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Library Communications

This guide is an overview of communications tools, resources and policies for the University Library. News. Events. Social Media. Publications. Press Releases.

Images

Table drape

 

Retractable (11 x 21") banner. Spider banner (33 x 80"is the same image.

 

Sample promotional item: Keyring ID holder

 

Sample promotional item: Pen w/black ink

 

Sample promotional item: Luggage tag

 

Barks At Parks sticky note pads

Sample promotional item: Sticky notes

Department One-pagers

The listed departments have worked with the Communications Team to create one-page handouts to describe their services. These are useful tools to display at resource fairs and orientation events.

Link to department one-pagers.

Course Affordability
Course Reserves
DataShare
Digital Press
Digital Repository
Digital Scholarship and Initiatives
Introduction to College-level Research (Library 1600)
Research Services
Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA)
Tech Lending
Veterinary Medicine Library

Please specify which handouts you want to display and the type of holder (mesh, holds 4) or (acrylic, holds 3), pictured above. If you would like to consult with the comms team to create a one-pager for your department, please complete the Marketing Project Request Form.

Table top retractable banner

Dimensions: Approximately 11 inches by 21 inches

Depicts image of the Parks Library font entry with University Library marks and social media icons. 

At least 30 days' notice is required so overlapping requests aren't made/scheduled.

The banner is picked up from and returned to 373 Parks Library within 24 hours.

Complete the Marketing Project Request Form.

Freestanding spider banner

Dimensions: Approximately 33 inches by 80 inches

Depicts image of the Parks Library front entry with University Library marks and social media icons. See image of tabletop retractable banner. 

At least 30 days' notice is required so overlapping requests aren't made/scheduled.

The banner is picked up from and returned to 373 Parks Library within 24 hours.

Complete the Marketing Project Request Form.

Promotional items

There are many opportunities to put the library logo on promotional items to be given away on campus and in the community. Bandanas for the dogs at Barks@Parks, luggage tags, key rings highlighters or pens have all be used to promote the library. Logos big or small help us make a good impression.

Available Items

To inquire about and request items that are currently available, email Monica Gillen at least 30 days in advance and have supervisor approval. 

Request New Item(s)

For new items, complete the Marketing Project Request Form. Be prepared with prior manager approval, a plan to use excess items, a Workday project/gift code, the target audience and goals/objectives. Requests should be made at least 60 days in advance. Communications staff will work with departments to provide items that are suitable to the event and cost effective.

Library logo table drape

Details:

  • Logo area: 6 feet by 2.5 feet  
  • Color: Red with gold mark (works with 6- to 8-foot table)

During the academic year, there are various events where library staff are asked to have table displays or make presentations. Iowa State Day at the Capitol is another venue where the branded table cloth is a useful tool.

At least 30 days' notice is required so overlapping requests aren't made/scheduled.

The tablecloth must be returned to 373 Parks Library within 24 hours. The drape must be returned clean (wash on gentle cycle and dry on low heat).

Complete the Marketing Project Request Form.