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Thanks Guy! Michael Pearce | Director of Strategic Engagement University Libraries The University of Alabama<https://www.ua.edu/> 2023A Gorgas Library Box870266 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 Phone 205-348-1416<tel:205-348-1416> | [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Ask us a question now, <http://ask.lib.ua.edu/> we are working to assist you! For COVID19 news and updates regarding our resources and services, check out https://guides.lib.ua.edu/COVID-19/ [Where Legends Are Made]<https://www.ua.edu/> From: Center for the Book state centers communication <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Lamolinara, Guy Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2020 8:59 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [EXTERNAL] some news about the NBF Dear Affiliate Centers, I want to thank you for your willingness to join us on this new path we are taking for the National Book Festival. I know information has been somewhat scant but I also know that you understand we are learning as we go along. I have some news, not all of it good. Hard as I tried (and hard as our Development Office tried), we were unable to secure funding that would have come to you to support your NBF projects. Some of you have already created wonderful videos, and some of you will not be able to for lack of funding. This also means that there is no funding to ship you the C-SPAN bags I had hoped to provide. The good news is that you will be hearing soon from our NBF contractor, Decibel, regarding the assets you will be able to present in your virtual "booth," and what the deadlines are. This Welcome email will come early next week, followed by an Introductory mid-week email with details. You have all worked with Decibel before, as they are longtime (great) NBF contractors. These are some things you may want to think about making available in your booth (in addition to your Great Reads selection and book jacket): --Videos (of your Great Reads author, of the work of your center, of an event you held, or all of these, or something I haven't mentioned you want to share) --Brochures and other info sheets you are able to provide digitally --An overview of your center, its mission and its activities The folks at Decibel will explain the capabilities of the NBF "platform" they are creating. I am working with our NBF designer on getting the generic Affiliate logo personalized for each center. Decibel is working on some sort of badging activity that will try to emulate going from center table to center table, as is done at the convention center. Thank you again for your longtime support of the NBF and your support of this new-style festival. I hope it will be a rewarding experience and keep you in touch with those you so ably serve. Guy