Posted on July 23, 2014 at 11:08 AM by Brian Herder
Adult Programs in the Library, Second Edition (2013)
Brett W. Lear
Item Number: 978-0-8389-1140-2
Publisher: ALA Editions
Programming is an important means of not only drawing new people to the
library but also better serving existing patrons. Lear’s invaluable
guide to adult programs is back—and better than ever, with refreshed,
expanded content and new ideas to reinvigorate programs and give them a
21st-century spin. This edition includes
- Updated chapters on basics such as funding, crafting guidelines, topic selection, publicity, post-program evaluations, and more
- A
new section on technology, with ideas for online book discussions,
offering programs via Skype, and turning programs into podcasts
- Methods for tailoring programs for specific groups, such as men, baby boomers, and seniors
- A collection of "five-star" programs from libraries around the country that can be easily adapted
Walking
the reader through every aspect of adult programming, this new edition
of a tried-and-true book is truly a librarian’s best friend.
