With the launch of the TRU Reads: Leisure Collection the Display Team took on the responsbility for marketing entire collections. Presently we create and install displays on a regular basis for both our Leisure and Children's Collection. We also create social media posts to market our current displays. Members of the team collaborate with Librarians for webpage content and LibGuides to help market our displays. Since we have taken on these two endeavours we have seen an increase in circulation in these areas due to our efforts.
The Library launched the TRU Reads Leisure Collection in the Fall of 2013 to much anticipation. It consists of biography, fiction and non-fiction bestsellers, and graphic novels
To prepare for the launch the display team partnered with the Acquisitions Librarian to promote the new material.This is also the first time the Display Team sought student input for collection development. Now we have a permanent suggestion box available specifically for leisure titles.
In January 2014 we took on the task of creating rotating table displays to highlight the different genres in the collection. To accomplish this we learned how to create posters using simple design methods and PowerPoint software. We also learned how to recognize books by genre so they could be included in future displays.
In January 2015 we placed our TRU New Reads book shelf in a high traffic area which has increased circulation on new material coming into the collection.