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Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2022 edition)

Because you’re not getting much work done anyway (2022 edition)

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Laura

We can sigh with relief, since 2022 is almost over.  At any rate, I’m sure that we all could use…

Posted in fun
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No, your logo shouldn’t be bigger

Posted on November 15, 2022October 2, 2025 by Laura

People are naturally drawn to what’s attractive and easy to understand. Oversized logos, on the other hand, are aggressive and tacky;…

Posted in logos
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Make your library’s headlines better (without turning them into clickbait)

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Laura

“Clickbait” From Oxford Language: noun (on the internet) content whose main purpose is to attract attention and encourage visitors to…

Posted in writing
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Does your library have a font problem?

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Laura

While discussing the aesthetics of a library program promotion, my supervisor made this comment: “Their graphic designer never met a…

Posted in Design, marketing
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Your library’s online audience really isn’t everyone

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Laura

Libraries can provide services to many different populations.  As library staff, we often want to help as many people, in…

Posted in social media
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How turkey vultures can help your library’s marketing

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Laura

In a former career, I was an outdoor/environmental education teacher. Many of the kids I got to interact with were…

Posted in marketing

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