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Fund raising for libraries: a case study.

B M Doran1

  • 1Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 123 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2.

Health Libraries Review
|February 8, 1990
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Medical libraries face economic challenges, necessitating external fundraising. This paper explores fundraising strategies and highlights the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Area of Science:

  • Library and Information Science
  • Medical Librarianship
  • Non-profit Management

Background:

  • Current economic conditions pressure medical libraries to find alternative funding.
  • Institutions are increasingly unable to fully support library resources and services.
  • Medical librarians must explore external revenue streams to ensure library sustainability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine fundraising strategies for medical libraries.
  • To provide insights into successful external funding acquisition.
  • To detail the fundraising efforts of a specific medical library's support group.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on library fundraising.
  • Case study analysis of the Friends of the Library at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

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  • Description of specific fundraising activities undertaken.

    • Main Results:

    • External fundraising is a viable supplementary income source for medical libraries.
    • Organized support groups can effectively generate funds.
    • The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland's Friends of the Library demonstrates successful fundraising models.

    Conclusions:

    • Medical libraries must adopt proactive fundraising approaches.
    • Collaboration with support groups enhances fundraising potential.
    • Diversifying funding sources is crucial for the future of medical libraries.