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Sponsorship and fund‐raising in public libraries: American and British perceptions

Janet Christine Potts (Has recently gained a postgraduate Diploma in Information and Library Studies at Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK.)
Vincent Roper (Senior Lecturer at Liverpool Business School, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK.)

New Library World

ISSN: 0307-4803

Article publication date: 1 February 1995

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Abstract

At a time of increasing cutbacks, libraries are under pressure to investigate alternative sources of funding. Compares American and British practice and strategies. Finds that US methods of raising funds are: government grants; endowment funds; donations from individuals, corporations and foundations; foundations/trusts specially established for public library projects; Friends of the Library groups; and special events and positive merchandising; while UK methods of raising funds are: sponsorship; grants; donations; Friends of the Public Library; and various joint ventures. Concludes that British libraries should take a good look at the American picture and learn some of its lessons.

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Christine Potts, J. and Roper, V. (1995), "Sponsorship and fund‐raising in public libraries: American and British perceptions", New Library World, Vol. 96 No. 1, pp. 13-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/03074809510075470

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