VLA's Passport Program
Getting Started
Design Template from the internet (I can give you mine) Available online to libraries as printable PDF Photos from Wikimedia Commons Icons from The Noun Project One passport = 1/2 sheet card stock, 1 sheet plain paper
Participating Libraries Got… -starter set of Passports -templates for flyers, posters & press releases -reusable photos & online maps -tech support -URLs for patrons & librarians (simple Wordpress hack) -statewide prize eligibility
Engagement
Social media angle -Special "branded" Facebook group where people could share photos -Promotion through all of VLA's channels -Hashtag for Twitter/Instagram #vtpassport -Bi-monthly mailing using MailChimp -Admin side: Google sheets, maps, forms, docs
Timing
Timeline
Admin & Rollout
Year 2
Changes made Even MORE communication New design (undated, no rounded corners) Copying donated (more copies) Google Maps not ZeeMaps Better distribution system (we have a courier now!) More awards (librarian award!) Wrap-up celebration planned
Moving Forward Partnerships (VSO) Sustainability Yearlong program? Turnkey program for libraries in other states
Jessamyn vermontlibraries.org/passport librarian.net/talks/passport