Library Set Programs: Organization and Streamlining

About the Program

Category: Libraries (Best in Category)

Year: 2014

The San Bernardino County Library’s Set Programs are designed to enhance learning and development at any age. By structuring our programs to target specific age groups such as Library Beginners (0-5 years old), Kids Zone (6-11 years old), Teens (12-18 years old) and Adults (18+ years old) we are able to provide a diverse range of programs that the community can enjoy. The purpose of organizing and streamlining the Set Programs offered by SBCL was to ensure that quality programs are offered at all of our 32 branches. Through this mass organization we have seen an increase in program attendance, variety and quality of programs offered, and better marketing of Set Programs. In addition we began offering regular training to staff which increased morale and administrative support by way of budget which allowed us to provide kits and materials to run the programs successfully. Lastly, the criteria and guidelines set forth by organizing and streamlining the Set Programs now enables us to offer larger events with a specific focus at several of our libraries.