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.
Copyright Tips: Storytimes
Is storytelling an infringement of copyright?
New for November at EDSITEment
EDSITEment looks at the Civil War, with lessons on Winslow Homer and Abraham Lincoln.
Incubate Art at Your Library
Looking for ideas for arts-based programming or wondering how your library can better support the arts and artists in your community?
New for October at EDSITEment
EDSITEment offers lesson plans for American history–related film resources, with topics including Prohibition and post-Columbus America.
Whoopi, Penguins Join Banned Books Read-Out
Banned Books Week celebrates its 30th anniversary with a virtual read-out of banned and challenged books.
See Picturing America on Screen
Picturing America on Screen is the new video online and on-air companion to the Picturing America initiative.
New for September at EDSITEment
EDSITEment remembers 9/11 and celebrates Constitution Day and National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Film Programming That's Off the Wall
Anyone following Roger Ebert on Twitter can attest to his consumption of books, blogs, and newspaper articles.
Free Moon Viewing Kit
The Lunar and Planetary Institute invites public and school libraries to apply for a free moon viewing kit.
New for August at EDSITEment
EDSITEment helps you get ready to go back to school and offers American Art Appreciation Month resources.
One Book, One Community Programs
The Chicago Public Library celebrates the 10th anniversary of One Book, One Chicago.
Cooking Programs for Teens
There is no question that free food brings teenagers to library programs.