num_pages: 182
description: Contests are a great vehicle for showcasing your library s services, introducing new programs, raising funds, attracting new groups of patrons, and boasting your community commitment. This new how-to will answer your questions and guide you through the details of successful contests. From logistics to promotion, budgeting to post-event assessment, Imhoff and Maslin give you practical programming suggestions including how to address the needs of various age groups and their interests, partner with schools, businesses, and other organizations, build an effective publicity and marketing program, and plan, schedule, budget, and evaluate your event. From major national contests, to statewide, regional, and local events, this book wins for helping you make sure your contest reaches the right audiences, with the right message, and achieve the results you want and expect.
language: English
title: Library Contests: A How-To-Do-It Manual (How-to-Do-It Manuals) (How-to-Do-It Manuals) (How-To-Do-It Manual Series
titlecomplete: Library Contests: A How-To-Do-It Manual (How-to-Do-It Manuals) (How-to-Do-It Manuals) (How-To-Do-It Manual Series (for Librarians))
publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers