Tech Talks

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Changes Needed

Is staff available for coverage?:

Yes

Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?:

Yes

Manager Comments:

If you are hoping to reach seniors, I would make the time of the evening program earlier, either 6 or 6:30. It gets dark early for old eyes.

Program Identification

Location:

Warr Acres Library

Date:

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Program Time:

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

Program Details

Blurb

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

No, I'll create my own blurb.

Program Description:

Brief tech program 1 of 2 to help members with their tech questions.

Primary Age Group:

Senior (ages 55+)

Additional Age Groups:

Adult

Primary Event Type:

Science & Technology

Additional Event Types:

Learning Assistance

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: Presenter: Floyd Richardson , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

second talk is scheduled for 4/20 6:00-6:30PM

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:

skilled library staff

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 will meet our mission of making people and communities smarter by assisting them with tech issues and questions to increase their successful tech usage.

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?:

Floyd is well-qualified to assist people with technology and is able to communicate effectively.

How will success be measured/determined?:

attendance, and Floyd would like to take a brief survey at each talk to get input for what types of topics people would like to see addressed in tech talks.

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

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

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

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

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.