LibCal: Creating Calendars & Promoting Events
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Tuesday, April 17, 2018
9:00pm - 10:15pm (Eastern Time - US & Canada) change time zone
9:00pm - 10:15pm (Eastern Time - US & Canada) change time zone
About:
Calendars are an essential part of any library's website. Learn how to set up and use your LibCal Calendars. Create event templates, customize your calendar display, and embed calendars outside of LibCal.
Once calendars are set up, you can begin adding and promoting events. Make your events stand out with engaging descriptions and great images! Share event information outside of LibCal to maximize registrations.
Learning Objectives:
- Create calendars & customize calendar settings
- Creating an Event Template
- How to organize your calendars
- Embed calendars (Widgets)
- Best Practices for Event Descriptions
- Adding a Featured Image
- Event Registration Button
- Social Media Options
- Managing Event Attendance
- Contacting Attendees
Time Zone: Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
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