Developing a Communications Plan

"If parents, teachers, administrators and the community only knew how libraries help kids, we'd never lack for support!" Ever had this thought? But it's up to librarians to make sure stakeholder know what libraries are doing. This session will help you develop a strategy and identify communication tools that make sure your library program is recognized for its contribution to children's lives.

Examples:

Sample Media Center Newsletter (with permission of Carl Harvey) Harvey10-08.pdf

Sample Parent Newsletter (with permission of Anne Hanson) HooverHappen.jpg

Springfield HS End of Year Report

Jennifer LaGuarde (LibraryGirl) Annual Report advice and example

Buffy Hamilton's video and print reports:

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX6V0H5Q6z8 (seven minute annual report using Animoto)
• http://www.theunquietlibrary.libguides.com/annualreport2009-10 (Animoto, slide show and goals)
• http://www.theunquietlibrary.libguides.com/cat.php?cid=19980 (Annual reports)
• http://www.mindomo.com/view.htm?m=1d7256e89dee403cb977d41cb3b64809 Mindomo planning chart