Friends of Umatilla County Libraries

About This Grant

This project will improve the support that libraries within the UCSLD receive from their Friends groups by hiring a consultant to teach best practices for Friends groups. Practices covered in the training will include: Recruitment strategies for new members, how to develop volunteer support for library activities, and successful strategies for planning future development including events and activities. With these tools, Friends groups will be able to help improve the financial situation of the library they support. In addition to directly benefiting the UCSLD libraries, this project will benefit all rural libraries as completion of the project will include the creation of a best practices manual for rural Friends groups that can be used throughout the state.