Using library programming to integrate selfdirected learning into a community

Abstract

Shoreline Community College is near Seattle in Washington state, a growing community that has evolving needs. The library at the college planned and implemented events for National Poetry Month to get the students, faculty, and community engaged through activities such as White Board Poetry, Spoken Word Poetry, a Film Showing, and a Haiku Contest. Promotional planning and follow through focused on campus resources, student engagement, and social media.