Providing consulting, training and planning services to community-serving organizations such as libraries, nonprofits, educational institutions and government agencies.
September’s almost here, which means it’s time for one of my favorite library celebrations: Library Card Sign-up Month. A simple card, sure — but in a person's hands, it’s a key to connection, imagination, and opportunities that go far beyond books. For the last 25 years, I’ve watched libraries run many campaigns during September —… Continue reading Rethinking Our Approach to Library Card Signup Month
When I teach workshops and consult with clients, a common refrain I hear is, "We are having a hard time managing content." That's no surprise. Over the past 15+ years, the number of communication channels has increased exponentially, while the number of staff dedicated to creating content has not. Between websites, social media, email marketing,… Continue reading Employee Generated Content in Libraries
Is your library prepared for a crisis? Or do you dread that phone call or email that tells you to drop everything because something has happened and your library needs to make a statement? Many people avoid crisis communications planning because it feels like an unpleasant topic. But if you've lived through a crisis at… Continue reading Now Available: Crisis Communications for Libraries ON DEMAND
I had the pleasure of attending the American Library Association Conference in Washington, DC last month. I found it energizing and inspiring to meet and catch up with so many organizations and libraries that I admire! I also got to see some of my favorite "library people" - former colleagues who have moved on to other library systems, current and past clients, library marketing peers, vendors and others.
Is your library prepared for a crisis? Or do you dread that phone call or email that tells you to drop everything because something has happened and your library needs to make a statement? Many people avoid crisis communications planning because it feels like an unpleasant topic. But if you've lived through a crisis at… Continue reading Coming Soon: Crisis Communications for Libraries ON DEMAND
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