Goal 3. Media and Technology

3.3. Graduates identify and analyze technologies and applications to design and implement innovative services.

Outcome:

1. created an online FWWPL registration form

2. introduced the graphic design site Canva.com for future flyers, brochures, and social media post

3. demonstrate how to create an updated brochure with suggested wording taken from current brochure

4. create with the FWWPL help a donation letter that represents the Friends group

5. created, design, and implement a borrowing program of 20 Tote bags for patrons with large book haul to borrow during library visits courteously donated by the FWWPL

6. introduced the Friends to the many different Google apps within their Gmail account

3.5. Graduates communicate effectively to a range of audiences using written, oral, and digital media.

Outcome:

1. used emails to invite FWWPL board members to technology demonstration sessions

2. communicated different ideas at FWWPL meetings using handouts as visual guides

3. advised and demonstrated the use of social media as a promotional tool for monthly sales and recruitment of new members

4. presented the proposal for the Tote Bag Borrowing Program to both WWPL and FWWPL board during the meetings

5. listened to and watched for non verbal body language from Friends, staff and director

Goal 4. Management and Leadership

4.4. Graduates recognize the importance of partnerships, collaborations, networks, outreach, and advocacy and support community-building activities in library and information organizations.

Outcome:

1. suggested to collaborate with the WWPL with the Tote bag borrowing program

2. Friends suggested partnering with the WWPL to incorporate 'in house' borrow of headphones and charging cables

3. Suggested to Reference Department to include the in RI Beach Pass to their list of Library Pass Program

4.5. Graduates define the concepts, issues, and strategies pertaining to principled leadership.

Outcome:

1. listened to board members and watched for non-verbal body language while making suggestions and listening to discussions during meetings

2. continually updated the director each week of progress and difficulties on projects

3. worked with all members of staff during research, planning, conceptualizing website updates and community outreach suggests for the FWWPL

4. kept a running to-do list of conversations to have and project stages through journaling