Adult Programs in the Library - Couverture souple

Lear, Brett W.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0838911404 ISBN 13 : 9780838911402

Editeur : ALA Editions, 2013

Synopsis

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 Sample newsletters, press releases, scheduling forms, and program models, all available as downloads via weblinks 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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Brett W. Lear is Library Director of the Martin County Library System, Florida. He has been actively involved in developing adult programming services since serving as Adult Librarian at the New York Public Library. From 1995 1999, he served on the Reference and User Services Association's ""Services to Adults Committee"" and in this capacity contributed to Adult Programming: A Manual for Libraries (RUSA, 1997). Lear received his master's degree in library science from Florida State University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: ALA Editions
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0838911404
• ISBN 13: 9780838911402
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 180
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible