**** The second edition (1993) is lauded in ARBA 1994. As a starting point for grantseekers looking for foundation and corporate support for library and information service programs, the third edition contains entries for 587 grantmaking foundations and 18 direct corporate giving programs that have shown a substantial interest in libraries and information services. Grants are listed for 264 of the foundations in the Guide. These 1,257 grants represent some $170 million in support for a variety of organizations including public policy groups, international funds, educational institutions, and grassroots organizations, among others. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

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