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National Novel Writing Month Workshop

Submitted by grant.yokley on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 13:59
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Pending
Program Identification
Location: 
Bethany Library
Date: 
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
63030 minutes73030 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
National Novel Writing Month, otherwise known at NaNoWriMo for short is in the month of November. Join other writers both aspiring and seasoned at the Bethany Library for a writers workshop. Don't forget to checkout some of our writing resources to help you along the way.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Young Adult (ages 18-21) / Senior (ages 55+)
Primary Event Type: 
Books & Literature
Additional Event Types: 
Learning Assistance

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
Other
Joey Rodman, Regional Liaison for National Novel Writing Month
  Oklahoma
United States
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 will help members improve their writing skills and teach them new writing techniques.
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?: 
This program will be successful because people have expressed interest in writing classes. This program will also be helping to grow Oklahoma authors.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
This programs measurable success will be seen in how many people attend the program and how many people start to use our services like BiblioBoard and Self E-Pub
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)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

I will promate our collection, and our digital services such as BiblioBoard and Self-E Pub.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, will be using supplies on hand.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Projector may be needed.
Final Comments: 
Joey Rodman charges $25 an hour.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
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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