At the Summer Library Program workshop, Becky Arenivar shared a great idea she used last summer to keep families in Prescott up to date on programs and special events at the library. As part of registration for the SLP, she collects a family email address and permission to send a weekly reminder via email.
Attendance jumped! People were more likely to remember to attend programs and they remembered the deadlines and details for the reading and reporting part of the program. It fits with the old Rule of Seven marketing adage (people need to see things 7 times before it sticks).
In talking with Tami Richardson, from Rice Lake, I found out about a cool, free download to make these emails look a little more attractive: Mail Chimp. Tami uses Mail Chimp for an email newsletter she sends out to co-workers and professional contacts. It would be pretty easy to adapt this for regular contact with patrons. Do any of you do this?
Why a teen space? All people, including teens, benefit from informal public gathering places where they can interact or just share space with others. This is sometimes called a “third space”. Spending time with friends in an environment that is less structured than...
Last week, someone on the IFLS Youth Services email list asked for suggestions for a 3rd grade student who has dyslexia. IFLS library folks pitched in to share some great ideas, and IFLS staff supplemented. If you are looking for collection development or readers...
We got a question on the youth services list this week about resources to help kids learn more about and process the current events around ICE and to learn more about immigration and immigration. Thanks to those who responded, and to the Northern Waters Library...
