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Good Practices in Library
ProgrammingSection B
March 14, 2012
6. Women• Reaching Women: - Publicize in local women’s organizations- Have an information table in the women’s
park- Information table in women’s market- Invite women to a health fair to get them into the library
6. Women• Provide Socializing Opportunities: - Tea time- Current events discussion groups (use
newspapers to discuss news items)- Ask women to bring a relative or friend- Poetry readings
6. Women
• Consider Accessibility- What hours are women most available?- Can childcare be offered by a volunteer?- Have women-only designated hours- What services & programs will draw women
into the library for the first time?- How can the library be friendly and un-
intimidating?
7. Men
• Activities for men: - Lecture series or guest speakers on topics for
which information is in demand- History classes- Film screenings- Poetry readings
OUTREACH STRATEGIES
• CREATE A DISPLAY- Gather some interesting books to display- Arrange them on a table or display case in a
shop, mosque, clinic, classroom, community centre, NGO office or other space
- Include contact information for the library- Explain these are samples of what one can
find in the library
OUTREACH STRATEGIES
• HOST A COMMUNITY MEETING- Explain the purpose of a library- Explain the functions of a library- Explain how the librarian helps visitors- Explain the library’s role as an archive of
heritage, local information, literature & history- Engage the community in planning for the
library- Ask their ideas, interests and requests
OUTREACH STRATEGIES• FORM AN OUTREACH COMMITTEE- Invite influential community members to
establish a committee- The committee spreads awareness of the
library and its activities- The committee finds out what kind of reading material and activities people want
OUTREACH STRATEGIES
• DISPLAY BOARDS IN THE LIBRARY- Have a display area with information that is
regularly updated- Have special information for special events like
International Women’s Day, World Health Day, Mother’s Day, Human Rights Day, etc
- Announce community events there- Display creations of library patrons such as
poems, artwork or writing- Display handicrafts or cultural artifacts
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OUTREACH STRATEGIES
• LIBRARY NEWSLETTER- Newsletter can include schedule of library
activities- Announce new books in the collection- Feature work of patrons: poems, stories, art- Competitions, puzzles, games- Announce local events & opportunities- Invite articles from community members &
institutions (like schools, shuras, businesses)
OUTREACH STRATEGIES
• SCHEDULE- Publicize the library’s program of activities,
including dates, timing, registration information, incentives, etc
- Distribute copies through the Outreach Committee and local institutions
- Have the schedule displayed in the library- Consider publicizing it in local media
OUTREACH STRATEGIES
• VOLUNTEER PROGRAM- Establish a “Friends of the Library” club of volunteers- Volunteers can be youth or adults- Volunteer tasks include: fundraising, clean up,
hosting events, publicity, planning, other- Ensure that volunteers are recognized and
appreciated for their contributions
OUTREACH STRATEGIES
• WORK WITH SCHOOLS- Encourage teachers to give assignments to
students that requires library use- Ask teachers to give presentation in class on
how to complete a form to get a library card, how to sign out books, and library activities- Give a workshop to teachers on library resources
Key Messages
• The library belongs to the community• Books aren’t owned, but shared• The library welcomes everyone• There are more than books in the library• The library is a place for knowledge seekers!
“to seek knowledge is obligatory on every Muslim” - Islamic Hadith