National Statistics 2008National Statistics 2008
• 96% of UK library authorities took part– 4000 libraries running the challenge– 690,000 children took part– 47,000 children became new library members
Example Outcomes
• Through the challenge children are enjoying reading
• Through the challenge children are enjoying using the library
• Through the challenge parents and carers are involved in their children’s reading
• Through the challenge children are involved in the planning and running of library activities
Example Targets
• Target number of children joining in the challenge
• Target number of children completing the challenge
Tools for Promoting the ChallengeTools for Promoting the Challenge
• Invitations • Posters and banners• Family leaflet• Staffroom/Noticeboard Chart• Letters for schools• Advocacy brochures• Adverts and own promotional material
Ideas for Promoting the ChallengeIdeas for Promoting the Challenge
• Library websites• In-library PC presentations• Promote to:
– Schools– Extended schools– Surestart– Leisure services
Quest Seekers MaterialsQuest Seekers Materials
• Membership Cards• Fold-Out Posters• Sticker Sheets• Certificates• Medals
Display MaterialsDisplay Materials
• Posters• Banners• Events Posters• Graphics files of logos/
characters• Wall displays• Book Collections
Running the ChallengeRunning the Challenge
• Registering Children• No. visits/books per visit• Library set up
– Joining area– Activities area/book sharing area– Wall display– Book collections
Reader DevelopmentReader Development
• Talking to Children• Quest Seekers Activities• ‘Cloud’ Post-it recommendations• Events/workshops • Encouraging parents• Bookmarks as recommendations• Displays of reviews/pictures
www.Questseekers.org.uk
• Amazing 3D effects bringing the Quest to life• Quest Seekers games and activities• Author blogs from top children’s authors• Online advice centre for children – provided by
volunteer library staff! • Link to Stories from the Web to send & read
reviews
Building Skills to Run the ChallengeBuilding Skills to Run the Challenge
• What skills need to be refreshed or built on?
• Options• Local training courses,
and/or using TRF www.theirreadingfutures.org.uk
Evaluating the ChallengeEvaluating the Challenge
• Record information on registration cards• Collect comments
– from parents/carers – from children– about the Challenge
and the SRC website
Templates for all these on resources CD & website http://www.readingagency.org.uk/children/questseekers-resources-0109/
After the ChallengeAfter the Challenge
• Award medals/certificates• Let schools know who has taken part• Collate participation data• Collate comments, feedback and observations
– Have outcomes been achieved? – Use in advocacy work
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