Comic Book Swap

Manager Input

Manager's Decision:

Approved

Program Identification

Location:

Northwest Library

Date:

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Program Time:

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

Too many comics? Inconceivable! You desire infinite comics but have finite space. What's a geek to do? Participate in a comic swap, of course! Bring comics you no longer want, and trade with others. While you're here, check out the library's collection of graphic novels.

Primary Age Group:

Teen (ages 12-18)

Additional Age Groups:

PreTeen (ages 9-12) / Young Adult (ages 18-21)

Primary Event Type:

Books & Literature

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: Conference style for 16 Staff: kassy.nicholson Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

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 promotes reading, learning as enjoyment, and promotes our graphic novels.

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?:

This program was mentioned and suggested by our summer reading teen participants, it allows teens to socialize with others who share a similar interest, and promotes library materials.

How will success be measured/determined?:

market penetration

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

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

Kassy may want to purchase some comics for this program if we do not get any donated to us, I am uncertain of pricing at this point.

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.