Professional Book of the Week

Title: Becoming a Fundraiser: The Principles and Practice of Library Development
Authors: Victoria Steele and Stephen D. Elder

Summary:
Another in our series of classic titles, this 1992 book is useful for those just starting to explore the world of fundraising for libraries. Topics covered include basic concepts of fundraising, building a team of core fundraisers, planning for fundraising, major gifts, coordination with Friends groups, and evaluating the value of events among others.

As always this book, along with others on fundraising, are available from the SLS through interlibrary loan.