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Thursday, October 14, 2010

Oustanding Elevator Speech

Lori Reed just posted a fantastic post about her elevator speech.

“I help people change their lives, connect with their community, and boost their local economy, while enjoying the present and preparing for the future. I do this without a charge, because you have already paid for my services.”

Chances are, they will say, “Wow. Tell me more.”

And that’s my golden chance to tell them all about the wonders of public libraries, which can be summed up (and expanded upon) with four simple messages:
1. Libraries change lives.
2. Libraries build community.
3. Libraries mean business.
4. Libraries are a smart investment.



I think Lori nailed it, don't you?

3 comments:

Aspen Walker said...

:-) This one was me. Our SaveLibraries.org posts show up on a variety of our personal feeds.

Eddie said...

Definitely. I like the part: "I do this without a charge, because you have already paid for my services."

Nancy Dowd said...

My apologies.. great job Aspen!