The Library Resource Online Catalog
Formerly:
The Public Programming Catalog
The Public Programming Online Catalog
The Public Programming & Library Resource Catalog
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About the Library Resource Online Catalog
The Library Resource Online Catalog (LROC) provides libraries and schools with recommendations for quality programs in arts, humanities, science, and more. The LROC contains over 1,000 program choices.
Program Themes listed in the LROC:
- Arts & Crafts, including Drawing, Painting
- Educational
- Event Support Services
- Family
- Fine Arts, including Photography
- Free Programs
- Health & Fitness, including Cooking, Exercise
- History
- Illustrators
- Health & Related Issues
- Library Events & Promotions, including "One Book programs, "Paws, Claws, Scales & Tales" summer reading program
- Lifestyles
- Literary (Authors, Writing Programs)
- Multicultural
- Music, including Classical, Drumming, Folk, Irish, Jazz, Latin
- Performing Arts, including Balloons, Children's Variety, Dance, Improvisation, Juggling, Magic, Mime, Puppetry
- Professional Development
- Science & Technology, including Marine Life
- Storytellers
- Theater
For more information about the Library Resource Online Catalog, contact Deb Zulick at dzulick@ctlibrarians.org.
Programming Resources for Libraries
Performance Checklists and other tracking documents for program planning (Most of these documents are offered in MS Word and may be customized with permission.)
- Program Engagement Confirmation
Reproduced from the Public Programming Catalog. Form to be completed upon booking a performer. - Program Summary Checklist
Courtesy of the Torrington Library. Groups or individuals wishing to present a program at the library must present a written program summary including all of the information on the checklist. - Program Checklist
Courtesy of the New Haven Free Public Library. This worksheet for keeping track of library programs includes sections for program info, room set-up needs, publicity, payment, and even thank you notes. - Promotion of Programs Checklist
Courtesy of the Portland Library. Use this checklist to track the publicity of your programs. Includes notifying internal groups such as staff and Friends, distributing flyers at various locations, contacting media outlets, and more. - West Hartford Public Library Program Policy (in PDF)
- Program Coordinator Job Descriptions (from Webjunction)
- Directory of Connecticut Authors and Literary Venues (3.65 MB, in PDF)
Features over 400 listed authors, along with sections devoted to literary venues and events, publishers, publications, literary services, writers groups, writing retreats, writing programs, literary landmarks, and booksellers. The author listings include those writers who have published at least one book since 2000. - Matchbook.org
"New England's online community marketplace that sparks connections between artists, presenters and communities." From the New England Foundation for the Arts and the MA Cultural Council, in partnership with the state arts agencies of CT, ME, NH, RI and VT. - Massachusetts Performers & Programs Directory
- New York State Performers & Programs Database
- Northwest CT Arts Council Cultural Directory
- Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Directory
Why is Public Programming Important?
- Public Programming in Libraries Talking Points (from ALA)
- The Benefits of Public Programming for Participating Libraries and Audiences (from ALA)