Plain language must be organized, clear, and concise for all audiences. Libraries can implement plain language to ensure communications are understood the first time the message is seen or heard. Investigate the guidelines for using plain language in library communications and initiate strategies to improve existing language in library documents.
Session Duration
This course consists of a 1-hour session.
Topic Area
Management & Leadership
Marketing & Outreach
Contact Hours
1
Instructor:
Naomi Gonzales is the Library Services Trainer & MOLIB2GO Coordinator at Amigos. She has over ten years of library experience in academic and medical libraries, and most recently served as a federal contractor in support of The National Library of Medicine’s MedlinePlus consumer health website. Her professional interests include web accessibility, usability, and community outreach. In her personal life, Naomi enjoys befriending stray cats, volunteering at her local farmer’s market, and playing cozy video games.