Patricia Potter Wilson - Premiere events: library programs that inspire elementary school patrons

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter 1

HOW AND WHY PROGRAMS REALLY WORK

Media Center Programming Defined

What Library Media Specialists Say About Programming

Types of Programs

Exhibits and Displays

Featured Speakers or Entertainers

Learning Centers

Demonstrations

Media

Frameworks for Preparing a Program

Programs Based on Specific Target Groups

Programs Based on Curriculum Needs

Programs Based on a Special Theme

Programs Based on Interest and Entertainment

Programs Based on Available Time Periods

Purposes of Programs

Support and Enhance the Curriculum

Provide Support and Enrichment Beyond Core Curriculum

Provide Personal Enrichment

Provide Professional Development for Teachers

Benefits of Programming

Highlights the Media Center

Highlights the Media Specialist

Increases School Library Media Center Usage

Provides Classroom Support and Enrichment

Broadens Student and Teacher Interests

Encourages the Development of Lifelong Readers

Establishes Good Public Relations

Program Parameters

Individually Planned Programs

Joint or Cooperative Programs

Parent and Community Programs

The Public Library Connection

Purpose

Benefits

Parameters

Conclusion

Chapter 2

INITIAL STAGES OF PROGRAM PLANNING

Choosing a Theme and Gathering Ideas

Faculty Suggestions

Other Media Specialists

Student Interests

Curriculum Needs

Professional Development Activities

Community Happenings

Developing a Specific Plan

Setting Goals

Considering the Audience

Determining a Time Frame

Identifying Resources

Choosing a Format

Conclusion

Chapter 3

FINAL STAGES OF PROGRAM PLANNING

Outlining the Program Content

Obtaining Administrative Approval

Securing Teacher Support

Planning the Specific Details

Select and Verify a Location

Choose and Confirm a Date and Time

Select and Schedule Guest Speakers

Select and Provide for Support Personnel

Select, Order, and Schedule Resource Materials

Develop Contingency Plans

Completing Final Preparations

Identify, Select, and Prepare Student and Parent Volunteers

Publicize the Event

Prepare Students and Teachers for the Event

Schedule Classes

Arranging the Facility

Decorate

Use Technology Support

Arrange Furniture and Seating

Provide for Traffic Flow

Executing the Program

Present the Program

Follow Through After the Event

Conclusion

Chapter 4

HOW TO IDENTIFY AND LOCATE RESOURCES