National Medical Librarians Month

Flyers and Displays

Department of Library Services, Munson Healthcare
Bell-Pittman Library Resource Center
School of Medicine Library, University of South Carolina
Tompkins McCaw Library
Bracken Health Sciences Library
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Library

The 2007 Swap and Shop "Best in Show" prize went to Munson Healthcare, Traverse City, MI for their three-dimensional mobile and table top displays promoting the library's newly purchased book titles.

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First place winner in the 2006 NMLM Creative Promotions Contest was Bell-Pittman Library Resource Center, Wilson Medical Center, Wilson, NC, for their NMLM "Everything Under the Sun," open house celebration. From cake to soda to powerpoint images of the sun, staff created a bright, sunny atmosphere while informing their medical center staff about the services they provide.

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School of Medicine Library, University of South Carolina--Columbia, garnered second place in the 2006 NMLM Creative Promotions Contest for their "Back to the Beach Day" event insipired by the 2006 NMLM theme. Colorful displays included eye-catching invitation, a beach-themed photo corner, and refreshmment table. Staff also spoofed the 50's and 60's by placing their own headshots in retro beach posters.

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Staff at Tompkins-McCaw Library, Virginia Commonwealth University--Richmond created this attention-grabbing poster to promote NLM's :Changing Face of Medicine" exhibit at their library.

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Bracken Health Sciences Library, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, an academic library, used NMLM 2006 to promote library resources and services to its outreach partners which includes several community hospitals and healthcare providers. Using 2006 NMLM poster art, library staff introduced themselves by placing this "Get to know your librarians" poster in staff rooms and other high traffic areas at their partner sites.

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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Library--New Orleans, used these flyers to promote "4-11: Medical Information Day" and to encourage faculty to stop trawling for information and visit their library
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lf you would like further information about these samples, please contact Tomi Gunn at mlams@mlahq.org or 312.419.9094.