Monday, September 24, 2012

Fundraising





Sample Letters
Style   Tips
Useful Hints
Real-World Examples
Motivating Your Audience
The Letter Writer's Plan
of Action
Customizing Your Appeal
The Letter Writer's Toolbox





Jossey-Bass
www.josseybass.com
A Wiley Company

Monday, September 17, 2012

Coming Events October Family History Month

October Family History Month

 October 3       How To Find Your Revolutionary War Ancestors
6:30-8:00pm    (Advanced class: bring your finished research materials)


October 10       Learn The Correct Way To Do Genealogy
1:00-3:00 pm    (Beginner/Intermediate)


October 16      Get Answers to Your Genealogy Questions
1:00-3:00 pm    (Any level researcher)

October 18        Learn How To Write Your Own Family History
6:00 pm             with Lou Ann Homan
                          (Ages 16 and up)

October 30        Genealogy Help Session
10:00-12:00 am   (Any level researcher)

Please register for classes on the online calendar or
call the Reference Department at 665-3362 ext28

Special Project
Calling All Residents
Stop by and see the OLD SETTLERS REGISTRY
The early settlers of Steuben  County signed thier own registry.
Now you can stop in the library and sign the current registry
for Steuben County.

American Folk Art

American  Folk Art
offers a collection
of fascinationg essays
on the life and work of
300 individual artists.
*An Introduction to American
Folk Art
*The New England and Mid-
Atlantic Region Art and Artists
*The Southeast Region Art
and Artists
*The Midwest Region Art
and  Artists
*The Southwest Region and
Artists
                                                    *The Western Region Art
                                                       and Artists
                                                    *Museums,Galleries,and Organizations
                                                    that Exhibit  Folk Art

ABC-CLIO
www.abe-clio.com
                                       

Social Security Handbook


*Overview of the System
*Purpose of Social Security
*Obtaining A Social Security Card
*Checking Individual Earning Records
*Application for Social Security
*Filing a Claim
*Are You Self Employed
*Other Benefits Programs
*How Are Claims Processed
*Program Service Center
*Determination of Disability
*Special Veterans Benefits
*Information Program and much more





Bernan Press
www.bernan.com
Rowman & Littlefield Publishing
www.rowman.com

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Victims' Rights

  A  Documentary and Reference Guide

Bringing together dozens of varied documents
such as presidential task force reports and
recommendations, Supreme Court cases,
state constitutions, human rights reports,
critical articles, and political documents,
this book is an indispensable resource for
those seeking to understand the origins
and modern consequences of American
 victims' rights policy.






Greenwood
ABC-CLIO

Thursday, September 13, 2012

September New Book List

Genealogy
DNA & Social Networking

Reference
US Lands and Natural  Resources Policy
Victims' Rights
City of Angola Unified Development Ordinance
The Complete Mental Health Directory
Medicade and You 2012
Wines of the World
Safety & Health Guide for Indiana Business
American Folk Art
World Heritage Sites
Daily Life Through Amercian History
9/11 and the Wars in Afghhanistan and Iraq

Indiana Collection
Habitats and  Ecological Communities of Indaina

Local Collection
Portrait and Biographical  Record of Stark County, Ohio

Philanthropy
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
Attitude is Everything
Getting to Yes
Writing From the Heart
Leadership Partners
Fiscal  Sponsorship
Much Remains to Be Done
Asking
The Seven Faces of Philanthropy
Secrets of Successful Fundraising
Changing Communities Changing Foundations
Serving Those in Need
Caring for Kids
Treating Difficult Personality Disorders
 The Giving Family
Change Your Career
The Resume Handbook
Nonprofit Boards and Leadership
The Artful Journey
The Board Member's Guide to Stategic Planning
Leaders Who Make a Difference

Thursday, September 6, 2012

History of Steuben County

History of Steuben County 1885

                                                                                                                       
                                                                                   















 *Earliest Explorers                                                
*Col. George Rogers Clark
*Government of the Northwest
* Military History
*Territorial History
*Governor Harrison

*Life in the backwoods
*Courage of the Pioneers
*Early Settlers
*Geography and Topography
*First Settlement
*Township Histories
*Biographical Sketches
*Illustrations 

PUBLIC SQUARE





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