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.
Kingsessing Library Celebrates 100 Years with Fine Forgiveness Jubilee
For its anniversary, the Philadelphia library hosted a Fine Forgiveness Week. Now the entire Free Library of Philadelphia system is fine-free.
Not Just for STEM Class: Makerspace Programming & English Language Arts
School librarians Donna Mignardi and Jennifer Sturge used makerspace concepts to explore classics like "Lord of the Flies."
Taking Academic Library Programs Online: COVID-19 & Beyond
With most campuses closed for COVID-19, here are some ways for academic librarians to bring experiences online.
A Whimsical Makeover on a Shoestring
With some creative thinking, Chelsea Price transformed her children's area into a magical spot full of surprises (and a tub).
Online Story Time: It’s Fair Use, Folks
During a crisis, online story times benefit society more than ever, so it falls squarely within fair use.
Fighting Fake News in the Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is rife with misinformation. Use your digital reach to help people sniff out fake news.
Serving Homeless Patrons in a Shutdown
Closing your public library may disproportionately affect your homeless patrons. Here's how you can help.
6 COVID-19 Resources You MIght Not Know
Share vital information with the public whether your library is open to the public or temporarily closed.
Community Engagement with National Partners
The Free Library of Philadelphia learns from partners as they test the Skills for Community-Centered Libraries training series.
Programming in a Pandemic
As libraries respond to coronavirus, library workers are faced with difficult questions.
COVID-19: Italian Librarians & Lockdown
Italian libraries have closed to the public, but some librarians continue to serve from a distance.
How-To Festival: Earth Day Edition
Springfield-Greene County Library retools a how-to fest to focus on sustainability and waste reduction.