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EXCEL: A certificate programme in
managing a small public library
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E20 - Programming
FINAL EXAM
This is a ‘take home’ examination and does not require the presence
of an exam supervisor. Spend as much time as you wish to complete
the examination. You may consult whatever resources you choose.
Return the examination to your tutor no later than seven days after
receiving the examination. Be sure to keep a copy of your
completed exam.
There are two (2) questions in this examination and
you must complete both questions.
Question 1 – The Best Program Ever
Throughout this course, we asked you to think of ideas for programs
aimed at young adults and for adults. For this question, you will
once again think of a program, but this time, think about the
best library program that you have ever been a part of.
You can either have been a participant or you could have run the
program. It could have taken place at your current local library,
or at a library somewhere else.
Now:
- Describe the program (including the title if you can remember).
The description should include the location, number of people
participating and what you actually did during the program time.
- In a paragraph, describe why you thought that the program
deserved the title of “best library program” ever.
Question 2 – Space for programming
As was mentioned in the course, every library has a different space
arrangement. Some are fortunate to have a special program room
with a kitchen, while others just use the library. For this
question, you will need to write a proposal to put an addition onto your
library (this is not an architectural question about whether there is
room on the library property but rather a “space” question). While
the proposal should be descriptive in nature, it must address these
three questions, at a minimum:
- What size and type of room would be best for your community
library?
- What would you put into the space, e.g. folding tables, chairs
and storage, carpeting, tile, murals on the wall?
- Why would you want that kind of space in your library? (in
other words, tell us who might use this space, and for what?)
* end of examination *
2008 edition
