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frankiemarg |
1. RE: Looking forward!
May 16 2008, 1:31 AM EDT
I am so enjoying this, learning so much. What I would like to know is how do I attract more people into my library. Funding is getting scarce and everything is getting harder. I need more people to use the library
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BillAHML |
2. RE: Looking forward!
May 22 2008, 3:40 PM EDT
Glad you're enjoying it! It's hard to say that slamming will get more users into any one particular library. One strategy might be to search for community-specific questions on the boards and play up you library's services in those. I've actually set up a google alert that e-mails me any time a question is posted about Arlington Heights.That said, you might want to look at ways to get out of the library and interact with patrons who don't know about your services. In the physical world, that might mean simple bookmark handouts at the train station or a local cafe during rush hour (keep it brief!). See if there are local discussion boards you can lurk on and then jump in to answer factual questions and play up library resources and services. That sort of thing. I don't have anything quantitative to say what works, but staying visible is essential! 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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3. RE: Looking forward!
May 22 2008, 9:34 PM EDT
Thanks for your advice. I really feel the answer is publicity, selling our service is what is needed.I am in a little town of 4oo people max and the population is decreasing because of enployment opportunities etc. Natural latrition plays a big part as well. Will keep doing my best.
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