May 13 & 14 online campaign will benefit 40 local municipal libraries
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Jefferson County Library Cooperative is announcing plans for this year’s online fundraising campaign, “The Great Give.” It will take place on Tuesday, May 13 and
Wednesday, May 14 and will help further the important work of the 40 municipal libraries in the Jefferson County area.
“It is hard to think of life without the library cooperative,” said Patricia Ryan, Jefferson County Library Cooperative Executive Director. “That is why we are so excited to share news about The Great Give campaign. We can’t wait to celebrate the difference the community’s generosity will make in May. It’s two extraordinary days to support the 40 Public Libraries In Jefferson County that make our area special, and it provides the opportunity for local residents to make a real impact.”
Due to extreme funding cuts over the past several years, the library cooperative is using the campaign for continued assistance to keep the “40 Libraries. 1 County. 1 Card.” system alive.
The Jefferson County Library Cooperative works behind-the-scenes to coordinate the services that link our 40 libraries with “one card” for everyone in the county. The core services made available to all county residents are as follows:
· Nearly 2 million items in 40 libraries countywide
· In person, or online holds on items at any library in the county
· Delivery service – the items residents want where they want to pick them up
· 24/7 catalog, downloadable audio (7,174) & E-books (13,440)
· Information databases
· Internet access – Free WiFi available in 40 libraries
· Books-By-Mail for the homebound
· IT Support for member libraries
The Great Give fundraising campaign will assist the library cooperative as it works to continue linking our 40 libraries with Jefferson County residents. Those interested in donating to The Great Give on May 13 and 14 will be able to do so by logging onto http://www.razoo.com/story/TheGreatGive. All donations will be tax-deductible as the Jefferson County Library Cooperative, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
The 40 Public Libraries in Jefferson County will be using #TheGreatGive to promote the campaign on social media sites.
