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.
Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award
School librarians are invited to apply for a $5,000 award recognizing outstanding humanities programming.
Black History Month Resource Round-up
February is Black History Month. We compiled a list of resources to help your library celebrate.
What to Say When Faced with Fake News
Topics like current events, politics and social media can provide teaching moments.
Keeping Your Personal Finance Collections Relevant and Up to Date
Financial Literacy in Public Libraries: A Guide for Building Collections helps to address the financial needs of your community.
5 Films to Discuss the Climate Crisis
These five films will help you engage patrons in conversations about climate change and resilience.
Ground Rules: How to Set Successful Guidelines for Your Conversation Programs
Ever had a conversation program go awry? Setting ground rules can help a group conversation run smoothly and effectively.
Apply Now: Round 2 of Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries
Round 2 of LTC: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is now open!
Financial Education Resources for Key Age Groups
Get ready for Financial Literacy Month with program ideas for every age group.
2021 Virtual Events from Your State Humanities Council
Start the new year with lectures and engaging events from state humanities councils.
Making Your Virtual Programs More Accessible
How accessible are your virtual programs? You may inadvertently be leaving some people out.
Grappling with Job-Related Guilt
Do you feel guilty or have a case of the "shoulds"? Here are a few things you might need to hear right now.
Media Literacy for Adults
ALA has released a free digital guide and webinar series to help libraries with media literacy training.