Course contents
Introduction
Welcome | |
Taking time for the course | |
How to use the course | |
Learning from others | |
How your work is assessed |
Part 1: First impressions
At first glance | |
A focus for your work | |
Use your senses | |
Picking up clues | |
Strong signals | |
Go shopping | |
Managing the welcome |
Part 2: Go exploring
Audit your space | |
The front door | |
The landing strip | |
Space worth thousands | |
Notices and leaflets | |
Declutter | |
Post your photos | |
Visible work processes | |
Crates, bins and baskets | |
Seating |
Part 3: Readers on a mission
Working with the books | |
Learning from retail | |
Making the books look good | |
How people choose | |
The power of display | |
Choosing appropriate books | |
Recognising book covers | |
Effective book displays |
Part 4: People in a hurry
Create a showcase | |
Observe your visitors | |
Plan your layout | |
Key messages | |
Manage your showcase | |
Record your results | |
Ask for your assessment |
Conclusion
Libraries can be so much more | |
Tell us what you think | |
More Opening the Book courses | |
Credits |
More Public Library training courses
Putting readers first
£40.00
Creating powerful promotions
£80.00
Engaging with readers
£80.00
Understanding book appeal
£80.00
Audience development
£200.00
Animating the collection
£200.00
Observation research
£200.00
Practical outreach
£200.00