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Press Release: Patron Point [October 9, 2020]

West Vancouver Memorial Library (BC) selects Patron Point to boost email communication performance

Dublin, OH - October 9, 2020 - Patron Point announced today that West Vancouver Memorial Library of British Columbia has selected its patron relationship management system to support the Library's marketing efforts. Of particular interest to the Library was Patron Point's ability to improve its email marketing performance.

"With Patron Point, libraries work with patron data that is more current and accurate than standalone services", states Vice President, Community, Gene Shimshock. "Coupled with reporting that helps manage patron emails, Patron Point can improve the performance of any library's email marketing program."

The system launched in early July of this year.

About West Vancouver Memorial Library

Located in a beautiful ocean side community of West Vancouver British Columbia, West Vancouver Memorial Library (www.westvanlibrary.ca) is where wonder sparks, possibilities emerge, and minds thrive. Opened on November 11, 1950, West Vancouver Memorial Library is a War Memorial, dedicated as a living monument and an everlasting commemoration to those who served and sacrificed their lives in the Second World War. Since its opening, the Library has flourished and grown and currently serves a population of 46,000, has over 327,000 volumes and a circulation rate of 23 per capita (one of the highest in Canada). In addition to a large multi-format and multilingual collection, the Library offers a wide range of traditional and innovative events.

About Patron Point

Patron Point is the first of its kind patron relationship management system built specifically for public libraries harnessing data from a wide range of library systems including the ILS, eBook platforms, event/PC/room booking systems, databases and website to build a unified view of the patron's engagement with the library. With Patron Point, libraries can use this data to segment its audience and produce personalized email and web communications that attract and more fully engage the patron. Libraries can benefit immediately from a foundation of Proven Programs or create their own workflows that are customized to their unique user communities and needs. For more information on Patron Point, see our website.


Summary: Patron Point announced that West Vancouver Memorial Library of British Columbia has selected its patron relationship management system to support the Library's marketing efforts. Of particular interest to the Library was Patron Point's ability to improve its email marketing performance.
Publication Year:2020
Type of Material:Press Release
LanguageEnglish
Date Issued:October 9, 2020
Publisher:Patron Point
Company:
Company: Patron Point
Products: Patron Point
Libraries: West Vancouver Memorial Library
Subject: System announcements -- installations
Permalink: https://librarytechnology.org/pr/25581/west-vancouver-memorial-library-bc-selects-patron-point-to-boost-email-communication-performance

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