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NaNoWriMo

Submitted by jill.rosewood on Tue, 08/25/2015 - 11:48
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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: 
Edmond Library
Date: 
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
10000 minutes60000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
The Edmond Library can help you write a 50,000 word novel in just 30 days! NaNoWriMo is back and we have some inspiring workshops to get your book on the shelves. November 1 -- Kick off Write-In November 3 -- Brainstorming Session November 10 -- Researching Your Novel November 17 -- Editing and Proofreading November 24 -- Getting Published November 29 -- Wrap-Up Write-In Stay after the Tuesday workshops for quiet writing time in the meeting space. Energy will be provided in the forms of outlets for your laptops and coffee for your brain.
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: 
professional librarian
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 matters to our customers because I have heard requests for adult writing programs. Also, there is a North OKC NaNoWriMo club. I would like to give them a place to write during the month. Writing is an important form of literacy which promotes the free flow of information.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Find, Evaluate & Use Information: Our community has access to expert library staff with up-to-date knowledge, skills and abilities to deliver library services.
Why will this program be successful?: 
This program will be successful because the workshop will touch on information every writer needs to know and will also provide a welcoming space in which writers can focus on their creative outlets.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Success will be measured in attendance and word counts at the end of sessions.
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 a Book River or RSS feed in LS2Pac
Create a customized Tailored Title newsletter or promotion for customers/attendees
Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
Include on a Tailored Title newsletter or promotion or (or email Content Specialist for inclusion)
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)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

I will create a book display of non-fiction writing resources. I will also create a list of all the library databases and how they can be used for novel research.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, will order through Business Supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Extension cords surge protectors coffee/sugar/creamer
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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