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Digital Advocacy Story Script. Children’s departments in public libraries are rich in resources. The most valuable items in your library’s collection are . NOT the Bluebonnet, 2x2’s, or Lone Star books. Or the reference databases. Or the world language materials.
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Children’s departments in public libraries are rich in resources
The most important item in your collection does not even have a barcode
Don’t just be a collector of materials, be a connector of materials at your library
Don’t hide in the stacks—get out and promote, promote, promote
Harness technology—use digital stories, podcasts, blogs, wikis, & virtual communities
Don’t shush—talk! Spread the word through newsletters, radio and TV public service announcements, the internet, and social media
Get up from the reference desk and connect, connect, connect with your patrons
Create book reviews, bookmarks, posters, videos, and displays to entice, enthrall, & educate
Provide exciting reader’s advisory,booktalks, bibliotherapy, and book giveaways
Step up your programs—present impactful story hours linked to early literacy skills
You are the youth department’s coach, cheerleader, and champion—go out and catch ‘em!