I work full time as the Glen Ellyn Public Library‘s Online Content & Marketing Coordinator. In this newly-created position, I’m responsible for overhauling the library’s brand and marketing approach, as well as GEPL’s website. The new brand and site are set to launch March 1, 2012. For a preview of the new site in progress, visit www.gepltest.org. A little information about GEPL:
At GEPL, we know that libraries aren’t just about books anymore. Built in 1995 and recently updated, our building has 52,000 square feet on three floors. We hold over 220,000 items including books, magazines, DVDs and CDs, in addition to downloadable eBooks, audiobooks and music. We subscribe to dozens of online databases and conduct programs and events for all ages.
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Naming Opportunities Promotion (Dec. 2011)
Press release: Gift-giving opportunities at the Glen Ellyn Library
Media
- Need a gift idea for someone who has everything? Name the library after them - This story ran in the Glen Ellyn TribLocal & the Chicago Tribune.
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Swinging Thru the Stacks Fundraiser Promotion (Jan. 2012)
Press release: Swinging thru the Stacks returns to Glen Ellyn Library
Media
- Jan. 9 – Mini-golfers take to the links – inside Glen Ellyn Public Library - Daily Herald
- Jan. 9 – Golf in the Library? In Glen Ellyn, It’s Non-Fiction – Glen Ellyn TribLocal
- Jan. 9 – Golf in the Library? - The Library News
- Jan. 11 – GEPL to hold miniature golf fundraiser in library – examiner.com
- Jan. 17 – Swinging through the Stacks scheduled to raise money for Butterfly Garden – Glen Ellyn News/Mysuburbanlife.com
- Jan. 17 – “Swinging thru the Stacks!” – E-News from Discrict 41
- Jan. 19 – At the Libraries: Policies Sent to Retrieve Library Books – mental_floss Blog
- GEPL’s program was mentioned in this roundup of library activity at the blog for a national print magazine.
- Jan. 25 – GEPL Swinging thru the Stacks featured on FM News 101.1 radio in an interview with Director Bussey
- Jan. 26 - GEPL Swinging thru the Stacks featured on WDCB radio in an interview with Director Bussey
- Jan. 27 – Upcoming events at the Glen Ellyn Public Library in January and February 2012 - examiner.com
- Jan. 27 – Glen Ellyn public library mini golf – Glen Ellyn News/Mysuburbanlife.com slideshow
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20 & 30-something Programming Promotion (Jan. 2012)
Press release: Glen Ellyn Library introduces programs for 20 & 30-somethings
Media
- Jan. 20 – Seeking young adult patrons, library taking programs to local bars – GE TribLocal
- Jan. 23 – Get Out to Get In with the Library! – GEPL Blog at Glen Ellyn Patch
- Jan. 27 – Library hosts events fro 20 and 30-somethings - Glen Ellyn News/Mysuburbanlife.com
- Jan. 28 – Glen Ellyn Library taking its message to the streets – Daily Herald
- Jan. 28 – Glen Ellyn Library taking its message to the streets – The Library News
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Quarterly Print Event Guides
Visit the GEPL Scribd page to view samples of the library’s quarterly event guides.