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Librarians Take Charge. Transforming Decision Makers into Champions of the School Library. Librarians Annual Retreat 2013 Janet Lanham, Resource Librarian. Session Agenda and Goals. Why publicize? What, when, where, and how to publicize. Making an action plan!. Why?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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:Justin WillisPublications Specialist485-3343 [email protected]
Monday Memo• 20,000 people each
week, including nearly 14,000 full-time JCPS employees.
• Deadline is noon on Tuesdays.
Contact: Thomas Pack, Publications Specialist
485-3622 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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
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!
