Swapshop 2014 - Booktrust: booktime in libraries

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Presentation delivered by Ben O'Donnell, Primary Schools Project Manager at Booktrust outlining their Booktime in libraries campaign.

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Booktime library pack

- Enlarged ‘big book’ edition- Booktime pack example- Librarian letter- Event posters- Booktime poster- Stickers

Booktime events in libraries

• Story sessions

• Local school collaboration

• Sign up schemes

• Parental engagement

Benefits to the library

• Promoting the library and its services (98%)• Making contact with new families (80%)• Strengthening links with local schools (87%)• Increasing membership (68%)• Increasing enthusiasm for Booktime (95%)

Running an event

• Sense of being ‘special’ for pupils

• Memorable bookgifting experience

• Activities to bring the book to life

• Extended reading

• Opportunity for engaging parents/carers

• Library resources• Games and activities• Case studies• Downloads

Booktime website