Marketing Ohio Libraries

Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County, PLSJ

"The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County opened a library branch in Tiltonsville, Ohio in May 2001. Prior to its opening, flyers were mailed to the surrounding areas.

Pizza coupon from PLSJ for branch opening.

The brochure listed services offered. The local pizza shop offered a special promotion the first month of operation. Anyone who registered (for the first time) would get a free slice of pizza.

From May-June 2001, there were 281 new registrations. November 2001 records showed that circulation was 42.2 % higher than in 2000. Just goes to show that a little direct marketing (and pizza) goes a long way."

School Open House

"We send a flyer at the beginning of each school year telling principals that the library employees are able to attend the school open houses to register adults and children for a library card. While there, we have a sign-up sheet for the newsletter. Even if the adults don't register for a card, the library can reach their homes each month in the mail."

[From email and telephone interviews with Jennifer Faccinto, Public Relations Coordinator, Public Library of Steubenville & Jefferson County, January 2003]

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Right people, right place

Photo of library assistant at a school open house.

The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County opened a library branch in Tiltonsville, Ohio in May 2001
Photo of Tiltonsville branch before it opened to the public.

Article

"Ring in the New Year with Public Relation Goals for Your Library," by Jennifer Faccinto, Public Library of Steubenville & Jefferson County, in the OLC Marketing and Public Relations Division Newsletter, Winter 2002, p.9.