At a small, rural library with no paid staff, one person (me) is in charge of all library operations: collection development, program implementation and marketing. I make use of as many free resources as I can to keep our library relevant.
There are a lot of moving pieces involved in library programs — partners, funding, event logistics, marketing — so organization is key.
My secret to successful event planning is starting with a checklist. I created this one-sheet form that helps me get my programs rolling.
Download the form as a Word document or PDF.
When you’re a tribal librarian, working with limited resources and space is often just part of the job. At the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation’s Tribal Family Resource Library, I have a small pot of funds and zero shelf space to increase our collection.
