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Summer Reading Orientation

Submitted by cjones on Wed, 03/30/2016 - 16:33
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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: 
Southern Oaks Library
Date: 
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
10301 hour12001 hour
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Come learn about Summer at the Library. In this come-and-go session, our librarians will introduce you to our reading program, explain the new software used for tracking reading, and provide information on programs and activities for children, teens, and adults.
Primary Age Group: 
All Ages
Additional Age Groups: 
Children (ages 12 and under) / Teen (ages 12-18)
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 will meet the goal of introducing customers to our summer reading program and the new software that will be used this year. It will provide them an opportunity to get the most out of summer reading, everything from learning how to track their reading to reader's advisory to getting information on upcoming programs.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Connect to the Online World: Our community has access to current technology and digital resources as well as trained staff to help them use the resources effectively.
Why will this program be successful?: 
Yes. When we changed software a few years ago, we offered an orientation to customers and it was well received.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
feedback from customers
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
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

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, will be using supplies on hand.
Final Comments: 
This is a come and go informational program about summer at the library. It is a great opportunity to do some readers' advisory for kids, teens, and adults.
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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