This document provides information on creative budgeting and fundraising strategies for libraries facing funding cuts. It discusses how public libraries rely heavily on local government funding but have seen budget cuts of 10-30% in some areas. Academic libraries also face state funding reductions. The document outlines cost-cutting measures libraries have implemented, such as reducing hours and staff. It also describes innovative fundraising ideas like library-themed mini golf tournaments and collaborations with sports teams. Throughout, the document emphasizes the importance of advocacy, volunteers, technology use, and consortia partnerships in helping libraries do more with less funding.
6. Cuts in Academic Library
Funding
State funding cuts
vary4
•
-2.8% Midwest
•
-33.9% West/Mountain
•
-8.3% Overall
7. Example: Effects of Cuts
Jacksonville (Florida) Public Library
Budget5
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To be cut 11%, $4.66 million
•
Close library one day a week
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Reduce hours during week
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Cut materials budget by half
Image source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Jacksonville_library.JPG
10. Creative Budgeting: Public
Libraries
Technology & Budgeting
•
Reduce Personnel Costs4
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Help Make Informed Budget Decisions4
•
Make Room for
Upgrades9
•
Buy Parts from
Resellers9
Image source: http://chesnuttlibrary.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/robert2bat2bthe2bselfcheckout.jpg
11. Creative Budgeting: Public
Libraries
Volunteers & Re-Use
•
Creative Re-Use, Repair10
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Sharing Used Equipment10
•
Librarian at
Gnadenhutten Public
Library in Ohio
6
Recycled Materials in Programming
Image source: http://olcsmalllibraries.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/gallery.jpg
12. Creative Budgeting: Academic
Libraries
Southern Illinois University at
Carbondale11
•
6% budget cut
•
17 out of 22 staff on strike
•
Research DIY mold remediation
•
Cleaned 5,000 volumes
Image source: http://www.wikihow.com/images/4/42/Remove-Mold-and-Mildew-Step-13.jpg
13. Creative Budgeting: Academic
Libraries
Consortia
Librarian at Bayero University
Library in Nigeria
•
University of California system12
•
University Libraries in Nigeria13
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Share, distribute collections12
•
Researched which journals to keep in house12, 13
•
Types: Union Catalogs & Licensing Electronic
14
Image source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2011_library_Bayero_University_in_Kano_Nigeria_5600404314.jpg
Materials
14. Creative Budgeting: Special
Libraries
61% Face Cuts or Elimination15
Advertising Services Helps Save
Libraries15
•
KPMG National Tax Library Rebranded Itself
•
Engineering Firm Library Increased Visibility
16. Friends of the Library
Definition, Description16
•
Governed by Board, Constitution
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Provide Advocacy
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Help Raise Funds
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Network with Community
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Raise Awareness
Image source: http://www.ccpl.lib.fl.us/
17.
Creative Fundraising: Public
Libraries
Advocacy, Political Initiatives
•
Indianapolis-Marion County Library
System17
Advocated
•
for new Legislation
Troy (Michigan) Public Library18
Campaigned to Raise Awareness
about Ballot Measure
Image source: http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/experience/2012/5/troy_book_burning_party_sign.jpg
18. Creative Fundraising: Public
Libraries
Putting the “Fun” Back in
“Fundraiser”
•
Vienna Public Library’s “Sex Line”19
Readings
•
of erotica from classic lit.
Safety Harbor (FL) Public Library’ Chair-ity20
Artists
decorate chairs, visitors vote,
chairs as prizes
•
Mini Golf21
Image source: http://safetyharbor.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/library-chair-ity-fundraiser-enters-final-week
19. Creative Fundraising: Academic
Libraries
Libraries and College Sports
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Louisiana Library Network
Leveraged
•
Threat of Losing NCAA Status22
Texas A&M Library
Collaborated
•
with Football Team23
University of Michigan
Sold
Turf Patches23
Image source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Texas_A%26M_University_aTm_logo.svg
20. Creative Fundraising: Academic
Libraries
University of Maryland-Baltimore
County24
Media Specialist Collaborated with...
Friends of Library
Student Groups
Faculty
Showcased Donations to Garner More
Gathered Scattered Media Resources
Sought Win-Win Collaborations
21. Creative Fundraising: Special
Libraries
North Carolina Special Libraries
Association
Partnered with Car Wash Company25
Special Libraries Association
Held Online Auction26
Image source: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2012/07/organizations/altaff-to-support-itself-changes-name-to-united-for-libraries/
ALA’s United for Libraries Offers Tips27
22. Fundraising Resources
ALA Handbook: Frontline Fundraising
http://www.ala.org/advocacy/advleg/frontlinefundraising
Fundraising Ideas from Friends of Libraries
USA
http://www.folusa.org/sharing/fundraising.php
Fundraising Tips from Friends of Libraries
USA
http://www.folusa.org/resources/html-versions/fact-sheet-2.php
Fundraising Ideas from Techsoup for Libraries
http://techsoupforlibraries.org/blog/creative-fundraising-ideas-forlibraries
47 Fundraising Tips from University Business
http://www.universitybusiness.com/article/general-
23. Conclusion
Work with What You Have
Control the Message in Good & Bad
Economy:
“We provide high quality programs and services
in
all times”28
Solid Institution in an Uncertain World
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