Blogs Archive | Page 2 of 9 | The Ivy Group

Blog

CLOSE

CLOSE

7.3 billion people live on planet earth. Each generates about 20,000 ideas a day. Think how selective we have to be!

Podcast Episode: The Whys and Why Nots of Focus Groups

What is a focus group? What is it not? What can you expect to learn in this type of community conversation? This episode of Advancing America's Libraries Podcast is co-hosted by library consultants Pam Fitzgerald and Julia Prince with Ivy Group colleague Ellen Roberson.

Podcast Episode: Advice for New Library Directors

New library directors take note: those first few months are all about listening and learning. Focus on your staff, your trustees, and the community, and you’ll be golden.

Podcast Episode: Build a Better Board

Constructing a strong board is all about recruitment, composition, and management. Ready to find the right advocates for your library?

How to Write an RFP for Library Strategic Planning

Why hire a strategic planning consultant instead of going it alone? RFP do's and don'ts for a smooth process that results in finding the right consultant for your library.

Podcast Episode: Assemble an Effective Strategic Planning Committee

Who should be on a library strategic planning committee? How to manage committee politics? What is the committee's role before, during, and after the plan is developed?

Deflating the Hierarchy. Pumping up the Flat.

Top-down versus participatory library leadership as the profession embraces innovation and customer-centrism.

Podcast Episode: Pass a Millage Increase

Lisa Hoenig, Director of the Ypsilanti District Library, provides useful direction and insights for libraries working to raise operational funds especially in communities that were hard hit by the downturn in the economy.

Who’s Comparing? Benchmarking Library Performance

Benchmarking is a comparison of performance measures between similar entities against recognized standards. Library benchmarks are typically comparisons of numerical statistics such as circulation, visits, …

Good Design Matters: Bad Design Hurts

Good design produces brand recognition and loyalty. It can lead to sales and community integration. But what about bad design?

4 Tips for a Better 404 Error Page

If done well, a 404 page shows your commitment to a positive user experience, retains the user, and puts a smile on their face.

Marketing You Can Believe In

We know that we have used our marketing superpowers for good. And that’s a day’s work you can believe in.

Charlottesville Marketing and Design Agencies

Often, we are reminded of how fortunate we are to be working in Charlottesville, Virginia. Marketing firms in this part of the world set a …

Good Design Matters: The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Photographer

Custom, professional photographs are the foundation of good design. Without them, marketing is lifeless. Do yourself a favor: hire a professional photographer.

3D Printing (for Free) at Your Library

Several years ago, the idea of printing objects seemed extraordinary. Now, it’s more mainstream and available to the public, particularly through libraries. Curious to experience 3D printing firsthand, Ivy Group programmer Landon Dorrier popped over to a local Charlottesville library to get hands-on experience.

back to top