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Intro to Tablets & Mobile Devices

Submitted by rfesler on Wed, 05/10/2017 - 19:15
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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: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Saturday, August 26, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
20030 minutes30030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Have a tablet, smartphone, or mobile device? Have questions or just want to know how to get the most out of it? Bring your device and friendly library staff will work with you to answer any questions you may have - from ebooks, Internet access, email, and more! Almost no tech topic is off limits!
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Senior (ages 55+)
Primary Event Type: 
Learning Assistance
Additional Event Types: 
Science & Technology

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
No presenter
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 program aligns with the goal of commitment to learning as enjoyment. We will be sitting down with customers to expand their knowledge of their own mobile devices to meet the challenges of the 21st century. New technology can be intimidating. We will help ease nerves and make learning technology fun.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Connect to the Online World: Our community has access to current technology and digital resources as well as trained staff to help them use the resources effectively.
Why will this program be successful?: 
We will be encouraging members to learn how to use their own devices to engage with our library services.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be measured by positive participant feedback. We will be creating a survey to measure customer interest in future technology programs.
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 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?: 

Book display. We will be demonstrating library online resources and applications during this program.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
We offer a variety of technology services to our library members. This is a prime opportunity to engage members with the resources that the library offers.
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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