PCI Webinars for June 2024
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Marketing Your Collection, Services, and Programs with Better Book Displays
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST
Any library worker can be a hero and use book displays or online book lists to market their library's collection, revealing the hidden gems on their shelves and introducing patrons to materials they may have missed. In addition, book displays, both in the library and online, can be used to market programs, partnerships, and library services as well. Attendees will learn how to craft displays and lists that are effective in promoting the theme or message behind the display.
Join Passive Readers’ Advisory expert Lila Denning for an hour of all the ways that you can promote your library’s collection with better book displays. Book displays are a fun, creative marketing technique that any library can use. She will show you how to create book displays that will draw readers in and help them to find those titles that don’t get enough attention.
Attendees will learn how to:
Understand what are the features of a great book display and how to craft them with a focus on marketing your collection
Discover ways to use book displays to promote services, ongoing and special programs and events
Identify opportunities to fit in book displays all over your building, even in smaller libraries with limited space
Adult Library Programs that Work
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST
Looking for program ideas to draw your adult patrons in the door of your library and keep them coming back for more? Join author and library director Jenn Carson to explore workable program models that can be adapted to your patrons and your physical (or virtual) space.
Topics include something for everyone, with sections on Food & Drink, Arts & Crafts, Books & Writing, Technology & Media, Health & Wellness, Business & Finance, and Nature & Gardening.
Attendees will:
Discover who you really think an "adult" is and how you can serve them
Walk away with at least 3 new ideas that will work for your audience, budget, and space
Learn how to tackle logistical issues like administrative buy-in, finding funding, accessibility, marketing, and legal matters
Understand the importance of community partnerships in program planning
Appy Hour with Kira and Holly
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST
Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a productivity guru, or simply curious about the latest app trends, join us for an engaging and interactive webinar where we dive into the world of apps. In this session, we will explore a curated selection of twenty apps handpicked by Kira and Holly. We will be featuring a variety of apps during the webinar, with some being recommended for your practicality and excellence, while others have been selected to inspire interesting conversations and diverse viewpoints.
This blend ensures that our session will not only introduce you to valuable apps but also encourage engaging discussions and the sharing of different perspectives among participants. Be ready to share your favorite apps with fellow participants and get inspired by new recommendations from others.
B.Y.O.B. – Bring Your Own Beverage and Appytite.