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

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Learn the concept of passive programming and get started easily with plans for implementing a wide array of intergenerational programs in libraries with this professional primer. 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 lingereither in the library or on the library's websiteand 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 chapterwhich contains programs grouped thematicallydetails 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 implementationfrom developing program ideas to evaluating program success.

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"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 *

Author Bio

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