Nate Jorgenson, Minnesota Author

Project of

Pioneerland Library System Legacy Grant SFY 2012 - SFY 2013

Fund Source

Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Recipient Type

Libraries

Status

Completed

Start Date

June 2012

End Date

June 2012

Activity Type

Education/Outreach/Engagement

Counties Affected

Swift

Project Overview

Nate Jorgenson discusses how he decides the topics of his books, his process of writing, and the history behind his books, and how to self-publish.

Project Details

Date of Program: One (1) program on June 7, 2012 at the Kerkhoven Public Library. Attendance: 12 adults

Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year

Legal Citation / Subdivision

Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4

Direct expenses

Administration costs

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Patrons will learn about Nate Jorgenson's books, his history of growing up in a rural area of Minnesota, and how to self-publish books.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Seven evaluations completed. Patrons were asked to rate the program with the scale being: "Great, Very Good, Average, Below Average, or Poor." Two (2) patrons rated the program "Great" and five (5) rated the program "Very Good." A 100% positive rating. All seven (7) patrons indicated they would "Yes" attend another program of this kind. Responses to the question, What was enjoyed most?: "How he got started writing. All the work involved with writing." "To hear about the books he has written." "The telling of the author's own experiences." Reponses to the question, What was learned?: "Never read his books, sounds like they would be good." "How the author became a published author successfully by doing self-publishing."

Source of Additional Funds

Pioneerland Library System and Kerkhoven Public Library. Partner Organization Contribution/Role in the Program: Kerkhoven Public Library promoted the program through posters and bookmarks; in addition, the Kerkhoven Library provided the space and staff for the program.