Intro to Tablets & Mobile Devices

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:

Almonte Library

Date:

Saturday, August 26, 2017

Program Time:

Start Time (hour)	Start Time (minutes)	Setup Time	End Time (hour)	End Time (minutes)	Take-Down Time
2	00	30 minutes	3	00	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:

Have a tablet, smartphone, or mobile device? Have questions or just want to know how to get the most out of it? Bring your device and friendly library staff will work with you to answer any questions you may have - from ebooks, Internet access, email, and more! Almost no tech topic is off limits!

Primary Age Group:

Adult

Additional Age Groups:

Senior (ages 55+)

Primary Event Type:

Learning Assistance

Additional Event Types:

Science & Technology

Additional SignUp Fields

Is the location/room available?:

Yes

Internal Notes/Setup Instructions:

When inserting into SignUp, don't forget the brackets! Setup: Scatter short tables around the room, one small table against the wall for a book display, Tables: , Chairs: Seating for 12, Notes: Staff: Ashley Smith and Michael Molina Presenter: , Phone: , Email: Outreach:

Type of Event:

Single Event

Registration Required:

Customer & Staff Registration

Start Registration:

08/01/2017

Registration Starting Time:

9:00 AM

End Registration:

08/25/2017

End Registration Time:

9:00 PM

Attendees:

Max Attendees	Max Waitlist
20	5

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?:

No presenter

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 aligns with the goal of commitment to learning as enjoyment. We will be sitting down with customers to expand their knowledge of their own mobile devices to meet the challenges of the 21st century. New technology can be intimidating. We will help ease nerves and make learning technology fun.

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?:

We will be encouraging members to learn how to use their own devices to engage with our library services.

How will success be measured/determined?:

Success will be measured by positive participant feedback. We will be creating a survey to measure customer interest in future technology programs.

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

Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites

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

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

Book display. We will be demonstrating library online resources and applications during this program.

Are volunteers needed?:

Supplies

Are supplies needed?:

No supplies are needed for this particular program.

Final Comments:

We offer a variety of technology services to our library members. This is a prime opportunity to engage members with the resources that the library offers.

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.