Practical Suggestions on Forming a Friends of the Library Organizaiton for an Academic Library
Titel:
Practical Suggestions on Forming a Friends of the Library Organizaiton for an Academic Library
Auteur:
Houck, James A.
Verschenen in:
College and undergraduate libraries
Paginering:
Jaargang 3 (1996) nr. 1 pagina's 17-24
Jaar:
1996-04-20
Inhoud:
In a time of wide-spread budget crunches, institutional down-sizing, and general academic belt-tightening, an increasing number of academic libraries have found themselves considering the many advantages brought to them by a Friends of the Library (FOL) organization. Such groups provide additional funds, enhance relations with the administration, and provide useful links between the college and the community surrounding it. Their success, however, depends on the commitment of the director, ongoing, support form the library, and other practical tips outlined in this article.