digital bookplates: potential fundraiser for the public library
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Presentation on the potential benefits of using digital bookplates in the public library setting. Given at a class on public library administration sponsored by B&ECPL and Long Island University C.W. Post Campus.TRANSCRIPT
Digital BookplatesPotential Fundraiser for the Public Library
Angela PierpaoliTechnology Support Librarian
Buffalo and Erie County Public [email protected]
Presented July, 2014
What is a Digital Bookplate?
“Unlike traditional bookplates, digital bookplates exist virtually and are linked to library catalog records” (Foster/Robinson).
Who currently has digital bookplate programs?
A: Academic Libraries
Brown UniversityDavidson CollegeHarvard College LibraryPrinceton Theological Seminary LibraryUniversity of Florida LibrariesWestern Libraries
Why Digital Bookplates?
Flexible fundraising platform for a digital world.Less staff time than traditional print-based
bookplate program.“Green”Bookplates can be associated with all types and
formats of materials, not just books.Donors can view their bookplate, or list of
materials purchased with their donation, without having to come in to the Library to find a particular item.
Bookplates do not have to be physically added to rare or valuable materials.
To Consider Before Starting a Digital Bookplate Program
If the digital bookplate program will be handled separately or integrated into the Library’s current giving initiatives
Digital bookplate program web presenceThe creation of virtual donor walls so that all bookplates can
be viewed in one placeBookplate designs (customized at higher levels)Whether or not to use gift levels, and if so, determine
amountsHow to add Catalog recordsElectronic/print brochures for digital bookplate program and
donation formsWhether or not bookplates can be printed and possibly
framed as a keepsake or gift for the donor
Brown University Digital Bookplates Site – Also see Project Website at http://dl.lib.brown.edu/its/software/bookplates/
Davidson College Digital Bookplates Site
Harvard College Digital Bookplates Site
University of Florida Libraries Digital Bookplates Site
Western Libraries Digital Bookplates Site
Bookplate Example - Brown University
Bookplate Example - Davidson College
Bookplate Example - Harvard University
Bookplate Example - University of Florida Libraries
Bookplate Example- Western Libraries
Projects Donor Wall - Western Libraries Special InitiativeVintage Football Film Digitization Project
Projects - Adopt-A-Book Programs - Smithsonian
Catalog Records - Brown University
Catalog Records - Western Libraries
Catalog Records - University of Florida Libraries
Potential uses for B&ECPL
Donations of money or materialsMake part of annual fund Honor a loved one or as a memorialBucks for Books CampaignSpecial Collections DonationsA way to reward or honor current, retiring, or
past staff membersFundraising for specific projectsAdopt-a-Book Programs
Helpful Articles
Foster, Sherry, and Jennifer Robinson. "Donor recognition and cultivation through the use of digital bookplates." Journal of Library Innovation 3.2 (2012): 43+.
Carrico, Steven, Jason Fleming, and Betsy Simpson. ‘Virtual Bookplates: Enhancing Donor Recognition and Library Development”. College and Research Library News 71.8 (2010):419-423.
Helpful PowerPoints and Handouts
Digital Bookplates: Using the OPAC for Stewardship in the Digital Age (Brown, 2008)
Throw Out Those Paper Bookplates 2.pdf (Western, 2010)
Western Libraries Digital Bookplate Brochure