This blog is the direct result of a Programming Teleconference held February 13, 2009 at Amarillo College. At the end of the teleconference, the attendees, librarians from throughout our area, discussed program ideas, things they'd tried, things that had and hadn't worked, shared information on some program resources, and so on. During the course of the conversation, someone mentioned how useful it would be to pool our resources and ideas on an ongoing basis...and the result is this blog!
Here are some ideas for things you might want to do here:
- Promote Programs that You Currently Have in the Works - Libraries in nearby towns may be willing to promote your event at theirs.
- Share Contact Information for Presenters/Programs - If you've found a resource or event presenter who is really good, and you think might be willing to do similar programs at other libraries, why not share information on how to reach them and what (if any) costs are involved so others can make you of them?
- Share Your Successes/Failures - had an event that went particularly well? That was an utter disaster? Share what you did and why you think it did or didn't succeed. Feel free to solicit feedback! Others may have done a similar program at some time that with a little tweaking could make things even better, or learn how to improve their own.
- Brainstorm New Program Ideas - Want to do a certain program and find out what did or didnt work from people who've already tried it? Here's a great place to ask! Even if we haven't done what you're thinking of doing, we may be able to help you with our ideas and input.
Try to include your name and the library you're with in your posts, so we get to know one another better.
Another suggestion, but only a suggestion, is to include at the top of each program:
- The name/description of the program
- Whether it is for General Audience, Seniors, Adults, Young Adults/Teens, Children
- This will help us all find the programs that we're looking for most quickly.
I look forward to sharing ideas and information with all of you! Please make sure you visit this blog regularly...you never know what programming gems might be in store!
Sincerely,
Cynthia
Cynthia Hunt
Library Program Specialist
Amarillo Public Library
(806) 378-6019
Cynthia.Hunt@amarillolibrary.org
