Oklahoma Animals

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:

Looks great!

Program Identification

Location:

Downtown Library

Date:

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
1	00	30 minutes	2	00	15 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Have you ever driven through Oklahoma and noticed many different habitats - plains, mountains, lakes, swamps, desert? In fact, Oklahoma is one of the most diverse states in America. Join the Oklahoma City Zoo while we explore a few of these habitats and meet the animals who call it home.

Primary Age Group:

Gradeschoolers (age 5-12)

Additional Age Groups:

Children (ages 12 and under)

Primary Event Type:

Culture & Entertainment

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: , Tables: , Chairs: , Notes: Staff: Vanessa Davis Presenter: OKC Zoo , Phone: 405-425-0218 , Email: [email protected] Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

No Registration

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

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

Yes

Presenter Type:

Performer in the Performing Artist Index

Oklahoma City Zoo, Barbara Myer [1]

Status:

Active [2]

Address:

2101 NE 50th Street

Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73111

United States

Phone:

405-425-0218

Artist Focus:

Zoo Mobile, family and toddler programs, senior programs, scouts, birthday parties, etc.

Work Description:

Live animal presentation, education and biology naturalist.

Affidavit:

Background Check:

Yes

W-9 on File:

Read more about Oklahoma City Zoo, Barbara Myer [1]

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 showcases the library as a place to learn in a fun yet educational environment.

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?:

This program will be offered during spring break when kids are off school. We will also be inviting the Downtown YMCA to attend.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Success will be measured by 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 an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit

Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper

Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites

Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)

Visit a community organization to promote

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

Last year's Zoo program was one of our most successful summer programs.

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

Yes

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.