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Here is an accessible, stepbystep, easy to understand, and handson resource for any librarian who is interested in learning basic marketing tips to raise the profile of their library. While other books on library marketing are dense and assume that the library has a fulltime marketing staff person, a publicist, a graphic designer, and a big fat budget., this book offers tips and tricks (often free) that any librarian can do to market the library. It will focus on the small changes to the services a library provides to raise its profile.Library Marketing Basics is designed for beginners who are new to library marketing. Any librarian can market their library, but they must understand what true marketing is all about, and how to do it right.In this guide, you'll:Learn what true library marketing is, and what its not Plan a large scale marketing campaign / awareness campaign on a shoestring budget Learn how to market yourselves as librarians! Develop your own professional identity and brand Learn tips and tricks on obtaining buyin from your colleagues and the entire organization, even if they are resistant! Learn how to develop relationships with stakeholders in order to raise the profile of your libraryYou'll also find practical examples from the nonlibrary /corporate sector on how to use currently existing marketing tools and apply them to your library. The book focuses on developing a library brand, in addition to creating an effective marketing plan, social media guidelines, identifying assessment tools, and providing best practices when developing signage, writing website vocabulary, and designing promotional materials.Library Marketing Basics will show that you dont need a big budget to market the library. You just need a small team of likeminded colleagues to brainstorm creative ways to raise awareness with your audience. Marketing is all about the valuable intangible and tangible aspects (of your library) and how you connect them with your users.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Library Marketing Basics'? A: 'Library Marketing Basics' focuses on providing accessible marketing tips specifically tailored for librarians who may not have prior experience in marketing. It aims to help libraries enhance their visibility with practical, low-cost strategies.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Library Marketing Basics'? A: The author of 'Library Marketing Basics' is Mark Aaron Polger, who brings valuable insights into marketing within the library context.
- Q: How many pages does 'Library Marketing Basics' have? A: 'Library Marketing Basics' contains 332 pages, offering a comprehensive guide for beginners in library marketing.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Library Marketing Basics' is available in paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: When was 'Library Marketing Basics' published? A: 'Library Marketing Basics' was published on April 5, 2019.
- Q: Is 'Library Marketing Basics' suitable for librarians with no marketing experience? A: Yes, 'Library Marketing Basics' is designed specifically for beginners in library marketing, providing step-by-step guidance that is easy to understand.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Library Marketing Basics'? A: 'Library Marketing Basics' covers a range of topics including planning marketing campaigns on a budget, developing a personal brand as a librarian, and building relationships with stakeholders.
- Q: Can I apply corporate marketing strategies to library marketing? A: Yes, 'Library Marketing Basics' includes practical examples from the corporate sector, demonstrating how to adapt existing marketing tools for library use.
- Q: What are some key skills I will learn from 'Library Marketing Basics'? A: Readers will learn to identify true marketing concepts, develop effective marketing plans, and gain buy-in from colleagues within their library organization.
- Q: Is 'Library Marketing Basics' only for large libraries? A: 'Library Marketing Basics' is aimed at all types of libraries, emphasizing that even smaller institutions can implement effective marketing strategies without a large budget.