by Pat Ditzler (Author), Joann Dumas (Author)
A tried-and-true method to raise funds while weeding collections and engaging the community, library book sales can be a win-win situation-if done correctly. Book sale veterans Ditzler and Dumas point out specific ways to run a sale to ensure maximum financial benefit while building community support. Readers will learn - How to organize teams of volunteers to solicit, sort, price, and manage the physical inventory, including art, cultural objects, videos, CDs, and more - The importance of building momentum from one book sale to the next by recruiting a permanent team of volunteers - How the Internet can be used to increase sales Using case histories from three successful ongoing programs, everything from setup to cleanup, on-site money matters, and financial control is covered. The practical sample forms included will make running a successful book sale that much easier.