Sign Language

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Approved

Program Identification

Location:

Northwest Library

Date:

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
6	30	1 hour	8	00	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:

Subtitle: American Sign Language | Description: Whether sign language is needed for a loved one, education, or your professional career, we have a spot for you! Join us at Northwest Library to take part in learning the basics of visual language with certified ASL instructor Dennis Moran. Continue your education with library databases like Signing Savvy!

Primary Age Group:

Young Adult (ages 18-21)

Additional Age Groups:

Teen (ages 12-18) / Adult

Primary Event Type:

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: Meeting Room A, Tables: U shape for 12, Chairs: , Notes: Staff: kevin.cook Presenter: dennis moran , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Recurring Event

Recurring Information:

Event taking place on May 16th, 18th, 23rd, and 25th

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

2 weeks prior

Registration Starting Time:

09am

End Registration:

05/16/2017

End Registration Time:

05:30pm

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
12	4

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

Yes

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

Yes

Presenter Type:

Other

Dennis Moran, Certified Sign Language Instructor

Oklahoma

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?:

This program will work to grow smarter communities by teaching customers that attend sign language.

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?:

I have not seen this in Signup at any other library location, however, I think it is a necessary skill, and we have had customer interest in the topic.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Will the customers continue through the entire course and will they learn anything new- member retention.

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

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

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?:

book display, and database options

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

The program is $50 per session for 12 guests, about $4 per person

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.