Other
Resources
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on the logos to visit the following sites)

Folusa is a good source for finding out more information about maintaining
or starting a Friends group. It recently merged with the Association for
Library Trustees and Advocates (ALTA) to become the Association of Library
Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations (ALTAFF).

The American Library Association is a member organization
for individuals interested in or employed in libraries. They provide publications,
workshops, conferences, information, and assistance to libraries and their
employees.

The American Booksellers Association is a "not-for-profit trade association
representing independent bookstores nationwide." Their web site offers
headline news, products, professional development, events, etc.
Amazon.com is an online bookstore (and much more). Use the site to check out books, videos, toys, etc. and to find reviews on many of them.