Diploma LIS Events 2

Customer and Community Needs Libraries, and public libraries in particular, are there to provide a service to their customers and communities. Who could be classified as a customer? Customers of a public or community library include: Local schools and community groups Local community members People who work or go to school in the area Tourists and visitors to the area Can you think of any other individuals or groups that could be considered a customer of a public library? Read the following articles about the role of libraries in the community https://ala.asn.au/for-what-are-libraries-if-not-for-learning/ https://www.alia.org.au/node/184/public-libraries http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-25/the-future-of-public-libraries/9481540 https://www.uts.edu.au/sites/default/files/Civica+Intrinsic+value+of+libraries+report.pdf https://theconversation.com/state-library-victoria-proves-libraries-arent-just-about-books-theyre-about-community-128116 https://auspostenterprise.co...

Introduction When we attend a library event, what we are seeing is the product of weeks or maybe months of research and planning. Throughout this unit we will take part in events, organise events and run events. We will dissect the process of putting on library events, and assessing their success. Why run events? Read the following article on Princh titled  How can library events be used to reach out to the community? https://princh.com/how-library-events-reach-out-to-the-community/#.YPAgyegzbHg Class Discussion 1 Have you attended an event at a public library? What was it? Why do you think it is important for libraries to run events and public programs?  Types of  Activities, Events or programs Libraries run a variety of different events, activities and programs. Activities, Events and Programs could include any of these: ceremonies demonstrations excursions exhibitions festivals field trips guided tours holiday or weekend activities instituti...