Books for Keeps

Introducing The Media Center by the Books for Keeps New Media Capstone team: the ultimate solution for organizing all Books for Keeps resources and members in one convenient online hub! Books for Keeps is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bringing the joy of reading to children across Georgia. The organization’s impact spans book fairs, library partnerships, a bookmobile, and the transformative Literacy Mentor Program, which pairs volunteers with elementary school students for one-on-one reading sessions.

Executive Director Justin Bray was challenged with consolidating different resources and personnel across three branches: team, board, and volunteers. The Media Center is the New Media Capstone team’s solution to that problem. Powered by Google Sites, the hub contains all Books for Keeps resources by integrating Google Drive, Calendar, and Analytics. Accessing resources is simple with dedicated webpages for each branch, labeled icons, and progress tracking through meeting minutes. Whether a user is a tech-savvy volunteer or a team member new to digital platforms, The Media Center’s user-friendly interface ensures smooth navigation and interaction.

Books for Keeps seeks efficient technology. The Media Center offers a drag-and-drop system, allowing Justin and his team to easily update content independently once the team’s work is complete. Through The Media Center, Books for Keeps members say goodbye to scattered resources and hello to efficiency. The internal organization allows Books for Keeps to fulfill its bigger and better mission to spread the joy of reading to children.