Doug Ohman: Photographer - Book Tour of Libraries in Minnesota 2011

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,433
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Status
Completed
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Clay
Clearwater
Mahnomen
Norman
Polk
Clay
Clearwater
Mahnomen
Norman
Polk
Project Overview

Photographer Doug Ohman who has contributed photos to a book on Minnesota Libraries visited the six libraries in the Lake Agassiz region that are included in his book "Libraries in Minnesota" .

Project Details
  • Event Dates, Locations and Attendance at each individual event:

06/18/11:  Mahnomen Library - 6, Ada Library - 4, Moorhead Library - 4

06/30/11:  Bagley Library - 1, Fosston Library - 3

18 people attended this program.

 

  • Partner Organization(s):Statewide Partnership, Lake Agassiz Regional Library
  • Partner Organization(s) Contribution/Role in the Program:The Statewide Partnership paid for one presentation by Mr. Ohman as well as his travel expenses to that one location.LARL paid $400 for coordination and development, and $200 for advertising from LARL's operating budget.
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$3,433
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, pre-test/post-test, observations; Describe proposed end user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status.

  • Increased knowledge and appreciation of the architecture of various libraries in Minnesota
  • An opportunity for individuals to meet an accomplished and well-respected photographer.
  • Increased awareness of Minnesota's history, particularly as it pertains to libraries.
Measurable Outcome(s)

Survey results:Please rate the quality of this program: (Using 1-5 scale, with 5 being excellent and 1 being poor)

  • Not rated - (0), 1- (0), 2 - (0), 3 - (0), 4 - (0), 5 - (2), Average (5.00)

 What did you like best about the program?

  • Loved having an author - right here in Mahnomen
  • The stories that went along with the photos
  • Great topic & photography

 What did you expect to experience or learn from this presentation?  Were your expectations met?

  • Wanted to see more Minnesota Libraries
  • Did!
  • Yes & more
  • The making of the book

 What other programs would you like to see offered at the library?

  • Any authors are welcome - Will Weaver include w/regional schools
  • More authors

 Prior to this program, have you ever attended a program at the library or sponsored by the library? Yes (3) - No (0) How did you hear about the program?

  • Program flier - 1
  • Information/poster at the library - 1
  • Information/poster in the community - 0
  • Library newsletter - 0
  • Library web site - 0
  • Newspaper/magazine - 0
  • Radio - 1
  • Television - 0
  • From library staff - 0
  • From another person - 1

 Check your age range: Birth to 5 (0), 6-17 (0), 18-54 (0), 55 and over (3)What is your zip code? 56557 (1)   56560 (2) Do you have a current library card?  Yes - 3     No - 0  # of evaluations received:  3

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