Michael Barnes
Cataloging/Metadata Librarian
Eastern Michigan University

Showcase your Library’s
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unique collections
Accessible to the world
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via the internet
Use existing personnel
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Cost effective
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Make the Library more
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marketable
Make YOU more
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marketable

Two simple questions:
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What does your Library have that is unique?
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 Archives
 Faculty Research
 Special Collections
What would be useful for your patrons?
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 Local History
 Research

Things to consider – from Steven K. Bowers
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Scope of the Project
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Costs involved
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Copyright Issues
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Technology Standards
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Work Responsibilities and Timelines
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Marketing
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Skills Needed
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Cataloging
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Technical Support
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Web Design
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Administration
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TIME!
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Pick a convenient time
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 Coordinate your
duties
 Remember your
deadlines

Tell Everyone
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Flyers and brochures
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School newspaper
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Community
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newspapers
Journals and
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publishers
“Grand Opening”
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Adding to your daily workflow
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Back-up in for the website
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Instruction
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Outreach
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Lesson Plans
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Updates and improvements
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(with or without you)
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mbarnes1@emich.edu