Library Programming Made Easy
A Practical Guide for Librarians
By (author) Michelle Demeter, Haley K. Holmes
Publication date:
30 April 2019Length of book:
180 pagesPublisher
Rowman & Littlefield PublishersISBN-13: 9781538117019
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:
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.
Chapters include:
- Making a Case for Programming
- Discovering the Best Programs for Your Library
- Finding Programming Partners
- Funding and Budgeting
- Getting Organized and Executing Programs
- Advertising Your Programs for Success
- Public and Academic Library Programming
- Assessment 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.
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.