American Libraries 37(1)

American Libraries
vol.37 no.1, January 2006


Special News Report
Place and Possibility: Chicago Public Library Showcases Vibrant Neighborhoods
BY JENNIFER BUREK PIERCE
The Urban Libraries Council Conference, 2005.

Features
Cover Story:
Gifts That Speak Volumes: Shared Values through Planned Giving
BY WILLIAM R. GORDON
American Libraries explores how several libraries try to stay in the
good graces of the civic-minded Joneses, whose generosity accounts for
more than 80% of all donations to nonprofits.

Volunteer Librarians
BY MICHELLE L. BUDT-CAULK
Donating your skills to a needy library can provide satisfaction, experience,
and connections.
PLUS: The Peace Corps Partnership Program, by KAREN FJELD.

Everything You Need to Know about Libraries . . .
BY GEORGE M. EBERHART
Snippets from the upcoming The Whole Library Handbook 4.

Stratoplegic Planning
BY SUE DAVIS
How to stay on top of the game forever by doing
whatever it takes to look good.

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