Library Programming Made Easy: A Practical Guide for Librarians - Paperback

by Michelle Demeter (Author), Haley K. Holmes (Author)

This book provides in-depth practical advice and examples of public and academic library programming activities. Included in this volume are methods for identifying target audiences, activities and ways to find and generate even more ideas, tools for assessment and budgeting, and tips on planning programs from inception to execution.

Author Biography

Michelle Demeter is the former student engagement and distance services coordinator for Florida State University Libraries. In her role, she supervised a unit that coordinated, developed, and executed programs and events for undergraduates, graduates, and faculty. Demeter currently serves as the head of instruction and undergraduate services at New York University Libraries and is active with several groups within the Association of College and Research Libraries. Haley Holmes, Coordinator of Services to Adults, has been with the San Antonio Public Library for fourteen years. In 2004, Haley starred in a episode of Faking It on TLC entitled "Super Shy to Super Fly" where she learned to be a Coyote Ugly bartender, which became the topic of her dissertation for a PhD in Information Science from the University of North Texas. She coordinates the 40 librarians who plan programs for adults and oversees the four Learn at SAPL adult learning centers. In her first year as coordinator, adult programming attendance doubled.