Sunday, September 20, 2009
Poll on Current Programming
Let's start things off with a poll to see what is going on at your library. Please only answer the poll if your library serves 10,000 or less people.
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Libraries offer many programs for children, but often have little or no programs for the adults in their communities. This forum will discuss what can be done to engage the adults in your small community including what issues hamper adult programming and what we can learn from successful adult programs.
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These are the articles that I have been reading lately. They help me get ideas to try for adult programming.
Dempsey, B. (2009, September 1). One great idea. Library Journal, 134(14), 19-22. http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com/hww/jumpstart.jhtml?recid=0bc05f7a67b1790e1916ca00094d315acc24e02299c9e2bdebb34cb33ebd611251ec6abf6f286356&fmt=P
This article discusses the adult programming option of a community wide read; having the entire community read the same book. This leads to planning events and activities that correspond to the subject matter in the chosen book. The article describes previous programs and some issues to consider, not the least of which is choosing the book.
Walvoord, C. (2008, Summer). Go local: When planning adult and family programs. Texas Library Journal. 84(2), 60-61. http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com/hww/jumpstart.jhtml?recid=0bc05f7a67b1790e1916ca00094d315a10475c9c23db629aa577731b0151c2e4cd1dfda055008290&fmt=P
This article explains how public libraries can save money on adult programming by using local resources. These can be local grants, partnering with local non-profit organizations or businesses, or using the talents of its staff to develop programs.
Dempsey, B. (2009, September 1). One great idea. Library Journal, 134(14), 19-22. http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com/hww/jumpstart.jhtml?recid=0bc05f7a67b1790e1916ca00094d315acc24e02299c9e2bdebb34cb33ebd611251ec6abf6f286356&fmt=P
This article discusses the adult programming option of a community wide read; having the entire community read the same book. This leads to planning events and activities that correspond to the subject matter in the chosen book. The article describes previous programs and some issues to consider, not the least of which is choosing the book.
Walvoord, C. (2008, Summer). Go local: When planning adult and family programs. Texas Library Journal. 84(2), 60-61. http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com/hww/jumpstart.jhtml?recid=0bc05f7a67b1790e1916ca00094d315a10475c9c23db629aa577731b0151c2e4cd1dfda055008290&fmt=P
This article explains how public libraries can save money on adult programming by using local resources. These can be local grants, partnering with local non-profit organizations or businesses, or using the talents of its staff to develop programs.
Hibner, H., & Kelly, M. (2008). Not just for the kids: Promoting library services through adult summer reading programs. Public Libraries, 47(4), 7-9. http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com/hww/jumpstart.jhtml?recid=0bc05f7a67b1790e1916ca00094d315a10475c9c23db629a88e3ea3a0dafcd6ef5d66d7f59005d88&fmt=P
This wonderful article describes the Salem-SOuth Lyn District Library (Michigan) adult summer reading program which utilized a Book Bingo game to get the local adults more involved in their library and the services that it offers.
Hill, R. (2008). Adult cultural programming in small town libraries. Indiana Libraries, 27(1), 7-9. http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com/hww/jumpstart.jhtml?recid=0bc05f7a67b1790e1916ca00094d315a10475c9c23db629a92280ad392a0da530f6200b3603b54c6&fmt=P
This article discusses the role of a small library being the cultural center in town. This can be difficult on a limited budget. Four librarians were interviewed for the article and they discuss the four elements needed for successful adult programming: funding, program planning, collaboration and partnerships, and program marketing and publicity.
MacKinney, L.B. (2004, Summer). Not just for kids: Finding success with adult reading programs. Georgia Library Quarterly, 41(2), 10-11. http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com/hww/jumpstart.jhtml?recid=0bc05f7a67b1790e1916ca00094d315af44ead79cfd557454ee5f01672570f36abb34d5523a41a25&fmt=P
This article explores the idea that adults would enjoy participating in a summer reading program just as much as the children do. There are ideas for programming, incentives and themes.
Loper, C. M. ( 2002, May/June). A Writers group: Perfect complement to public library adult programs. Library Mosaics, 13(3), 20. http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com/hww/jumpstart.jhtml?recid=0bc05f7a67b1790e1916ca00094d315a1df7638483c9ddc4ac4a7340a64bcc92d8019cc27e971175&fmt=P
While most libraries have book clubs, not many have writers clubs. This brief article introduces the idea of the library sponsoring a writers group and gives encouragement to any library staff member who may be interested in starting one.
