The Ala Book Of Library Grant Money Ninth Edition

Profiles philanthropic programs in the United States associated with private foundations, corporate foundations, and corporate direct givers. All of the funders in the directory have either made grants to libraries within the last few reporting periods or have listed libraries as a typical recipient category.

This all-in-one resource for researching library and school grants is back in a new edition, and more useful than ever, offering refreshed content and even more guidance on locating grant funding sources. Using this guide, librarians, fundraisers, and researchers will find quick, convenient access to information on the most likely funding sources for libraries, including private foundations, corporate foundations, corporate direct givers, government agencies, and library and nonprofit organizations. Edited by Nancy Kalikow Maxwell, a grant writer with 35 years of experience, this edition includes more than 200 new entries, as well as A detailed introduction explaining the concept of “grant readiness” and walking readers through the steps of preparing their institution for a grant project, including strategic planning, conducting a needs assessment, and identifying potential partners Guidance on the most effective ways to use the directory, with an explanation of inclusion criteria and data elements Multiple indexes for finding the right information fast A new section covering grant-related organizations and sources, to aid readers looking for grant writers or grant development assistance The challenge of “finding the money” will be made easier with this guide’s clear and comprehensive information.

Providing targeted access to the most promising major givers, this compendium with nearly 2,200 profiles is an indispensable tool for library development in today's competitive grant-seeking environment. With more than four times the number of library friendly givers than in any other directory, The Big Book is a must for libraries seeking a share of the more than seven billion dollars in this category of giving.

Technical Services Quarterly declared that the third edition “must now be considered the essential textbook for collection development and management … the first place to go for reliable and informative advice." For the fourth edition expert instructor and librarian Johnson has revised and freshened this resource to ensure its timeliness and continued excellence. Each chapter offers complete coverage of one aspect of collection development and management, including numerous suggestions for further reading and narrative case studies exploring the issues. Thorough consideration is given to traditional management topics such as organization of the collection, weeding, staffing, and policymaking;cooperative collection development and management;licenses, negotiation, contracts, maintaining productive relationships with vendors and publishers, and other important purchasing and budgeting topics;important issues such as the ways that changes in information delivery and access technologies continue to reshape the discipline, the evolving needs and expectations of library users, and new roles for subject specialists, all illustrated using updated examples and data; andmarketing, liaison activities, and outreach. As a comprehensive introduction for LIS students, a primer for experienced librarians with new collection development and management responsibilities, and a handy reference resource for practitioners as they go about their day-to-day work, the value and usefulness of this book remain unequaled.

As a comprehensive introduction for LIS students, a primer for experienced librarians with new collection development and management responsibilities, and a handy reference resource for practitioners as they go about their day-to-day work, the value and usefulness of this book remain unequaled.

The Big Book 1996-1997 improves upon the sold-out 1994 edition in size, content, and organization. With 450 brand-new entries, this updated edition profiles some 1,700 funders interested in libraries -- more than four times the number in any other directory. Taft profiles are valued for their depth of information, providing the most "hooks" for connecting with funders. Now organized state-by-state, The Big Book offers current, practical advice for today's library, including fundraising on the Web and seeking grants from high-tech companies.

Providing targeted access to the most promising major givers, The Big Book of Library Grant Money 2006 is the largest directory available, pulled from an authoritative and up-to-the-minute database of library-specific funders. This forward-looking edition includes nearly 2,400 private and corporate foundations and givers that have either indicated an interest in giving money to libraries or have already done so. Potential donors in The Big Book are profiled with contact and portfolio information, past contributions summary and analysis, and application information. With historical data, you can track contributions and assets and predict future giving patterns. Offering you the most hooks for connecting with actual people, The Big Book also provides contact information for nearly 16,000 foundation officers and directors. As an added feature, ALA's own development office experts have included tips on winning grants for libraries. Tailored to be the definitive sourcebook for identifying library-friendly givers, the 2006 edition is a must-have for libraries seeking a share of the nearly 12 billion dollars set aside by Big Book givers.

With libraries under the gun to provide more and better services, and with fewer resources in many cases, they need to come up with innovative and reliable ways to fund new initiatives. Providing targeted access to the most promising major givers, The Big Book of Library Grant Money 2004-2005 is the largest directory available, pulled from an authoritative and up-to-the-minute database of library-specific funders. foundations and givers that have either indicated an interest in giving money to libraries or have already done so. Organized by state, potential donors in The Big Book are profiled with contact and portfolio information, past contributions summary and analysis, and application information. Tailored to be the definitive sourcebook for identifying library-friendly givers, the 2004-2005 edition is a must-have for libraries seeking a share of the more than 13.8 billion dollars set aside by Big Book givers.