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A student's guide to databases

Submitted by dbeach on Wed, 08/26/2015 - 10:54
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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
Manager Comments: 
Still a good plan, even without Peggy.
Program Identification
Location: 
Choctaw Library
Date: 
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
60030 minutes70015 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Want to get an A on that upcoming project or term paper? Come see what library databases have to offer! We have databases on everything from history to ACT prep. During this informative class we will offer tips on finding the right database for your needs and teach some searching skills to make your research more satisfying.
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Additional Age Groups: 
PreTeen (ages 9-12) / Young Adult (ages 18-21)
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?: 
It will teach our customers about some of our great services that they've probably never used before!
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 have many students who come in regularly needing resources for projects but with Choctaw being smaller we often need to get books through the reserve system, which is fine when a student works ahead, but often they don't and need to use other means of research like databases. Having this class will show students there are other ways of getting information. We're hoping to get the schools on board to make this a successful program.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
attendance and participant evaluations.
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
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)
Visit a community organization to promote
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

A database list and a database scavenger hunt for teens to test their newly acquired searching skills.

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
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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