The Modern Book Discussion
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The Modern Book Discussion creating partnerships in your community
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Presented by Leah White and Amita Lonial at the On the Front Lines conference, 2014
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- 1. The Modern Book Discussion creating partnerships in your community
- 2. Who We Are Leah White Head, Popular Materials Ela Area Library District @leahlibrarian Amita Lonial Learning Experiences Manager Skokie Public Library [email protected]
- 3. Who We Are Not
- 4. The Plan Making the pitch Scouting locations Marketing & branding Facilitation & execution Beyond book clubs Q&A
- 5. Making the Pitch getting stuff done
- 6. Books on Tap
- 7. Grampa Simpson hates your idea.
- 8. Relentless Enthusiasm
- 9. The importance of positivity
- 10. Step 1 - Research
- 11. Step 2 - Write it down Start jotting down ideas Possible meeting locations Possible names Demographic info http://goo.gl/vaX60W
- 12. Step 3 - Find your allies
- 13. Step 4 - Start talking
- 14. Step 5 - Diffuse anxiety
- 15. Step 6 - Take action
- 16. Proposal Writing Mission statement or purpose Stakeholders and target demographics Plan of action Timeline Associated costs (including staff time) Evaluation criteria
- 17. My proposal outline Purpose Target demographics Location Branding/Advertising/Budgeting Book selection
- 18. Purpose
- 19. Purpose Provide programming for an underserved group Attract new patrons and card-holders Update/modernize image of library with taxpayers
- 20. On wording
- 21. Scouting Locations Let the planning begin!
- 22. Where in the world?
- 23. Research
- 24. The best part
- 25. Meet with the management
- 26. Work out the kinks June: LL vs. NBA finals
- 27. Marketing & Branding if you build it they will come
- 28. Buzzwords are boring
- 29. The Absolutely True Story of Lit Lounge
- 30. Failure...errr...learning opportunities!
- 31. Turn the beat around!
- 32. Partnerships
- 33. Promoting and merchandising
- 34. ATTITUDE
- 35. Facilitation & Execution Different how?
- 36. Be loud, adaptable, sociable, open, considerate, positively persistent. http://goo.gl/vaX60W
- 37. Mix It Up
- 38. Open It Up
- 39. Beyond Book Clubs And now for something slightly different...
- 40. Appy Hour
- 41. Senior Center Book Talks
- 42. Pages
- 43. Trivia Night At The Bringer Inn
- 44. Trivia Night Winners!
- 45. Any questions? thank you!