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California Summer Reading Outcomes Initiative

Plan and implement outcome-based programming for your summer reading program, collect data, and achieve desired outcomes for your community. Generate data for publicity and grant proposals, reach underserved groups, and improve decision-making.

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California Summer Reading Outcomes Initiative

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  1. CLA’s California Summer Reading Outcomes InitiativeNatalie Cole, California Library AssociationHelen Fisher, Ontario City LibraryLori Easterwood, Sacramento Public Library

  2. Outcome-based programming1. Set outcomes for your program.2. Plan your program with the outcomes in mind.3. Collect data to determine whether your outcomes have been achieved.

  3. The benefits of outcome-based programming1. Tell the stories behind your summer reading statistics.2. Generate data to use in publicity materials and grant proposals.3. Reach out successfully to underserved groups.4. Develop programs that are relevant to your community.5. Build capacity and improve management decision-making.

  4. A pre-packaged program1. Statewide outcomes2. Data collection tools3. Set of project resources

  5. Outcome 1Children [or teens, adults, or families]belong to a community of readers and library users

  6. Outcome 2[Desired number] of[underserved target group]participate in the summer reading program

  7. Data collection toolsSurveys in English and SpanishFocus group questions

  8. Other Resources1. Project checklist2. Ideas for programs, prizes, and decorating the library3. Guidelines for administering surveys and doing focus groups4. Timely updates and resources sent to your mailbox

  9. Take part!Email Natalie Cole with questions and to let us know you’d like to participate: ncole@cla-net.orgCome to our summer reading outreach workshop on Sunday, November 13, 2011.Attend our training webinar on Friday, January 27, 2012 at noon (presented in partnership with Infopeople).

  10. Outcomes are fun & easy!

  11. Surveys

  12. Data Collection: • Surveys • Focus Groups

  13. Focus Groups

  14. Programs & Activities

  15. Sign Up Methods

  16. Using Outcomes

  17. Troubleshooting

  18. If you have any questions, please contact us! Natalie Cole, California Library Association: ncole@cla-net.org Helen Fisher, Ontario City Library: hfisher@ci.ontario.ca.us Lori Easterwood, Sacramento Public Library: leasterwood@saclibrary.org The California Summer Reading Program is a project of the California Library Association, supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.

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