Resources
Educational content to help propel your library’s community engagement strategy.
4 Tips for Planning Your Summer Reading Program
Summer reading programs are not one size fits all, but when planning them, there are a few key things to keep in mind. As you plan for next summer, here are a few tips to help you create your own planning checklist for your library.
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What Brain Plasticity Means for Your Library
Dr. Michael Merzenich is a pioneer in the field of brain plasticity, the study of the brain’s ability to change at any age. Over the last five decades, he’s witnessed the brain’s incredible power to grow over a lifetime, and now he’s using what he’s learned to help people of all ages live happier, healthier lives. Learn how your library can use Dr. Merzenich’s findings to make an impact on community health.
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How to Demonstrate Your Library’s Summer Reading Impact
Download this free guide to learn which summer reading program metrics your library should focus on, and how you can use that data to quantify your impact.
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3 Actionable Takeaways from the “State of America’s Libraries” Report
ALA’s “2018 State of America’s Libraries” report details current trends in libraries and the public’s perception of them. Keep reading to find three actionable insights we’ve identified based on those trends to help your library engage your community like never before.
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5 Clever Ways to Increase Your Community’s Library Awareness
Though you invest a substantial amount of passion, time and effort into your programming, your community members might be missing out simply because they don’t know what they’re missing! To help address this, we’ve collected five tips to help you increase your community’s library awareness. Read on for ideas to help you plan your library outreach and increase your community engagement.
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The Prescription for Stronger Community Health: More Library Programming
Your library has long focused on engaging your community, which means you’re uniquely situated to contribute to this effort to promote health literacy. Read on for more insight into how libraries like yours are doing their part and for inspiration about how you can join in on this important work.
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3 Ways to Make the Case for Community Engagement Technology
Uncertainty around sources of funding may have your library worried about spending money on new tools, including — and perhaps especially — software. Read on for three creative ways to extend your library budget for these integral tools that can help you boost circulation and event attendance, expand your services and manage your resources.
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5 Ways to Boost Library Traffic During Children’s Book Week
Find fun ways to bring patrons into your library to celebrate Children’s Book Week, including ideas for intergenerational and interactive programming and tips for keeping the fun going year-round.
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13 Resources for Libraries That Are Serious About Promoting Health Literacy
Health literacy is a hot topic right now, and public libraries are embracing this as an opportunity to offer a unique value to their communities. Start with this list of reputable resources that can help your library improve your community’s health and health literacy.
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