Interviews
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Objective: To learn more about interactive programming projects from the people who designed and implemented them.
Length: Talked for a minimum of ½ hour
Questions asked:
Can you give me an overview of your project?
Is it okay to use identifying info for you in my documentation?
What did you enjoy the most about your project?
How did you measure your program's success?
What was the most challenging aspect?
Are there any resources or support you wish you had?
Any advice for someone starting a project like this?
Did you have any set goals, outcomes, or key aims for your project?
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Interviewee list:
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Andrew Tadross, Parks and Open Space Project Manager, Open Space/Project Management, Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs
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Beatriz Pascual-Wallace, Children's Librarian, Seattle Public Library
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Elisa Murray, Seattle Public Library, Communications
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Elisabeth Lepine, Creator of PopUp StoryWalk, based in the Seattle Area
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Erin Groth, Youth Services Librarian,
Washington Talking Book & Braille Library (WTBBL)
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Karmen Kelly, Library Assistant, McMillan Memorial Library, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
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Louisa Storer, Children's Librarian, Seattle Public Library
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Lessons learned from process/interviews:
Working WITH community so important, and having a strong sense of WHY helps keep motivated
Pandemic created unique time of innovation
Best to type up notes immediately after interviews!
Some interviews will go better than others and that's ok
People (often those who work in libraries and/or public programming) were very generous with their time and knowledge. Helps to remember when I find myself intimidated to reach out! Everyone's kindness is appreciated more than they'll know
I might work best recording interviews to review after. Taking notes can be distracting for me/hard to understand what I meant after the fact. Something to think about if I do another project focused on interviewing.