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Rohrbach Library . 3 Credits Kierstin Rhinier Wri 380: Professional Seminar Dr. Elaine Reed. Outreach/Public Relations. Rohrbach library. “The F ishbowl”. My Responsibilities. Writing/editing newsletter articles, blog postings, fact sheets
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Rohrbach Library 3 Credits Kierstin Rhinier Wri 380: Professional Seminar Dr. Elaine Reed Outreach/Public Relations
Rohrbach library “The Fishbowl”
My Responsibilities • Writing/editing newsletter articles, blog postings, fact sheets • Creating flyers, posters, and bulletin boards • meeting with library faculty to gather information for assignments • Attending university events such as an involvement fair to help promote library services • Learning basic library policies and procedures so as to be able to refer patron questions to library employees • Becoming familiar with library activities as they relate to library outreach • Assisting with basic office duties
Useful Skills • Knowledge of Adobe Programs • InDesign CS5 • Photoshop • Blog Writing • Updates on The More You Know…blog • Knowledge of Microsoft Office • Word • Excel • Communication Skills • Email & Face-to-Face • Teamwork Skills
Skills I wish I had before interning • Research Skills • How to use the resources offered • Knowledge of the library webpage • How to the library catalog
Useful courses • Desktop Publishing • Adobe InDesign • Copy and Line Editing • Editing skills & symbols • Writing for Public Relations • Media Kit • News Releases • Writing for the Workplace • Business Emails • Thank You Emails
Courses I wish I took • Advanced Desktop Publishing • Technical Writing • Business Courses • Marketing/Advertising Courses
Contact Information Rohrbach Library Curriculum Materials Center Kutztown University 15200 Kutztown Road BLDG #5 Kutztown, PA 19530 Karen Wanamaker Curriculum Materials Center & Outreach/PR Librarian Phone: 610-683-4709 Email: kwanamak@kutztown.edu