At the ACRL 12th National Conference last week, librarians from Kansas State University, Baylor University, and Gettysburg College talked about their successes in community outreach through hosting ALA Public Programs' Traveling Exhibitions in a panel session called "Academic Libraries Reap Benefits from Community Outreach." Maybe some of these programs will work for you too. Some things to keep in mind: be prepared to generate lots of children's programming, hype up the exhibits well in advance, and let community members take ownership of the events. Look at ALA's list of Current Public Programs for details. By all accounts, ALA is pretty good about supporting institutions that are awarded exhibitions and the new connections made in the community are valuable.
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
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Libraries are more than just collections of books and other materials. Libraries are dynamic forces in their communities with the power to improve lives. Modern marketing demands that librarians look beyond their traditional roles ("outside the book") to find new ways to connect with people and further their success.
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