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Intro to iPads

Submitted by awhitney on Sat, 09/05/2015 - 11:48
Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Manager Comments: 
It looks like a solid program; it makes use of an existing library resource, and won't cost us any extra money. However, I am a little concerned about the time of day: at 7 PM, you'll be competing with the kiddos for those iPads, and there isn't any real way to reserve them besides putting a sign on the Media Surfer. We can try that time, though. Also, please go ahead and book the room for the event; it's better to have the room reserved and not need it than to not have the room reserved and it get snatched up by a private party or community group.
Program Identification
Location: 
Almonte Library
Date: 
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
70000 minutes80000 minutes
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
We've had iPads available for in library use for a while now. Maybe you're curious about them, or even a little scared of them. Maybe you think they are just something for kids to play with, but really they can do all the same things a computer does! If you want to know more, come to our small class where you can learn the basics of iPad use like how to connect to the internet, use apps, check your email, and even print! Please bring your library card (not the keychain one). You'll need it to check out an iPad to use in the class.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Primary Event Type: 
Learning Assistance

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
No presenter
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?: 
Promotes learning, familiarizes people with resources we have available to them.
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?: 
People seem very interested in the iPads but like our other technological tools, they aren't necessarily very savvy at using them.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Attendance, 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
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?: 

book display;

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
I want to try this out once to see how it goes, then maybe we can do it again periodically.
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.