. New is widely perceived as better among elite institutions, even when research indicates otherwise. Within the realm of international development, the need for cost-effective, sustainable, and successful methods of healing must be explored. Natural Healing as Conflict Resolution is an essential reference book that examines and addresses systemic bias towards natural healing methods and explores the mutually beneficial relationships of natural healing through human and non-human life forms in the context of resolving conflict. It illustrates not only the more obvious biological/physiological benefits of complementary approaches, but also the spiritual, emotional, and psychological benefits of integrating natural means of healing to resolve conflict. As such, the book acknowledges the effectiveness and articulates the benefits of traditional indigenous healing methods and how they can be used in complementary, mutually beneficial ways with modern practices. Highlighting emerging topics that include ecopsychology, parapsychology, and holistic medicine, this book is ideal for conflict resolution practitioners, psychologists, trauma counselors, veterans associations, pet therapists, nature organizations, academics, scientists, eco-architects and designers, international development policymakers, peacebuilding institutions, natural and traditional healers, alternative/integrative medicine practitioners, spiritualists, researchers, and students.
Obtaining Support and Funding from Senior Management
Author: Managing and Adapting Library Information Services for Future Users
Author: Osuigwe, Nkem EkenePublisher: IGI Global
ISBN: 1799811182
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Information in today’s modernized world has become much more attainable with the use of technology. A resource that has fallen victim to this are library services. What was once a staple of knowledge and communication has failed to keep pace with recent advancements in information service providers. Library practitioners need to learn how to manage change, build influence, and adapt their services to remain relevant within local communities. Libraries can continue to play a key role in future aspects of information provision, but proper research is a necessity. Managing and Adapting Library Information Services for Future Users is a collection of innovative research that encapsulates practices, concepts, ideas, and proposals that would chart pathways for libraries of all types to envision and understand how to thrive and remain relevant in the competitive information provision environment. It is expected to motivate librarians and information scientists to probe further into how libraries would better serve user communities of the 21st century who have options of accessing information from sources other than from libraries. While highlighting topics including artificial intelligence, human design thinking, and alternative finance, this book is ideally designed for librarians, information specialists, architects, data scientists, researchers, community development practitioners, policymakers, faculty members, and students seeking current research on emerging advancements in library optimization.