Library Programming Made Easy: A Practical Guide for Librarians: Practical Guides for Librarians Michelle Demeter Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Library Programming Made Easy

A Practical Guide for Librarians

Library Programming Made Easy

A Practical Guide for Librarians

Description

Libraries are always looking for new ways to engage with their patrons, and well-planned programming is one way to accomplish this goal. Library programming accomplishes this. Successful programming can be found in offering a variety of events, focusing activities on specific constituents, and providing meaningful library experiences. It can also be seen in advertising, social media, and the careful planning and execution of programs that ensure high quality engagement and participation. This book provides in-depth practical advice and examples of public and academic library programming activities. Included in this volume are methods for identifying target audiences, activities and ways to find and generate even more ideas, tools for assessment and budgeting, and tips on planning programs from inception to execution.

Chapters include:

Making a Case for ProgrammingDiscovering the Best Programs for Your LibraryFinding Programming PartnersFunding and BudgetingGetting Organized and Executing ProgramsAdvertising Your Programs for SuccessPublic and Academic Library ProgrammingAssessment and Evaluation
Libraries use programming to build and maintain strong partnerships and collaborative opportunities that actively engage their users. In addition to these community-building measures programming can provide assessment tools that help inform future decision-making within the library environment while also assuring quality events and activities. Use this book to attract new patrons, highlight library services and resources, and showcase the overall quality and value of your library.

Chapter 1 Introduction to Programming and Outreach

Chapter 2 Making a Case for Programming

Chapter 3 Discovering the Best Programs for Your Library

Chapter 4 Finding Programming Partners

Chapter 5 Funding and Budgeting

Chapter 6 Getting Organized and Executing Programs

Chapter 7 Advertising Your Programs for Success

Chapter 8 Public Library Programming

Chapter 9 Academic Library Programming

Chapter 10Assessment and Evaluation

Chapter 11Additional Tips and Resources

Product details

Published	30 Apr 2019
Format	Paperback
Edition	1st
Extent	180
ISBN	9781538117019
Imprint	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Illustrations	34 b/w photos; 1 table; 4 textboxes
Dimensions	269 x 214 mm
Series	Practical Guides for Librarians
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

Author

Michelle Demeter

Author

Haley K. Holmes

Library Programming Made Easy seeks to provide a background for programming in libraries. This book will certainly generate ideas and could potentially provide a jumping off point for libraries seeking to diversify their programmatic offerings.

Technical Services Quarterly
Programming and outreach are a central function of libraries, but it can be challenging to design and run successful engagement initiatives. Focusing on the nuts and bolts of programming, this book provides librarians with innovative and effective ideas, as well as step-by step guidelines to move from vision to action.

Carrie Forbes, Associate Dean for Student and Scholar Services, University of Denver Libraries
This is an excellent, practical resource for librarians and staff new to developing library programs. Whether you work in an academic or public library, this book is rich with ideas for immediate implementation. Sample documents provide readers with a step-by-step framework to identify audiences and activities in the planning process, and tools ensure successful program management, execution, and assessment.

Rosan Mitola, Outreach Librarian, Assistant Professor, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas