Consulting, Libraries, Marketing

Library Programs & Services During the Pandemic

I recently reached out to some of my clients and colleagues for examples of how they are serving their communities during the pandemic. Here are a few of the examples I received. Spartanburg County Public Libraries made it easier for people to access digital collections by allowing new customers to register for a "digital card"… Continue reading Library Programs & Services During the Pandemic

Advocacy, Media Interviews, Professional Articles

Library Journal article: How to Win at the Ballot Box

April Witteveen interviewed me and my colleague Karen Beach for this article about funding advocacy for libraries. Excerpt: Cordelia Anderson, director of marketing, communications, and advocacy with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library (CML), NC, corroborates this necessary separation [between personal and professional advocacy], saying, “While [staff are] acting as employees, their role is to educate, not… Continue reading Library Journal article: How to Win at the Ballot Box

Leadership, Professional Development, Professional Speaking

Library Journal Course: Social Media Made Simple

On May 31, 2017, I taught my second Library Journal "Social Media Made Simple" class. Love sharing insights with library professionals across the country. Summary: Learn tools and tactics to help you use social media to build your outreach to current and future patrons. This 4-week online course mixes live keynote presentations and hands-on projects in… Continue reading Library Journal Course: Social Media Made Simple