Friends of Library groups have become visible players in the life of the community to have equal footing with other, perhaps, more socially involved groups.
Make an inventory of notable organisations and associations in the community. Create a partnership of interest.
Members of your group should participate in other. community organisations and be aware of the necessity of being ambassadors for the library.
City or municipal celebrations should list the library as one of their sponsors.
The Friends should set up a correspondence committee to write a periodic column in local newspapers and other local publications. Letters to the editor are important.
Nurture media contacts to receive notices ahead of time when there is a special Friends' activity. Don't abuse this, as space is limited.
Local elected officials should be on the Friends regular mailing list. They should receive invitations to library events. They should be invited to become members.
Take advantage of any opportunity or venue to bring up the library.
The Friends should provide a Speaker's List, with information from the library.
Conduct regular meetings with the Library Manager.
Join Friends of Libraries Australia (FOLA) and learn about other groups. Write to FOLA, Locked Bag 1315, Tullamarine Victoria 3043.
