Library Fundraising

It is important to connect librarians with resources to be successful. One area that is important for any library project is the development of a program for the activities in the library. However, if the building or organizational program does not have sufficient funds to achieve a good return – the project might not get started at all. For this reason, every librarian should consider fundraising as an opportunity and a challenge.

A good place to learn about fundraising is from some experts.

  • The American Library Association – library fundraising page – has a nice portal to begin your research.
  • This is a good bibliography of resources to begin your fundraising campaign.
    Library Advocacy – Library Fundraising Resources
  • This librarian blog with links to library fundraising (part 1, part 2, part 3) provides some very good insight. It will help you get some ideas to develop for your campaign.