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Library Programming Community of Interest

Orientation Suggestions

  • Food/treats (bags of popcorn “pop into the library”)
  • Postcards with QR codes to library Linktree - MCPHS Linktree 
  • Be friendly and informative
  • Outreach table in cafeteria/hallway
  • Create a self-led scavenger hunt through QR codes to find resources
  • Lead groups of students through the library
  • Register for a library card/account
  • Forms to apply to work in the library
  • Highlight collections– bringing out unique items like portable turntable
  • Swag and giveaways
  • Raffle from community donations

Welcoming Space Suggestions

  • Library lounge area
  • Book swaps
  • Jigsaw puzzles
  • Board games
  • Coloring Pages
  • Plants
  • Library fish
  • Whiteboard (question of the week/day/riddle)
  • Magnetic poetry
  • Food during midterms/finals
  • Seed paper bookmarks
  • Stress balls

Marketing Suggestions

  • Instagram
  • Newsletters
  • Digital signage
  • Library website
  • Facebook
  • Email blasts
  • Residental life and first year groups
  • Announcements at town hall/meetings
  • Flyers
  • Events on campus calendar
  • Threads
  • Bluesky
  • Office of Community Engagement