In order to keep libraries growing, thriving and performing as viable and essential community players, library advocates must play what author Mary Anne Craft calls the funding game. The game is not an easy one: there is little formal training available, the coach is often a novice, the players sometimes recruited against their will, and the opposition may keep a low profile and then grab the prize unexpectedly. The Finding Game focuses upon the public library funding, which makes up the bulk of public library budgets. ...
Read More
In order to keep libraries growing, thriving and performing as viable and essential community players, library advocates must play what author Mary Anne Craft calls the funding game. The game is not an easy one: there is little formal training available, the coach is often a novice, the players sometimes recruited against their will, and the opposition may keep a low profile and then grab the prize unexpectedly. The Finding Game focuses upon the public library funding, which makes up the bulk of public library budgets. Craft includes discussions of both external and internal library efforts. External efforts, such as one-on-one relations with voters and funding officials, staff membership in community organizations, solicitation of community input, encouraging media coverage and otherwise keeping the public informed, are supported by internal efforts, such as attention to planning and presentation of public services, involvement of library trustees, support staff and Friends, and leveraging funds already in hand.
Read Less
Add this copy of The Funding Game to cart. $75.00, very good condition, Sold by BingoBooks2 rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vancouver, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by The Scarecrow Press, Inc..
