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Challenged by creating attractive promotional materials that represent your brand's style while also adhering to accessibility standards? You don't need a design degree to learn time-saving techniques and gain confidence in your design abilities. In this engaging and interactive presentation, you'll discover the power of well-designed promotional materials. You'll also receive practical tips and actionable insights to improve your promotional efforts and connect with everyone in your community.

What happens when you have a library brand that is stuck in the past? You try again - this time with an eye to the future and a growing community. That’s what Clearview Library District (CLD) did in 2023, when they developed a new brand identity and naming standards for their expanding district. Hear from CLD Communications Specialist Christine Henschler and Consultant Cordelia Anderson about why CLD’s past brand wasn’t working anymore, how they designed a stakeholder feedback process that helped everyone feel heard, and how the new brand reflected the values of their community.

Elevate your organization's internal communication game with actionable strategies straight from Spokane Public Library's playbook. Communications leaders from Spokane Public Library will walk attendees through the past, present, and future of their internal communication strategy, highlighting successful tactics and pointing out continued areas for improvement. From hierarchical dissemination of information by management to the grassroots input and feedback from frontline staff, learn how to manage internal communication using key strategies like weekly all-staff emails, a comprehensive internal website, and an easy-to-maintain internal resource structure. This session also includes a coaching strategy for how to upskill communication skills in frontline leadership.

Explore the dynamic world of library branding in our panel presentation. Join us as we compare the in-house rebranding journey of one library with the external design approach of another. Discover the pros and cons of each method, empowering libraries to make informed decisions for their branding strategies. Through real-life case studies, we'll delve into the creative processes, challenges, and successes, showcasing how libraries can leverage internal talent or collaborate with external experts to achieve impactful brand transformations. Gain valuable insights into navigating the diverse paths of library rebranding in this engaging and informative session.