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Programming for Adults
A Guide for Small- and Medium-Sized Libraries
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2005
Summary
As the mission statements of libraries across the nation change to reflect the realities of post-liberal America and its emphasis on economic values, librarians have had to pick up their long-standing paradigm and move it in an endless shuffle from knowledge stewardship, to information broker, to entertainment director. Many library boards have made it clear that the public library, especially in smaller communities, can earn its keep only by becoming the center of educational, informational, and entertainment possibilities for their taxpayers. This has necessitated a ten-year learning curve unprecedented in professional life. Few librarians, even those being schooled today in our graduate schools, are prepared to shift into high gear when it comes to conceptualizing, planning, paying for, and evaluating public programs for their patrons.
Unlike its predecessors that leave ideas for public programming to the imagination, Programming for Adults lists ideas, names names, and massages the already fertile librarian imagination to the challenge and creativity inherent in adult programming. Legal issues are discussed, possible pitfalls are flagged, and evaluative follow-ups are suggested. The advice put forth in this book can help you put on your show to the satisfaction of your boss and, more importantly, to the accolades of your public.
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Edition
1/2005
Copyright Year
2005
ISBN-Print
978-0-8108-5155-9
ISBN-Online
978-1-4616-7068-1
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
261
Product Type
Monograph
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Dedication Page No access
Table of Contents No access
Introduction No access
Chapter 1: Adult Programming and the New Public Library No access Pages 1 - 8
Chapter 2: Programming for Patrons: Design, Budgets, and Networking No access Pages 9 - 20
Chapter 3: Bringing Speakers to your Library No access Pages 21 - 48
Chapter 4: Educational Programs No access Pages 49 - 80
Chapter 5: Cultural Programs No access Pages 81 - 138
Chapter 6: Crafty Programming No access Pages 139 - 192
Chapter 7: The Ubiquitous Book Group No access Pages 193 - 214
Chapter 8: Selling your Programming No access Pages 215 - 232
Appendix A: Works Cited No access Pages 233 - 234
Appendix B: Websites No access Pages 235 - 240
Appendix C: Some Further Reading No access Pages 241 - 242
Appendix D: Policy Statements No access Pages 243 - 248
Appendix E: Program Evaluation Forms No access Pages 249 - 252
Appendix F: Sample Contracts No access Pages 253 - 256
