Fund-raising as a key to the library's future. (Library Finance: New Needs, New Models)

From: Library Trends | Date: January 1, 1994| Author: | Copyright information

Abstract

The growth and development of library fund-raising in the United States is reviewed within the context of library history as well as in the greater context of the development of contemporary philanthropy in this country. The role that fund-raising can play in the articulation of a library's mission as well as the contribution it can provide to management objectives are examined. The author concludes that fund-raising can play a critical role in the future of today's libraries.

Introduction

The environment in which libraries operate has changed ...

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