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Tips for Dealing With Angry Patrons When Your Library Reopens

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The Library Marketing Show, Episode 49

Angela addresses a serious subject. As libraries reopen their physical buildings, library staff members are worried about dealing with patrons who are upset. Angela offers some tips for dealing with patrons who are having trouble accepting the new rules and regulations. She also has a special message for library managers-PLEASE WATCH!

Do you have more tips to share with your fellow library staffers? Please add your suggestions in the comments.

Also Kudos to Poudre River Public Library District. They have a fun and innovated curbside service for kids called Bag ‘O Books. 

What did you think of this episode? Are you struggling with marketing and promotion right now? Do you have a nominee for the Kudos segment? Drop a comment below!

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Email vs. Social Media: Which is Better for #LibraryMarketing Right Now?⚔️

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The Library Marketing Show, Episode 48

Angela is back in her outdoor work tent and this week, she’s sharing her opinion about the best way for your library communicate wth cardholders. Is it email? Is it social media? Can you guess? Listen and then join the conversation–let her know what works best for your community in the comments.

Also Kudos to the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library for their Safe Work Playbook. This is the best physical library building reopening document I’ve come across.  

What did you think of this episode? Do you love a specific library’s Facebook work? Are you struggling with marketing and promotion right now? Do you have a nominee for the Kudos segment? Drop a comment below. And subscribe to this series to get a new video tip for libraries each week! Thanks for watching.

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Which Libraries Are Kicking *ss on Facebook? A Viewer Seeks Inspiration

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The Library Marketing Show, Episode 47

Angela answers a viewer question from a librarian at Pearsall Public Library. This librarian feels like she’s “drowning” on Facebook. She wanted to know if there were any libraries doing a great job on Facebook right now. The answer is…yes! Watch for my picks and add your own library Facebook page to the comments.

Also Kudos to everyone doing curbside service videos.

Don’t forget to subscribe to this series to get a new video tip for libraries each week! Thanks for watching.

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I also have a new video series, 60-Second Book Reviews.

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The Very Latest Research on Social Media and How It Affects Library Marketing

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The #LibraryMarketing Show, Episode 45

Angela goes over the latest study from Sprout Social which lays out the latest research on how people are using social media, plus how they view social media use by brands. The same study then compares how marketers *think* people use social media and how they view brands. The difference is fascinating, and there is a lot of great insights for libraries.

Also Kudos to the Monroe County Public Library. They released a video called “A Cautious Path to Phasing In Services” which manages to be formal and light-hearted at the same time.

What did you think of this episode? Are you struggling with marketing and promotion right now? Do you have tips for handling this crisis that you can share with other libraries? Do you have a nominee for the Kudos segment? Drop a comment below! And subscribe to this series on YouTube to get a new video tip for libraries each week!

Want more Library Marketing Show? Watch previous episodes!

This blog consists of my own personal opinions and may not represent those of my employer. Subscribe to this blog and you’ll receive an email every time I post. To do that, click on “Follow” button in the bottom left-hand corner of the page. Connect with me on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   

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Don’t Stop Communicating! Tips for Handling Library Promotion Overload During a Crisis

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The #LibraryMarketing Show, Episode 44

When you’re trying to figure out how to get all the work you have to get done during this pandemic and you’re feeling overloaded, the one thing you SHOULD NOT sacrifice is communication with your community. In this episode, Angela shares tips to make room in your day for promotion and for celebrating what you can get done instead of being hard on yourself for what gets left on your “to-do” list.

Also Kudos to The Richland Library in South Carolina. Their marketing team recently won the 2020 American Advertising District three (North Carolina, South Carolina & Virginia) Award WIN for their Access Magazine. 

What did you think of this episode? Are you struggling with marketing and promotion right now? Do you have tips for handling this crisis that you can share with other libraries? Do you have a nominee for the Kudos segment? Drop a comment below! And subscribe to this series on YouTube to get a new video tip for libraries each week!  

Want more Library Marketing Show? Watch previous episodes!

This blog consists of my own personal opinions and may not represent those of my employer. Subscribe to this blog and you’ll receive an email every time I post. To do that, click on “Follow” button in the bottom left-hand corner of the page. Connect with me on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   

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Why Libraries Must Promote Reading for Pleasure During the COVID-19 Crisis

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In this episode, I’ll share why reading for escape is important! Libraries are so focused on learning and connecting people to resources to help them with the transition to remote learning that we might forget we don’t always have to be educational. Here’s a great article from Jordan Kisner in the New York Times about why people fall in love with reading. 

Here are some places to find booklists for “escape” reading that you can share with your patrons.

10 Books to Warm the Soul from Food52 

The Best Books to Read While Social Distancing from Fortune.com 

Books to Escape Reality from the Daily Beast

Books to Keep Kids Happy During Quarantine from The Conversation.Com.

Also Kudos to the Schlow Library in State College, Pennsylvania. They’ve come up with a way to extend a public meeting space to patrons even though their physical library is closed. They’re helping people reserve Zoom meeting rooms!

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Library Marketing During a Pandemic: Tips for Working from Home or the Office and Dealing with the Stress of a Crisis

Self-Care for Library Social Media Staff in the Midst of a Crisis like #COVID-19

How #COVID-19 is Impacting Social Media Marketing and What That Means for Libraries

Recording of live session on promoting your online resources through social media. 

If you have a topic for the show, kudos to share, or want to talk to me about library marketing, contact me using this short form.

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Self-Care for Library Social Media Staff in the Midst of a Crisis like #COVID-19

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In this episode, Angela shares tips for self-care for anyone who is trying to manage a library social media account in the midst of a crisis, like a global pandemic.

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Library Marketing During a Pandemic: Tips for Working from Home or the Office and Dealing with the Stress of a Crisis

How Libraries Are Responding to the Coronavirus Threat and How Your Library Can Prep for Any Crisis

Plus kudos go out this week to the Lake Macquarie Library system in Australia. They have a new app and it’s pretty darn amazing.

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If you have a topic for the show, kudos to share, or want to talk to me about library marketing, contact me using this short form.

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Practical Tips for U.S. Libraries to Promote the 2020 Census

The Library Marketing Show Episode 36

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On March 12, people in the U.S. will start to receive an invitation to participate in the census. This is the first time respondents will be urged to respond online. In this episode, we talk about why it’s so important for libraries to promote the census and make sure everyone in our communities get counted. Plus practical tips!

How is your library helping with the census? Let me know in the comments.

More help

American Library Association Census Guide for Libraries

Public Libraries Online Podcast About the Census

Also KUDOS this week to the New York Public Library. They are celebrating their 125th anniversary and they put out a fantastic list of their favorite 125 books. The hosts of their podcast, The Librarian is In, will be reading and reviewing books from this list this year. How many have you already read? (I’ve read 20. Pretty sad!)

If you have a topic for the show, kudos to share, or want to talk to me about library marketing, contact me using this short form.

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Stats to Consider Before Your Library Dumps Facebook!

The Library Marketing Show: Episode 33

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In this episode, we talk about a hot button issue: deleting your library’s Facebook account.

Many libraries are thinking about quitting Facebook for a variety of reasons. In this episode, we go over a few key Facebook statistics to consider before you make a decision. NO JUDGEMENT HERE! Stats are courtesy of Social Media Today.

Also kudos to the Evanston Public Library for their brand-new podcast. It’s getting great buzz and I can’t wait to listen. Read more about the podcast here. And, if you want to start your own, here’s some advice from a library podcast expert.

If you have a topic for the show, kudos to share, or want to talk to me about library marketing, email me at ahursh@ebsco.com.

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