For three days this week, more than a thousand library employees took part in the Library Advocacy and Funding Conference, sponsored by EveryLibrary. The organization helps builds support for libraries across the United States. This is the first conference of... Continue Reading →
At my former job at a large metropolitan public library, there was an unspoken rule when it came to library conferences. Librarians got first dibs on training money to attend. I thought that was totally fair. But I also found... Continue Reading →
The Library Marketing Show: Episode 31 Watch Now In this episode, get tips to get the most out of the next conference you attend! You may also want to read this: The 2020 List of Best Conferences for Library Marketing in... Continue Reading →
I don't have to convince most of you that speaking about your library and your work at a conference or in front of a large group of people from an outside organization is a big deal. The information you relay... Continue Reading →
The Library Marketing Show Episode 8: Fighting Back Against the Endless Poster-Flyer-Bookmark Cycle!
Alright my friends, you asked for it and I've delivered. The Library Marketing Show is now pre-recorded and posted on YouTube! This week's episode comes to you from the vintage newspaper stacks of my library. Watch Now Please subscribe, comment,... Continue Reading →
At a recent conference I attended, one of the big topics of discussion centered on senior library leadership. My new friends were wondering about how to get support for their marketing ideas and initiatives from the folks that run their... Continue Reading →
An exciting thing happened this week! The library marketing profession is now the subject of a podcast. It's called Library Figures. It's produced by Piola, a company which designs library websites. Many smart and strategic library marketing professionals including Kimberly Crowder... Continue Reading →
The most effective, free marketing tactic in the library marketing professional's toolbox is social media. Personally, I love it. I think it's fun. And interesting. And despite the trolls, I've made some actual friends and professional connections in the social... Continue Reading →
