Library Program Planning

© Megan K. Beard 2009

Library Program Planning

Presentation by:

Megan K. BeardPalau Community College

Associate Professor, Library and Information SciencePalau Association of Libraries, Secretary



Two Types of Library Programs

Programs that go well Programs that don’t





Library Program Planning in 10 Easy Steps

10 Easy Steps to Success!





1. Purpose/Mission





2. Goals/Objectives





S pecific

M easurable

A greed Upon

R ealistic

T ime-Framed





3. Audience





4. Content/Activity





5. Time and Location





6. Marketing/Outreach





Press Release Layout





Brochure Example

front inside





Bookmark Example





Flyer/Poster Example





7. Resources and Supplies





8. Budget





9. Collaboration





10. Evaluation





Planning Checklist12 Weeks Before 8 Weeks Before 1 Week Before 3 Hours Before 1 Hour Before

Complete 10 step planning

program

Confirm in writing

presenters & other involved

participants

If the program is related to any of your materials,

create a booklist

Contact presenter to confirm AV

needs or other requirements

Make name badges for

presenters or guests if

appropriate

Check the space to be sure the

AV equipment is set up & working

properly

Be available to greet presenters

& welcome participants





Planning Checklist

As Soon as Possible After the Program

Write thank you notes to everyone who helped make the program possible

Compile results of the evaluation & analyze implications for the future





Mesulang!If you have any questions, feel free to contact me:

Megan K. Beard488-3540

[email protected] Community College Library

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