Promotional Information

This book details effective strategies for promoting a library beyond the building level in order to make an impact with the influential individuals who make the key decisions that directly affect the school district and library program.

Table of Contents

Introduction Acknowledgments CHAPTER 1: The School Board CHAPTER 2: Cultivating a Strong Relationship with Your Principal CHAPTER 3: Cultivating a Strong Relationship with Your Superintendent CHAPTER 4: Cultivating a Strong Relationship with Your Teachers, Clerical Staff, Student Volunteers, Parent Volunteers, and Community Members CHAPTER 5: Strength in Numbers CHAPTER 6: Be Your Own Public Relations (PR) Machine CHAPTER 7: Getting on the School Board Agenda and Planning Your Presentation CHAPTER 8: The School Board Presentation CHAPTER 9: The Follow-up CHAPTER 10: Broaden Your Reach Using Web 2.0 Tools CHAPTER 11: Conclusion Introduction to the Appendices Appendix A: Library Usage Report Appendix B: Agenda for District Librarians' Meeting Appendix C: Minutes for District Librarians' Meeting Appendix D: Press Release for the School Board Meeting Appendix E: Fact Sheet for District Libraries Appendix F: Media Release Form Appendix G: Press Release for Library Event Appendix H: Library Event Write-Up Appendix I: Promotional Flyer for School Library Month Celebration (Elementary) Appendix J: Promotional Flyer for School Library Month Celebration (Secondary) Appendix K: Parent Contact Letter for Winners of School Library Month Contest Appendix L: List of School Library Month Winners Appendix M: PowerPoint for the School Board Presentation Appendix N: Checklist for the School Board Presentation Appendix O: Memo to Faculty Members to Nominate a Student for a READ Poster Appendix P: Memo to Faculty Members Listing Students Selected for READ Posters Appendix Q: Parent Letter for Release of Student Picture on a READ Poster Appendix R: Additional Resources Index

About the Author

Margaux DelGuidice, MLS, is school librarian at Garden City High School, NY, and children's services librarian at the Freeport Memorial Library, NY. Rose Luna, MLS, is school librarian at Freeport High School, NY, and a bilingual reference librarian at the Freeport Memorial Library, NY.

Reviews

This is a wonderful resource for a first year school librarian and for those of us who need an extra boost in our advocacy efforts.
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