News Releases
DECEMBER 13, 2020
SBL Announces Librarian Storyteller of the Year Winners
BY JAMES BENNETT
Story Box Library (SBL) has been thrilled and overwhelmed with the response to its Librarian Storyteller of the Year initiative, of which James Bennett were proud sponsors and judges. It was a challenge to narrow it down to a shortlist, not to mention establishing the winners. Read on to find out who won!
SBL now offers customised URLs for library social media accounts to link directly to SBL's login page with your library name pre-selected. Saving patrons the need to locate their library in the dropdown menu when accessing via social media. To request a customised URL email libraries@storyboxlibrary.com.au Remember, you can encourage SBL engagement through your social media using SBL’s downloadable library-ready resources, downloadable storyteller images and hashtag #StorytimeAnytime on Facebook or Instagram.
Individual branch names of your library service can also be added to the dropdown menu on SBL’s library login page. To create greater engagement with your community and have all of your branches added to the menu, send a list of your branch locations to libraries@storyboxlibrary.com.au.
Join SBL’s new ‘Librarian Resource Centre’ Facebook Group. Designed to support librarians by sharing tips, tools and information about our resource to help you and your community.
Add SBL to your catalogue to increase awareness of this digital resource and its extension to your physical collection. Access a complete collection of SBL MARC data with monthly updates by contacting storybox@bennett.com.au.
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