{"product_id":"programming-for-adults-a-guide-for-small-and-medium-sized-libraries-9780810851559","title":"Programming for Adults A Guide for Small and","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book addresses all aspects of the programming process, from idea to execution, from crafts and entertainment to film, arts and science. Included are sources of funding, contracts and agreements, programming to meet the library's mission, and program evaluation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book will be invaluable as more librarians find themselves involved in adult programming. This work is highly recommended for all professional collections. * American Reference Books Annual *\u003cbr\u003eThis is a key manual to have on hand. It is very useful. * Australian Library Journal *\u003cbr\u003eHighly recommended for all public libraries. * Booklist *\u003cbr\u003eThis resource for library professionals at small- and medium-sized facilities provides practical suggestions for creating popular programming for adults. Coverage includes such topics as bringing speakers to the library, developing educational programs, and hosting book discussion groups. Ranier also suggests some ways of marketing library programming. Ranier is an adult services librarian at Peabody Public Library in Columbia City, Indiana. * Reference and Research Book News *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart 1 Introduction Chapter 2 1. Adult Programming and the New Public Library Chapter 3 2. Programming for Patrons: Design, Budgets, and Networking Chapter 4 3. Bringing Speakers to Your Library Chapter 5 4. Educational Programs Chapter 6 5. Cultural Programs Chapter 7 6. Crafty Programs Chapter 8 7. The Ubiquitous Book Group Chapter 9 8. Selling Your Programming Part 10 Appendix A: Works Cited Part 11 Appendix B: Websites Part 12 Appendix C: Some Further Reading Part 13 Appendix D: Policy Statements Part 14 Appendix E: Program Evaluation Forms Part 15 Appendix F: Sample Contracts Part 16 Index Part 17 About the Author","brand":"Scarecrow Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51038318526807,"sku":"9780810851559","price":60.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780810851559.jpg?v=1750939904","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/programming-for-adults-a-guide-for-small-and-medium-sized-libraries-9780810851559","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}