UELMA 2011

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Publicizing and Advocating For Your Library

Is Your School Library a Pebble or a Boulder).pptx






Book Fairs---"Sneak Peak," teacher Wish Lists, book talks, thank you gifts




  • Newsletter articles (p. 3) & School Newspaper (p. 4 "Books Replaced by Electronic Devices").
    • New arrivals in the library
    • Announcements (summer reading)
    • Policies and procedures
    • Research tips



  • School TV


  • School announcements (from YOUR phone)


  • Club rush week (high schools)
    • Poster
    • Bookmarks
    • Sign up sheet

  • Letters and emails to parents



  • Faculty events
    • Holiday Open House--Mike Goodman, Mt. Jordan Middle
    • Brownies & Books--Christine Hunsaker, Roy High
    • Book(ies) & Cookies
    • Bagels & Books--Andrea Woodring, Bonneville High
  • Sharyl Smith--meet with your principal
    • Program--an overview of the curriculum currently taught; collaboration efforts, etc.
    • Budget--how it's being spent, budget needs, etc.
    • Alert--Special programs, e.g., "Second graders are dressing as their favorite book characters next Tuesday," or "Senior Projects will be on display in the library in May," or any problems that need to be addressed right away, etc.
    • Planning--discussions of long-term plans for the school library program: next semester, next year, in the future, to bring the principal on board early and win support.
    • Join PALS (Parents Advocating Libraries in Schools)

  • Leadership--school committees--Laurel Harris, Jordan High
    • School Community Council
    • Land Trust
    • Technology
    • Library committees (CLAU, etc.)
    • Community Outreach--Mike Goodman, Mt. Jordan Middle

  • Library itself
    • Warm and friendly staff
    • Comfortable seating
    • Welcoming atmosphere
    • Electronic picture frame--Belann Earley, Union Middle
    • Reading quotes