​The Reviews are IN!
Grants for Libraries: A How-To-Do-It Manual, available from the Neal-Schuman website or Amazon.com.

ALA's Reference & User Services Quarterly: "From page one, it is clear that this is nothing like the typical how-to book that leaves the reader with more questions than answers. Gerding and MacKellar's expertise really shines in this manual. Each chapter is full of information, suggestions, and resources, and quickly builds even the greenest librarian's confidence in their ability to find needed funding. Overall, this is an excellent resource for librarians and library staff at every level. The content will prepare readers for success, whether they are writing their first or their fiftieth grant application."-

Library Journal, Starred Review: “Grants for Libraries is like the Boy Scouts’ field manual when it comes to grant-writing and development: it is an essential, authoritative, step-by-step guidebook to securing the funding your library needs….this essential “how-to” manual makes a complex topic comprehensible. Grab it and go 'granting'!”

Booklist: "This book should be at the side of every grant-writing librarian."

Midwest Book Review: "A "must-have" resource especially for library professionals."​

Articles and Online Resources
Library Grants Blog, 2005-present
Transforming Public Library Patron Technology Training, Library Technology Reports, 2011.
Tips and Resources for Finding Grants, Online Magazine, Nov./Dec. 2008.
10 Things You Need to Know and Do When Applying for Technology Grants, Computers in Libraries 07/2006
Grant Writing Basics, University of North Texas Online Tutorial, 01/2006
Training Technology Trainers published in Computers in Libraries 08/2003
Small Libraries, Big Fundraising published in Computers in Libraries, 02/2003
HALS Paper published: Guidelines for a Core Spanish Language Collection, 2002
A Volunteer Librarian in South Africa: My Experiences with the WLP Inform the World Program, SLA Interface, 2001.
Multiple articles, NM Library Association newsletter and NM State Library newsletter
Curriculum and handouts published on WebJunction.org

​​​​​​​Stephanie Gerding

Owner Consultant

Stephanie's second book, The Accidental Technology Trainer, was published by Information Today. This book is for the many librarians who find themselves responsible for conducting technology training, whether in a computer lab, a classroom or just one-on-one with the public. Its purpose is to provide reassurance by conveying practical methods for training success. Many new librarians are surprised to find that training is a large part of their jobs. Training may seem like a huge mystery, but with the help of this book, readers will be able to train more effectively, need less time for preparation, and have successful training experiences in their libraries. The Accidental Library Technology Trainer provides the tools and instruction you need along with advice from library training experts who have much wisdom to share.

Chapters:
1. Being an Accidental Technology Trainer
2. Discovering Training Principles
3. Identifying Library Technology Training Skills
4. Knowing Your Library Learners 
5. Learning Interactively 
6. Creating & Maintaining Interest 
7. Planning Technology Training 
8. Organizing and Designing the Workshop
9. Dealing with Difficult Library Training Situations
10. Examining Best Practices in Library Technology Training
11. Keeping Current and Sharing Resources

Reviews:

• “Offers insights into training successfully in any kind of library setting. … Do yourself a favor and dive right in.” Joan Frye Williams, Library & Information Technology Consultant
  
• “Should be required reading for all librarians in public, special, and post-secondary libraries who interact with adults in training, teaching, coaching, and supervisory situations. ... What a pleasure to have a thoroughly intelligent, readable, and enjoyable book for professional development!” Mary Bushing, Library Consultant and Educator
  
• “Librarians have become navigators on the sea of the Internet, the Accidental Technology Trainer is a tool as useful as a compass! This book will strengthen those professional training skills that are essential for successful 21st-century librarians.” Susan Hildreth, former State Librarian of California, IMLS Director
  
• "If you are falling into the role of library technology trainer, this book is your safety net, with tips, techniques, and strategies for success." Mary Bucher Ross, training consultant, former manager of staff development at the Seattle Public Library
  

Public Libraries Columnist, Bringing in the Money, Public Library Association 2005-2007

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Articles in Public Libraries:

• Advocate for More: Focus on Legislative Funding. 
  
• Online Book Sales for Libraries. 
  
• The Fundraising Perks of Library Cafés.  
  
• Writing Successful Library Grant Proposals. 
  
• Library Associations Bringing in the Money. 
  
• Grant Matchmaking: Finding the Right Grant for Your Library.
  
• Library Fund-raising Success Is Just a Wish Away. 
• A Common Purpose: Community Foundations and Libraries.
  
• Ten Terrific Tips for Library Grants. 
  
• Library Fund-raising and Gift Policies. 
  
• Innovative Fund-raising Opportunities for Your Library. 
  
• If You Don't Ask, You Won't Get.