“highly recommended” – the use of display tables to promote library collections - mags lehane,...
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Vision Utilise 6 display tables to market “Highly Recommended” Library material
Promote our Library collections beyond conventional reading lists
Support teaching practices and encourage independent research and learning
Enhance students’ learning experience by highlighting supplementary reading material
Encourage users to see the Library as an inviting study space and a place to relax and read
“Highly Recommended” The Use of Display Tables to Promote Library Collections
Display Tables Located in the power aisle of the Library ensuring maximum visual impact
Changed regularly using complementary signage to attract attention
Support patrons using displays on stress and exam techniques
Celebrate significant national and international events
Highlight University events such as the 'Speaking Volumes HIV Stories' project
Future Collaborate further with University departments, clubs and societies
Promote via social media such as Twitter, Facebook and Library blog
Monitor Library collections to ensure they remain current and relevant to
student needs
Examine marketing methods to promote the visual appeal of current
collections
Evaluation Increased awareness of non-academic collections
Positive feedback from patrons and LibQual survey epitomises the success of this
venture
Reinforces DCU Library’s position at the forefront of campus life and as a busy hub
of student activity
Positive impact on staff development in terms of collaborative working and new
skills acquisition
Contact: Mags Lehane DCU Library | [email protected] | www.dcu.ie/library
Study skills
Online orientation
University curated
Staff curated
Topical events
DVDs
Fiction
1916 Rising
Thesis research
CVs and interviews
Exam techniques
e-Books
Travel
Sport
'I never knew the library
had DVDs’
Team Mags Lehane Mary McDonnell
Julie Whyte Nuala Kenny
Michelle Rolston
Study Skills,
It's never too late!
Feeling stressed,
these might
help!
Marriage
Referendum
President
Put down the study
books and pick up
some fiction!
Grab a coffee,
take a seat,
have a flick!
‘Love the tables at the
entrance, full of books on current
topics’
'Loving the
Rugby table!'
Food Glorious
Food!