91´«Ã½

PHILADELPHIA — Library foundation staff, board members, volunteers, etc., from all types of libraries are invited to participate in the United for Libraries electronic discussion group focused on topics of interest to library Foundations.

Both those with expertise in library foundations as well as those in the beginning stages of creating a foundation are encouraged to participate in the free form discussion. Discussion topics might include fundraising, event planning, capital campaigns, planned giving, effective meetings, board recruitment, etc. Among the United for Libraries board members offering their expertise on the discussion group are Jeffrey Smith, president of the Foundation for Baltimore County (Md.) Public Library, and Diane Sarantakos, director of development for the Metropolitan Library System (Oklahoma City, Okla.).

For instructions on how to join the electronic discussion group, visit .

: The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations, is a division of the 91´«Ã½ that supports citizens who govern, promote, advocate, and fundraise for libraries. United for Libraries brings together library Trustees, advocates, friends, and foundations into a partnership that creates a powerful force for libraries in the 21st century. For more information or to join United for Libraries, visit the or contact Jillian Kalonick at (312) 280-2161 or jkalonick@ala.org.

###