I provide scalable support to libraries working in Niche Academy. I have managed Niche Academy on the statewide level for Michigan, California, Virginia, and Nevada. I advocate with Niche Academy for the needs of customers and library learners.
Recommendation
Sonya Schryer Norris provides consultative support services for state libraries using Niche Academy. Those services range from instructional design and custom tutorial creation to marketing and promotional services. The marketing services help librarians within the state become aware of the state library’s professional development offerings and thereby increase the value of the state library’s investment. We are not aware of anyone else offering the package of services Sonya provides.
Sonya Norris has been a cherished ally for years now. Her instructional design work has been exceptional and the impact for learners across two states has been measurable and dramatic. She has been a thoughtful and consistent contributor to the evolution of Niche Academy as well. She has pushed the boundaries of the platform and we’re better for it. She has been a welcome collaborator and a reliable touchstone for the quality of our own work. I can recommend Sonya’s work and Sonya herself without reservation or qualification.
-Jared Oates
Chief Operating Officer, Niche Academy
Marketing
I tailor content marketing best practices to a library environment. I’ll show you how to leverage your existing networks and Niche Academy’s built-in usage data to best serve your audience.
Training
I am available to train your staff on instructional design best practices and course creation in Niche Academy.
My Niche Courses
Under my direction, the Library of Michigan created 28 online learning modules with progressively more sophisticated instructional design, UX, graphics, and production value. I have leveraged that knowledge in the online learning that I continue to produce.
Marketing-Specific Presentations on Niche Academy
Niche Academy Webinar – Marketing eResources
Niche Academy Webinar – Using the MeL Maven Badge
- Marketing Niche Academy: Promotion in a Pandemic, for Niche Academy state library customers as well as separately for three Michigan library co-operatives
- eResources and Niche Academy: Marketing Digital Library Services, for State Library CE Coordinators
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