Contents
How to Use this Module
Making the Case
Evaluating Resources
Assessing Current and Potential Users
Step 2: Selecting a Program Type
Generating Ideas
Collection-Driven Program Models
Promoting Collections through Lectures, Open Houses, and Tours
Activating Collections through Participatory Programs
Celebrating New Collections through Donor Programs
User-Driven Program Models
Engaging Internal Users
Engaging New Users
Engaging Volunteers
Engaging Youth
Engaging Creativity
Engaging Underserved Communities
Collaborative Programming
Step 3: Implementation
Building an Event Calendar
Strategic Partnerships
Budgeting and Funding
Practical Considerations
Follow-Up
Recommendations and Conclusions
Appendix A: Worksheet for Preliminary Assessment andSetting Goals
Appendix B: Excerpt from the DC Public LibraryStrategic Plan
Programming to Build Connections and Collections
“Yarn Bombing” to Cultivate an Archival Garden
Appendix D: Sample DC Public Library Program Checklist
Appendix E: Sample Loan Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding
Appendix F: Sample DC Public Library Program Evaluation Form
Appendix G: Sample Event/Program Checklist
Appendix H: Additional Resources