I also am intrigued with Alan Hooker's license plate library funding idea;
I'd probably even buy the plates myself. I would like to point out,
however, that under the current formula used to allocate state funds to
public libraries Minneapolis Public would only stand to receive about 5% of
any money collected from a statwide program.
Eric Hinsdale
www.erichinsdale.com
From: Laura and lloyd <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 'Minneapolis Issues' <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Mpls] Re: More Fundraising ideas
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 10:25:47 -0500
On Friday, August 19, 2005, at 09:42 AM, Aaron Street wrote:
An off-the-cuff idea for raising more money for libraries:
I recognize that the beauty of a public library is that it provides free
access to information to the public. But what about exploring some sort of
"suggested contribution" program where people checking out books are asked
(verbally, or by a donation box, or on a bookmark) to contribute a
suggested
amount - let's say $1.00 per book.
Alan Hooker's idea of a dedicated license plate is better, I think. I put
forward this idea before Kit Hadley came on board and it was met with very
little enthusiasm, to put it politely. Nevertheless, Alan's idea is a good
one and should be given a better chance now that we have a new team on
board and new ideas are being generated.
I don't like a volunteer fee at the point of borrowing because free public
libraries should remain free to all. There may be some room for rentals of
very new media or something like that, but that is a dying market and
probably not feasible.
On the other hand, fees for special services is feasible. I promoted the
idea of volunteers in the business and foundation center areas. I even
volunteered to help set it up and work for it (for free). "Customers" who
need special help will have fee-based access to experts who can guide them
individually or in small groups to complete their research. This is not a
big money maker but it will contribute to use of the collections, traffic
into the new Central, and added value to what the library already offers.
Best wishes,
Laura
Laura Waterman Wittstock
Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board of Trustees
DFL and Labor endorsed
Minneapolis, MN
612-387-4915
www.laurawatermanwittstock.com
http://laurawatermanwittstock.blogspot.com/
Wittstock for Library Committee
913 19th Avenue SE, Mpls, 55414
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