Program Inspiration: 9 Sources Not to Overlook (VIDEO) by Tina Panik
With seemingly endless possibilities, how should you decide which programs to pursue? Tina Panik shares nine sources she uses to keep her calendar fresh and to meet the needs of her Connecticut community. [KNOWLEDGE OF THE COMMUNITY + CREATIVITY]
At the Program: What to Focus on When Hosting In-Person Events (VIDEO) by Tina Panik
Chirping phones, the presenter's pace, fluctuations in room temperature — all of these things, and more, can affect how your audience experiences an in-person program. What should you focus on in the program room to make the experience as seamless as possible? [EVENT PLANNING]
8 Tips for Financial Fitness by Karen Lindell
Tips from programming librarians on how they keep track of what they’re spending, determine whether they’re using funds wisely, and seek financial aid from outside sources. [FINANCIAL SKILLS]
9 Tips for Staying Organized by Karen Lindell
Successful programming librarians from around the country — none formally trained in project management — share their tips, tricks, and suggestions for staying organized in a library setting. [ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS]
Getting Started with Program Evaluation by Audrey Barbakoff
Real, meaningful evaluation isn’t just a survey you tack on at the end of a program. It’s an integral piece of your planning process, right from the start. Once you learn to recognize the elements of evaluation and use them with intentionality, you’ll be able to continually grow the impact of your programs and your ability to tell their story. [EVALUATION]
Facilitating Meetings in Support of Your Cool New Program Idea by Cindy Fesemyer
If you have a cool new idea for a program, chances are you have to “sell” your boss on the idea before you can move forward. All this work is likely to occur in meetings. Here's how to prepare. [INTPERSONAL SKILLS]
Engagement and Advocacy Start with Community Mapping by Cindy Fesemyer
Taking time to understand who you know — and who you don’t know — is a great way to begin your journey toward being a community-informed programming librarian. [KNOWLEDGE OF THE COMMUNITY]
The Secret to Successful Program Promotion? Data. by Kathy Dempsey
Picture this: You work hard to plan an awesome program, but nobody shows up. You feel totally defeated, and you aren't sure what you could've done differently. The secret to success? Data. [OUTREACH & MARKETING]
Behind the Scenes with MPL’s TikTok (PROFILE) by Hannah Arata
Milwaukee Public Library's social media presence is famous beyond the library world. We went behind the scenes with the duo behind their videos. [OUTREACH & MARKETING + CREATIVITY]
Know Your People (PROFILE) by Hannah Arata
By knowing their people, empowering staff and building strong partnerships, the Gail Borden Public Library turns every exhibit into a shared experience of learning and connection. [KNOWLEDGE OF THE COMMUNITY]
A City That Plays Together (PROFILE) by Hannah Arata
Playable at various community points, Ann Arbor District Library’s Summer Game is played by thousands of people of all ages and has become a community tradition. [INTERPERSONAL SKILLS +CREATIVITY]
These articles are made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services grant number RE-256725-OLS-24.