Straw, John B.2008-01-112008-01-112006Straw, John B. (2006). Friends Make a Difference. Indiana libraries, 25(3), 13-15.0275777Xhttps://hdl.handle.net/1805/1473While many people think in terms of Friends groups for public libraries, such groups also play an important role in academic libraries. The first Friends organization for an academic library dates back to Harvard in 1925. The idea for a Friends group at Ball State University was proposed at a luncheon at the dedication of the Alexander M. Bracken Library, named for then president of the Ball State University Board of Trustees, on March 28, 1976.en-USIndiana Library FederationLibrary science -- Societies, etc.Friends of the library -- Indiana -- MuncieBall State University -- LibrariesArticle