Manga Art Program Proposal
The following day long Manga Art
Program has been carefully built around the large patron group of young adults
at the Ames Free Library in the town of Easton . The purpose of this program is to provide education
and entertainment for this population. The performer has been carefully
selected by referrals from other librarians in the area and their success with
similar programs. The presenter is
experienced and has a detailed website providing information on workshops and
even how to start a Manga Club at the library.
The website also gives tips on “how to host a successful workshop” with
ideas for Japanese themed snacks, raffles and displays. If this program is
popular, the library may want to look at creating a Manga Club that meets
weekly to draw and watch movies. To make
this a day long program, an anime film will be shown after the workshop. Anime is Manga in a film format, allowing
patrons to visualize Manga set in motion.
The library will include questions in the evaluation form
which will be given out after the program to determine if similar programs
would be in the interest of this patron group(please see the Evaluation Form,
Appendix A). If this program is well
received and generates interest in other patron groups such as children and
adults, workshops are offered for these age groups as well and the library will
look into programs that can be created for these patrons.
Description of
Program:
Illustrator Andy Fish and his partner Veronica Fish lead a
workshop on Japanese Manga for Young Adults. The class covers a history of
Manga Art and features a hands-on workshop where patrons begin creating their
own Manga Art. The day long program will
begin with this workshop, and then continue with an anime film.
Target Audience
Young Adults, ages 13-17.
This workshop is created for this specific age group, which we hope will
draw not only regular patrons of the library but students at both high schools
located in Easton .
Cost
$500-$410 for the seventy five minute Manga Art
session. $90 has been reserved for
pizza, snacks, drinks and paper products which may not be necessary if these
items are donated, as described below.
The number of young adults allowed at the workshop is unlimited so the
price is a flat rate as specified by the presenter.
Number of Staff
Persons Needed To:
Plan the Program: 2
–The Head of Youth Services Librarian and her Assistant will plan the
program. This includes researching the
best day and time for this patron group and adjusting the budget to reflect the
cost. The Youth Services Assistant will
look into teaming up with local food stores, many of which will donate food
items and paper goods in exchange for being noted as a program sponsor. This will lower the overall budget for the
program and also builds relationships with local businesses. The Youth Services
librarians will also select and preview the film that will be shown to reflect
age appropriateness for this group.
Promote the Program:
2 –The Assistant Youth Services Librarian will handle promotion of the
program by creating flyers and other print materials, some of which are
provided by the performer. The
Technology Librarian will be needed to create electronic promotional materials
such as e-newsletters and email advertisements.
The Technology Librarian will also promote the program on the library’s
social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook and on the library website.
Produce the Program:
2- The Head of Youth Services Librarian and her Assistant will set up the room
and create a display of manga novels and how-to drawing materials before the
workshop begins. The Youth Services Assistant
will be in charge of food distribution and will present the film. The Head of Youth Services will introduce the
program facilitators and the Assistant Youth Services Librarian will distribute
and collect evaluations at the end of the workshop.
Publicity Methods:
As stated above, the library will use a combination of print
and electronic publications to promote the program.
Accompanying Library
Resources:
A display of related library materials (manga related books,
movies and magazines) will be highlighted with promotional posters, etc. The library copy of the anime DVD will be used.
Equipment Needed:
Pencils and paper are included in the price of the
workshop. The presenters will bring
their own easel for display purposes.
The library has a large wide screen television and DVD player. Tables and chairs will be set up accordingly. Paper plates, napkins and cups will be
purchased by the library or donated by local stores.
Refreshments Served:
The presenters want attendees to focus on drawing in the seventy
five minute period. Pizza, snacks and
beverages will be provided during the movie viewing following the workshop.
Audience
Evaluations/Reaction to Program:
The library has already generated great interest in a
program of this type from the young adult patron group. After the program, evaluations will be
distributed to determine its success.
The library will also look at the number of attendees and observe the
workshop itself. These evaluation
methods combine both qualitative and quantitative data to determine the
effectiveness of the program. We hope
this program will draw existing and new patrons to the library, promoting the
library and all it has to offer to the community. In times where budgets are being cut and
questioned, community support for the library is extremely important.
Appendix A
Evaluation for Young Adult Manga Art Program
- How did you hear about this program?
- Advertised at the library
- Electronic advertisement form the library (Email, Facebook, Twitter)
- Word of mouth
- On a scale of 1-5 how satisfied were
you with this program?
1 very unsatisfied 2
unsatisfied 3 neutral 4 satisfied 5 very satisfied
- What did you like best about this
program? Please describe below.
- What did you like least about this
program? Please describe below.
- Would you come to this program again?
Please check one:
Yes_____ No______
- Would you recommend this program to
your friends? Please check one:
Yes_____ No_____
- Do you have younger siblings or
friends that you think would enjoy a similar program? Please check one:
Yes_____ No_____
- Do you know adults that would enjoy
this program?
Yes_____ No_____
- Would you be interested in a Manga
Club at the
Yes_____ No_____
- Did the day and time of this program
work for you?
Yes_____ No_____
- If not, what days and times are best?
Please check all that apply:
Weekdays after school_____
Saturdays _____
- Are you interested in similar programs at the library? If yes, please provide your email below: _____________________________________________________
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