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Intro to NIH Senior Health Internet Basics

Submitted by edaniel on Mon, 12/14/2015 - 15:05
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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: 
Bethany Library
Date: 
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
6001 hour7301 hour
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Would you like to surf the web for more senior health information but don't know where or how to start? Then this is the class for you! Join us for a two part program for an Introduction to Internet Basics and NIH SeniorHealth. This class will cover internet basics showing you how to navigate your way around the web, as well as provide an introduction to NIH SeniorHealth allowing you to explore this government website full of senior health information while practicing your newly acquired internet searching skills. The class will be offered in two sessions. Registration is required.
Primary Age Group: 
Senior (ages 55+)
Additional Age Groups: 
Adult
Primary Event Type: 
Learning Assistance
Additional Event Types: 
Science & Technology

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
Other
Shari Clifton, Professor/Assiciate Director and Head, Reference & Instructional Services
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences LIbrary
1105 N. Stonewall Ave.
Oklahoma City  Oklahoma  73117
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?: 
Providing instruction on current technology and helping customers use that technology to find and evaluate information.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Find, Evaluate & Use Information: Visitors are connected with library resources at every point of contact.
Why will this program be successful?: 
Has been successful at other MLS libraries. Provides instruction on information and technology skills using the internet which has been requested by our customers.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance and customer feedback. Possible survey from presenter for participants.
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?: 
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
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?: 

Health databases

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
none
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
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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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