My idea centers around a single event and allows for residual involvement through social media. This single event would be a ‘Read-In’. Patrons could come, with their favorite horror fiction, movies, audiobooks and more (along with the materials available through the library) and share in their love for horror. Patrons can be together while experiencing their favorite horror of all types. Discussions are encouraged or patrons can just enjoy reading their books around others, watching a movie in a group, or listening to an audiobook with other fans of the genre. At the end of the event a list can be created through collaboration of everyone’s favorite piece of the genre for patrons to take home for later reference.
To stay in touch with patrons who have attended the event, and to create a community of local horror lovers a hashtag can be created so patrons can check back to see what others are reading/watching/listening to. This hashtag can allow patrons to communicate outside of the library and continue to get recommendations and share a connection with local like-minded readers (the library can also utilize the hashtag to gather interest in new horror selections at the library. A small display and flyers can be created to promote the event along with information on the library website.
Integrated advisory lends itself well to this event as different formats can be easily shared, whether it’s reading together, playing a movie, or listening to an audiobook as a group.
This sounds really great! I especially like the idea of having patrons make reading recommendation lists for their favorite genre. It's cool to be able to see one's words in print, and it saves the librarians some work :) The hashtag is also a great way of introducing people with similar interests.
ReplyDeleteHaving a group event like that may be less intimidating for new horror readers/viewers, and I'm sure regular Horror fans will enjoy the chance to talk up their favorites and to get recommendations. I also love the idea of the hashtag! I sometimes struggle with integrating social media into the library, so I think this is a great idea. Even if patrons have to miss the Read-in (or don't want to attend), they can still participate.
ReplyDeleteInnovative idea! Full points!
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