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<p class="MsoNormal">Jessica,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As Ryan noted, GDL subscribed to the Foundation Directory and then dropped it because of the high cost and very low usage. However, things do change. We recently resubscribed for the following reasons:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">We are paying much less than before.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Access is way better than before as we used to only have it available in two of our branches. Now it is available to patrons in all branches.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">We have local user who has become quite experienced using it and is partnering with us to provide training programs on it.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Genesee District Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">(810) 230-3335 Office<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">(810) 776-8214 Fax<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:dconklin@thegdl.org" target="_blank">dconklin@thegdl.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">4195 W. Pasadena Ave<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Ryan Tackabury via Michlib-l<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, February 21, 2025 12:38 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Jessica Bostian <jbostian@detroitpubliclibrary.org><br>
<b>Cc:</b> michlib-l@mcls.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Michlib-l] Candid Foundation Directory-Feedback<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Hi Jessica,<br>
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When I was at Genesee District Library, we subscribed and I taught a few classes on using Foundation Directory that ended up being fairly popular. This was shortly before Covid, and things fizzled out.<br>
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It's a great resource for anyone looking for potential grant opportunities, but I think people often want to use it to find grants to apply to. In reality, Foundation Directory is really more about finding foundations that people can approach for money, not
for already outlined grant opportunities.<br>
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Great resource, if a bit of a learning curve. I think it really shines for libraries when accompanied by classes/other resources to help patrons understand how to use it.<br>
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I am happy to try and answer any questions you might have!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Black",sans-serif;color:black">Jessica Bostian</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Assistant Manager/Librarian III</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Detroit Public Library</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">5201 Woodward Ave. </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Detroit, MI 48202</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="mailto:jbostian@detroitpubliclibrary.org" target="_blank">jbostian@detroitpubliclibrary.org</a></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in;background:white"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">313-481-1403</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library<o:p></o:p></p>
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