The Communications team aims to be a strong resource to Georgia libraries, providing timely, useful, and compelling information to increase their capacity and to demonstrate the need for and impact of public libraries in our communities.
Communications publishes Library News and leads email marketing, social media, earned media opportunities, branding, photography and video services, and more. Staff also provide consulting services and training to help libraries strengthen their communications strategy.
We are the central communications source for the Georgia Public Library Service.
Contact:
Deborah Hakes
Communications Director
Phone: 404-852-5547
Areas of Expertise
Some of the areas we help and advise libraries on include:
We produce several publications to keep the public informed about the wonderful services and activities happening in Georgia’s public libraries. Use the link below to request physical copies for your library.
FEATURED PUBLICATIONS
Download digital copies of selected publications.
Toolkits for Libraries
These toolkits contain practical resources to help you promote activities at your library. You’ll find images, customizable graphics, suggested key messages for social media and links to additional resources from the American Library Association.
More Communications Resources
These toolkits contain practical resources to help you promote activities at your library. You’ll find images, customizable graphics, suggested key messages for social media and links to additional resources from the American Library Association.
LIBRARY NEWS
Stories for and about Georgia’s public libraries
Press Releases
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