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 > > > On Fri, Aug 8, 2014 at 11:21 AM, Boni, Anne <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > >> 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? >> >> >> >> >> >> *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 >> >> *To:* [log in to unmask] >> *Subject:* Re: State Books Display at NBF -- SS Questions >> >> >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> On Fri, Aug 8, 2014 at 8:00 AM, Andrea Lewis <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >> I sure hope someone is eventually going to offer a recap so we know what >> prep to do with our book! J >> >> >> >> *Andrea D. Lewis* >> >> Program Officer >> >> Maryland Center for the Book | Opportunity Grants >> >> Maryland Humanities Council >> >> 108 W. Centre Street >> >> Baltimore, MD 21201 >> >> (T) 410.685.6161 >> >> (F) 410.685.0795 >> >> [log in to unmask] >> >> www.mdhc.org >> >> >> >> >> >> *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 >> >> >> *To:* [log in to unmask] >> *Subject:* Re: State Books Display at NBF -- SS Questions >> >> >> >> 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 >> >> South Carolina State Library <http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/> Room 203 >> >> POB 11469, 1500 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29211 >> >> ph:803-734-8928 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> *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 >> >> >> >> 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. >> >> >> >> My understanding is that we bring our book to the table during set up. >> >> >> >> Alayne >> >> (Minnesota) >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> >> On Aug 8, 2014, at 8:11 AM, "Zoe Butler" <[log in to unmask]> >> wrote: >> >> 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? >> >> >> >> *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 >> >> >> >> Do they know they eventually end up in the YRC in a special section so >> marked? >> >> >> >> *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 >> >> >> >> *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 .... >> >> >> >> 1. What will display design be? >> >> >> >> 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? >> >> >> >> 2. Signage? >> >> >> >> 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? >> >> >> >> How will visitors know which book is associated with which state? How >> will they get an overview of a given book? >> >> >> >> 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? >> >> >> >> >> >> 3. Stuff? >> >> >> >> Are there any giveaways at this table? Why will people stop here and >> what do we want them to know when they leave? >> >> >> >> >> >> 4. Staffing? >> >> >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> >> >> *************************************************** >> Sharon Shaloo, Executive Director >> Massachusetts Center for the Book >> [log in to unmask] >> 617.521.2719 (v) >> 617.872.3718 (c) >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Mary Menzel >> Director, California Center for the Book >> >> tel: 213-738-7055 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > -- > Mary Menzel > Director, California Center for the Book > tel: 213-738-7055 > > > > > -- Mary Menzel Director, California Center for the Book tel: 213-738-7055