Library Snapshot Day Toolkit - Massachusetts Board of Library

Tool Kit Contents
This Tool Kit contains materials to help you
encourage patrons to participate in Snapshot Day
at your library. We’ve designed the materials for ease
of use. They can be printed on regular printers in the
library, or be sent out for printing. The news release can
be altered to reflect the activities happening in your
library and the photo release will allow patron photos
to be used in statewide publications. We hope that
these materials are helpful to you as Massachusetts
joins libraries across the nation to capture a day in the
life of libraries.
Snapshot Day guide
Photo release
Bookmark (English)
Bookmark (Spanish)
Poster/flyer (English)
Poster/flyer (Spanish)
Sticker
Promoting Massachusetts Library Snapshot Day
Staff awareness:
Make sure all library staff are aware of the library’s plan for Snapshot Day so that if a patron asks they’ll
know how to answer.
Let your regular patrons know:
• Place Snapshot Day mini-posters (Provided in Spanish and English in the Tool Kit) at check-outs, on library doors, and around the library • Place Snapshot Day bookmarks (provided in Spanish and English in the Tool Kit)
in patron’s books
• Mention Snapshot Day at all library events and programs
Let the general community know:
Send news release (provided in Tool Kit) to local newspapers
Give everyone who comes into the library “Library Snapshot Day 2011—I was there” sticker (provided in Tool Kit for use with Avery labels 5294)
Invite local VIPs
Make sure to invite VIPs in your community, including authors, mayor, city councilors, police chief,
school superintendent, sports teams, etc. Make sure you have something for them to do if they do
attend. Take pictures of them in the library.
Use social media if you have it:
Be sure to announce Snapshot Day on the library’s Facebook page and have someone tweet or flash
mob during the day.
Photo releases:
Make sure everyone who participates signs a photo release form (provided in Tool Kit). It’s important
that you use the one provided in the Tool Kit so the photo can be used in statewide publications.
Report your data:
Upload photos on Flickr and be sure to fill out the data collection survey.
MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF LIBRARY COMMISSIONERS
& MASSACHUSETTS PUBLIC LIBRARY
PHOTOGRAPHY RELEASE
I understand that the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) and the (Insert Library name) are seeking
photographs/videos for publications, Web site, and dissemination to the press to assist in informing the general public
about the work of libraries.
I authorize and consent to being photographed and/or videoed, and to the display, reproduction, alteration or other use of
any photographs/video of me, or in which I may be included with others, in connection with MBLC and the (Insert
Library Name) publications, website and press contacts.
To the extent that I have any rights, title, or interests in the photographs, I assign such rights, title and interests to the
MBLC and the (Insert Library Name).
In giving this permission, without fee or limitation whatsoever, and in consideration of the opportunity to participate in
the publications, Web site, or dissemination of press material, I agree to release, discharge, and hold harmless the MBLC,
(Insert Library Name), and their employees, from any and all claims, actions and demands or whatsoever nature,
including but not limited to any claims of libel, or invasion of privacy, arising out of or in connection with the use of my
photograph/video.
________________________________
NAME (PRINT)
__________________________________
SIGNATURE
________________________________
STREET ADDRESS
__________________________________
DATE
__________________________________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER
__________________________________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS (SHOULD YOU WISH TO RECEIVE A COPY)
________________________________
SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR
GUARDIAN (IF MINOR)
__________________________________
DATE
________________________________
ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT FROM
SUBJECT)
________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER
One copy will be kept at the location (if possible) where the photo was taken, and the original at the offices of the
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, 98 North Washington Street, Suite 401, Boston, MA 02114
Join us and
be counted!
¡Ven a la biblioteca
y participa!
El 13 de abril, 2011
Un día en la vida de las
bibliotecas de Massachusetts
SNAPSHOT:
Join us and
be counted!
Join us and
be counted!
Join us and
be counted!
Join us and
be counted!
SNAPSHOT:
¡Ven a la biblioteca
y participa!
Un día en la vida de las
bibliotecas de Massachusetts
El 13 de abril, 2011
SNAPSHOT:
¡Ven a la biblioteca
y participa!
Un día en la vida de las
bibliotecas de Massachusetts
El 13 de abril, 2011
SNAPSHOT:
¡Ven a la biblioteca
y participa!
Un día en la vida de las
bibliotecas de Massachusetts
El 13 de abril, 2011
SNAPSHOT:
¡Ven a la biblioteca
y participa!
Un día en la vida de las
bibliotecas de Massachusetts
El 13 de abril, 2011
Join us and be counted!
On Wednesday, April 13, Massachusetts libraries will join libraries across the nation to provide a snapshot of what
happens in the day in the life of libraries. How many books are checked out? How many people receive help finding
a job? Doing their taxes? Doing their homework? During Snapshot Day libraries will collect data and photos that
help demonstrate the value of libraries and raise public awareness that libraries are busier than ever. Stop by and be
counted!
April 13, 2011
One Day in the Life of Massachusetts Libraries
Sponsored by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Massachusetts Library
System, Massachusetts Library Association, the Massachusetts School Library Association
and your local library.
Un día en la vida de las
bibliotecas de Massachusetts
¡Ven a la biblioteca y participa!
El miercoles, 13 de abril, las bibliotecas de Massachusetts se unirán a otras bibliotecas a lo largo de la nación para dar
una instantánea de lo que pasa en la vida diaria de las bibliotecas. ¿Cuántos libros se sacan? ¿Cuánta gente recibe
ayuda para encontrar trabajo? ¿Hacer su declaración de impuestos? ¿Hacer su tarea escolar? Durante este día las
bibliotecas reunirán información y harán fotos que ayuden a demostrar la importancia de las bibliotecas y aumentar la
conciencia pública de que las bibliotecas están más ocupadas que nunca. ¡Ven a la biblioteca y participa!
13 de abril, 2011
Un día en la vida de las bibliotecas de Massachusetts
Patrocinado por la Comisión de Las Bibliotecas de Massachusetts, el Sistema de Bibliotecas de
Massachusetts, la Asociación de Bibliotecas de Massachusetts, la Asociación de Bibliotecas de las
Escuelas de Massachusetts y su biblioteca local.