© Megan K. Beard 2009 Library Program Planning Presentation by: Megan K. Beard Palau Community College Associate Professor, Library and Information Science Palau Association of Libraries, Secretary

Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Two Types of Library Programs Programs that go well Programs that don’t

Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Library Program Planning in 10 Easy Steps 10 Easy Steps to Success!

Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 1. Purpose/Mission

Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 2. Goals/Objectives

Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 S pecific M easurable A greed Upon R ealistic T ime-Framed

Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 3. Audience

Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 4. Content/Activity

Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 5. Time and Location

Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 6. Marketing/Outreach

Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Press Release Layout

Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Brochure Example front inside

Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Bookmark Example

Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Flyer/Poster Example

Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 7. Resources and Supplies

Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 8. Budget

Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 9. Collaboration

Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 10. Evaluation

Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Planning Checklist 12 Weeks Before 8 Weeks Before 1 Week Before 3 Hours Before 1 Hour Before Complete 10 step planning program Confirm in writing presenters & other involved participants If the program is related to any of your materials, create a booklist Contact presenter to confirm AV needs or other requirements Make name badges for presenters or guests if appropriate Check the space to be sure the AV equipment is set up & working properly Be available to greet presenters & welcome participants

Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Planning Checklist As Soon as Possible After the Program Write thank you notes to everyone who helped make the program possible Compile results of the evaluation & analyze implications for the future

Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Library Program Planning © Megan K. Beard 2009 Mesulang! If you have any questions, feel free to contact me: Megan K. Beard 488-3540 [email_address] Palau Community College Library