Download - Promoting eCollections
Promoting eCollectionsOCPL Collection Development Workshop
3/26/14
Presented by Monica KurylaDirector of Innovative Information Access
Fayetteville Free Library
Ways to Provide Access to e-Content
Digital Catalogs-3M and Overdrive
Circulating Devices w/ preloaded content (holdable and non-holdable)
Circulating kits including preloaded devices
Preloaded iPad for Roving reference Service (in-house and outside the library)
Purchase on Demand (non-holdable circ devices)
In house devices w/ preloaded content on display
Promote Your e-Collections Cheaply
Request and use vendors promotional materials. They are free!
Create in house displays to highlight content availability in multiple formats. Use stickers on book covers and bookmarks.
Use digital signage to highlight bestselling titles available and create designated stations for eBook discovery and access.
Train staff to promote content and the multiple ways to access content through transactions with patrons
Promote content and access points during programs or training sessions with patrons.
Promote through social media and your own website and link to digital catalog whenever possible.
Questions?
Fayetteville Free LibraryHomepage: www.fflib.orgTwitter: @fayettevillelibFacebook: www.facebook.com/fayfreelibrary
Monica KurylaDirector of Innovative Information [email protected]@mkuryla
Susan ConsidineExecutive Director [email protected]@sconsidine