Libraries
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General
Issues and initiatives around support, expansion and preservation of libraries and their services.
Click here to read the history and management of libraries from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library#History Amy Sample Ward
A library is a collection of information resources and services, organized for use, and maintained by a public body, institution, or private individual. In the ...
Findings
Library Success: A Best Practices Wiki "This wiki was created to be a one-stop-shop for great ideas and information for all types of librarians. All over ...Click here to read about issues such as funding problems for libraries from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library#Funding_problems Amy Sample WardInteresting (and thorough!) study of the economic value of libraries... Even though published in UK as a dissertation, worth checking out for libraries everywhere: ...
Resources
Where to start
Of all the People & Organizations involved with Libraries, who knows most? What are the best contacts for people just starting out on this topic?
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People & Organizations
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"The American Library Association is the oldest and largest library association in the world, with more than 64,000 members. Its mission is to promote the ...
http://www.ala.org
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Child Aid helps the children of the largely indigenous, rural poor by partnering with grassroots organizations in Latin America. These organizations have the passion and ...
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"As Friends of Multnomah County Library, we encourage inquiring, imagining, dreaming, creating, and discovering. We enhance the library and all its branches as advocates to ...
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"IFLA is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. It is the global voice of the library ...
http://www.ifla.org
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"The Library's mission is to make its resources available and useful to the Congress and the American people and to sustain and preserve a universal ...
http://www.loc.gov/index.html Ask a librarian: http://www.loc.gov/rr/askalib/
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OJM maintains a comprehensive library and archive documenting the Jewish experience in Oregon. The archive provides a wealth of information for scholars, genealogists, and other ...
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"The purpose of this site is to keep Oregon's library community informed about events and issues important to association members, libraries, library trustees, and friends ...
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"OSLIS is a gateway to the Internet designed for Oregon students and teachers while maintaining the school library at the heart of student research."
http://www.oslis.org
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Established in 1973, the OR-SLA Chapter currently has approximately 130 members. Its unique team structure creates interesting programs and networking opportunities for its members. Oregon ...
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"The Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA) is an organization of people who work in, with, and for libraries. PNLA provides opportunities in communication, education and ...
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"The State Library was established as the Oregon Library Commission in 1905 and today provides information services to over 37,000 state government employees."
http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/
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The Library Foundation raises and manages funds to assure a great library that reaches and serves all people in Multnomah County. Today, Multnomah County Library ...
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Supporting Foundations and Affinity Groups
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1211 SW 5th Ave, Suite 2340 Portland, OR 97204 503-222-0726 (fax)
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http://www.shapirafoundation.org 7327 SW Barnes Road, #124 Portland, OR 97225
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PO Box 3709 Portland, OR 97208 503-226-1358 (fax)
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http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation 121 SW Morrison, Suite 1700 Portland, OR 97204 503-275-1550 (fax) This foundation's area(s) of interest: Places this foundation is active:
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http://www.coquilletribalfund.org 3201 Tremont North Bend, OR 97459 541-756-0431 (fax) This foundation's area(s) of interest: Places this foundation is active:
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http://www.deaconcharitablefoundation.org 901 NE Glisan Portland, OR 97232 503.297.8997 (fax) This foundation's area(s) of interest: Places this foundation is active:
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http://www.firstindy.com 1220 Main Street, Suite 440 Vancouver, WA 98660 360-619-4429 (fax) This foundation's area(s) of interest: Places this foundation is active:
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13205 SW Whistling Way Beaverton, OR 97008
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GFE) works to advance excellence and effectiveness in education grantmaking, from early childhood through K-12 and higher education. It supports members of its network by ... This foundation's area(s) of interest: Places this foundation is active:
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PO Box 3168 Portland, OR 97208 503-275-4177 (fax)
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1001 SE Sandy Blvd Portland, OR 97214 503-693-9913 (fax)
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http://www.gosw.org/hff Post Office Box 594 Lake Oswego, OR 97034 503.699.1751 (fax)
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1211 SW Fifth, Suite 2650 Portland, OR 97204 503.241.0839 (fax)
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http://www.goodmanfamilyfoundation.org PMB #137 2373 NW 185th Hillsboro, OR 97124-7076 503-647-7629 (fax) This foundation's area(s) of interest: Places this foundation is active:
The James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, an independent private foundation, was established in 2002 to enhance the quality of life of Oregonians through ... http://www.millerfound.org This foundation's area(s) of interest: Places this foundation is active:
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Powel Butte, OR 97753 541.548.7181 (fax)
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PO Box 23503 Eugene, OR 97402 541-484-4109 (phone and fax)
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http://www.murdock-trust.org 703 Broadway, Suite 710 Vancouver, WA 98660 360-694-1819 (fax) This foundation's area(s) of interest: Places this foundation is active:
MMT has 3 strategic initiatives which include: ... This foundation's area(s) of interest: Places this foundation is active:
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Other
Click here for a listing of all public libraries in Oregon: http://www.publiclibraries.com/oregon.htm Amy Sample Ward Multnomah County Library Did you know that with ...
