BIG TALK small libraries

BIG TALK small librariesKathie HoganCommunication & Program CoordinatorPowassan & District Union Public Library

to become a Community HubTop 10 Hints

Change takes time1) Go Slow

Become a destination

Use your support team

Positive CommentsYou guys are so friendly Im so glad there are music programs Keep doing EXACTLY what youre doing There is always so much going on

Keep stakeholders informed

Consistency is key2) Communication

Your logo

1) Posters

3) Google calendar2) Our outdoor sign

5) Radio PSAs4) Newspaper PSAs

6) Local TV PSAs

7) Monthly handouts

8) Email (not junkmail)

Always Be Rebeccaof Sunnybrook Farm3) Social Media

Number of posts

Not all about the Library60%40%

Use REAL photos and schedule posts40%

40%Have personality

40%Build relationships

40%Have a nice current website

Build relationships4) The Media

Say THANK YOU

Get them involved

If they dont show upSend the PERFECT photoNames spelled correctlyPermission to use photoKeep it simple

The perfect photo

Pre-event photos

Pre-event photos

Leave the Comfort Zone5) Experiment

Take it to the streets baby!

Take it to the streets baby!

Take it to the streets baby!

Take it to the streets baby!

Take it to the streets baby!

Take it to the streets baby!

Take it to the streets baby!

Take it to the streets baby!

Change it!6) Atmosphere

Buy a coffee machine!

Get to know people

New patrons

Pauls story

Have fun!

Align your goals7) Businesses

Involve them

Involve them

Involve them

Its amazing! 8) Read UnSelling

Its worth the read

Try new things9) Programming

Local History Night

Local History Night

Homeschool Group

Chicken Night

Dog Walk Day

Henna Workshop

Its contagious!10) Have Fun!

Thank You! Questions?