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Historically Speaking

Submitted by bobby.reed on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 16:09
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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: 
Downtown Library
Date: 
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
63000 minutes73000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Historian Richard Cavett presents a realistic history of Oklahoma’s Land Run. Just in time for the 128th year anniversary of the event. This program will be held in our historic Oklahoma Room which houses the unique Oklahoma Collection. Come join us at the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library to learn about our state’s past.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
All Ages
Primary Event Type: 
Culture & Entertainment
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: 
volunteer
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?: 
By presenting an objective look at a historical event that is generally viewed with rose colored glasses, we are fulfilling our role as the "community hub for critical thinking."
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?: 
By presenting an objective look at a historical event that is generally viewed with rose colored glasses, we are fulfilling our role as the "community hub for critical thinking."
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Through attendance and appreciation of the event by attendees.
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)
Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
No additional comments. This will not be controversial.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
No
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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