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Teen Zine

Submitted by mary.robinson on Wed, 10/12/2016 - 13:34
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Program Identification
Location: 
Northwest Library
Date: 
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
6001 hour7151 hour
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Aspiring poets, writers, and graphic designers! Would you like to help the library create a magazine by and for teens? Dust off that nom de plume, polish up those story ideas, and get published! In this three-part series, teens will produce original content, edit it for publication, and design their own zine, which the library will then put on its shelves for everyone to read.
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Additional Age Groups: 
Young Adult (ages 18-21)
Primary Event Type: 
Books & Literature
Additional Event Types: 
Displays & Promotions

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
skilled library staff
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?: 
Member retention with continued programming that builds on each event
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 allows teens to have a creative outlet and the opportunity to have their work "published" for the public to see.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
A successful zine is created and distributed in the library
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)
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?: 

book display and databases

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Kassy may have a supply list and we would like to get the files printed (preferably on a more newsletter type paper to be more authentic!)
Final Comments: 
THank you
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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