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Oklahoma is about...All that Jazz

Submitted by ldent on Wed, 05/10/2017 - 09:16
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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: 
Engagement & Program Services - Multiple Locations
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Let's go on a musical journey through Oklahoma's jazz history. Beginning with the deep deuce jazz era in Oklahoma City, through the Greenwood jazz scene in Tulsa, through today's contemporary jazz era. Come to the library and learn about the history of jazz through lectures, photographs, and live performances of many jazz standards, with a special segment on the music of Oklahoma's own Charlie Christian.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
All Ages / Adult
Primary Event Type: 
Culture & Entertainment
Additional Event Types: 
Culture & Entertainment

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
community resource professional (outreach)
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?: 
Members will have the opportunity to Live Smarter by attending a performance and learn about the history of jazz in Oklahoma.
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?: 
This group performed in February for Black History Month and members asked to have more jazz and Oklahoma history of jazz programs.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance, number of new library cards issued to attendees, and number of library materials checkout from related displays.
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)
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?: 

Jazz CD's, book on history of jazz, DVD on jazz, etc.

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
This program costs $1,000 per performance, so the total cost will be determined by the number of libraries who request this program, which should be determined by interest of members.
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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