Genealogy 101

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:

Belle Isle Library

Date:

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
1	30	1 hour	3	00	30 minutes

Program Details

Blurb

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

Yes

Program Description:

Genealogy [1]

Looking for clues as to your ancestry? Come put our genealogical databases and print resources through their paces to learn about the places and faces of your family's past. Our resident Genealogical genius will give you the tools which you need to branch out your family tree for free.

Event Types:

Learning Assistance

Read more about Genealogy [1]

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: classroom , Tables: 10 , Chairs: 23 , Notes: Staff: Kelly Presenter: Kelly , Phone: 843-9601 , Email: [email protected] Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

No Registration

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?:

Many of our members use the library computers to do family research. Providing a program while highlighting our databases gives members the ability to research in a way that will give them accurate information.

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

Satisfy Curiosity: Visitors explore their interests using the variety of information at the library.

Why will this program be successful?:

The information provided helps our members use library databases to explore their interests.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Success will be measured by feedback of the program.

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)

What library resources and services will you connect to this program?:

Book display with a combination bibliography/database list.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

Yes, will be using supplies on hand.

Supply/Shopping List:

Informational printouts Possible light refreshments

Final Comments:

I am happy to rework dates if needed.

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

Yes

Program Evaluation

Are you ready to evaluate your program?:

Yes

Marketing & Engagement

Was Marketing sufficient?:

Select Engagement Activities Completed:

Event was included in info Magazine

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

Upsold the event with customers verbally or with printed Marketing pieces

Program Overview

Was the date and time appropriate to the event?:

Was the subject matter well received?:

Presenter Effectiveness :

Subject Matter of Interest:

Program/Presentation Flow:

Connection to Library Goals:

Post Event Activities

Were materials checked out on the program topic?:

Yes

Did customers ask questions to staff members on the program topic?:

Yes

Did customers stay after the event/program to discuss?:

Yes

Did you see any comments posted to our social media? If so, what comments?:

I had several people ask about the class when I posted it on my personal facebook.

Were the direct and indirect costs warranted based on the success of this event/program?:

Cost was marketin materials printed through MAC along with me printing informational materials for the class. I have used the powerpoint in the past and it didn't require much updating. This helped keep the cost of time down. There were technology problems that I feel hampered some of the success.

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.