Marketing Public Libraries Think Tank - First Meeting!

Calling all Ontario public library marketing staff:

Is marketing a public library all or part of your job? Then join us for the first ever meeting of the Marketing Public Libraries Think Tank!

The Marketing Public Libraries Think Tank has been created FOR public library marketing professionals, BY public library marketing professionals. The Think Tank will allow us to meet others facing the same challenges, and share success stories and ideas with each other. The Think Tank is not part of any official organization, nor is membership required. It is a simple, but effective way to become better at what we do!

The first meeting will be held at the Oakville Public Library, Central Branch Auditorium, 120 Navy St. in Oakville on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 from 9:30am-3:30pm. Lunch will be provided. There is no cost to attend, you just have to get yourself to Oakville! The draft agenda is as follows:

1. Brief Presentation - Why We Created The Think Tank
2. Participant Introductions / What Do We Want To Get Out Of This?
3. Success Stories - Part One
4. Lunch
5. Success Stories - Part Two
6. Next Meeting / Next Steps

The "Success Stories" section is a chance for you to share something that has worked well for your library. We encourage anyone and everyone to consider presenting a Success Story. Whether it was a small project or a big campaign - all ideas are welcome! The only rule is that presentations will be strictly limited to 10 minutes max, Powerpoint equipment will be available. If you would like to present a Success Story, please let us know in your rsvp.

Also, if there are other ideas / items you would like to see added to the agenda, please let us know. We are quite open to feedback!

To rsvp for the Marketing Public Libraries Think Tank, please email Melissa Cameron at melissacameron@oakville.ca no later than Friday, July 10, 2009 (we need to have accurate numbers to order the food). If you can't make it this time, but would like to know about future meetings, you can email Melissa Cameron to be added to our email list. Please pass this message on to any / all public library marketing professionals you know!

Those attending will receive more detailed information (driving directions, firm agenda etc.) the week before the meeting.

We look forward to seeing you on July 22nd!

Sincerely,
Your Think Tank Organizers:

Melissa Cameron
Manager, Marketing and Development
Oakville Public Library E: melissacameron@oakville.ca

Nicole Paterson
Manager, Marketing Communications
Burlington Public Library
E: patersonn@bpl.on.ca

Ann Andrusyszyn
Manager, Marketing, Fundraising and Communications
Barrie Public Library
E: aandrusyszyn@barrie.ca