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Sample Press Release for LSTA School Library Collection Development Grants, 2001-2002 (Microsoft Word 97 document).

Document Templates

The following document templates (Microsoft Word 97) are available for download. Please refer to the "Public Relations" section of the Librarian's Toolkit for recommendations for producing materials using these templates.

Brochure Page 1 and Page 2: The first page has a banner graphic on it that leaves space for you to type in a headline, like "Library Notes," "March Events," or "Mystery Book Club Selections." The second page features a design on the bottom of the page. You can use this page for as many follow-up pages as you need.
Announcement Template: May be used to post announcements about upcoming events, new collections, or interesting facts about your library.
Press Release Letterhead: Should be used for all press releases that you send out.

Media Alert Letterhead: Should be used for all media alerts that you send out.

Library Card: May be used to re-brand your current library card.

Shelf Talker: Use these to call attention to a certain topic or section that may be of interest or to highlight new additions (e.g., Mysteries, American Girl Books, Dinosaurs, etc.) Just insert a title by typing in the center text box. These should be printed on card stock white paper and attached to shelves in such a way that they stick out and catch the eye of patrons walking by.

Letterhead: Use for any campaign-related correspondence or flyers.

Presentation Template

Introducing Your Library: A Messaging Template (PowerPoint presentation)

Campaign Logo

These Adobe Illustrator EPS files may be downloaded and used in PageMaker documents (or other desktop-publishing/graphics programs that can recognize EPS files). If you are using a local print shop to produce materials, you may refer them to this page to download the appropriate version.

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Bookmarks

These bookmarks are an excellent way to keep the look and feel of the campaign in the minds of your visitors long after they leave the library building. They've been created with a variety of printing capabilities in mind . . . they're available in black & white and in full, vivid color (two- and four-color versions), and you can print them from your own printer or even have them professionally printed locally. Here are a few options for you:

One-sided bookmarks - Use the side with the questions and simply print to a laser printer, as you would a regular document. You'll have to cut them out, of course. Your best bet is to use a bulk cutter, rather than scissors.

Two-sided bookmarks - Print side 1 to laser printer from this file, then turn the sheets over and print side 2 on the back so the bookmarks match back-to-front and top-to-bottom. It may take a couple of tries to get them matched up correctly, so it's a good idea to do a test print before sending, say, fifty to the printer. Afterwards, you'll need to use a bulk cutter to separate the bookmarks.

Color bookmarks - Same as above. For the highest quality print job, though, your best bet is to contact a local offset printer (like Alphagraphics or Sir Speedy) and have them professionally printed. Make sure to tell the printer the quantity you'd like of each bookmark, and bring a mock-up of one bookmark so the printer will know how to set up the proof. You should have the printer print the bookmarks on card stock, which is heavier and more resilient than regular copy paper. You can download the files to take to the printshop or just give them the URL for this page (http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/ld/youth/vbps/templates/templates.htm) and have them download the files.

Use your acrylic counter display to present the bookmarks.

Please note: These files are pdf format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view or print the file. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader and installation instructions are available at <http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html>.

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URL: http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/ld/youth/vbps/templates/templates.htm

Please note: These files are pdf format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view or print the file. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader and installation instructions are available at <http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html>.
Black & White Version	Two-Color Version	Four-Color Version