The way you communicate with the outside world has a lot to do with how people perceive not only your own library, but all other libraries as well. External communication affects library usage, reputation, brand, and even funding.

Since most libraries create their fliers, bookmarks, posters, web pages, social media posts, brochures, etc. as they’re needed, they usually don’t look at them as a whole. This webinar will lay out the steps to perform an external communications audit so you can see the big picture. Then the presenter will recommend how to make your message and branding consistent, which can elevate your library’s place in its community.

Merriam Webster defines an audit as "a methodical examination and review." But don't be intimidated—this "methodical examination" will be more enlightening than frightening. And the process is very scalable; libraries large and small will see results. Whether you can give this project a month or just an hour, you can make your communications more visible and impactful.

In this hour-long session, you'll learn:

What an "external communications audit" is and why it's important
Step-by-step instructions for auditing
Which print and electronic communications pieces to include
Tips for consistent branding
How to audit the effectiveness of your communication materials (but we will not cover qualitative and quantitative measurement)

Estey Shelving

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How (and Why) to do a Simple External Communications Audit at your Library

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