National Novel Writing Month Write In

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:

Del City Library

Date:

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
3	00	15 minutes	6	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:

Thinking about doing National Novel Writing Month? Gather in the library to work on your story and get support from our staff and new friends. We’ll help you out with writing prompts, tailored library resources, and all the encouragement you can handle.

Primary Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18)

Additional Age Groups:

Teen (ages 12-18)

Primary Event Type:

Books & Literature

Additional Event Types:

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: 3, Chairs: 12, Notes: We will host the program in the teen area. The program will overlap with teen creative writing group in November.] [Staff: jfulwood] Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

Every Tuesday in November.

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:

professional librarian

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 helps writers achieve their goal of finishing a large creative project.

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?:

Cross-library promotion: This program is included in the system catalog for 2nd quarter.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Attendance. Feedback. Growth and success of 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?:

Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit

Include on a Tailored Title newsletter or promotion or (or email Content Specialist for inclusion)

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

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

Displays, teen writing group

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.

Supply/Shopping List:

Coffee Cups w/lids Water Snacks Pens Paper

Final Comments:

$100 is probably an overestimation.

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.