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Financial Strategies for Turbulent Times: Stories from the Field
September 2003
Strategies for heading off cuts: Mary Kay Conwell of the New York Public Library talked about “Community Relations in the Neighborhoods” - Developing a corps of branch managers that know and work with community leaders provides a foundation for long- term institutional support. Molly Raphael of the District of Columbia Public Library talked about “Managing Advocates” - From grassroots activists to high profile celebrities, working effectively with community advocates is key to gaining visibility and support. Herb Elish of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh talked about “Cutbacks that Preserve the Future” – a strong focus on what needs to be preserved defines effective strategies when reacting to state and local cutbacks. Deborah Jacobs of the Seattle Public Library spoke about “Surviving System-Wide Closings” - navigating the internal and external politics of closures requires savvy political leadership with officials, unions, staff and the public.