Customizable press releases

Customizable press releases

Customize this press release with your library information, then submit electronically for publication in newspapers, community newsletters or events programs. All you need is Microsoft® Word to prepare the release.

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How to prepare your press release

1. Download the press release to your desktop.
2. Open in Microsoft Word.
3. Locate the customizable fields for your library information. Customizable fields are italicized for quick recognition.
4. Replace the italicized text with your library-specific information.
5. Add quotes from your library staff.
6. Where necessary, remove instructional text such as "(Italicized text is intended for the library to customize)."
7. You may need to do some manual adjusting to ensure look and placement.
8. When complete, perform a "Save as" and rename the file.
9. Print it out for proofing purposes and make corrections if needed. It's now ready.

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