Checklist For Monthly Book Displays
I strongly encourage you to develop a plan in advance for what displays and lists you will put up for each month. They will be less daunting and it will allow you to distribute the task of setting them up among library staff. This will also allow for double-checking to make certain that the titles you will include are diverse and that you avoid perennial best selling authors who don't need our help promoting their books. There are a few steps that you can follow every month to start your planning. What programs for adults, teens, and children are planned? Book displays can be used to promote your program as well as market your backlist to patrons. Include signage and flyers about the programs. Does your local government (city, county, village, township...) have any events that you can promote with a book display? Make a list of your digital titles that relate and link to the page online that has details about the event. Are there national holidays or days of celebration/comme