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Saving the Universe

Submitted by ewilliams on Thu, 03/17/2016 - 11:13
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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
HR6/294pm
MC6/303pm
DN7/92pm
BI7/123pm
WA7/146:30pm
AL7/206pm
CT7/285pm
LU7/294pm
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Beware, there’s an impending invasion! There is only one remaining hope for humanity: YOU. You’ve been playing video games for days at a time, honing your skills at board and card games to become a master, and consuming books like they’re going out of style, and in doing so, you’ve been perfecting yourself to become the one unstoppable force against the threat of Armageddon. Do you think you can survive all the challenges placed before you? Then come prove it!
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Primary Event Type: 
Science & Technology
Additional Event Types: 
Arts, Crafts, Games

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

Science Museum of Oklahoma

Affidavit Expiration: 
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Status: 
Active
Address: 
2100 NE 52nd St
Oklahoma City  Oklahoma  73111
United States
Phone: 
405-602-3680
Artist Focus: 
Space, Grossology, Water, CSI Investigations for kids.
Work Description: 

Outreach programs! Can’t get to the museum? Let the museum come to you! Bring our hands-on interactive experiences to your group through museum outreach programs. Our programs are based on the philosophy that children learn best when they are using their curiosity and imagination to explore in productive and creative ways.
Contact: Chris Wilkerson Science Programs Coordinator(405) 602-3680 [email protected]
www.sciencemuseumok.org

Affidavit: 
No
Background Check: 
Yes
W-9 on File: 
Yes
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 science program presented by professionals in a fun, engaging way. It brings science to life for teens, beyond what they would get in the classroom. It promotes lifelong enrichment and is educational while being entertaining.
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?: 
Programs from the Science Museum Oklahoma are highly crafted and perfected by trained educators. They work one-on-one with teenagers and answer questions, listen to their thoughts, and promote critical thinking and discussion in the group, while making science fun.
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)
Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Bibliography of tie-in literature, book displays, summer reading theme cross-promotion

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
Outreach is coordinating this program systemwide for teenagers at 8 library locations, including 2 community libraries, 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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