Linda Hollinger New Assignment 12 promotional Materials for LEMScience Museum. Margaree

Linda Hollinger New assignment 12 promotional Materials for Your LEM Center

Administrators:

Offer Subscriptions

AMERICA’S STAR LIBRARY

1) Ask often and in different ways for patron feedback like exit surveys, program assessment sheets, and an "ask the director" section on your website. Next, show you're listening by taking action to implement the requests when and where possible. Then PUBLICIZE the action as "by patron request"  like "as seen on TV". It's imperative to remind patrons that the "new" thing is all about giving them what they want and that you're listening

2) Avoid the "rut" syndrome", keep patrons interested in what's going on at the library by giving them something new to look forward to. We live in the age of "innovation" so we have to innovate.

Students:

Read for Rewards- Read 25 Children books for a Pizza Party & Certificate

Example: Shel Siverstein’s “The Giving Tree”

'Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy.' So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted

Teachers:

How to Improve /Scoring High on Test

We brand merchandised the new service/policy with eye catching marketing materials that included table top display w/ quarter sheet fliers and promotional ads.

Scoring High Achievement Test Preparation

This is the best test prep program we have found for those annual achievement tests required in many states. Scoring High drills students in test-taking strategies; reading, math, language and study skills most often tested; understanding testing formats and time management techniques -- Plus it reviews material covered on the specific test your child is scheduled to take.  Each set contains 1 teacher's manual and 1 student workbook- you need the teacher's manual in order to administer the practice tests. 

Parents:

Recruit volunteer to develop a stronger relationship

Check Out Current Opportunities

Volunteer openings are limited. Current and on-going openings are listed below and provide the criteria needed by volunteers: skills, dates, times and training. Most volunteer openings focus on helping with day-to-day library operation or working with children, teens, language-learners and seniors. Positions are also available for individuals with technology experience.

Current Openings

Please call (251)789-2348 for information.

Benefits for Volunteers:

Free theater Tickets!

Library volunteers and Friends who have worked hours can receive free tickets (limit 2) to the Science Museum's theater and admission to the

School Board members:

Dr. Brooks Steele the Monroe County Library Supervisor gives great talks about Monroeville’s favorite book, “To Kill a Mockingbird.” This is a book written by Harper Lee. Also, he provides a trip for the 8^th Grade students to the actual setting in the old Monroe County Court House and Museum each year.

Show & Tell (Give a Book talk)  April is Library Month

NEW BOOK RELEASE

BOOKTALK

APRIL 2009

General Public:

In this economy, rather than going out, people are staying in and are watching more movies at home. So, to generate excitement about our new-release collection we introduced a program for quick turn over of new releases called "DVD 2 go". Check out up to two new releases for a maximum of two days or get fined $2 for each day not returned.

Rental List:

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