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!
Don’t forget to check back throughout the year to discover more resources and collections to share!
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!
FinancialFit offers patrons short, easy-to-understand lessons, videos, and interactive tools to help develop and support basic financial literacy. Print material that provides similar information is consistently popular with our users, and we’re excited to be able to offer this digital resource as well!
A note about FinancialFit sign in/registration. Patrons need to create an account to access the lessons, videos, and to keep track of their progress. To create an account, they first need to validate as a library patron by inputting their library card number (image 2). Once they input their library card, they will pass through to the registration screen and can create their account (image 3). After they have an account, patrons will be able to access their accounts by signing in. They will not have to input their library card each time they access the resource. This account creation process is similar to hoopla and Creativebug, so patrons will likely be familiar with this process.
BlueCareer provides information on more than 100 skilled trades, connects patrons with hundreds of trade schools across the United States and Canada, and provides training resources for those seeking to build their trade knowledge and experience.
This is an important addition to our career resources that also connects job seekers to employers in a simple, mobile-friendly environment. Patrons can explore 100+ trades in more than a dozen industries.
BlueCareer does not require an account to view the content, but if a patron wants to keep track of their progress, they will want to create an account.
Patrons will need a separate BlueRecruit profile if they are using BlueCareer to look for and apply for jobs. BlueRecruit Job Seeker Demo is a short, two-minute video that goes through the steps of setting up a BlueRecruit profile.
Please contact Hilary Lewis or Mary Phillips if you have questions about FinancialFit or BlueCareer.
I know it’s only September, but Hallmark Christmas movies will be here before you know it. And if you are a fan of those and other Hallmark offerings, be sure to check out the latest Binge Pass from hoopla – Hallmark+.
Hallmark+ is an all-new streaming service that provides unlimited access to exclusive new original series, reality shows, movies, and other feel-good content featuring beloved Hallmark stars. There is a huge selection of Hallmark rom-coms, cozy mysteries, heartfelt dramas, and holiday movies!
From the old (Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman) to the new (Chicken Sisters – Hallmark+ exclusive), there is plenty of series to watch as well as the numerous movies available.
And all of this is available to you and your patrons for only one hoopla borrow. Now that patrons have fewer borrows per month, this Binge Pass means access to more movies and series options to watch.
