Ready for a New Chapter:
How to Equip Your Library for the Season Ahead
by Travis Corter, Brodart Copywriter
Each new school year brings excited new faces to the library. Read on for practical tips on equipping your library for fall and beyond.
High-Traffic Areas Require Deliberate Layout Planning
Make a good impression right when patrons walk in the door. Clear signage is key to effective communication in a library. You’ll also want to arrange shelving, displays, and even book carts in a way that seamlessly guides eyes toward featured books, media, and announcements.
Extend Shelf Life with Simple Library Resources
Clean labels help inform at a glance. Identify genres and media types for both patrons and library staff. Label protectors help guard against general wear and tear, keeping labels bold and legible. A wide array of colors, designs, and materials allow you to tailor your labels and protectors to best suit your collection.
You Can Always Use More Book Jacket Covers
Good books need good book jacket covers. Protecting book covers from dirt, bacteria, and UV damage keeps your books circulating longer. Pick up a few extra and make your books shine. You can take advantage of our extended sale here.
Unlock New Doors with Physical Books, Audiobooks, and E-Books
A new season means potential new cardholders. Young visitors might be surprised to learn that their library card grants them access to books across several different formats. Introducing them to one title from each format—physical book, audiobook, and e-book—might spark unexpected joy.
School and Library Partnerships
Talk to your local school to arrange a fun, informative session aimed at signing kids up for their first library card. Or how about a field trip to the library? Take advantage of your library’s existing partnerships with schools and other local organizations to create a memorable experience.
Adult Library Programming for the Win
Job searching can create anxiety; luckily, libraries can offer more help than many adults realize. Why not show off your career resources and give job seekers a fresh burst of confidence?
Movie nights and book clubs can help adult patrons connect with like-minded people and even build new friendships. For the more artistically-minded, consider sharing a project or fun story from your crochet/knitting club as a conversation-starter for new patrons.
Passport services help patrons unlock new doors, but library-goers may be unaware of the process. Now’s your chance to answer any questions they might have.
Let Your Excitement Shine Through
At the end of the day, the best way to assist any library patron is to ask them what they’re looking for. Your guidance is invaluable. Now get out there and have some fun! Good vibes are contagious.