A Rocking Case Statement for Successful Fundraising

A Case Statement is one of the most important documents necessary for effective fundraising. It is written specifically for private donors and describes your library’s purpose and vision in a compelling manner designed to attract donors to financially support your work. A well-written case statement is concise and compelling. While supported by statistics and driven by…

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Would You Date Your Library?

At Library Strategies we are fortunate to have visited hundreds of libraries. Whether it is a strategic planning project or training or a capital campaign, we’ve learned that like people, libraries create a strong first impression when encountered. A good question to ask is, if your library were a prospective partner, what would be your…

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Trends Shaping Today’s Libraries (Part 2)

(Read our Part 1 of our Library Trends Series!) 6) New Frontiers For Reference Interviews Reference interview (RI) services are a staple of library work – and a pillar of the institution’s value proposition. Studies show that for many patrons, satisfaction with the library as a whole is predicated on the perceived success of their…

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