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.
Get Kids Problem-Solving with Brushbots
What do you get when you combine a toothbrush head, a pager motor, a straw, a rubber band and a battery?
The Blog Post about Blogs: Developing a Class on Blogging
Thinking of starting your own blogging class? Here are some of the lessons I learned.
Library Olympics
A library-themed Olympic Games competition invited staff teams to go for the gold.
More Summer Fun with Dream Catchers and Playing in the Dirt
Teens can create sweet dreams and dig in the dirt with these fun crafts.
Wikipedia: 'Intellectual Makerspace'
Can Wikipedia be embraced in libraries? These academic library professionals say "yes."
Tips for Hosting a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon
Navigate your way through Wikipedia wonderland with this step-by-step programming guide.
Children's Programs for Aboriginal History Month
A Woodstock First Nation educator taught young people to make an indigenous shaker at the L.P. Fisher Public Library.
Ready, Set, Game! Register for International Games Day
Join 2,000 libraries in a global gaming initiative on Nov. 19 (and earn some free swag in the process).
Tapping the Knowledge of Retiring Professionals
Don't overlook retiring or transitioning professionals as potential presenters for your library programs.
Baby Wednesdays
Wednesday mornings at Skokie Public Library are dedicated to the 0-to-23-month demographic.
Immigrants Thrive with Library Support
With the U.S. immigrant population increasing, libraries are welcoming newcomers with innovative programs.
5 Ways to Welcome Back Alumni
Welcome back alumni during events like reunion weekend and homecoming with these fun programming elements.