> Library Newsletters Report
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> I am very grateful to all the people who responded to my e-mail of 13th September seeking advice and/or examples of Library newsletters. Here is a report covering: thoughts after looking at the received newsletters, advice from respondents and some examples.
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> Thoughts after looking at received Newletters
> Most newsletters include a large section on electronic resources and this is always prominent and looks better if it is in the same section in each issue.
> Most newsletters also have a section on staff news; introducing people, explaining new roles or promoting what people do. This works well when the articles are accompanied by photos and not in table form.
> Table of contents works well, especially if coloured, and the same colours are used for the headings they relate to in the newsletter.
> Welcome sections are nice, as are issues that correspond with the start of a new term, so they can welcome everybody back and say what all the new services are throughout the newsletter.
> Nicest layout includes one column on the front page and then a few smaller articles alongside it, so it does not look too linear and wordy as this can deter people from reading it.
> Small quirky sections works well, if they don> '> t take up too much space as they make the newsletter more readable.
> Having a small picture attached to regular sections works well as people can easily recognise the sections.
> Using the newsletter to promote training sessions is a good idea as then people will be aware of what is offered and when. It will also show people who do not use the services what they could be getting and how well they are used by other departments.
> The normal position for the logo and title is at the top of the first page. As the user expects to see it there, it is usual practice to place it there, as it is the most vital point of reference for the publication. However, if you place it in another prominent position, then it can become a recognition factor that this is your newsletter. Any additional information surrounding the title should not look too fussy and lessen the title's impact. It is wise to enclose the title in a self-contained bubble of space.
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> Advice from respondents
> It can be time consuming chasing articles
> Use it to promote training sessions well in advance
> Promote the newsletter using posters
> CILIP runs a good course on designing newsletters
> Getting contributions isn> '> t easy
> Make the design as professional as possible
> 50/50 entertainment and news
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> Examples
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> University of Bradford: LSS Bulletin
> http://www.brad.ac.uk/lss/news/bulletin/
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> University of Brighton: InterAction Online
> http://www.brighton.ac.uk/is/interaction/
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> University of Glamorgan
> http://www.glam.ac.uk/lrc/about/news/news.php#from
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> Oxford University: Outline
> http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk/outline/
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> University of Reading: Essential Reading
> http://www.library.rdg.ac.uk/news/essential/index.html
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> Thanks again to everybody who replied to my 13th September e-mail.
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> John Aanonson
> Team Leader: Subject Liaison Librarians
> Brunel University Library
> Tel. 01895 274000 ext. 2790
> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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