Readers' Groups Made Simple
Advertising for new groups/ members
Don't do all of this at once, you might get swamped with enquiries, but some or all of the list below could be considered.
- Inform library staff and encourage them to talk to readers
- Posters and leaflets in library
- Inform any other groups that meet in the library already
- Notice on library website
- E mail or text message, if your library service does this
- Poster/leaflets in local bookshop
- Posters/leaflets in other local venues- post office, churches etc.
- If targeting particular communities what communication channels are there already? E.g. community centres, websites, Facebook ® Groups, targeted service providers
- Local newspapers/ radio
- Leaflets through doors
- Word of mouth/flyers at other events
For individuals not working in libraries, you may find your service can help with most of the above.
