I know work is hard right now. But there is one time-saving social media marketing technique that libraries should avoid at all costs. Libraries should avoid cross-posting on social media. Cross-posting is when you post the same text and graphics... Continue Reading →
Your work as a library marketer is no walk in the park in the best of circumstances. But it's especially difficult right now. I started compiling a list of tools for library marketers before COVID-19 turned our world upside down.... Continue Reading →
In a time of social isolation, video is a great way to communicate with patrons. A video can help you provide service to the community without having an open physical building. If you are nervous about using video for marketing,... Continue Reading →
The Library Marketing Show, Episode 34 WATCH NOW This week, we talk about the work of Becky Spratford from RaForAll.Blogspot.com. She is a reader's advisory expert. Her seminar made me think about how to improve library book promotion. You'll learn... Continue Reading →
Four weeks ago, I started my new job. In my previous role at a major metropolitan system serving a population of nearly a million people, I thought I knew people who were wild about books. But these folks at my... Continue Reading →
WATCH NOW The #LibraryMarketing Show, Episode 28: Brenna Jaco at the Lubbock Public Library in Lubbock, Texas submitted this question: “I just discovered your blog and I wish I had the time to go back and read all your posts... Continue Reading →
Watch Now Erin at Casey Cardinia Libraries in Casey, Victoria, Australia, asks: "Could you talk about how marketing can support the branch and then what the branch can do locally on their own. It’s a constant thing coming up in... Continue Reading →
Watch This Episode In this episode of The Library Marketing Show, Angela answers a webinar question: "How do you keep the public informed about what the library has to offer? Often we promote a new product or service, but if... Continue Reading →