College Application Night

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:

Monday, November 16, 2015

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
6	00	00 minutes	8	00	00 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?:

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

If you’re applying to college this fall, drop by the library to pick up some expert tips on completing your application. We’ll have print materials available to help with the application process, and a representative from the Oklahoma College Assistance Program will be available to answer your questions. Sign up for a tour of library resources related to the college search, or use a library computer to brush up your application essay.

Primary Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18)

Additional Age Groups:

Young Adult (ages 18-21)

Primary Event Type:

Learning Assistance

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: classroom style for 30 people, Tables: 15, Chairs: 30, Notes: Staff: Meaghan Hunt Wilson Presenter: Meaghan Hunt Wilson , Phone: (405) 341-9282 , Email: [email protected] Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

10/01/2015

Registration Starting Time:

8 a.m.

End Registration:

11/16/2015

End Registration Time:

6 p.m.

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
40	5

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?:

Yes

Presenter Type:

volunteer

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 connect library customers with the information they seek about the college application process. We will familiarize them with information both in the physical library collection and online (via library databases and OCAP resources).

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?:

College prep programs are consistently well-attended here at Edmond by both parents and students. Members of the community are always seeking this sort of information, and an evening library program allows us to engage the whole family in the college search process.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance, publicity, community feedback

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 on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)

Visit a community organization to promote

Are volunteers needed?:

Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

N/A

Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?:

Program Evaluation

Are you ready to evaluate your program?:

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.