Background Information
Acronym: FOLUSA
Address: 1326 Spruce St., Suite #1105
City: Philadelphia
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 19107
E-mail: folusa@folusa.org
Web Address: http://www.folusa.com
General Inquiries About Organization
Name and Title: Sally Reed, Executive Director
Telephone: (215) 790-1674; Toll Free: 800-936-5872
FAX: (215) 545-3821
E-mail: sreed@folusa.org
Forum Contact Person
Name and Title: Sally Reed, Executive Director
Telephone: (215) 790-1674; Toll Free: 1-800-936-5872
FAX: (215) 545-3821
E-mail: sreed@folusa.org
Mission Statement:
To motivate and support local Friends groups across the country in their efforts to preserve
and strengthen libraries, and to create awareness and appreciation of library services by:
- Assisting in developing Friends of the Library groups in order to generate local and state
support
- Providing guidance, education, and counsel throughout the Friends network
- Promoting the development of strong library advocacy programs
- Serving as a clearinghouse of information and expertise.
Organizational Background/Description
Friends groups, libraries, clubs, associations, corporations, and interested
individuals. Works to encourage the development of excellent library service to
all residents of the U.S. Aids in forming local and state Friends branches and groups
in academic, school, and special libraries. Seeks to increase public awareness of these
groups and the services they perform. Sponsors programs for local Friends groups and
libraries. Sponsors national publicity program. Maintains speakers’ bureau
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