Research: Content: Promotional Materials

Schools and libraries often use the website to promote materials, services, and events.

Events

Library website often post a list of regularly scheduled events (i.e., storytime, classes), special events and promotions. Sometimes portions of the events are even held online such as video conferences or live chats with authors.

Go to Library New Arrivals and Events Calendar from Allen County Public Library and Calendar from Naperville Public Library for examples of announcements and events calendars.

Fairs and Shows

Book fairs, science fairs, and art fairs are commonly held in libraries. Website often post photographs, fair guidelines, and event information.

Go to Programs from the Charlotte & Mecklenburg County Library and Programs from the Charlotte & Mecklenburg County Library. Explore the opportunities at these libraries.

Projects

Information about current projects and activities is another popular library website component. Some libraries even sponsored large scale projects.

Go to Vision Literacy Adult Literacy Services from Santa Clara Public Library and Explore their online projects. What kinds of projects could you sponsor at your library site?

Promotional Materials

Reading activities, author visits, and film studies are just a few of the promotional events you'll find in local libraries. Many of these events and their materials are moving to the online environment.

Go to Wow! Kids from the Denver Public Library and Event Finder from the Cuyahoga County Library and explore their promotions.

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