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!
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