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Animal Training

Submitted by ewilliams on Wed, 03/16/2016 - 11:02
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Program Identification
Location: 
Engagement & Program Services - Multiple Locations
Locations & Times: 
LocationsDateTime
RE6/243pm
DN6/252pm
BE7/22pm
CT7/254pm
SO7/1910:30am
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
BEARS RIDING BIKES? NO WAY! The Oklahoma City Zoo doesn’t train animals to do tricks, but does train for easy and enjoyable veterinary checkups. Learn the complete story of how and why animals are trained and the basics of behavior modification. Plus, we’ll play a game where YOU become the animal-in-training.
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Primary Event Type: 
Science & Technology

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
Performer in the Performing Artist Index

Oklahoma City Zoo, Barbara Myer

Status: 
Active
Address: 
2101 NE 50th Street
Oklahoma City  Oklahoma  73111
United States
Phone: 
405-425-0218
Artist Focus: 
Zoo Mobile, family and toddler programs, senior programs, scouts, birthday parties, etc.
Work Description: 

Live animal presentation, education and biology naturalist.

Affidavit: 
No
Background Check: 
Yes
W-9 on File: 
No
Program Justification
Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?: 
Yes
Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?: 
Yes
How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?: 
This is a program that provides enrichment in an area of science and nature that teens will be interested to learn about, and also offer possible vocational guidance.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.
Why will this program be successful?: 
Curiosity about the natural world is a big part of being a student, and this event for teens brings in experts to answer their questions and show a specific part of zoology.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Program attendance and feedback.
Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?: 
Yes
Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?: 
Yes

Community Engagement

How will you promote this event to the community?: 
Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
Visit a community organization to promote
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

book displays, database lists, further suggested reading lists

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
Outreach is coordinating this program for teens at 5 library locations and will handle the paperwork and promotion requests.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
No
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
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