Project Charter

A "beta" Project Charter has been developed and is to be used for all Projects - for example, the Collections, the Early Years Programming Project, etc. The Charter template is saved at

I:\COMMON\INFORMATION SERVICES\ISR\ISpressotogo Team\Project Mgmt

Test-Driving Ispresso - Fall 2007 Programs & the Early Years Programming Project

For the fall program planning cycle, MPL is going to “test-drive” the ispressotogo approach to program planning.

Children’s Librarian Hilary Huffman will plan Early Years programs (baby to preschool) system-wide for fall 2007.

Hilary will develop the project through the ispressotogo project charter and project management processes. Her “test-drive” experiences and lessons learned will provide a basis for subsequent full implementation of ispressotogo.

Here is an outline summary of the Project:

Early Years Programming Project

Scope: Plan Early Years programs (baby to preschool) system wide for fall 2007

Timeline: As soon as possible to end of July at the latest (output from project needs to be finished by the publicity deadline

• Coordinate with Diane Macklin, Marketing and Programming Strategist
• Consult with branch staff who deliver current programs
• Explore options for new programs
• Define roles for those involved at different levels of the project
• Define expectations and measurable goals for attendance & revenue generation
• Set schedule system wide
• Book rooms and liaise with external presenters as needed
• Make recommendations for training or coaching for staff as needed (coordinate with Judi McCallum)
• Make recommendations for the improvement/development of the project charter based on your experience
• Blog the experience for other staff who will undertake similar projects in the future
  
  Participating in the Project – Calling All Staff!
  The Early Years Programming Project will build upon the expertise, experience and passion of staff previously involved in early years programming or interested in becoming involved. If you would like to participate in planning Early Years Programming for Fall 2007 – please discuss with your Supervisor and contact Hilary to join the Project Team.
  
  ALL OTHER PROGRAMS –
  Procedures for other program segments (children’s, teens, adult programming) remains the same. Staff should be in process of developing Fall programs as per established procedures and deadlines I:\COMMON\Programs\Programming Roles and Responsibilities.doc