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The Foundation is a private, non-profit 501c3 organization, directed by volunteer Board of Directors from throughout the county. We manage funds donated to library programs, or with gifts specified to build the collection, enhance our library buildings, or to create new programs that meet changing needs of the citizens in our county. We also write grants and host special events, such as our Southern Oregon Arts and Lectures Series. |
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Why give more to the Libraries? Don't public funds provide for everything? |
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The Library Foundation funds provide special touches and enhancements to the libraries that public funds cannot. For example, the collection of books in the library system is constantly being updated, added to and enhanced. Public funding from the County allows isn't enough to keep the entire system current, and funding cycles are not flexible. Therefore, the Foundation supports the ongoing purchases of books, CDs, DVDs and other items for the collection. This ensures a library system of exceptional caliber and a system of buildings that will endure for a century or more.
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How can I give to my local branch library? |
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The Buy-A-Shelf program is designed specifically for donors to give to their local branch, and receive a shelf plaque in recognition. More information and the form are here (link to BAS form).
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What does the Foundation do? |
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Our mission is to help our library attain a level of excellence in facilities and services for the people of Jackson County. JCLF is committed to creating a vibrant library system that is an asset to each community in the county, bringing a wide variety of resources to Jackson County's children and citizens of all ages.
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Does the Foundation accept donations of books? |
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Each of the Friends of the Library Groups accept donations of books, which they often resell to raise funds for local branch libraries. Contact your library Friends Group here (link to page with President's Names and email).
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Does the Foundation have an endowment? |
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Yes. The endowment is comprised of funds that are restricted by the donors wishes, and gifts from which only the interest is used to support activities of the Foundation. The Foundation's endowment is well managed by the Oregon Community Foundation.
Please call Shelley Austin, Executive Director, at 541.774.6572 for more information. |
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We have a list of programs waiting to receive your contribution. A donation to the Foundation can pay for the cost of children's storytelling, summer reading programs, library outreach to the homebound, new library collections, new technology, and a host of other programs.
You are invited to call Shelley Austin, Executive Director, at 541.774.6572 for a discussion of the many ways to support the libraries. |
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Who are Friends of the Library? |
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Each branch has its own Friends of the Library organization and each is a separate 501(c)(3) organization. Jackson County Friends of the Library organizations promote library services in their communities, advocate on behalf of libraries, and raise funds - often through used book sales, to help pay for special programs and services. Friends Groups have sponsored book discussions, open houses, and summer reading programs.
The Library Foundation works to secure funds that benefit all libraries, and each Friends of the Library group focuses on a specific community library branch. We work together to fund programs and enhance the quality of the library overall. For example, a Friends Group might pay a portion of a program cost that affects its library, or ensures the program reaches its library.
Friends welcome new members. To join or get more information, contact your local library or your local Friends Of The Library group.
Please see Jackson County Library News for dates of upcoming sales.
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