[Publib] Book group evaluation

[Paul Ericsson]

Hi Anne --

We do not have an evaluation form here, but have also been talking 
about formalizing some of our processes related to our book 
discussion  sessions.  We'd appreciate your posting your results back 
to the list.

I've tried to avoid calling our monthly event a "group" as it really 
is an open session and people are free to come & go, one month to the 
next, without signing up in advance or worrying that they "missed a 
session".  I started the series about 18 months ago at the request of 
some vocal patrons, and have been having a wonderful time with 
it.  For me it actually is the first time I've regularly 
participated, let alone moderated, a book discussion.   While not a 
big attendance thing, most that do attend seem to be sticking with it 
with regularity.

One of the things I'd like to hear from other libraries is about the 
process they use to select titles.  I've been having a dickens of a 
time getting people to make suggestions, and I'd much rather be 
"democratic" about the titles than having me do it all the time.

I'd also appreciate hearing if any libraries have had success 
attracting men to their discussions.  Until about 2 months ago, I had 
been the sole male voice - now we've got one other guy that has come 
back a few times.

Will look forward to hearing from others.

Paul

Paul Ericsson
Branch Manager, Bemidji Public Library
218-751-3963
ericssonp at krls.org


At 12:44 PM 1/9/2009, Anne U. Frontino wrote:
>Hi All,
>             I have been asked to develop an evaluation form for my 
> (new this year) book discussion group.  In the interest of not 
> reinventing the wheel, do any of you good people out there have one 
> you would be willing to share?
>Many thanks in advance.
>
>Anne Frontino
>
>Anne U. Frontino
>Head, Technical Services
>Haddonfield Public Library
>Haddonfield, NJ 08033
>auf at haddonfieldlibrary.org
>
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