Librarians Take Charge

Librarians Take ChargeTransforming Decision Makers

intoChampions of the School Library

Librarians Annual Retreat 2013Janet Lanham, Resource Librarian

Session Agenda and Goals• Why publicize?

• What, when, where, and how to publicize.

• Making an action plan!

Why?

And because no one really understands what you do besides us, so you have to tell them!

• Communicate and Celebrate• Advocacy Grows Advocates

What? • Instructional Initiatives• Programming• Community Service• New Technology• Collaborations• Awards• Dedications

Decision Makers• Administration

• Increased funding? More flex time?• Colleagues

• More collaboration? SBDM support?• Parents

• PTA support? Volunteers? • Students

• More traffic = more circulation? Literacy gains?• Greater community

• Favorable legislation?

Champions

Testimonials?

When, Where, and How

Contact:Karen PruittCataloger485-7770 karen.pruitt@jefferson.kyschools.us

LMS Web Page!

Contact:Justin WillisPublications Specialist485-3343 justin.willis@jefferson.kyschools.us

Monday Memo• 20,000 people each

week, including nearly 14,000 full-time JCPS employees.

• Deadline is noon on Tuesdays.

Contact:Thomas PackPublications Specialist485-3622 thomas.pack@jefferson.kyschools.us

District WebArticles

Contact: Thomas Pack, Publications Specialist

485-3622 thomas.pack@jefferson.kyschools.us

Parent Connection

• Monthly newsletter for parents/guardians, community leaders mailed to more than 70,000 homes and businesses.

• Articles focus on students and include information that parents/guardians can use to help their children academically succeed.

• Features include education tips from teachers and the Our Success is Public Knowledge section, which recognizes extraordinary students.

Contact:Doug SmithVideo Technical Director/Producer485-3555 doug.smith@jefferson.kyschools.us

Our Kids• 30-minute, monthly

television program that highlights JCPS students and school programs.

• Highlights exciting accomplishments and activities in our nationally recognized school system.

•Insight Channel 2•Insight Channel 15•Insight Channel 25•Insight Channel 98•Insight Digital Channel 138

Contact:Rick McDonough582-4231 rmcdonough@courier-journal.com

Courier Journal

Courier Journalhttp://www.courier-journal.com/section/zone

Don’t Forget!• All that you do should

support student achievement!

• Demonstrate standards alignment when you publicize!

Plan to be a headliner this year!• Select a project or initiative.• Select your date(s).• Develop an outline / timeline.• Identify / enlist your partners.• Alert your administration.• Keep partners updated. (Outlook Calendar)• Contact your selected publications.

Bask in the glow!

Need Ideas?

Get started!