Return to Beginning of Chapter 4 Return to Table of Contents Services - Programming Programs, whether sponsored by the library or in cooperation with other community organizations, should illustrate and enliven library resources and services and provide a public forum for the exchange of ideas. Programming efforts should be directed to patrons of all ages children, young adults and adults and take into consideration the diversity of the community. Outreach efforts may direct that some programs be held off-site. Programs should be held in physically accessible areas. Public programs are offered in physically accessible locations for children, young adults and adults.
Attendance is a measure of library program effectiveness.
The library sets an annual per capita program attendance goal. The library widely publicizes programs and services through newspapers, radio, television, Web pages, television and community agencies and organizations. The usage made of the library by the community it serves is an indication of how effectively the library provides library services. This usage is reported to the Maine State Library through the Annual Report. American Library Association s Office for Intellectual Freedom.