OUTREACH/PUBLIC RELATIONS 3 Credits Kierstin Rhinier Wri 380: Professional Seminar Dr. Elaine Reed ROHRBACH LIBRARY
“The Fishbowl”
MY RESPONSIBILITIES Writing/editing newsletter articles, blog postings, fact sheets Creating flyers, posters, and bulletin boards meeting with library faculty to gather information for assignments Attending university events such as an involvement fair to help promote library services Learning basic library policies and procedures so as to be able to refer patron questions to library employees Becoming familiar with library activities as they relate to library outreach Assisting with basic office duties
ASSIGNMENTS
USEFUL SKILLS Knowledge of Adobe Programs InDesign CS5 Photoshop Blog Writing Updates on The More You Know…blog Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word Excel Communication Skills & Face-to-Face Teamwork Skills
SKILLS I WISH I HAD BEFORE INTERNING Research Skills How to use the resources offered Knowledge of the library webpage How to the library catalog
USEFUL COURSES Desktop Publishing Adobe InDesign Copy and Line Editing Editing skills & symbols Writing for Public Relations Media Kit News Releases Writing for the Workplace Business s Thank You s
COURSES I WISH I TOOK Advanced Desktop Publishing Technical Writing Business Courses Marketing/Advertising Courses
CONTACT INFORMATION Rohrbach Library Curriculum Materials Center Kutztown University Kutztown Road BLDG #5 Kutztown, PA Karen Wanamaker Curriculum Materials Center & Outreach/PR Librarian Phone :