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Free Webinar: Marketing for Everyone
Submitted by Susan Weinmann on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 11:45am
Marketing for Everyone
Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 2:00 pm EST / 1:00 pm CST
In this Demco sponsored webcast, Catherine Hakala-Ausperk, from Libraries Thrive Consulting, joins Demco's Director of Library Markets, Janet Nelson, to discuss how everyone who works at your library can make a positive contribution to marketing your library.
When every member of your library staff contributes to marketing efforts, it helps make your library more user friendly and increases the impact of your programs and services. Your marketing efforts go far beyond your website and brochures, and are really part of a holistic approach that draws your patrons in — and keeps them coming back!
In this webinar, you'll learn to:
- See your library and staff as your patrons do
- Identify the “hook” that best markets your resources, services and programs
- Learn quick and easy marketing techniques that work and don’t cost a lot of money
- Increase your library’s value to its users
There will also be a chance for you to ask questions about Cathy's approach to marketing the library.
ALA Virtual Conference
Submitted by Susan Weinmann on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 1:21pm
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Free-State of Illinois volumes
Submitted by Andi Seifrid on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 12:15pmMount Prospect Public Library Closed for Staff Training May 17
Submitted by Carol Morency on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 12:36pmNEH grant awarded to Matteson Public Library
Submitted by Colleen Vander Hye on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 4:20pmNEH GRANT AWARDED TO THE MATTESON PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Matteson Public Library located at 801 S. School Ave in Matteson, IL, is among the 125 libraries and state humanities councils in the nation, selected to receive a monetary grant for Let’s Talk About It: Muslim Journeys, a scholar-led reading and discussion project sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.
Reviewers gave Matteson Public Library’s Outreach Librarian Colleen Vander Hye’s proposal “high ratings for her approach to the theme and for her plans for stimulating and engaging programs.” The Matteson Public Library will be concentrating on the Muslim Journeys Theme “Pathways of Faith.” Matteson’s own Dr. Abdul Basit will be leading our reading and discussion series exploring the theme and related books.
A former Fulbright scholar, he has published extensively, including books and book chapters. He also has a long-standing interest in monotheistic religions, especially Islam.
Check our website http://www.MattesonPublicLibrary.org as further details become available. Contact:
Colleen Vander Hye, Head of Outreach for further information Matteson Public Library
The Matteson Public Library is dedicated to the assistance of life-long learning for all residents by providing excellence in services, resources, and classes."
LACONI Administrators program May 17, 2013
Submitted by Stephen Bero on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 11:07amThere's still time to register for the spring LACONI Administrators' program this Friday, May 17th, at the Tinley Park Public Library. Please see attached flyer for details and registration form. If you don't have time to mail in your form with your check, please bring them with you to the program.
OCLC Best Practices Webinar: Top 10 List of ILL Pet Peeves
Submitted by Susan Weinmann on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 10:18amOCLC Best Practices Webinar: Top 10 List of ILL Pet Peeves
Copper staples? Asking for a Renewal on an Overdue? Jiffy bags?
The final webinar in the FY13 series of OCLC Resource Sharing Best Practices webinars is a chance to share openly about the “ills” of ILL, laugh – and take a breath as we prepare for a new year.
Join Melissa Jackson, ILL Librarian at Armstrong Atlantic State University, for a lively discussion of the “Top 10” list of pet peeves from the ILL community. Melissa and OCLC’s Tony Melvyn will share collected ILL pet peeves and moderate a discussion from the community about best practices for dealing with them.
Bring YOUR ILL pet peeves to this lively discussion!
Webinar details:
Title: OCLC Best Practices Webinar: Top 10 List of ILL Pet Peeves
Date: June 4, 2013
Time: 3:30 pm Eastern Standard Time
Playaways
Submitted by Cynthia Blietz on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 4:46pmFellowes magazine files (diagonal cut magazine holders)
Submitted by Molly Rice on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 1:48pmNew Fast Facts Survey: Video Game Questionnaire
Submitted by Millie Robles on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 12:36pmI have posted a new Fast Facts survey that I'm inviting the people on this list to answer:
Video Game Questionnaire
"We are gathering information on video game circulation. Please take a few minutes to answer this short survey. Thank you in advance for your help and cooperation. "
Do not reply to this email or post your answers to this mailing list.
Please respond to my questions by visiting the list of Fast Facts surveys on the RAILS website, at http://www.railslibraries.info/fast-facts/list (Login required.)
Thank you.
Millie Robles
mrobles [at] sslic [dot] net
Park Forest Public Library
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