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Emily Blake

Assistant Director of Communications & Marketing

photo portrait of Emily Blake, white woman, 30's, chin length blonde hair, black blouse

MSC: 4601

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Pronouns: She / Her / Hers

About me

As the resident storyteller for JMU Libraries, I work closely with the rest of the Communications & Outreach team to make sure people hear about the good things that are happening here. I help the team with writing Libraries email newsletters, announcements and stories, and website content. I also create promotion plans, manage branding standards for JMU Libraries, design graphics, and sit on committees of communications professionals at the university level and in Academic Affairs so that we can collaborate with other offices on our communications.

Education:
BA (Spanish), Eastern Mennonite University
MA (Learning Design & Technology), James Madison University

About Communications & Outreach Department

We lead communications, marketing, and outreach on behalf of JMU Libraries. Our communications reach a variety of audiences, including current and prospective students, faculty, staff, donors, alumni, JMU parents and families, and the local community.

The Communications & Outreach team manages promotion, media relations, messaging, and branding for the Libraries. We collaborate with the JMU Division of Marketing and Strategic Communications, the Office of Orientation and Transition, and the Office of Admissions. We also partner with JMU’s Division of Philanthropy and Engagement to coordinate the Libraries’ participation in fundraising.

About Libraries Administration Unit

We support and challenge JMU Libraries’ staff and faculty to live up to our guiding statements — as we work together to provide excellent library and educational technology resources, spaces, services, and expertise to our campus community. Libraries’ Administration includes Communications and Outreach, Facilities Operations, Finance and Human Resources, and the office of the Dean.