Librarian's Guide to Passive Programming: Easy and Affordable Activities for All Ages

by Emily T. Wichman

Overview

Libraries are an integral part of the community, a fact that can often be overlooked in today's world of home-based online research. Passive programs encourage patrons to linger—either in the library or on the library's website—and promote a connection to the library's collections, its services, and the community. Librarian's Guide to Passive Programming: Easy and Affordable Activities for All Ages presents plans for 32 passive programs designed to capture the attention of library patrons. Each chapter—which contains programs grouped thematically—details the steps necessary to reproduce the programs, and includes supporting handouts, activities, and photographs. This helpful guide also examines what passive programming is, why passive programming is relevant, and offers strategies across all aspects of its implementation—from developing program ideas to evaluating program success.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781598848960
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	03/07/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	152
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Emily T. Wichman is branch manager at the Williamsburg Branch of Clermont County Public Library, Williamsburg, OH.

Editorial Reviews

"Public libraries and school libraries will benefit from all the ideas included and, as many of these are intergenerational, college libraries might also benefit from some of these activities as outreach techniques” —ARBA

“This is a tremendously useful guide for librarians interested in passive programming or upgrading their programming practices. . . . This guide enables personalization by asking programming librarians to make choices, rather than presuming there are one-size-fits-all library programs. I found myself wishing that there were even more programs in the book.” —Library Media Connection

“Stuck in a programming rut? If you're looking for ideas and inspiration to reinvigorate your programming, this volume is a great place to start. . . . Recommended for public librarians serving all ages.” —Booklist Online

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