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Outreach
Foster strong relationships with our community as outlined in the college's strategic plan.
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Host MAC Symposium in October; use the symposium as an opportunity to promote Special Collections in the profession and among local organizations (Micaela)
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Expand use of and increase engagement with Instagram and TikTok to highlight collections, programs, and services (Garrett, Christine, Micaela, Julia, and student workers)
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Increase collaboration among library departments for these purposes
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Build on partnerships with K-12 schools in the Quad Cities (Garrett)
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Maintain and develop community partnerships with Rock Island Public Library (Bookmobile, Watts Midtown Branch, Special Collections collaborations, etc.) and QC Academic Librarian League (Stefanie, Christine, and librarians)
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Explore opportunities for targeted outreach events (e.g., Living Library, Flip the Fair) (Garrett, with support from all)
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Develop and implement a plan for Election Day (before, day-of, and after) (all)
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Participate in voter registration and education efforts on campus (Andrea, Garrett, and Kaitlyn)