Presentations from the 2023 Annual Conference of Friends of Tennessee Libraries
Sights and Sounds from the 2023 Conference
A brief summary of the Annual Conference of Friends of Tennessee Libraries held October 21, 2023, at the Williamson County Public Library in Franklin
Paul Webb Welcomes Conference Attendees
Words of welcome from Paul Webb, Williamson County Commissioner and Williamson County Public Library Trustee
Sharing Success: Friends of Tellico Village Library
Cheryl LaMaster, President of Friends of Tellico Village Library, describes several ways her group has raised funds for their library.
Making It Work! Implementing eBay & Amazon Sales
Maxine Cleeton and Janice Ware of the Friends of the Brentwood Library share their experiences and offer tips about selling on Amazon and eBay.
Advocacy in Challenging Times
Bessie Davis, Director of Regional Libraries in Tennessee, discusses the roles of library boards, library directors, and library Friends as they support and advocate for their libraries in challenging times.
Building Relationships: Friends of the Lewis County Library
Kelly Medford, President of the Friends of the Lewis County Library, shares examples of the ways the Lewis County Friends have built relationships with local officials, businesses, other organizations, and other members of their community.
Friends 101: What Every Group Needs to be Successful
FOTL President Kathy Dooley-Smith covers the nuts and bolts of the underpinnings of a successful Friends group.
Sharing Success with David Miller
David Miller, president of the Friends of the Williamson County Public Library, highlights some of the group’s work in support of the library.
