CE Project Agreement for III-C-3 (001)

Create two Emergency Storytime Kits

Word version of this agreement

Purpose: Write clear instructions and assemble required materials into boxes for presenting two storytime programs in the event that regular storytime presenters are absent.

Core skill: III-C-3: “present and evaluate library programs for children and young adults.”

Eligible participants: Librarians

Repeatable?: No.

Do you want help from a CKLS consultant?
___ No help needed.
___ Yes, modify project agreement
___ Yes, suggest other readings or learning
___ Yes, early preparation visit
___ Yes, one-on-one coaching through activity
___ Yes, other: _______________________________

Learning component: Attend a CE event or read the following materials.

• "Developing Storytime Programs" at http://tinyurl.com/7l62df


• "Choosing a good book" at http://tinyurl.com/4g3w2w


• "Emergency Kit Storytime Plan Sheet Sample" at http://tinyurl.com/4v28pj


• Completed projects by other libraries


• Blank "Emergency Kit Storytime Plan Sheet" at http://tinyurl.com/3tstdj


• "Weekly Events Calendar" at http://tinyurl.com/3pm26v


Library work component:

1. Read the above materials.


2. Use the blank "Emergency Kit Storytime Plan Sheet" to plan at least two Emergency Storytime Kits.


3. Write instructions for using the kit using as a model the "Sample Instructions" on page 2 of "Developing Storytime Programs." These instructions are for someone who has never seen this kit before and has only 15 to 30 minutes before the program to learn how to use the kit. Make the sentences short and precisely to the point. No rambling paragraphs.


4. Create two Emergency Storytime Kits.


5. Place the materials and instructions for each kit in a separate box.


6. Find a good storage place that is easily and quickly reached.
   


7. To receive credit for completing this project, submit the following.


• Filled out an "Emergency Kit Storytime Plan Sheet" for each project.


• The instructions for using each kit. (If possible please submit all documentation as an attachment to an email.)
  


• A photograph of each kit with the materials layed out in front of the box. (If possible please submit all documentation as an attachment to an email.)


• A filled out CE Project Agreement Evaluation form (Word document)