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No Need to Re-invent the Wheel: Best Practices for Library Networking Groups
• Nancy MaloneyDeere & Company
• Holly JinSkokie Public Library
• Renee GrassiGlen Ellyn Public Library
• Abby AnnalaLoyola University Chicago
• Alissa Williams Morton Public Library• Debbie Baaske
Reaching Across Illinois Library System
• Lynne NoffkeLimestone Township Public Library District
SNAILS Mission
SNAILS is a networking group made up of professionals fromChicago-area public libraries. We support one another’s efforts to provide specialized services and programs to children and teens with disabilities through collaboration and training. Our
meetings and blog are forums to exchange ideas, learn, advocate, and inspire. SNAILS is passionately committed to
inclusivity and making a positive impact on the lives of all children.
SNAILS members
snailsgroup.blogspot.com
Starting a Group – Recognizing the NeedRAILS Library Marketing Group, primarily public librariesSimilar group did not exist for academic, need persisted based on conversationsElectively chose to avoid large organizational structure like ARCL/ALANeeded a focus, but not a limitAcademic Library Marketing – focus was going to be on marketing issues that would effect academic libraries, but were not exclusive to academic librariesNeeded room for growth, using online tools and collaborative technology available through the university
www.academiclibrarymarketing.com
Administrative AdviceAsk for topics for ideas – people want to come if they know the topics will fit the issues they’re experiencingBuild a Brand before you promote - have a few blogs, sample items, or a series of programs ready to go when you “launch”Create a Culture – is this going to be structured/unstructured? Happy hours? Round Table? What will people expect when they attend?Due diligence – make sure you’re not crossing any boundaries (your employer may prohibit something, there’s another group near by, or you are unqualified)Evaluate Engagement – keep attendance records, check on return visitors, ask for meeting hosts, try online meetings when people are busy
A photo from my first blog post, Finals Stress Relief – Holiday Card Photos with Campus Celebrities at the Library (Sister Jean,
Dean Bob Seal, and LU Wolf at the Information Commons)
Tools of the TradePoll Everywhere – quick polls, no accounts, NO EMAILS!Trello – free(ish) project management software which allows for attaching documents, tagging members, and checklistsDoodle – establish a meeting time without emailing back and forth, simply list the times you are available and others “check” times that work for themWeebly – web content management software; free or paid versions (many similar sites exist)MailChimp – free(ish) way to distribute email information; branded, professional, open rates, subscribe/unsubscribe management
The Trello Board for the Library Marketing and Communications Conference Planning Committee
Contact AbbyGabrielle (Abby) [email protected]@gabrielleannalaLoyola University ChicagoBusiness & Communication Librarian
Academic Library Marketingwww.academiclibrarymarketing.com@LibAcademicMarkEvents - Blog – Get Connected
Connect With Each Other Through RAILS
railslibraries.info/communityConnect with colleagues online
fosters collaboration and resource sharing among libraries to empower them to better serve their clientele or library users
Find and Add Networking Group Meetings to the L2 Calendar
About RAILSfosters collaboration and resource sharing among libraries to empower them to better serve their clientele or library users
Debbie BaaskeMember Engagement Manager
Reaching Across Illinois Library System630-734-5152
Contact Debbie
Networking for the Corporate LibrarianWhy?
• Benchmark your Library• Benchmark your vendors• Learn new skills__________________________
• Ideas, Ideas, Ideas!• Commune with other librarians• Career development
Networking for the Corporate LibraryHow• Join SLA and ILA!• Library system offerings• Other professional
organizations• Create a small circle
• Local area• Technology based• Industry based
Be Open to opportunities
My Networking Experience
Informal• Naperville area special librarians –
lunch group• Corporate Library CoP• SLA Dine Arounds
Formal• SLA Chapters & Divisions• ILA Committees• Synergy Library
Leadership• DLS Library Marketing
Group
Contact InformationNancy Maloney – Deere & CompanyInformation Management Team [email protected]
309-765-3328 - office
Multi-type Library Groups• Public• Academic• School• Special
• Topics of discussion:What Do We Have in Common?(Relevant to all library types)
• Customer Service• Safety• Community
• Other Topics? (Specific to library type)• Topics specific to a particular
library type can be offered, but rotate between types
Who They Serve:• Patrons• Members• Students• All are served by their
respective libraries• More similarities than you might
think…
Rural Libraries: ROI(AKA) “What’s In It For Us?” • Sharing strengths, ideas; troubleshooting challenges• Mentorship• Combining resources reduces individual library costs while
increasing benefits to staff and patrons• Larger projects, like continuing education/professional
development opportunities are potentially possible, • Local networking creates greater visibility of all member libraries
within the community, regardless of library type • Networking group/community engagement activities (OBOC)
KALA Kankakee Area Library Associationhttps://kalamembers.wordpress.com/
ATLASArea Training for Librarians
and Staffhttp://www.atlaslibraries.org/
Lynne Noffke, Director Limestone Township Library District
Kankakee, IL815-939-1696
SAILSRichard Ashley, President
Director, Fossil Ridge Library [email protected]
815-458-2187
No Need to Re-invent the Wheel: Best Practices for Library Networking Groups
• Nancy MaloneyDeere & Company
• Holly JinSkokie Public Library
• Renee GrassiGlen Ellyn Public Library
• Abby AnnalaLoyola University Chicago
• Alissa Williams Morton Public Library• Debbie Baaske
Reaching Across Illinois Library System
• Lynne NoffkeLimestone Township Public Library District
Thank You For Joining Us!
