Black History Month 2023 Install Guide
Branches: All
Signs Available: Now
Install: 02/01
Remove: 02/28 EOD
Contact Information:
Visual Merchandiser | Chris Keegan chris.keegan@chpl.org
Project Manager | Maggie Killman maggie.killman@chpl.org
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Yalie Saweda Kamara Writer, Cincinnati Poet Laureate
Sidney Poitier Academy Award-Winning Actor
Barack Obama Former U.S. President
This deck contains reference information intended to aid in the process of creating your BHM displays. This display is part of a series in correlation with our system-wide National Awareness Months campaign. Continue further for information on how to prioritize your BHM displays (page 4).
All display renderings are guidelines and not strict representations of what needs to be executed. Think of them as starting points to adapt or build upon.
If you have questions or concerns about a specific topic, please reach out to the contacts on the cover page.
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Overview
Mood Board
(For Internal Use Only)
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Tips & Tricks
Prioritizing BHM Displays
• BHM launches at the beginning of February, alongside Winter Checkout Challenge, and runs through the month. Please prioritize BHM in your V1 position, but ensure WCC is still highly visible to continue driving engagement.
• BHM displays should take an A-location within the branch (V1). Please remember all National Awareness Month displays should be prominently displayed within every branch. This will ensure equal representation throughout the year.
• Branches are encouraged to celebrate Awareness Months throughout the year with the use of provided Marketing materials.
• For more information on Visual Positions and the VM Calendar, please refer to the Visual Merchandising homepage in Rufus. Both are further explained in this document.
• Bibliocommons lists are available from MSA. (see page 5)
• If there are any questions on how to prioritize or determine visual positions within displays, please reach out to Chris Keegan.
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Tips & Tricks
BHM Display Resources
VM Suggestions:
• Even if there are little to no materials at your branch, please create a display with any relevant materials by using these suggestions from MSA.
• While the purpose of our displays is providing materials for customers to check out, these displays are meant to spread awareness and show representation. Therefore, we can at least promote our systemwide event alongside a curated selection of materials.
MSA suggestions:
• Black History in Photographs
• BHM Documentaries
• Mysteries and Thrillers by Black Authors
• Award-Winning Black Authors
• African American Graphic Novels - Adult
• Teen - BHM Nonfiction
• Teen - BHM Fiction
• Teen - Black Joy
• Kids - BHM Easy Readers
• Kids - BHM Picture Books
• Kids - BHM Black Joy
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Graphic Elements Overview
BHM Display Signs
Qty: 1-2 | 8.5x11 and 11x17
-coming from Marketing (print at branch)
-portrait + landscape
-primary display graphic
Off the Page Event Signs
Qty: 1-2 | 8.5x11 and 11x17
-coming from Marketing (print at branch)
-portrait only
BHM Multi Event Signs
Qty: 1-2 | 8.5x11 and 11x17
-coming from Marketing (print at branch)
-portrait only
Off the Page Half Sheets
Qty: Varies | 8.5x11
-coming from Marketing (print at branch)
BHM Buttons
Qty: Varies | 2.25”
-coming from Marketing (print at branch)
BHM Materials List Bookmark
Qty: Varies | 8.5x11
-coming from Marketing (print at branch)
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CHPL.org CHPL.org CHPL.org CHPL.org Award-Winning Black Award-Winning Black Award-Winning Black Black History Month Events The Underground Railroad: Its History, People, Glory February 27, 4-5 p.m. Anderson Township Branch Library elements the Underground Railroad through photographs, maps, and more. FOR CHILDREN HBCU Youth-led Roundtable 2023 February 3-5 p.m. Walnut Hills Branch Library Join roundtable discussion of the unique perspective provided by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HCBUs). Alumni and current and prospective students speak on the interests, outcomes, and challenges attending an HBCU. Presented the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Registration required. Register online CHPL.org/events emailing AHarris@NURFC.org. FOR TEENS Celebrating Black STEAM February 4-4:45 p.m. Westwood Branch Library Learn about prominent Black scientists and artists as you make silhouette art, quilt display in the Library, "rockets," and more. Registration required. Register calling 513-369-4474 in-person the Westwood Branch Library. O the Page to the Stage! Thursday, February 23, 4 p.m. Walnut Hills Branch Library "Firebird" well as local author Ashley Ferguson's "Girl, You are Magic!" and "Boy You are stunning choreography that any dance-lover will enjoy! For ages. H O the Page to the Stage! Thursday, February 23, p.m. Walnut Hills Branch Library O the Page to the Stage! Thursday, February 23, p.m. Walnut Hills Branch Library
BHM Display (V1)
BHM Display Signs
Qty: 1-2 | 8.5x11 and 11x17
-coming from Marketing (print at branch)
-portrait + landscape
-primary display graphic
BHM Materials List Bookmark
Qty: Varies | 8.5x11
-coming from Marketing (print at branch)
- The main display should include one of the promotional display signs. This display can either be on a table surface or within shelving. Ensure the sign is easily seen and focal within the display.
- For more tips & tricks, or help with low quantities of materials please refer to pages 4 and 5.
Table Example
Display sign with materials list promo (bookmarks)
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Authors Adults Graphic Novels Authors Adults Graphic Novels Authors Adults Graphic Novels Authors Adults Graphic Novels
V1 CHPL.org Graphic Novels CHPL.org CHPL.org CHPL.org Award-Winning Black Graphic Novels Award-Winning Black Graphic Novels Award-Winning Black Graphic Novels CHPL.org Graphic Novels CHPL.org CHPL.org CHPL.org Award-Winning Black Graphic Novels Award-Winning Black Graphic Novels Award-Winning Black Graphic Novels
Winter Checkout Challenge Display (V2)
WCC Entry Box Prize Sign
Qty: 1 | 8.5x11
-coming from Marketing (print at branch)
-portrait only
-primary display graphic
WCC Bookmark
Qty: Varies | 8.5x11
-coming from Marketing (print at branch)
-use for displays/hold slips
WCC Entry Form Qty: Varies | 8.5x11 -coming from Marketing (print at branch) Acrylic Entry Box (w/ sign) Qty: 1 | 8.5x11 sign holder -branch-owned
- Possibly rotate themes each week during the challenge.
Ex: Week 1- Mindful/Wellness Materials
Week 2- Fitness Materials
Week 3- Cozy Cooking and Crafting Materials
WCC should still live in a visible location through the remainder of the event (02/24).
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