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National 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
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National 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 Challenge • Invitations • Posters and banners • Family leaflet • Staffroom/Noticeboard Chart • Letters for schools • Advocacy brochures • Adverts and own promotional material
Ideas for Promoting the Challenge • Library websites • In-library PC presentations • Promote to: • Schools • Extended schools • Surestart • Leisure services
Quest Seekers Materials • Membership Cards • Fold-Out Posters • Sticker Sheets • Certificates • Medals
Incentives • Bookmark • Magic pen • Dragon model • Fridge magnet • Puzzle
Display Materials • Posters • Banners • Events Posters • Graphics files of logos/characters • Wall displays • Book Collections
Running the Challenge • Registering Children • No. visits/books per visit • Library set up • Joining area • Activities area/book sharing area • Wall display • Book collections
Reader 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
What skills need to be refreshed or built on? Options Local training courses, and/or using TRF www.theirreadingfutures.org.uk Building Skills to Run the Challenge
Evaluating 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 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