Please don't forget the Programming Team Meeting this Wednesday, November 23, 2011, @ 2pm in the Admistrative Conference Room.
See you then!!
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
October 12 , 2011 meeting minutes
Those present: Bill, Laurel, Pam, Sara, Jan
Discussion on the presenter application: to insert - Have you done this program at another library, and if so, who is the contact person? Also, highlight and/or bold print the date the contract needs to be returned. We need a pending file for contracts that have not been confirmed.
Bill will add Sara Fenton to the blog and he shared that everything is in place for the remaining 2011 programs, including knitting and American sign language classes. Also Ann Richard's Stress/Massage class, Raising Backyard Chickens on the 17th, Ins & Outs of Nook on the 18th, and Bee Keeping on the 26th. The Indy College Funding is good to go and will be marketed to high school sophomores and juniors.
Bill is checking with Beth Dickey regarding a Zambia program in late December. There was discussion for a very basic technology class which is a possibility if we can utilize a mobile computer lab. Presenterwould need to speak in simple, basic language so attendees would not be intimidated.
Bill announced that an adult service person would be available to meet and greet attendees until Sara's replacement is found. Laurel said that if necessary, a manager could be present.
A suggestion was made to request funds from the Library Guild for a possible Iditarod program.
Laurel suggestedwe not pass out surveys at every program. Perhaps we could put them on Survey Monkey.
We were encouraged that if we bring program ideas to the meetings that we need to also suggest a potential person who can present the program.
Next meeting: November 23 @2 pm.
Discussion on the presenter application: to insert - Have you done this program at another library, and if so, who is the contact person? Also, highlight and/or bold print the date the contract needs to be returned. We need a pending file for contracts that have not been confirmed.
Bill will add Sara Fenton to the blog and he shared that everything is in place for the remaining 2011 programs, including knitting and American sign language classes. Also Ann Richard's Stress/Massage class, Raising Backyard Chickens on the 17th, Ins & Outs of Nook on the 18th, and Bee Keeping on the 26th. The Indy College Funding is good to go and will be marketed to high school sophomores and juniors.
Bill is checking with Beth Dickey regarding a Zambia program in late December. There was discussion for a very basic technology class which is a possibility if we can utilize a mobile computer lab. Presenterwould need to speak in simple, basic language so attendees would not be intimidated.
Bill announced that an adult service person would be available to meet and greet attendees until Sara's replacement is found. Laurel said that if necessary, a manager could be present.
A suggestion was made to request funds from the Library Guild for a possible Iditarod program.
Laurel suggestedwe not pass out surveys at every program. Perhaps we could put them on Survey Monkey.
We were encouraged that if we bring program ideas to the meetings that we need to also suggest a potential person who can present the program.
Next meeting: November 23 @2 pm.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
New Programs
I just received an emailed Program Application and Contract from Beth Dickey, who will be presenting a program on December 29 on her time in Zambia with the Peace Corps. Funding has also been approved for our February 2012 program featuring the native hoosier who has participated in the Iditarod and finished it once, as well!!
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
August 31 Programming Team Minutes
August 31, 2011 program meeting minutes.Those present: Bill, Laurel, Pam Arlington, Sarah and (for half the meeting) JanDue to Diane's busy schedule, Laurel will be representing her on this team. Laurel shared that as this team continues to evolve, we need to be more proactive in seeking out presenters, rather than waiting for them to contact us. When business people generally contact us, their primary goal is to push their own agenda. Seeking out presenters will enable us to offer programs that our research (from books/subjects the patrons are requesting) indicates are of interest to patrons and that they would be more likely to attend. Sylvia can run reports to help us ascertain our patron's interests.To market our programs to the appropriate audience, we need to ask what sites would be favorable to place program information. i.e. For the recent program covering the subject of foreclosures, it would have been beneficial to advertise at local food pantries, WIC offices, sites that draw people who are experiencing hard times. Sarah shared contract agreement concerns. She would like for the contract to state that it must be signed and returned within ten days of the verbal agreement. The presenter must also understand that the contract is only an agreement for date and time and discourage any date changes. We can pay presenters for mileage which we can ask the Friends or Guild to reimburse.Bill inquired about a presentation application from Jim Weir. Laurel expressed that he shouldn't present a program because he is an insurance agent, not an attorney for the elder.Thank you to Sarah Mann for completing the notes when I(Jan) had to leave the meeting early. The next meeting will be Wednesday, October 12 at 2:00. Bring ideas and contact information that would draw the interest of our patrons.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Programming Team meeting
The Programming Team will meet Weds. August 31, 2011, at 2 pm in the Administrative Confererence Room. We have a lot to discuss, so see you then!!
~Bill
~Bill
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Finally, a check
After writing for seven years, completing three novels and finaling in three contests, I finally won a contest with the book I finaled with in Houston last year, Unopened Dreams. Monday I actually received a winners check for $50.00. Although I would be in the negative if I tried to determine an hourly amount for the countless I've been writing, the $50.00 felt great!
Jan
Jan
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Program
This past Thursday night, we had a program "Alternatives to Foreclosure." Unfortunately, nobody showed, though two people had signed up. Are there any titles for such a program that attendees might not find invasive? Please share as you're able.
Thanks,
~Bill
P.S. We're hoping to bring the program back in the middle of the fall.
Thanks,
~Bill
P.S. We're hoping to bring the program back in the middle of the fall.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
June minutes
Those in attendance on June 22, 2011: Bill Reed, Sarah Mann, Jennifer Worley, Tina Meeks, and Jan Aldridge.
Sarah gave each team member the program attendees replies from a survey requesting program feedback. 11 surverys were turned in. Sarah also made program display boards for the foyer as well as a flyer listing programs through December 2011. Sarah tries to line up presenters by October or November of the previous year.
We received several business cards from people who want to present programs next year.
Tina is contacing CILT - Central Indiana Land Trust - regarding a tree program next spring and hopes to discover a source for free tree seedlings.
We discussed the need for a printed guideline to give potential presenters. Afterthe team came up with guideline ideas, Bill condensed them into a rough draft which he sent to each department member to critique. Pass along any changes to Bill.
The next schedule meeting is Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 2:00.
Sarah gave each team member the program attendees replies from a survey requesting program feedback. 11 surverys were turned in. Sarah also made program display boards for the foyer as well as a flyer listing programs through December 2011. Sarah tries to line up presenters by October or November of the previous year.
We received several business cards from people who want to present programs next year.
Tina is contacing CILT - Central Indiana Land Trust - regarding a tree program next spring and hopes to discover a source for free tree seedlings.
We discussed the need for a printed guideline to give potential presenters. Afterthe team came up with guideline ideas, Bill condensed them into a rough draft which he sent to each department member to critique. Pass along any changes to Bill.
The next schedule meeting is Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 2:00.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Programming Team meeting
We will be having our next Programming Team meeting on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at 2 pm in the Administrative Conference Room. We have a couple of items to discuss. See you there!
~Bill
~Bill
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Our Next Meeting...
...will be on June 22 at 2pm. I've got a couple items that I'd like to tend to. See you then!!
Friday, May 13, 2011
Flower program
Sounds like Jennifer Noble had great attendance at her FIRST attempt at programming!
Way to go, Jennifer!!
Way to go, Jennifer!!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Testing
As per my request, Bill issued another invitation so I could get on the Programming Blog. This is just a test to see if I can post.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Our Next Meeting
Hello, All:
Please note that our next meeting will be August 10, @ 2, NOT August 17. Thanks,
Bill
Please note that our next meeting will be August 10, @ 2, NOT August 17. Thanks,
Bill
Monday, May 2, 2011
More Programs Booked
Painting Class - August 18th, September 15th and October 20th
Organic vs. Chemical Gardening - October 5th
Raising Backyard Chickens- October 19th
Bee Keeping- October 26th
Reverse Mortgages Seminar- November 12th
Social Security & Medicare Seminar- November 15th
Alzheimer and Dementia Seminar - December 15th
Organic vs. Chemical Gardening - October 5th
Raising Backyard Chickens- October 19th
Bee Keeping- October 26th
Reverse Mortgages Seminar- November 12th
Social Security & Medicare Seminar- November 15th
Alzheimer and Dementia Seminar - December 15th
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Programming Workshop at Tippecanoe Public Library
On the ILF site, I saw that Tippecanoe Public Library is having a conference that includes a workshop entitled: Adult Programming Wanted: Dead or Alive
The detail reads: What drives adult programming? What are the success factors? Find out how a novice librarian came to plan and "execute" over 100 successful adult programs. Attendees will learn about each library's programming philosophy, Frankfort's highly successful brown-bag lunch series, and TCPL's strategies that have led to phenomenal program growth.
Presenters: Tom Smith and Kathleen Ukstins, Frankfort Community Public Library: Alison Moss and Mandie Roberts, Tippecanoe County Public Library.
The conference is Friday, May 13 and ILF member rates are $35.00, non-member $52.50.
This would be closer than the workshop in Kentucky, and therefore more likely to be approved.
Jan
The detail reads: What drives adult programming? What are the success factors? Find out how a novice librarian came to plan and "execute" over 100 successful adult programs. Attendees will learn about each library's programming philosophy, Frankfort's highly successful brown-bag lunch series, and TCPL's strategies that have led to phenomenal program growth.
Presenters: Tom Smith and Kathleen Ukstins, Frankfort Community Public Library: Alison Moss and Mandie Roberts, Tippecanoe County Public Library.
The conference is Friday, May 13 and ILF member rates are $35.00, non-member $52.50.
This would be closer than the workshop in Kentucky, and therefore more likely to be approved.
Jan
Thursday, March 31, 2011
possible roadtrip (-;
f-y-i, SWON - formerly the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, now known as SWON, (I forget what the acronym stands for) is presenting a Public Library Adult Program Planners Network on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 from 2:00 - 4:00 at Campbell County Public Library - Newport Branch. (just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati) It is FREE - light snacks will be provided. Their description of the meeting is as follows: Join other adult programmers for a discussion and sharing session. We will explore opportunities for libraries to collaborate across systems on programs, share programming ideas, discuss successes and difficulties, and share program planning tips. ...so please join our conversation. This may count toward employee CIU requirements. This program sounds more beneficial to me than any program I attended last autumn at ILF. Jan
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Programs Booked
Hello Everyone,
I thought I would give you a list of programs I have already booked so far for the fall of 2011.
Knitting Class - 8/29/11; 9/26/11; 10/24/11
American Sign Language Class- A 10 week course that will be held every Thursday
starting 9/8/11 and ends on 11/10/11
Keeping Kids Safe - (A program for parents to help them keep their kids safe on the internet
and on their cell phones) She will have two programs. Thursday 9/22/11 & Saturday 9/24/11
How to use the "Nook" - This program is about the Barnes and Noble's E-reader and Roberta Sears will also talk to the patrons about "Overdrive" 10/18/11
How to use the "Sony Reader"- I have someone from Best Busy to talk about the "Sony Reader"
11/17/11
I usually book programs right now for September - December, but I decided to go ahead and book a program with Indy College Funding. They will be here on 2/24/2012 to talk to parents and students on how to prepare for the financial part of College they will also help them with the FASA process.
Bill is trying to find someone who will do a program on Reverse Mortgage.
When I have more programs I have booked I will post them. If you have any questions or suggestions please let me know.
Sarah
I thought I would give you a list of programs I have already booked so far for the fall of 2011.
Knitting Class - 8/29/11; 9/26/11; 10/24/11
American Sign Language Class- A 10 week course that will be held every Thursday
starting 9/8/11 and ends on 11/10/11
Keeping Kids Safe - (A program for parents to help them keep their kids safe on the internet
and on their cell phones) She will have two programs. Thursday 9/22/11 & Saturday 9/24/11
How to use the "Nook" - This program is about the Barnes and Noble's E-reader and Roberta Sears will also talk to the patrons about "Overdrive" 10/18/11
How to use the "Sony Reader"- I have someone from Best Busy to talk about the "Sony Reader"
11/17/11
I usually book programs right now for September - December, but I decided to go ahead and book a program with Indy College Funding. They will be here on 2/24/2012 to talk to parents and students on how to prepare for the financial part of College they will also help them with the FASA process.
Bill is trying to find someone who will do a program on Reverse Mortgage.
When I have more programs I have booked I will post them. If you have any questions or suggestions please let me know.
Sarah
Friday, March 18, 2011
Survey Copies
Hello, All,
All of you should have a copy of our Programming Team survey. Please feel free to pass along any comments.
My goal is to have it available to the public, on the website and on paper, by April 1. Thanks.
All of you should have a copy of our Programming Team survey. Please feel free to pass along any comments.
My goal is to have it available to the public, on the website and on paper, by April 1. Thanks.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Programming on Survey Monkey and Paper Survey
Hello, All,
I have put together a tentative programming survey on Survey Monkey. It is accessible under "Library Programming." I will have Bev link it to the website after all have reviewed it. I have a paper version of the same survey, as well. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks,
~Bill
I have put together a tentative programming survey on Survey Monkey. It is accessible under "Library Programming." I will have Bev link it to the website after all have reviewed it. I have a paper version of the same survey, as well. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks,
~Bill
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Hello!!
Welcome to the Programming Team blog!! This will be the area where, I hope, all of you will feel free to share programming ideas, clarify meeting minutes, or anything else regarding the Programming Team. Let the ideas exchange begin!!
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