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Welcome to
OLA Marketing Libraries Think Tank 2024

Registration 

Multitasking is a major part of a marketing workload, whether you’re in a dedicated marketing position or adding some marketing and communications duties to an existing role. We all know that time and energy is precious, so join us at MLTT, Canada’s definitive library marketing and communications conference, and find ways to work smarter.

This year’s event encourages participants to:

  • Gather relevant learnings from a cross-Canada expert panel to better inform library marketing strategies and anticipate communications needs;
  • Unlock new tools and innovative techniques to maximize efficiency and productivity; and
  • Take initiative in addressing challenges with creative approaches to help reduce burnout.

Be a part of a nation-wide virtual experience where marketing and communications professionals can knowledge share, collaborate and inspire.

Agenda

November 21, 2024

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Welcome to MLTT 2024

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Round Table: From Challenges to Opportunities // Creating Library Champions

Take advantage of this gathering of great communications and marketing minds from across Canada to gain insights from their experience and expertise. Learn how to put your best foot forward and turn challenging communications and marketing situations into great opportunities to be creative, informative, and nimble when it matters most. Plus, gather strategies to empower other passionate library community members to follow in your footsteps and support your communications goals.


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Anna Basile
Ottawa Public Library

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Carol Nelson
Vancouver Public Library

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Colleen Hawkesford
Regina Public Library

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Kristy Read
Dalhousie University - Killam Academic Library

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Break

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Lightning Talks: Tools, Tips and Tricks for More Engaging Internal Communications

Are you struggling with internal communications? Need some ideas to encourage your network of colleagues, committee members, and other staff at your organization to hear key messages and feel engaged regardless of their role? Looking to encourage your team to use a new online tool? What new tools or creative methods are working well for others? Is there an A.I. hack for that? These fellow comms workers share their fancy footwork and success secrets to make your communications tasks easier, more effective, and more engaging. Live Q&A to follow!


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Learnings and Closing Remarks

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