There is a romantic notion attached to wandering the stacks of the library, aimlessly lost in a sea of books for hours on end. But for a portion of our community, efficiency is the name of the game. They're hoping... Continue Reading →
More than once, I've sat down at my computer to turn out a clever, groundbreaking, truly engaging library promotion... and ended up staring at a blank wall. There are days, or weeks, or months (or let's be honest, years... like... Continue Reading →
In 1960, Kelly Johnson was the lead engineer at a division of Lockheed that made spy plans. One day, he handed a team of design engineers a handful of tools. Then he told the engineers that they must design a... Continue Reading →
I have never been one for spontaneous excursions. When I travel (boy, do I miss travel!), I like to have a plan. I research restaurants. I research tourist attractions. I check to see if there's a library in the area.... Continue Reading →
I am a list maker. This is going to sound crazy but one of the most enjoyable parts of my day is the moment when I get to check something off my to-do list. Recently, one of my readers asked... Continue Reading →
This is the first in a two-part series on email marketing for libraries. Part two is here. If there is one thing that I know about library promotion, it's this: If you want to be successful in library email marketing,... Continue Reading →
Infographics are visual marketing pieces that help explain facts and figures or lay out a complex set of information in a way that is easy to understand. They're an incredibly effective marketing tactic. Until recently, I thought infographics were a... Continue Reading →
It is hard to believe that in a building filled with the stories, a library marketer would need inspiration. But alas, we are human. And sometimes we get stuck in a rut. Library marketers are expected to be energetic and... Continue Reading →
