PUBLIC RELATIONS

For school library media programs, advocacy involves finding friends and supporters of school libraries and creating common agendas and support mechanisms.

Media available for communications:

Letters

Flyers and newsletters

Pamphlets and booklets

Newspaper inserts

Report Card enclosures

Annual report

Websites

Posters and bulletin boards

Free standing displays

Slide shows and video tapes

Billboards

Open House

Tours

Receptions

Contests

Performances

Electronic Billboard

Internet

Listservs
 
 

Assessing the library: Telephone logs

Clip newspaper articles

Note contacts with people

Written

Phone

Interviews

Conferences

Panels

Focus Groups

Strategies for evaluating and reporting:

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