This document outlines 10 steps for marketing a library program: 1) Don't be afraid, 2) Define yourself before others do, 3) Position yourself to make an impact, 4) Document your work, 5) Collaboration is key, 6) Embrace technology, 7) Establish relationships, 8) Promote promote promote, 9) Promote that you are the content expert, and 10) Show enthusiasm about library science. The overall message is the importance of self-promotion and collaboration to market a library program.
5. Step #2 - Define YOURSELF…
before others define you!
6. Step #2 - Define YOURSELF…
before others define you!
http://phillipslmc.weebly.com/about.html
Librarian
Library
Information
Specialist
Media
Specialist
Digital
Librarian
Libary
Teacher
Library
Media
Specialist
This is not a typo!
7. Step #2 - Define YOURSELF…
before others define you!
10. Step #3 - Position Yourself To Make An Impact
• Local School Council
• Union Delegate
• PPC Leader
• Curriculum Team
• Book Selection Team
• Leadership Team
• Social Media Trainer
• Grant Writing Team
11. Step #4 - Document Your Work!
http://cpslibraries.wikispaces.com/libinfo
22. Step #9 – Promote that YOU
Are the Content Expert!
SOAR eBook
Collection
SOAR Database
Collection
23. Step #9 – Promote that YOU
Are the Content Expert!
CPS Virtual Library - overview
The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Virtual
Library is administered by the CPS
Department of Libraries.
The CPS Virtual Library provides eBooks
and audiobooks to all CPS students,
teachers, and administrators at school
and home.
The library has two virtual branches:
CPS Virtual Elementary Library
CPS Virtual High School Library
24. Step #10 – Show Your Enthusiasm
About the Field of Library Science
“I am a Library Media Specialist and
it’s the best job on the planet!”
- K.C. Boyd
25. Step #10 – Show Your Enthusiasm
About the Field of Library Science
26. Don’t forget to
complete the
evaluation form.
https://sites.google.com/site/spreadth
ewordthelibrary/evauations
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