In celebration and observance of #NationalLibraryWeek, NYLA is hosting our 4th Annual #NYLibraryWeek!
During #NYLibraryWeek, we have created a calendar of themed days with easy ways to get involved. We know you're busy serving your communities so we encourage you to pick and choose which days you want to join in celebrating #NYLibraryWeek.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to C at marketing@nyla.org or Max at advocacy@nyla.org. We can't wait to see your posts throughout the week!
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#NYLibraryWeek Calendar
#NYLibraryWeek Social Media Toolkit
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Monday - #NYSLibrariesAre
#NYSLibrariesAre social hubs, innovation centers, the hearts of their communities, and so much more. What does your library mean to you? Today, we want YOU to share what YOUR library is to you, your family, and your community using our hashtag!
Check out below a few quick and easy steps to make sure your #NYSLibrariesAre post is seen:
- Visit NYLA's #NYLibraryWeek Campaign Page for some sample #NYSLibrariesAre social media post ideas.
- Share a photo, short 30-60 second video or Story/Reel and/or news article with your #NYSLibrariesAre post to your personal or library's social media page.
- When posting, make sure to use the #NYSLibrariesAre hashtag.
- Encourage your network to share/retweet your post or challenge another librarian friend to post their own #NYSLibrariesAre post.
It's as simple as that! Have questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out to C at marketing@nyla.org!
Tuesday - #NYLibraryWorkersDay
It's Day Two of #NYLibrary Week! We are celebrating all #NYLibraryWorkers who go above and beyond to serve our libraries and communities.
Check out below a few quick and easy steps to take part in #NYLibraryWorkersDay:
- Visit NYLA's #NYLibraryWeek Campaign Page for Social Media Copy Templates and #NYLibraryWorkersDay Social Media Sign to personalize and take a picture of you holding for your post.
- Either record a short 30-60 second video thanking a #NYLibraryWorker at your library or use our customizable #NYLibraryWorkersDay Social Media Frames to post a photo of the person you are honoring.
- Head over to your personal social media page or your library's and post your video or photo using our Social Media Copy Language.
- Feel free to personalize this language, but do NOT forget to add the #NYLibraryWorkersDay hashtag.
- Encourage your network to share/retweet your post or challenge another friend to thank a #NYLibraryWorker!
Easy, right? Please don't hesitate to reach out to C at marketing@nyla.org if you have any questions!
Wednesday - #OnceUponALibrarian
For the third day of #NYLibraryWeek, we are telling the stories of why our librarians joined the profession across the state!
Check out below a few quick and easy steps to engage with us during #NYLibraryWeek:
- Visit NYLA's #NYLibraryWeek Campaign Page for Social Media Copy Templates to personalize to tell your story.
- Either record a short 30-60 second video of you telling your #OnceUponALibrarian story or take a photo with you holding the #OnceUponALibrarian sign.
- Head over to your personal social media page or your library's and post your video or photo using our Social Media Copy Templates.
- Feel free to personalize this language, but do NOT forget to add the #OnceUponALibrarian hashtag.
- Encourage your network to share/retweet your post or challenge another librarian friend to post their #OnceUponALibrarian story!
That's it! Do you have questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out to C at marketing@nyla.org!
Thursday - I Am A #NYLibraryAdvocate
It's our #NYLibraryAdvocate Day! After celebrating librarians to library workers to the amazing ways our libraries serve their communities – we call on YOU to speak out about why you are a #NYLibraryAdvocate! Also, make sure to visit our 2023 Legislative Session page to learn more about our current legislative priorities.
Check out below a few quick and easy steps to take part in #NYLibraryAdvocate Day:
- Visit NYLA's #NYLibraryWeek Campaign Page for Social Media Copy Templates and #NYLibraryAdvocate Day Social Media Sign to personalize and take a picture of you holding for your post.
- Post a photo or a short video about why you are a #NYLibraryAdvocate!
- Do you have NYLA's Library Advocate sunglasses or face mask? Make sure to wear those in your photo or video!
- Head over to your personal social media page or your library's and post your video or photo using our Social Media Copy Language.
- Feel free to personalize this language, but do NOT forget to add the #NYLibraryAdvocate hashtag!
- Encourage your network to share/retweet your post or challenge another friend to share why they are a #NYLibraryAdvocate.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to Max at advocate@nyla.org if you have any questions!
Friday - #TakeAction4NYLibraries
From stark statewide and citywide library budget constraints to the rise of Book Bans to threats of violence to school libraries - our purpose and profession right now are at a crossroads. On the final day of #NYLibraryWeek, we will share resources and ways on how we can support one another, together!
Check out below a few quick and easy steps to engage with us during #NYLibraryWeek:
- Visit NYLA's #NYLibraryWeek Campaign Page for Social Media Copy Templates + Infographics for today and share them on your social media pages.
- Use the hashtag #TakeAction4NYLibraries and share ways that others can get involved in your library - whether how to become a Friend or a volunteer.
- Re-share NYLA's Advocacy Center for ways to #TakeAction4NYLibraries through NYLA!
That's it! Do you have questions? Please don't hesitate to reach out to C at marketing@nyla.org!
#NYLibraryWeek Social Media Materials Directory
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Social Media Tips & Tricks One-Pager
2023 #NYLibraryWeek Social Calendar Graphic
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