How to Add Programs from Community Calendar to MailChimp Emails
Keeping your library patrons updated on upcoming events is easy with WhoFi’s Community Calendar and MailChimp integration. In this guide, we’ll walk you through two methods to add your events to MailChimp emails: manually adding content or using an RSS feed for automatic updates.
If you'd prefer to watch the full process, check out our video tutorial that covers both methods in detail at the bottom of this post.
Method 1: Manually Adding Events
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WhoFi and Wowbrary Integration Update
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Why libraries use automatic reminder emails for event & room reservations.
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Challenges Without Automatic Event Reminders
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Are you looking to create more successful and engaging summer programs for your patrons? It can be a challenge to keep returning patrons informed and attract new community members. And let's not forget managing resources and costs for big events. But don't worry, we're here to help! We've gathered proven summer reading ideas from libraries across the country to help make your summer programs a hit.
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Recently it was brought to our attention that libraries in Washington, California, and Utah are successful in promoting their services. In this article, we explore the success stories of these libraries, revealing strategies and best practices for how to promote library services. Discover these resources to transform your library's promotional efforts.
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In the digital age fragmented and complex systems are becoming a thing of the past. In this post we will discuss library membership management challenges and present an all-in-one suite of services as a potential solution. To satisfy the goals of public library directors, we've collected insights about related challenges in conversations with partners.
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As we head into the Winter season, public libraries across the country are preparing to offer heartwarming programs for all of their patrons. These library Winter program ideas are inspired by the creativity of other libraries, showcasing the positive impact that bringing communities together through programs can have. Looking for another program to add to your library's Winter lineup? Take inspiration from what other libraries are doing below! Five Library Winter Program Ideas Winter Reading…