MISSION

The mission of The Minnesota Association of Library Friends is to promote excellence in library service by working with and through Friends of the Library organizations and the libraries that they represent.

The Minnesota Association of Library Friends

Membership provides:

• A newsletter offering great ideas from Friends groups across the state and nation
• Notice of MALF-sponsored workshops
• Reduced conference fees
• Grant opportunities for new Friends groups or applicants for non-profit status
• Opportunity to apply for The Evy Nordley Award for Best Project of the Year by Friends of the Library
• www.malf.info web site with forms, updates and answers for Friends
• Publications, advice, a consultant for Friends issues
• A voice for local Friends groups in support of Minnesota libraries

BOARD MEMBERS - October 2007 to October 2008

WEB SITE! www.malf.info Grants • Award • Membership • Links

By Word of MALF – Send your news! Contact Carol Walsh, carol.walsh@state.mn.us
Updates are needed from individuals and groups supporting libraries in Minnesota.

MALF Board Meetings are often held at 1619 Dayton Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104.
To confirm date, time, location of meeting, contact Janet Urbanowicz, 651-778-1624.

MALF Membership continues twelve months from date payment is received. To check membership status, contact Bob Papke, 651-463-8546, papkecr@earthlink.net .
Membership Levels include Individual $10, Friends Group $25 with option of additional member mailings at $5 per person listed, Institution $25, Patron $50, Sponsor $100,
and Sustaining/Corporate $500.

Useful information:

Friends of Libraries U.S.A. (FOLUSA) 800-936-5872 www.folusa.org
MALF Board member Margie Schuster, 952-847-8545, mschuster@hclib.org serves on this national FOLUSA board. Visit the FOLUSA web site for Fact Sheets and ways Friends of Libraries across the USA are essential in strengthening libraries.