Intro to NIH Senior Health Internet Basics

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:

Bethany Library

Date:

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
6	00	1 hour	7	30	1 hour

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Would you like to surf the web for more senior health information but don't know where or how to start? Then this is the class for you! Join us for a two part program for an Introduction to Internet Basics and NIH SeniorHealth. This class will cover internet basics showing you how to navigate your way around the web, as well as provide an introduction to NIH SeniorHealth allowing you to explore this government website full of senior health information while practicing your newly acquired internet searching skills. The class will be offered in two sessions. Registration is required.

Primary Age Group:

Senior (ages 55+)

Additional Age Groups:

Adult

Primary Event Type:

Learning Assistance

Additional Event Types:

Science & Technology

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: One table on east wall at front entrance for snacks. Four tables set on east and west side of room with two chairs at each table. Two set next to each other with a space in between and then two more., Tables: 5, Chairs: 8, Notes: Staff: edaniel Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

will be offered in two sessions. March 3 and March 10 from 6-7:30 pm.

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

2/3/2016

Registration Starting Time:

9:00am

End Registration:

3/3/2016

End Registration Time:

5:00pm

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
8	5

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

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

Yes

Presenter Type:

Other

Shari Clifton, Professor/Assiciate Director and Head, Reference & Instructional Services

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences LIbrary

1105 N. Stonewall Ave.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma 73117

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?:

Providing instruction on current technology and helping customers use that technology to find and evaluate information.

Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?:

Find, Evaluate & Use Information: Visitors are connected with library resources at every point of contact.

Why will this program be successful?:

Has been successful at other MLS libraries. Provides instruction on information and technology skills using the internet which has been requested by our customers.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance and customer feedback. Possible survey from presenter for participants.

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

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?:

Health databases

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

none

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

Yes

Program Evaluation

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