Title: Accessible Social Media and Newsletters
Description: This presentation will explore how libraries can create accessible social media and newsletters for their patrons. From creating alt-text to formatting hashtags and understanding the importance of using headers in your newsletter, this presentation will cover the best practices you can apply to engage all your patrons. Let’s make your marketing accessible and available for everyone!
Learning Outcomes:
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Why including accessibility in your marketing and communications matters.
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How to create accessible social media posts.
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How to format your library newsletter to make it more accessible.
Date/Time: Thursday, January 15th at 10:00am – 11:00am PST via Zoom
Register TodayWho should attend?: All library workers, especially those involved with media and promotion
Cost: We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, which enables us to offer this event free of charge.
Presenter: Megan Sellmer is the Outreach Coordinator for the National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS). She is passionate about accessibility and helping libraries provide accessible services for patrons with print disabilities. She received her graduate degree in Digital Humanities and Library and Information Studies from the University of Alberta, focusing on usability and digital access to information.
