Marketing, PR & Press Releases

Resources for Staff Responsible for Marketing and Writing Press Releases at ALA

Communications Preference Levels: http://www.ala.org/support/imis-membership-communication-preferences

ALA Library Marketing page: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/contactus/marketing

ALA Mailing List Rental: http://www.ala.org/aboutala/contactus/marketing/mail_list_rental

Divisions and Conference Services may also have conference related lists rental

Informz: http://www.ala.org/support/informz

Email Marketing Best Practices: http://www.ala.org/support/email-marketing-best-practices-ala

Press Releases in the Drupal microsite

Access to Resources

ALA has a compliment for resources for you to use. If you haven't used a resource in a while, check out the password retrieval tips: http://www.ala.org/support/login-password-reset-guide

To have credentials for Informz, the Press Release microsite, or iMIS (association management software database), you will need training. Please complete a Track-IT ticket for Training.

Learn some iMIS basics and about helpful integrations.

Social Networking logins may be available within your unit. ALA Membership Development manages the main accounts. Contact Membership staff to collaborate: http://www.ala.org/offices/membership

The ALA Library can assist you with accessing archival photos and information at the University of Illinois.

Evaluation and Reports

ALA has a shared SurveyMonkey Account for surveys (the login is stored in the Guide).

Google Analytics login

Informz, Adobe Connect, and Moodle have built in reporting tools.

Graphics

ALA logos

Policies and Procedures

Privacy and data security policies and procedures are a top concern for marketing professionals.

Communication Preference Levels