Articles

Catch up on the latest in library programming news.

The Secret to Successful Program Promotion? Data.

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.

Getting Started with Program Evaluation

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.

Engagement and Advocacy Start with Community Mapping

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.

New Landscape Report on the Current State of Library Programs for Older Adults

ALA has released a new landscape report to better understand the current state of library programming for older adults.

Why Start From Scratch?

Leverage your library's existing partnerships to accomplish bigger goals and reach more people.

Deaf Community Engagement

What does the future of Deaf community engagement in the library look like? Three advocates weigh in.

Combating Misinformation

The problem of misinformation is just one challenge for rural libraries. How are they combating the issue?

Podcasting To Preserve

This library made a podcast on a historic hospital and shared tips on how can start your own. 

Making Change Sustainable

Get the most out of your library's strategic plan! Libraries discuss how their strategic plans impact their communities in the long run.