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Riders of the Orphan Train

Submitted by ldent on Tue, 05/09/2017 - 09:50
Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Manager Comments: 
Library Budget is $1,500.00
Program Identification
Location: 
Engagement & Program Services - Multiple Locations
Locations & Times: 
LocationsDateTime
Bethany LibrarySeptember 5, 20176:00 PM
Edmond LibrarySeptember 6, 20176:00 PM
Southern Oaks LibrarySeptember 7, 20171:00 PM
Midest City LibrarySeptember 8, 20172:00 PM
Almonte LibrarySeptember 9, 20173:00 PM
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
This program is for general audiences to engage riders and their relatives, researchers, and the general public to create a greater awareness of the Orphan Train Movement. Local Oklahoma riders are encouraged to join us and share your stories. The intent is to inform, entertain, and inspire the Oklahoma public about this little-known part in their state's history.
Primary Age Group: 
Adult
Additional Age Groups: 
Adult / Senior (ages 55+)
Primary Event Type: 
Books & Literature
Additional Event Types: 
Books & Literature

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
Other
Alison / Phil Moore / Lancaster, National Orphan Train Complex Museum and Research Center & Orphan Train Heritage Society of America, Inc.
300 Washinton Street
PO Box 322
Concordia  Kansas  66901
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?: 
Members will Live Smarter by connecting with individuals of similar experiences and gain a greater understanding of this event in our local and national history.
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?: 
The Orphan Train stories resonate with thousands of individuals who came to Oklahoma on this Orphan Train, and they connect with other stories from individuals around the country.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
We will measure attendance, new library cards issued to attendees, and library materials on genealogy and other materials on display, check out.
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 a Book River or RSS feed in LS2Pac
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)
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Genealogy collections

Are volunteers needed?: 
No

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
No supplies are needed for this particular program.
Final Comments: 
The National Orphan Train Complex Museum and Research Center received a grant to pay for 4 of our library presentations, MLS is paying $750.00 and hotel costs.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
No
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.