CE Project Agreement for III-B-4 (001)

Create programs using the Picturing America posters

Word version of this agreement

Purpose: Implement a library program using Picturing America Grant posters.

Core skill: III-B-4: “Design, implement and sponsor library programs for all ages that offer information, special skills or entertainment.”

Eligible participants: Librarians

Repeatable? : No.

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

• Look at the Picturing America posters.


• Read “Program ideas for using the Picturing America posters.”


• Please read at least one article about creating flyers.


• "Flyer writing tips" at tinyurl.com/6lw29f
  


• "Marketing tips for flyers and direct mail" at tinyurl.com/5e4d98


• Please read at least three articles about writing press releases.


• "What do media managers crave?" at tinyurl.com/5wjgdx


• "Ten essential tips to ensure your press release makes news" at tinyurl.com/6ewrzk


• "Writing news releases" at tinyurl.com/5242hb


• "How to write a press release" at tinyurl.com/bcqpa


• "Tips, guidelines and templates for writing an effective press release" at tinyurl.com/6ltw4m


• Dr. Randall Hansen's "Guide to Writing Successful Media Releases" at tinyurl.com/6poayj


• 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: _______________________________
  

Library work component:

1. Read “Program ideas for using the Picturing America posters.”


2. Post at least one flyer about the program outside the library.


3. Send one newsrelease about the program to a local newspaper or write about the program in library's newspaper column.


4. To receive credit for completing this project, submit the following to the Head of CKLS Continuing Education.


• A photograph of the display. (Prefer digital photo sent by email.)


• Submit a copy of the flyer about the program. (Prefer digital document sent by email.)


• Submit a copy of the newsrelease or library's local newspaper column about the program. (Prefer digital document sent by email.)


• A half-page to one-page description of the program. (Prefer digital document sent by email.)


• Any documentation used by participants for the program. (Prefer digital document sent by email.)


• Filled-out copy of the “CE Project Agreement Evaluation” form below.