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July 2026 Outreach Toolkit

Happy July—the PALNI Outreach Toolkit just turned five years old! We're proud to keep providing resources that support your outreach, showcase your staff and services, and strengthen campus connections. To view the contents of the full Marketing Outreach Toolkit, visit the project LibGuide.

Low-Key Engagement Ideas

Image of blue water, a beach and blue sky with an open book. Text on the image reads: Hello Summer - Time to Read, with the PALNI logo

Take a look at some low-key engagement ideas perfect for July—minimal effort, but great for maintaining visibility and connection with students, especially when your campus is quieter.

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Celebrate Independence Day

Graphic design with an American flag and sparkler in the background that reads: Freedom Unites Us! Happy Independence Day [YOUR MASCOT]s! With space for a library logo.Use this template and stock text to celebrate Independence Day and reflect on the many important freedoms we uphold: 

This Independence Day, we celebrate the freedom to learn, explore new ideas, and discover something new at the library. Wishing you a safe and happy 4th of July.

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Reflect and Refresh This Summer!

July is often a quieter month, making it an ideal time to reflect on your past efforts and lay the groundwork for a successful academic year ahead. As we celebrate how far we’ve come, we encourage you to use this time to:

  • Make a list of marketing and outreach goals for the upcoming academic year

  • Reflect on what worked well this past year—and where there were challenges

  • Identify campus partners you’d like to collaborate with in the coming months

  • Organize your images and templates into folders for easier content creation

  • Submit ideas or requests through our Suggestion Box to help shape future toolkits

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Sign up to receive the the PALNI Marketing Outreach Toolkit monthly via email.

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