1. CLA’s California Summer Reading Outcomes Initiative Natalie Cole, California Library Association Helen Fisher, Ontario City Library Lori Easterwood, Sacramento Public Library

2. Outcome-based programming 1. Set outcomes for your program. 2. Plan your program with the outcomes in mind. 3. Collect data to determine whether your outcomes have been achieved.

3. The benefits of outcome-based programming 1. Tell the stories behind your summer reading statistics. 2. Generate data to use in publicity materials and grant proposals. 3. Reach out successfully to underserved groups. 4. Develop programs that are relevant to your community. 5. Build capacity and improve management decision-making.

4. A pre-packaged program 1. Statewide outcomes 2. Data collection tools 3. Set of project resources

5. Outcome 1 Children [or teens, adults, or families] belong to a community of readers and library users

6. Outcome 2 [Desired number] of [underserved target group] participate in the summer reading program

7. Data collection tools Surveys in English and Spanish Focus group questions

8. Other Resources 1. Project checklist 2. Ideas for programs, prizes, and decorating the library 3. Guidelines for administering surveys and doing focus groups 4. Timely updates and resources sent to your mailbox

9. Take part! Email Natalie Cole with questions and to let us know you’d like to participate: ncole@cla-net.org Come to our summer reading outreach workshop on Sunday, November 13, 2011. Attend our training webinar on Friday, January 27, 2012 at noon (presented in partnership with Infopeople).

10. Outcomes are fun & easy!

11. Surveys

12. Data Collection: 1.Surveys 2.Focus Groups

13. Focus Groups

14. Programs & Activities

15. Sign Up Methods

16. Using Outcomes

17. Troubleshooting

18. If you have any questions, please contact us! Natalie Cole, California Library Association: ncole@cla-net.orgncole@cla-net.org Helen Fisher, Ontario City Library: hfisher@ci.ontario.ca.ushfisher@ci.ontario.ca.us Lori Easterwood, Sacramento Public Library: leasterwood@saclibrary.orgleasterwood@saclibrary.org The California Summer Reading Program is a project of the California Library Association, supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.