Approaching People in the Library

Shuli Kleinman commented on my post today and ask me for suggestions on approaching people in the library.

My situation is probably unique in that I frequent the library (almost everyday) so I know the librarians very well. I didn't have the courage of talking to them about My Power Mall before the WC Boot Camp. However, now I have the spiel ("Can you help me out...) to use and suddenly they are now good prospects for me.

Also due my good relationship with them, they are now talking to other library patrons so they could talk to me about this "Boot Camp" training.(If I sign them up, the more they will be motivated to refer people to me!). Going forward, when I talk to these patrons I could now tell them about my project of trying to raise $2,000 per month for the non profits I'm helping (specifically in this case the Community Center and the Easthampton Little League).

Most people who go to the library used the computer and therefore are computer savvy. I talked to one patron one time and was able to show him the MPM web site in the library's computer.