Author Lorna Landvik
Written surveys were distributed to all attendees at the presentation. It was expected that a majority of respondents would learn something about Lorna Landvik as a writer, learn a way to use humor in everyday life, indicate they will share a positive review of the program with others and be interested in reading books by Lorna Landvik, other humor writers, and/or other Minnesota authors. In addition, library staff would observe a majority of attendees actively engaged in the program by listening attentively and asking questions. Anecdotal responses from attendees would confirm their enjoyment of the program.
Response rate was 43%. 97% of respondents indicated they learned something about Lorna Landvik as a writer, and 72% indicated they learned a way to use humor in their everyday life. 95% of respondents indicated they would share a positive review of the program, and 95% indicated they were interested in reading books by Lorna Landvik and/or other Minnesota authors. Librarian observed the audience laughing often during Landvik’s program. The Q&A session was particularly lively because Landvik threw chocolate to anyone who asked a question. Audience members stayed after the formal presentation to meet Landvik, purchase books, and have Landvik sign them. Anecdotal responses included: “Excellent speaker.” “Wonderful series – thank you.”
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