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10 Strategies for Effective Public Awareness

By Kim Horton | September 11, 2015 | Comments Off on 10 Strategies for Effective Public Awareness

It seems these days that libraries all too often find themselves battling the incorrect and damaging perception that…

Special Events: A Brave Idea

By Kim Horton | November 14, 2014 | Comments Off on Special Events: A Brave Idea

It is probably safe to say that libraries, Friends, and foundations around the country all have one question…

MN Statewide One-Book Program

By Kim Horton | November 13, 2014 | Comments Off on MN Statewide One-Book Program

This year Minnesota proudly joined the ranks of Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Michigan with it’s creation of a children’s…

On to ND! Building Capacity and Leadership in Small Libraries

By Kim Horton | September 18, 2014 | Comments Off on On to ND! Building Capacity and Leadership in Small Libraries

This summer, Library Strategies and the Minnesota Literacy Council wrapped up the second year of the Libraries and…

Meet Melissa Brechon

By Kim Horton | September 17, 2014 | Comments Off on Meet Melissa Brechon

Melissa comes to Library Strategies with over 8 years of experience as a library consultant and over 25…

Conducting Successful Capital Campaigns & Feasibility Studies

By Kim Horton | June 7, 2014 | Comments Off on Conducting Successful Capital Campaigns & Feasibility Studies

Building a new library – or renovating an existing one – can be both exciting and terrifying! Chances…