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Friends of the Library
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Book Sale Finder 
 This unique site lists book sales by city and state, as well as by date. Most of the entries are public library Friends groups, though some book stores and other organizations are also listed. Each entry includes the address of the book sale, types of items available, and prices. For profit booksales and fairs are also listed (for a fee), but are clearly identified. It also provides a form for adding your book sale to the site. http://booksalefinder.com/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Librarianship Last updated May 27, 2003 Friends of Libraries U.S.A. (FOLUSA)
FOLUSA is a membership organization, whose mission is "to motivate and support local Friends groups across the country in their efforts to preserve and strengthen libraries." Site includes membership information, an events calendar, and resources for Friends groups, such as advocacy news, a list of state Friends organizations, a discussion group, and facts sheets. The "Idea Bank" gives suggestions for fundraising, programs and projects, volunteering, and more. Searchable. http://www.folusa.org/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Librarianship Last updated Feb 9, 2007 Library Lovers' Month
This site offers library support groups some ideas for making February a "month-long celebration of school, public, and private libraries of all types." There is a sample proclamation, program suggestions, a Valentine for Your Library fundraising project, an "unabashedly mushy" collection of free bookmarks to download, and other promotional aids. From Friends & Foundations of California Libraries. http://www.librarysupport.net/librarylovers/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Librarianship, Special Months Last updated Jan 18, 2004 Librarybooksales.org
"The purpose of this web site is twofold: The primary goal is to match quality books, which have been donated to public libraries, with readers around the world. Secondarily, this site provides a central meeting place for 'Friends of the Library' and other affiliated library groups." Money spent on books in this online book sale goes directly to the library selling them. Searchable, or browse available books by author. http://www.librarybooksales.org/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, Finance, Internet, Librarianship Last updated Apr 21, 2003 |
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