SWAP AND CHAT at the
NCLA Conference 2009
Shop for public relations materials and chat with colleagues and PR specialists
about marketing ideas. “Best of Show” winners will be on display.
WHAT: An opportunity to view publicity materials and share marketing ideas with your fellow librarians.
Collect not only sample materials, but also some great ideas!
Materials can include:
Annual Reports
Bibliographies/Booklists A “Best of Show” competition
Calendar of Events will be part of
Fundraising Materials/Programs/Events SWAP AND CHAT.
General Brochures If you would like to enter please
Newsletters see the directions below.
Program & Event Materials Award Presentation
Web Site Promotional Materials Thursday, October 8 at 3:45pm.
Promotional Videos (Best of Show only)
WHO: SWAP AND CHAT works if you get involved. All types of libraries are invited to send
samples (50 copies) of their public relations materials, which will be set on tables for attendees
to view and take home. While at the conference be sure to visit, to swap and chat!
WHY: SWAP AND CHAT is a great opportunity to highlight your library and meet with your peers
to discuss promotional ideas.
WHERE: in the Exhibit Hall!
HOW:
For SWAPFor
AND CHAT
SWAP AND CHAT For “BEST OF SHOW” contest
Send sample publicity materials (50 copies)
Send publicity materials (50 copies) and to: Send four copies of your publicity materials
Janice Knotts along with the “Best of Show” entry form to:
the information sheet to:
Marketing/Program Coordinator Carol Walters
Willie Nelms
Hickory Public Library Sandhill Regional Library
375 3rd Street NE Memorial Library
Sheppard
412 East Franklin Street
Hickory, NC530 South Evans Street
28601 Rockingham, NC 28379-3607
Greenville,
Please write the address inNC 27858-2398
red magic marker. Only one entry per category. Prizes will be
Mail by October 10, 2007.
awarded by library size.
Mail by September 28, 2009. Mail by September 1, 2009.
Sponsored by the State Library of North Carolina and supported by
North Carolina Library Association/Public Library Section.
Contact Information: Pam Jaskot, State Library of North Carolina, <
[email protected]> or 919 807-7421.
SWAP AND CHAT
NCLA Conference 2009
Information Sheet
Include completed sheet with your publicity materials for
SWAP AND CHAT.
Pack 50 copies of each of your samples. To have your materials included in
the SWAP AND CHAT, you must send them to this exact address:
ADDRESS: Willie Nelms
Sheppard Memorial Library
530 South Evans Street
Greenville, NC 27858-2398
Please write the address in red magic marker and be sure to complete and enclose
this information sheet. Mail by September 28, 2009.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Library Name
Mailing Address: Street City State Zip
Submitted by Phone Email
Display Category:
____Annual Reports ____Bibliographies/Booklists
____Calendar of Events ____Newsletters
____Fundraising Materials ____Program & Event Materials
____Web Site Promotional Materials ____General Brochure
Questions: Contact Pam Jaskot, State Library of North Carolina, <[email protected]> or 919 807-7421.
SWAP AND CHAT “Best of Show”
at the NCLA Conference
Competition Entry Form
Enter your library’s best public relations materials in the “Best of Show” competition at the NCLA 2009
Conference. Judges will select winners based on content, originality, design, format and effectiveness. Awards
will be presented at the NCLA Conference on October 8, 2009 at 3:45pm. You need not be present to win.
Participants should fill out one “Best of Show” form for each category entered. You may enter only one item
per category, (see categories below) and only materials produced in 2008 and 2009. Submit four copies of each
entry and attach this form to the top copy. For the promotional video you need only submit one entry on a flash
drive. Entries must be submitted by September 1st and mailed directly to: Carol Walters
Sandhill Regional Library
412 East Franklin Street
Rockingham, NC 28379-3607
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Entry Form
Title/Description of the item submitted:
Please indicate the range for the annual budget of your library:
____Under $1million _____$1million to $2.5 million _____Over $2.5million
This submission is entered in the following category:
___Annual reports ___Bibliographies/Booklists ___Calendar of Events ___Newsletters
___Fundraising Materials/Programs/Events ___Program & Event Materials
___Web Site Promotional Materials ___General Brochure ___Promotional Video(on flashdrive)
Submitted by: Phone: Email:
Library:
Mailing address:
City:
State: Zip:
Questions: Contact Pam Jaskot, State Library of North Carolina, <[email protected]>
or 919 807-7421.
