I have a message from author Jennifer Hubbard. Last year she started the Library-Loving blog challenge to help raise money for local libraries! Here is a little bit of information about the project in case you would like to join in the cause!
A group of bloggers, most of them writers, will be using their blogs, Facebook accounts, or other social media to raise money for local libraries, bookmobiles, and literacy causes. They are looking for bloggers or Facebookers to join in. If interested, please email jennifer[at]jenniferhubbard[dot]com by March 21.
Participants put up a blog post during that week (Facebook or other media can be used for people who don’t blog.) Participants agree to donate a certain amount of money for every comment they receive on that post by a certain date. (Example: “Donating 25 cents per comment to my local library, for every comment received by noon on March 27, up to a maximum of $100.”) The money goes to the local library, bookmobile, or other literacy-based charity of his/her choice. Donation caps are allowed, and participants will receive a suggested template for the blog post.
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This is awesome! I'll definitely spread the word
This is awesome! I'll definitely spread the word
Thanks for posting this!
Jennifer Hubbard
Thanks for posting this!
Jennifer Hubbard
this sounds like such an interesting concept to close the gap between blogs and printed pages, i hope you guys can keep at it. KEEP US POSTED!!
this sounds like such an interesting concept to close the gap between blogs and printed pages, i hope you guys can keep at it. KEEP US POSTED!!
As a former librarian (as of 4 weeks ago), I can attest to the financial difficulties most libraries face. Federal and state funds for book purchases have been cut. Local money is sometimes nonexistent. Many libraries have Friends of the Library organizations that provide book money and volunteers. Programs and staff are being cut. Some libraries are cutting corners by hiring unqualified staff at much cheaper salaries, which is relative, since salaries in small libraries are terribly low, often barely above minimum wage. They do need your help, but attend the board meetings and make certain they are being run properly. Volunteer, this will help you know where they need help and how the money is being spent. Check to make sure collection development is adequate and meeting the needs of the patrons. Running a good library is harder than most people think.
As a former librarian (as of 4 weeks ago), I can attest to the financial difficulties most libraries face. Federal and state funds for book purchases have been cut. Local money is sometimes nonexistent. Many libraries have Friends of the Library organizations that provide book money and volunteers. Programs and staff are being cut. Some libraries are cutting corners by hiring unqualified staff at much cheaper salaries, which is relative, since salaries in small libraries are terribly low, often barely above minimum wage. They do need your help, but attend the board meetings and make certain they are being run properly. Volunteer, this will help you know where they need help and how the money is being spent. Check to make sure collection development is adequate and meeting the needs of the patrons. Running a good library is harder than most people think.
That sounds like an awesome idea but I don't have the money to donate to anyone right now. I'll try to comment on others though!
That sounds like an awesome idea but I don't have the money to donate to anyone right now. I'll try to comment on others though!