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5 Ways to Repurpose Your Library’s Most Popular Programs
You’ve invested a lot of effort into your library’s programs. Now, try out these ideas to reach an even wider audience with your most popular content.
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25 Budget-Friendly Ideas to Kick-start (or Refresh) Your Library’s Community Outreach
You have all the resources you need to make a significant impact in your community. These ideas will inspire you to get started with community outreach (or refresh your current strategy) regardless of your budget.
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Two Must-Haves for a Rewarding Summer Reading Program Finale
Your reading program presents opportunities to transform summer readers into year-long library users — that is, as long as you include these two must-have components in your program finale.
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The Secret to Deeper Community Engagement for Your Library
Are you reaching as many people as possible in your community? Are you providing the right resources and services? Find out what successful libraries are doing to better serve and engage their communities.
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5 Tips to Keep Your Library Top of Mind in Your Community
It takes work and a solid plan for your library to stay visible and relevant to your community. We all know that it’s important to market upcoming events at every opportunity — but how? In this post, we offer five tips to keep your library on the minds of your community members.
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April 2019 Product Updates: Deeper Integrations and the 2019 Summer Program Theme
We’re excited to announce some new features for 2019 that are available to Demco Software customers across our entire suite of products.
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4 Reasons Your Library Should Adopt a Community-Wide Reading Goal
Many libraries have realized the benefits of incorporating a community-wide goal into their summer reading programs. Discover the benefits of adding a far-reaching, shared goal to your own program.
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What the Tech? 4 Reasons to Work with a Library-Focused Software Company
Technology can reduce the stress that comes with managing a library. However, if you don’t choose a partner that understands the needs of libraries, you might experience unnecessary frustration. Discover the benefits of working with a library-focused company that has an understanding of libraries’ core goals.
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3 Big Ideas to Set Your Library Up for Event Success
You’re planning more events than ever, but increased demand can put stress on library staff. By following three best practices for planning, you can minimize headaches and set your library events up for success.
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