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Bones About It... Why Birds Can Fly!

Submitted by dfields on Tue, 06/21/2016 - 20:34
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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: 
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
2001 hour3001 hour
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Birds inspired the airplane designs of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Learn how various skeletal adaptations enable birds to soar the sky. Working in teams, participants will gain hands-on experience observing and comparing various skeletal specimens and then communicate their findings to the class. Go above and beyond your school science lessons with Skeletons—Museum of Osteology.
Primary Age Group: 
PreTeen (ages 9-12)
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: 
Other
Polly Jelley, Museum of Osteology
  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 science program allows the opportunity for young people to access a specialized course related to their interest in animal science and technology. It also will highlight special resources of the library such as books and databases on related subjects.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Visitors explore their interests using the variety of information at the library.
Why will this program be successful?: 
The program offer hands on science and technology program in a stimulating presentation that is likely to attract students.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance by 12 to 24 students. Use by the students of other library resources in addition to program attendance
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
Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
Visit a community organization to promote
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Book display, database list.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
The Museum of Osteology has presented at Bethany Library at least four times in the past for teens and children, but not at our library for several years. They have always presented an excellent programs.
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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