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Galileo's World: Lynx Academy

Submitted by kwilliamson on Wed, 10/19/2016 - 09:59
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Pending
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: 
What was science like in the time of the Greeks and Romans? What about in the time of Galileo? The History of Science provides a way to cut across the disciplines in imaginative ways. Come join a docent from the OU Academy of the Lynx and learn about the objects in the history of science trunk. Kids/Teens will enjoy a variety of hands-on activities to engage the history of science.
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Additional Age Groups: 
Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)
Primary Event Type: 
Science & Technology

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
Other
Brent Purkaple, OU History of Science staff
  Oklahoma
United States
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?: 
Creating a smarter community one person at a time.
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?: 
people will attend
How will success be measured/determined?: 
use of trunk/passive program/display tied to event, and attendance
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 an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
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: 
OU History of Science staff can do two programs per month.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
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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