Resources
Educational content to help propel your library’s community engagement strategy.

6 Steps to Playing a More Active Role in Your Community’s Health
Connecting patrons to health care resources is a sure way to make a significant impact on your community. Follow these six steps to develop a strategy for undertaking this important work.
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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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Give patrons and staff a better room and event management experience
Are your staff members spending too much time managing program registration and room reservations? Is it difficult for community members to find programs that interest them? Do your spaces get double-booked?
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Promote a Healthy Staff and Community During Global Employee Health & Fitness Month
Your library is a robust wellness resource, but your community might not know it yet. Try some of these ideas to get the word out, as well as help promote your resources to local businesses and improve your own staff’s health.
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5 Common Library Marketing Myths Debunked
Don’t let your assumptions derail your marketing efforts. Read five library marketing myths and get tips on how to make sure you’re getting the most out of your marketing.
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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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Boost Your Event Attendance with This Free Marketing Checklist
Are you looking for ways to effectively spread the word about your library’s events and increase community participation? Download this free resource for a handy checklist to help you create and follow a successful marketing strategy.
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