Welcome to the Outreach Libguide!
Here is where we gather all the resources needed to prepare you for your next venture in the community; from ready-made presentations to outreach items for request from the CED office.
Want to know what outreach events are coming up? Check out the 2024 Outreach Calendar.xlsx. You'll find the general timeline of events under outreach overview. A lot of events are annual and the details may not be planned out just yet, but I will be updating the calendar regularly as I receive those details.
If you're not finding what you need right now, want to volunteer for an outreach, or have any questions, feel free to email Nathaly Ruiz at nruiz@ocls.info or call x7483.
OCLS Community
Letters and Agreements
- MOU TemplateUse this template to outline the details of a partnership agreement between OCLS and another organization.
- Tour InvitationInvite an organization or business to tour your library to share how OCLS resources can benefit their team.
- Apartment Complex Outreach LetterWelcome new residents by reaching out to apartment complexes and inquiring if they would like to add card registrations and library information to their welcome packets.
- Photo Consent FormTake this form with you to get consent to post photos publicly.
Outreach Training
- OCLS Community Outreach TrainingAn overview of the OCLS Community Outreach process, including best practices and frequently asked questions.
- Outreach 101Discover how outreach is used to promote the library.
- Outreach Tabling ManualUse this manual to guide you through the process of tabling events from registration to following up with the event organizer.
Outreach Resources
- Outreach Items Request FormRequest items for outreach tabling to giveaway and leave a lasting impression.
- Partnership DatabaseUse the partnership database to track communication and agreements with OCLS partners.
- OCLS Tax Exempt CertificationShare this form with organizations requiring proof of the library's non-profit status.
- Cancellation Procedures-Community Events & OutreachesExpecting inclement weather? Find here the procedures to follow when an organizer has or hasn't canceled their event.
Other Resources
- ABOS Conference 2022Find links and notes from the 2022 Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services conference.
- ALA Office for Diversity, Literacy, and Outreach ServicesLinks to the American Library Association website with resources for to serve the entire community.
- PLA Community Engagement and OutreachLinks to the Public Library Association website with resources to increase engagement and outreach.
- OCLC - WebJunctionLinks to OCLC's WebJunction website on the topic of outreach, providing free webinars and resources.
Outreach Map
This map illustrates key points in Orange County Library System's service area which may be beneficial in planning outreach for your department or location. To use the map, click the left-most button on the header below. This will allow you to browse various data sets using the following filters:
-Orange County Library System Locations
-Completed Outreach Events
-Orange County Public School Locations
-Children's Community Contacts Database
-Orange County Neighborhood Associations
