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Ignore that last post, I did receive it, it was further down the list to be read .Sorry about that! Everyone have a good Friday! *Iowa Center for the Book* *State Library of Iowa* 1.800.248.4483 | [log in to unmask] 1112 E. Grand Avenue | Des Moines, IA 50319 www.IowaCenterfortheBook.org <http://www.iowacenterforthebook.org/> On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 8:14 AM IACenterBook, LIB <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I haven't received an email from Decibel yet, did I miss something? Or was > I missed? Thanks for any info! > Nancy > > *Iowa Center for the Book* > *State Library of Iowa* > 1.800.248.4483 | [log in to unmask] > 1112 E. Grand Avenue | Des Moines, IA 50319 > www.IowaCenterfortheBook.org <http://www.iowacenterforthebook.org/> > > > On Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 7:16 AM Walker, Suzanne <[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > >> Good morning team, >> >> >> >> The email that we recently got from Decibel does not answer Nancy’s >> questions below. I’m mostly concerned about this question: Does that mean >> we will "staff" our virtual booth? If so, when are the specific days/times >> (during September 25-27th, when the virtual fest is happening) we are >> expected to be in the virtual booth? >> >> >> >> I did reply back to Decibel with that question and am waiting to hear, >> but if Guy can clarify, that would be great. >> >> >> >> >> >> Suzanne Walker >> >> Indiana Young Readers Center Librarian >> >> Director – Indiana Center for the Book >> >> Indiana State Library >> >> 140 N. Senate Ave >> >> Indianapolis, IN 46204 >> >> (317) 232-3700 >> >> [log in to unmask] >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* Center for the Book state centers communication < >> [log in to unmask]> *On Behalf Of *Medema, Nancy >> *Sent:* Thursday, August 13, 2020 12:47 PM >> *To:* [log in to unmask] >> *Subject:* Re: some news about the NBF >> >> >> >> **** This is an EXTERNAL email. Exercise caution. DO NOT open attachments >> or click links from unknown senders or unexpected email. **** >> ------------------------------ >> >> i'm a bit unclear about what these Booths will require, and I do >> understand we'll get more information from Decibel, but I have a couple of >> questions: >> >> 1. I've been to "virtual exhibits" before, both during this current >> corona period and just at SLJ events, etc. so is that what we're going to >> be setting up here? Does that mean we will "staff" our virtual booth? If >> so, when are the specific days/times (during September 25-27th, when the >> virtual fest is happening) we are expected to be in the virtual booth? >> >> 2. Do they want us to promote these virtual exhibits and virtual events >> to our librarians and their communities? If so, we will be provided with >> details about the Festival and the exhibits, like generic press releases or >> even basic access instructions? >> >> >> >> thanks, >> >> Nancy >> >> *Nancy Medema* Program Director >> >> Coordinator, Iowa Center for the Book >> >> *State Library of Iowa* | Des Moines Office >> 515.281-4328 | [log in to unmask] >> 1112 E. Grand Avenue | Des Moines, IA 50319 >> www.StateLibraryofIowa.org >> >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 9:00 AM Lamolinara, Guy <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>