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Welcome to the Best Practices Web site!

Is your library struggling to maintain its budget? Does it need to pass a referendum or a bond issue? Are you trying to build a new library wing?

The following is a collection of Best Practices—real-life examples of how library communities around the country have solved these problems—as well as tips, information, and additional resources to help you find solutions to your library issues.

Use the drop-down menus below to search by topic or state. The Best Practices database reflects the most current information submitted. For questions or comments, please contact bestpractices@ala.org.

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