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ANLTC 2005/08, Innovative Marketing for Libraries: evaluation summary

 

Course Title:

Innovative Marketing for Libraries

Presenter:

Antony Brewerton, Oxford Brookes University

Venue:

National University of Ireland , Galway

Date:

25 May 2005

 

 

20 forms returned (from 20 attendees)

 

 

Strongly

Disagree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly

Agree

Content and Design

 

The objectives for the course were clearly identified

o

o

2

18

The course was relevant to my needs

o

o

3

17

The pace of the course was appropriate

o

o

3

17

Handouts/materials were appropriate and useful

o

o

4

16

Group discussions were well organized

o

o

7

13

Subject matter was covered to an appropriate level

o

o

5

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Presentation

 

Presenter demonstrated good knowledge of subject

o

o

o

20

The material was presented clearly

o

o

1

19

The pace of the presenter was appropriate

o

o

4

16

The presenter was responsive to questions

o

o

4

16

Audio-visual aids were high quality and effective

o

o

8

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Venue and Administration

 

Pre course administration was satisfactory

o

o

7

13

The training room was comfortable

o

1

11

8

Equipment for sessions was satisfactory

o

1

11

8

The catering was good

o

1

12

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall Course Satisfaction

 

Overall the course met my objectives

o

o

3

17

Overall I was satisfied with this course

o

o

1

19

 

Open Questions

 

1.         Which part of the course did you find most useful?

             All (2)

            Practicals (2)

            Good on theory (2)

            Practical tips

            Practical examples (5)

            Range of ideas (4)

            Case study – Oxford Brookes (5)

            Strategic planning

            Library focus

   

2.         Which part of the course did you find least useful?

             Practical work (2)

            Group discussions

            Favourite/effective adverts

            The rain (!!!)

   

3.         Have you any other suggestions for improvements to the course?  

            More time (3)

            More examples (2)

            Earlier start

            Later start

            Coffee on arrival

            Include section on writing marketing material (2)

            More hands-on tips

           

 4.         What other activities would you like ANLTC to offer?

             Continuing professional development

            Mentoring

            PR/writing skills for publicity materials

            Marketing oneself - career development

People management

Training in use of databases

Grant application skills

Online tutorials

 

5.         Any other comments or suggestions?

             Many thanks – a good day

            Excellent course (3)

            Terrific

            Very interesting and useful

            Very good

           Timing – maybe align with public transport times, eg start at 1030, finish later

Great day – very useful.

Consider running it again as there are plenty who would benefit. Many thanks!

Continuation on annual basis of marketing techniques [course] – maybe set up award

Instructor excellent but would have been better to analyse more marketing strategies

 

Updated: 25 May 2005