05.02.19
Ever since Benjamin Franklin founded the nation's first public library, Pennsylvanians have been empowered by their libraries—to research, study, learn, communicate, discover new interests, develop …

Alexandria Library
11.05.18
In response to community research that showed a lack of brand awareness, the Alexandria Library revitalized its marketing efforts to turn a fresh face to the community and re-engage them in all the Library had to offer.

Cedar Rapids Public Library
10.03.18
The City of Cedar Rapids is on the move, actively promoting the arts, education, and advanced technology enterprises. Cedar Rapids Public Library (CRPL), named by …

Library Leadership Ohio
08.20.18
The biannual library conference connects participants to a network of fellow library leaders and equips them with the leadership skills to positively impact their communities.
State …

Ypsilanti District Library
09.20.17
Strategic planning is a process of discoveries and decisions.
For Ypsilanti District Library (YDL) in Ypsilanti–affectionately "Ypsi"–Michigan, the process became the occasion for customers and prospective customers …

Marketing Plan and Design System for Licking County Library
01.09.17
We are pleased to announce the implementation of a system-wide marketing planning initiative and brand refresh for the Licking County Library System (LCLS).
A Need to …

Board Building Workshops for New Jersey Not-For-Profits
10.05.15
The New Jersey Historical Commission, New Jersey Historic Trust, and New Jersey State Library are partnering to offer a statewide series of board training workshops lead by Ivy Group partners Nancy Davis and Pam Fitzgerald.

Strategic Planning Initiative for Des Moines Public Library
09.10.13
After nearly a year of study, Ivy Library has published a comprehensive report, A Plan for Tomorrow, which details research findings and strategic recommendations for the Des Moines Public Library.

Website for New Jersey Library Trustee Association
04.29.13
Ivy Library, a division of Charlottesville-based The Ivy Group, has launched a new website for the New Jersey Library Trustee Association (NJLTA). NJLTA is the …
Digging Deep to Understand What Your Community Needs and Wants
04.12.12
The 2012 PLA Conference came and went last month. We were very pleased to reconnect with so many colleagues, clients and friends! Our preconference Digging Deep to …

The Next Chapter for SAPL
10.13.11
In a time of great change and reinvention for libraries across the country, the 2011 San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) Strategic Plan, “The Next Chapter” provided a …