[Genealib] Relationship between Public Libraries and Societies - Are they a Win Win?

[Kim Harrison]

Hello:
   
  I am interested in learning more about the working relationship/partnership that exits today between public library and genealogical societies.  How are these partnerships working?  I have seen these become a Win-Win situation to both organizations.  I would be interested in some examples.   
   
  The examples I have now are societies can provide volunteers (from tours, answering mail, look up, and indexing projects to name a few) as well as donations of funds and materials.  That society are finding a home for the materials and meeting place.  I am sure the positive benefits are much greater then these few items.  What are the benefits to the society (increase membership)?  What are the benefits to the libraries?
   
  How are these relationship marketed to the public? 
   
  Please respond off line but I am willing to share my answers with any one.  Thank you!
   
  Kim S. Harrison
  Federation of Genealogical Societies Director
  Marketing Chair
  Librarian’s Day Committee Member
  harrisonkim at sbcglobal.net
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