The Good, the Great, and the Unfriendly [electronic resource] : A Librarian's Guide to Working with Friends Groups
Sally Gardner Reed2016
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Executive Director of United for Libraries and former Executive Director of
Friends of Libraries U.S.A., Reed has decades of experience liaising between
Friends groups and the libraries that they support, serve, and (sometimes)
exasperate. Her new book cuts to chase of building and maintaining these
important relationships, showing not only how to effectively harness Friends'
goodwill and enthusiasm but also sharing tactful techniques for steering an
ineffective or unfriendly group down the right path. Her pragmatic approach will
resonate with public and academic library directors, volunteer coordinators, and
other library staff who work with Friends. Written with knowing humor and
focused on getting positive results, this book provides guidance for developing
a Friends group for public and academic libraries; explains how to merge a
Friends group with a foundation; gives pointers on encouraging Friends to
attract new and active members, working with the Friends board to de...
Main title:
Author:
Sally Gardner Reed, Author
Imprint:
United States : ALA Editions, 2016
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (168 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9780838915233
Language:
English
BRN:
434185
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Online resource (Member logon) | indyreads - eBook |