General, Adult & Continuing Education, Education, Library & Information Science 

Programming is an important means of not only drawing new people to the library but also better serving existing patrons. Lear s invaluable guide to adult programs is back---and better than ever, with refreshed, expanded content and new ideas to reinvigorate programs and give them a 21st-century spin. This edition includesUpdated chapters on basics such as funding, crafting guidelines, topic selection, publicity, post-program evaluations, and moreA new section on technology, with ideas for online book discussions, offering programs via Skype, and turning programs into podcastsMethods for tailoring programs for specific groups, such as men, baby boomers, and seniorsA collection of "five-star" programs from libraries around the country that can be easily adaptedWalking the reader through every aspect of adult programming, this new edition of a tried-and-true book is truly a librarian s best friend. - from Amzon