If your group offers two or more specific services, you have a couple of options for how to make your listing. The decision is entirely up to you. And remember that you can always refine your listing in the future once you’re in the Directory.
Option 1: Create a single detailed listing.
Why choose this option: It’s straightforward, and it can emphasize the breadth of activities in your organization.
- Within the description, mention all your specific programs and services, using paragraph text and catchwords.
- If the programs/services have their own hours and other details that differ from that of the main organization, be sure to note that.
- If specific programs have their own websites/web pages, link to those!
Option 2: Create a main listing plus sub-listings and link them.
Why choose this option: It’s more work, but it enables you to highlight programs within your organization that have their own identities and user populations. If some of your departments have their own branding, this might be a good choice for your group.
For example, the Senior Center is a community resource offered by Brattleboro’s Department of Recreation and Parks. Because the Senior Center has its own fan base and identity, it might be a good candidate for a separate listing. So:
- When the designated person at Recreation and Parks makes their general listing, they can mention the Senior Center in the Description/Catchwords field.
- The same person or another person can create a separate listing for the Senior Center and name Brattleboro Recreation and Parks in the optional ‘Parent Organization’ field.
If you make sub-listings, consider using a different main image for each, but that decision is up to you. There’s a check box on the listing form to request help with images. You can also call or send us an email, and we’ll be happy to assist.
Can more than one person manage listings within a large organization?
That’s up to you. One person can manage all of them, or different people can establish logins and manage listings for their specific services/programs. However, because of technical limitations, only one person/login can manage each specific listing. Group leaders: please coordinate efforts internally to avoid duplication or errors. If you need to reassign editorial responsibilities for your listing, please reach out and we’ll make it happen: outreach@brookslibraryvt.org.
For more tips, see the full ABC FAQs