A Library Writer's Blog

MARCH 5, 2025

Topics of interest to the editors are those dealing with business librarianship, such as resources, liaison and outreach activities, strategies, and instruction. Reviews of books, databases, and web sites are welcome as well. Maybe you have another cool idea - that's fine too - get those submissions in!

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Super Library Marketing

JUNE 10, 2024

and I could read and look at all the books I wanted!” Claudine says the newsletter, Beyond Books, is a collaborative effort. The stories we tell in Beyond the Books aren’t about the who, what, when, and where of events and programs, but about the why,” says Claudine. Adults were never in that space (a paradise for a kid!)

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A Library Writer's Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2022

We are excited to invite chapter proposals for our forthcoming ACRL book, Data culture in academic libraries: A practical guide to building communities, partnerships, and collaborations, with an anticipated publication date of winter 2024. Data outreach: Events, activities, and initiatives aimed to promote data culture in academic libraries.

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A Library Writer's Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The Southeastern Michigan League of Libraries , SEMLOL, is seeking presentations and speakers for the Fall membership meeting around the topic of intellectual freedom, book banning, and access to information. The Fall 2022 SEMLOL meeting will take place Friday, November 18th, 2022 from 2-4PM on Zoom.

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Super Library Marketing

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

“I was a horse-crazy little girl (who grew to be a horse-crazy adult) and was so completely drawn to Marguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague , King of the Wind , and Walter Farley’s books, The Black Stallion,” remembers Karen. The rest of my leisure time was spent in the barn with my beloved horses! “We

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Super Library Marketing

MARCH 13, 2023

The Westerville Public Library was the first place I went after getting my driver’s license to return my (ahem, overdue) library books and pick up the newest Steven King novel,” recalled Tamara. “I And when an opening came up in the Outreach Department where I was volunteering, I was encouraged to apply.”

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Super Library Marketing

DECEMBER 11, 2023

OWWL Library System posts regularly to LinkedIn, spreading awareness of its many services, especially its outreach events. They speculate that many Twitter/X users have moved over to their platform. How are people using LinkedIn right now? Here are some statistics to consider from Influencer Marketing Hub and Social Media Today.

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Super Library Marketing

OCTOBER 31, 2022

In her role, she coordinates outreach, consults on youth services, helps secure state aid for library construction, manages continuing education for her libraries, and does the marketing. Sticking with storytime as an example, the what may be “Join us for books, songs, and new friends at Bouncing Babies every Monday at 10 a.m.”.

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Barrett & Greene

OCTOBER 23, 2023

With all this in mind, we were particularly eager to read a new book that has just come out called Governing on the Ground: The Past Present, and Future of County Governments that helps put the importance of counties into perspective through a series of essays by people who make the counties work. Communication is key to accomplishing this.

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Super Library Marketing

MARCH 4, 2024

Now, normally your collection promotion might sound something like this: “Get a library card and get access to thousands of books to read for pleasure, for work, or for study, all for free. We have an extensive collection of books in lots of languages. And learn a new language by attending our programs.”

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Super Library Marketing

APRIL 15, 2024

You purchase airline or train tickets and book a hotel. A strategic plan defines targets and objectives for the entire library organization, including facilities, human resources, reader services, youth services, outreach, and more. If you’re like me, you do some strategic planning when you go on a trip. No shade from me.

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Super Library Marketing

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

We must make print collateral, send emails, schedule social media posts, attend meetings, make press releases, do outreach events, and then attend more meetings. You can also join the Library Marketing Book Club. Library marketers need time to think. We are all doing too much. One way is to join the LMCC Discussion Group.

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A Library Writer's Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Call For Chapter Proposals: Student Success Librarianship: Critical Perspectives on an Evolving Profession (working title) We invite you to submit chapter proposals for the forthcoming book, Student Success Librarianship: Critical Perspectives on an Evolving Profession , to be published by ACRL Press.

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Super Library Marketing

AUGUST 5, 2024

We even got to decorate our own cotton tote bags to use carting our book finds back and forth. We also have integrations with LibCal for our event calendar, room booking, appointments, and Library of Things. “This meant that we got to go on regular walking field trips to the main branch of the Forsyth County Public Library.

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A Library Writer's Blog

MAY 13, 2023

Questions about book and database reviews can be sent to Lauren Reiter at lmr29@psu.edu. Questions about article submissions can be sent to me at stephae@wwu.edu. Not sure if your article idea is right for JBFL?

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Super Library Marketing

MAY 8, 2023

Library marketing may involve a range of activities, such as creating promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, and newsletters, organizing events and programs, creating social media campaigns, developing partnerships with local organizations, and conducting outreach to underserved or marginalized communities.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JULY 25, 2023

Boston is promoting digital library access at 20 bus stops (" Borrowing books on the bus? Libraries in places like Orange County, California and Calgary have put in book lending stations at transit stations in their communities for more than a decade. It’s happening in Boston ," Boston Globe ). It's not particularly pathbreaking.

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A Library Writer's Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Topics of interest to the editors are those dealing with business librarianship, such as resources, liaison and outreach activities, strategies, and instruction. Reviews of books, databases, and web sites are welcome as well. Maybe you have another cool idea - that's fine too - get those submissions in!

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A Library Writer's Blog

MAY 11, 2022

While the focus of this book will be on practical strategies implemented by academic libraries, we also welcome proposals that are theoretical in nature as long as they highlight the practical implications for academic librarian recruitment. Transforming the On-Campus Interview ? Remote Interviewing ? Reimbursement Culture ?

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A Library Writer's Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Topics of interest to the editors are those dealing with business librarianship, such as resources, liaison and outreach activities, strategies, and instruction. Reviews of books, databases, and web sites are welcome as well. Maybe you have another cool idea - that's fine too - get those submissions in!

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A Library Writer's Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

Topics of interest to the editors are those dealing with business librarianship, such as resources, liaison and outreach activities, strategies, and instruction. Reviews of books, databases, and web sites are welcome as well. Maybe you have another cool idea - that's fine too - get those submissions in!

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Librarian.net

OCTOBER 6, 2021

are they cognizant of these power dynamics and actively committed to working on them, or are they more like “We have diverse books, MISSION ACCOMPLISHED”?) Especially get to know outreach that breaks down barriers or goes to places that interact with people who may not be coming in to the library.

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A Library Writer's Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

Topics of interest to the editors are those dealing with business librarianship, such as resources, liaison and outreach activities, strategies, and instruction. Reviews of books, databases, and web sites are welcome as well. Maybe you have another cool idea - that's fine too - get those submissions in!

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A Library Writer's Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Topics of interest to the editors are those dealing with business librarianship, such as resources, liaison and outreach activities, strategies, and instruction. Reviews of books, databases, and web sites are welcome as well. Maybe you have another cool idea - that's fine too - get those submissions in!

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A Library Writer's Blog

APRIL 12, 2022

Topics of interest to the editors are those dealing with business librarianship, such as resources, liaison and outreach activities, strategies, and instruction. Reviews of books, databases, and web sites are welcome as well. Deadline for submissions for the upcoming issue is April 22, 2022.

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A Library Writer's Blog

AUGUST 29, 2023

To reflect the multifaceted nature of cognitive overload and its impact, this edited book will be divided into three distinct sections: Information literacy instruction, research tools and systems, and outreach and partnerships. If your contribution does not fit in the formats listed here, let us know!

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Super Library Marketing

AUGUST 8, 2022

The Library’s Outreach Team has been working with Guernsey Prison for several years to provide books and readers’ advisory support for people convicted of crimes on the island. To show the value of their work and to make sure their community knew about this project, the library wrote a compelling story.

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Super Library Marketing

APRIL 8, 2024

I maintain connections with other library marketers through the Library Marketing Book Club , the regional Heart of Illinois Library Marketing networking group, and professional groups like the Illinois Library Association’s Marketing Forum.” “One And where will her next great library marketing idea come from?

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Peak Proposals

DECEMBER 22, 2019

Reference book for proposal development: If you want to buy one book that will take you through the basics of how to prepare a grant proposal, the book Grantsmanship: Program Planning & Proposal Writing, Second Edition updated and expanded by Barbara Floersch, is the one we recommend. Robertson, Stephen W.

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Super Library Marketing

MARCH 6, 2023

More Advice You Don’t Have to Choose Between Print and Digital Books: How to Promote Your Collection to Patrons Who Use BOTH Formats 6 Simple Steps to Create the Most Important Asset in Your Library Promotional Arsenal: A Powerful Library Brand Style Guide S ubscribe to this blog and you’ll receive an email whenever I post.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

I found this bookmark, promoting volunteering in the schools, in a book at a Library book sale. The school district doesn't understand at all the link between neighborhoods and school success, school success and neighborhoods, and the need to invest in outreach and building relationships beyond the school grounds.

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A Library Writer's Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

Warren, Director and Associate Professor, Master of Professional Studies in Publishing, George Washington University.

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Lisa Rehurek is also the host of The RFP Success Show and author of The RFP Success book. Ted developed policy, communications, and outreach programs at all levels of state government and the private sector. Holding a Master of Public Administration Degree, he has led complex initiatives across states, counties, and industries.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Jose Galdamez, the city representative for the MacArthur Park Neighborhood Council, said the city is trying new outreach strategies to recruit members. Unlike DC's "constituency service" programs by Councilmembers and the Mayor's Office, these initiatives are designed to support DIY self-help efforts driven independently of elected officials.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

MARCH 30, 2023

These kinds of programs could be great components of a community health outreach initiative on the west side. A big element of the service is providing free books to children (" Clinic's reading room making a big difference for low-income kids ," KSL-TV) Some library systems have special health and wellness collections.

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Super Library Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Got a book lover on your holiday gift list? So, use your Twitter account to share news about your branches, like renovations, changes in service, new resources added to your website, additions to your staff, and appearances at outreach events or community meetings. That’s a 100 percent increase from 2021. Do you know what it is?

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ResourceAssociates

AUGUST 17, 2020

However, the compliance documents are thick, maybe even thicker than a New York City phone book. Rachel brings over 25 years’ experience in nonprofit excellence, program development, training, evaluation, and grant project management to Resource Associates’ Outreach Team. Figuring it out can be a very daunting task.

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