Corporate sponsorships

To provide an overview of how corporate sponsorships can be successfully used by libraries.

Using successful examples from St Louis Public Library, the topic of corporate sponsorships and their value to libraries is presented.

Corporate sponsorship of services and events can be a valuable source of support for libraries. However, it is important to accurately determine what project costs are, and what the value of the partnership is for the corporation.

Not everyone agrees that corporate sponsorships are a good idea for libraries, but getting involved in them does not mean that you have to compromise the library's mission. With proper planning and partnering, a win‐win outcome is possible.