Special Projects Funded through Library Connectivity
National Resource Sharing Network Pilot Project – September 2008
The pilot project is aimed at expanding interlibrary loans among transportation libraries. The Resource Sharing Network will be managed by the National Transportation Library to encourage and track ILL activity among member libraries of the Midwest Transportation Knowledge Network, the Eastern TKN and Western TKN. The project will measure the effect on interlibrary loan transactions of prepaid shipping of materials and training for librarians in the use of OCLC WorldCAT software.
Marketing & Management Effectiveness Webinar/Report Series – Summer 2008
Outsell, Inc. will provide two to five relevant reports and a one-hour Webinar on the topics below.
- How to Increase Your Reach Through Smart Marketing Strategies, July 10, 2008
This Webinar will be offered by the Transportation Library Connectivity Pooled Fund Study in cooperation with the National Transportation Library as part of the Transportation Librarians Roundtable series.
- How to Effectively Engage with Key Stakeholders and Funders, August 22, 2008
This Webinar will be presented by the Transportation Library Connectivity Pooled Fund Study and hosted by the lead state, Wisconsin DOT.
Facilitated Workshop on Strategic Planning and Return on Investment at the Annual Meeting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, October 22, 2008.
Outsell, Inc. will provide a half-day workshop on Library Strategic Planning and ROI for onsite and Webinar attendees. The workshop will include an in-depth presentation, strategic assessment toolkit and facilitation of group discussion. Participants will learn about proven strategies, exchange best practices and create individual action plans they can put to work at their agencies.