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Happy Monday, everyone:

Has anyone located a floor plan of the National Book Festival in the
convention center exhibitors guide?


On Fri, Aug 8, 2014 at 11:37 AM, Mary Menzel <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I think the map would be enough explanation if we can get Junior Leaguers
> to staff the table.  If nobody's standing there, I think a) people might
> not get it and b) every book will disappear by 11 am!
>
> Thanks, Anne!
> Mary
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> On Fri, Aug 8, 2014 at 11:21 AM, Boni, Anne <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> We have the two tables outside the Pavilion of the States, however, I am
>> still waiting to see if we can get help from the junior league.  I’m not
>> certain about a sheet holder.  Don’t you think the map itself explains the
>> concept?
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>> *From:* Center for the Book state centers communication [mailto:
>> [log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Mary Menzel
>> *Sent:* Friday, August 08, 2014 11:51 AM
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>> *To:* [log in to unmask]
>> *Subject:* Re: State Books Display at NBF -- SS Questions
>>
>>
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>> How about this -- Anne, why don't you tell us what your office can do,
>> and we can fill in the other tasks. You've arranged for the tables and for
>> Junior League staffing; are you able to provide a sheet explaining the
>> concept and a holder to put the sheet in?  I can go to the table early to
>> prop up books and festoon the table with the map; I plan to set up my own
>> booth on Friday afternoon.
>>
>> I think Alayne's index card idea would probably work best; people can
>> type or print the name of their state on an unlined card and tape it to the
>> inside of the front cover with the state's name visible from the front.
>> Then drop off the book at the table on Saturday morning.
>>
>> What do you think, everyone?
>>
>> Mary
>>
>> California
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>> On Fri, Aug 8, 2014 at 8:00 AM, Andrea Lewis <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> I sure hope someone is eventually going to offer a recap so we know what
>> prep to do with our book!  J
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>> *Andrea D. Lewis*
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>> Program Officer
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>> Maryland Center for the Book | Opportunity Grants
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>> Maryland Humanities Council
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>> 108 W. Centre Street
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>> Baltimore, MD 21201
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>> (T) 410.685.6161
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>> (F) 410.685.0795
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>> [log in to unmask]
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>> www.mdhc.org
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>> *From:* Center for the Book state centers communication [mailto:
>> [log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Curtis Rogers
>> *Sent:* Friday, August 08, 2014 9:57 AM
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>> *To:* [log in to unmask]
>> *Subject:* Re: State Books Display at NBF -- SS Questions
>>
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>> We are actually giving out copies of our book at our table this year and
>> we have put bookplates in each one saying the copy is provided by the SC
>> State Library and the SC Center for the book.  I had planned to bring 960
>> copies (30 boxes) but I'm going to cut it back to 16 boxes (512 copies)
>> because I don't have a good idea about how many will come by the table
>> since we're not on the mall this year.  Also because the cost of shipping
>> is just too great especially if I have to ship back left overs...
>>
>>
>>
>> Curtis R. Rogers, Ed.D., Communications Director
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>> South Carolina State Library <http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/> Room 203
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>> POB 11469, 1500 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29211
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>> ph:803-734-8928
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>> *From:* Center for the Book state centers communication <
>> [log in to unmask]> on behalf of Alayne Hopkins <
>> [log in to unmask]>
>> *Sent:* Friday, August 8, 2014 9:48 AM
>> *To:* [log in to unmask]
>> *Subject:* Re: State Books Display at NBF -- SS Questions
>>
>>
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>> Another option is to have our state name (typed) on a card stock slip in
>> each book- it can be visible above the top of the book, and perhaps gently
>> taped inside a dust jacket or the front cover. Or go with Mary's idea of a
>> standard label.
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>> My understanding is that we bring our book to the table during set up.
>>
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>>
>> Alayne
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>> (Minnesota)
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>> Sent from my iPad
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>> On Aug 8, 2014, at 8:11 AM, "Zoe Butler" <[log in to unmask]>
>> wrote:
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>> Please forgive my lack of following earlier information, but I’ve been
>> off on other projects and traveling with work a lot.  Do we need to
>> actually show up with a copy of our state book for the group table, or send
>> it to Anne or someone ahead of time?
>>
>>
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>> *From:* Center for the Book state centers communication [
>> mailto:[log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>] *On Behalf Of *Jaffe,
>> Karen
>> *Sent:* Friday, August 08, 2014 7:58 AM
>> *To:* [log in to unmask]
>> *Subject:* Re: State Books Display at NBF -- SS Questions
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>>
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>> Do they know they eventually end up in the YRC in a special section so
>> marked?
>>
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>> *From:* Center for the Book state centers communication [
>> mailto:[log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>] *On Behalf Of *Boni,
>> Anne
>> *Sent:* Friday, August 08, 2014 8:54 AM
>> *To:* [log in to unmask]
>> *Subject:* Re: State Books Display at NBF -- SS Questions
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>>
>>
>> The Library of Congress will have a sign “Great Reads About Great
>> Places.” The two tables will be located close to the Pavilion of the
>> States, but not inside the pavilion.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Anne
>>
>>
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>> *From:* Center for the Book state centers communication [
>> mailto:[log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>] *On Behalf Of *
>> [log in to unmask]
>> *Sent:* Thursday, August 07, 2014 3:50 PM
>> *To:* [log in to unmask]
>> *Subject:* State Books Display at NBF -- SS Questions
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi, All,
>>
>>
>>
>> I have been quite preoccupied here in Mass and so did not write with my
>> questions once the consensus formed around simply bringing a copy of the
>> state book for the group table, but I am not really seeing how this is
>> shaping up so thought I better send this note...  Thanks for indulging me!
>>
>>
>>
>> Q's ....
>>
>>
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>> 1.  What will display design be?
>>
>>
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>> How will the 50 (or nearly 50) books be displayed?  Are they going to lay
>> flat?  Or will they stand?  All on one level?  How interesting or crowded
>> or sparse or whatever will this display be?
>>
>>
>>
>> I admit that I can't visualize ..... does anyone have an idea about how
>> to present these in a compelling way?   There were plenty of people in my
>> kids' schools who knew about creating different levels, etc., to add
>> interest ... but I have no experience with that sort of stuff ... Does
>> anyone have thoughts about what this thing can be made to look like?
>>
>>
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>> 2.  Signage?
>>
>>
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>> How will visitors to this display know what they are looking at?  What
>> signage is needed to explain the overall display?  Who can create that
>> signage?
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>> How will visitors know which book is associated with which state?  How
>> will they get an overview of a given book?
>>
>>
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>> I know you all didn't like my idea of signs about the different books ...
>> but can we do without any explanation of each book?
>>
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>> 3.  Stuff?
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>> Are there any giveaways at this table?  Why will people stop here and
>> what do we want them to know when they leave?
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>> 4.  Staffing?
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>> Are we asking too much of table staff to assume they will be able to talk
>> about the books and also police the visitors to make sure books don't leave
>> the table, etc.?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thoughts?
>>
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>>
>>
>> Sharon
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>> ***************************************************
>> Sharon Shaloo, Executive Director
>> Massachusetts Center for the Book
>> [log in to unmask]
>> 617.521.2719 (v)
>> 617.872.3718 (c)
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>> --
>>
>> Mary Menzel
>> Director, California Center for the Book
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>> tel: 213-738-7055
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> --
> Mary Menzel
> Director, California Center for the Book
> tel: 213-738-7055
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Mary Menzel
Director, California Center for the Book
tel: 213-738-7055