MLA 2017| Pam Henley| Montana State Library

United for Libraries

Mission to support those who govern, promote, advocate, and fundraise for all types of libraries.

Encourage formation and development of Friends and Foundations

Provide education for trustees and access to useful information and ideas

What is it?

Library Quotes

Literary Landmarks

Books for Babies

Authors for Libraries

Virtual Library Legislative Day (activities May 1-5, 2017)

More than Trustees, Friends and Foundations

Searchable database of library-related quotes from a variety of people, past and present

Library Quotes

Designate historic literary sites

Sponsoring group applies

List of 160 - none in MT!

Literary Landmarks

National literacy program

Kits available for groups to purchase

Often supplement with local information

Books for Babies

Authors join to support libraries

Programming tips for both authors and libraries

Authors for Libraries

Be part of Legislative Day from home

Resources for contacting legislators

Virtual Library Legislative Day

Fact Sheets and Tip Sheets

Sample Documents– Bylaws, Policies, MOU

Electronic Discussion groups

Book Club selections

Free Resources

31 free fact sheets available

Friends, Foundations, advocacy, programming

Sample Fact Sheet

Sample Documents– Bylaws, Policies, MOU

Electronic Discussion groups

More Free Resources

Mostly fiction

Summary and suggested topics of interest

Book Club Selections

Friends – Ideas and Resources

Sample director evaluations,

Policies, ethics statement

Tales from a New Trustee

Trustee Resources

Roles

Competencies

Mission statements

12 Golden Rules

Tip Sheets

Webinars

Talking points

Examples from other libraries (fliers, bookmarks, petitions)

Advocacy Resources

Not always free but can be valuable

More Resources

Friends, Foundations and Trustee boards can join

Access to members-only resources

Membership

Access for all directors, staff, trustees, Friends and Foundation members to all resources and services

Monthly usage reports

Statewide Membership

MLA 2017| Pam Henley| Montana State Library

Interested Libraries:contact Pam Henleyphenley2@mt.gov