Adult programs in the library / Brett W. Lear.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lear, Brett W., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Adult services in public libraries--United States.

Adult services in public libraries.

Libraries--Cultural programs--United States.

Libraries.

Libraries and community--United States.

Libraries and community.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (281 p.)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago, Illinois : ALA Editions, 2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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.

Contents:

""Adult Programs in the Library, 2nd Edition ""; ""Cover ""; ""Contents ""; ""Preface ""; ""Acknowledgments ""; ""Introduction ""; ""Part 1: Building a Framework for Success ""; ""Chapter 1: Tying Programming to Your Library's Mission ""; ""Chapter 2: Developing Guidelines and Procedures ""; ""Chapter 3: Administrative Necessities ""; ""Chapter 4: Getting to Know Your Community ""; ""Chapter 5: Getting Funding ""; ""Chapter 6: Selecting a Topic ""; ""Chapter 7: Your Target Audience ""; ""Chapter 8: Identifying the Right Performer ""; ""Chapter 9: Choosing the Best Format ""

""Chapter 10: Programming and Technology """"Chapter 11: Generating Publicity ""; ""Chapter 12: Producing the Program ""; ""Chapter 13: Evaluating the Program ""; ""Chapter 14: Looking toward the Future of Adult Programming ""; ""Part 2: A Collection of Five-Star Programs ""; ""Resource Directory ""; ""Index ""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-8389-9649-3