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Marketing Tools from hoopla

Looking for a way to share more library resources? hoopla makes it easy!

hoopla offers an abundance of marketing and outreach resources that make sharing the collections with library users simple. Visit the hoopla Resource Center to find lists of featured collections, digital and printable marketing assets and even suggested post content.

View the Editorial Calendar for tools pertaining to upcoming holidays and themes. Find more general marketing materials in the Marketing & Outreach portion of the site.

Use this chance to schedule some posts highlighting online collections during the holiday season!

Hanukkah for Kids

Don’t forget to check back throughout the year to discover more resources and collections to share!

Wishing you & yours a happy holiday!

– Richelle @ Sewickley Public Library

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Historical Photos at the Library of Congress

If you are a history nerd, especially of old photos, then be sure to check out this amazing section on the Library of Congress website. It is filled with over 1 million photos, prints and drawings covering all aspects of American life.

A simple search on George Westinghouse produced over 300 images – from portraits of the inventor, to images of his home, Westinghouse Park and images of workers in his factories.

So take a few minutes to peruse the photos at the Library of Congress. You won’t regret it!

Tracy – Monroeville Public Library

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