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NYS Performers & Programs Database
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Performers and Programs Database
  • http://www.performersandprograms.com
  • Access to information about performers who are willing to perform in libraries in New York State
  • Includes contact information, pricing, detailed information about programs, audience levels and much more.


  • Development of the database was supported by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds, awarded to The New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services
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Main Page: Select a Region
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Features
  • Searchable by subject category, fees, audience level, names, keywords.
  • Limit searches to a single region, selected regions or all of New York.
  • Performers can list multiple programs.



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Browse Listings by Region
  • Single Region
    •  Click on a region name
  • All of New York
    •  Click on Search all of NY
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Browse by Category
  • 15 categories shown for each region
  • 5 performers are shown in each category
  • Performers rotate randomly
  • Reload page for new selections
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Browse by Category
  • Click on a name to view a program by that performer


  • Click on “MORE” to see all programs in a category
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Summary Display
  • Displays:
    • Performer Name
    • Program Name
    • Categories
    • Description
    • Fee Category


  • Links to details for:
    • Performer Name
    • Individual Program Names
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Performer Information
  • Contact information
  • Previous performance locations
  • Last updated
  • Web page link
  • Summary of programs
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Program Information
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Return to Search Pages
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Basic Keyword Search
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More Keyword Searching
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Category Search
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Category and Keyword Search
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More Search Options
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More Search Options
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Combine Search Criteria
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Select Multiple Regions
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Drop Down Menus
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Limit by Date Added/Updated
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Finding Programs Geared for NYS Summer Reading Themes
  • Search for keywords:
    •  Summer Reading
  • Or search for the current year’s theme:
    • Tune In @ the Library (2005)
    • Read, White and Blue (2004)


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Questions?
  • For more information about the site, contact names for the nine regional coordinators and information about how performers can register, go to:
    • http://www.performersandprograms.com/about.cfm


  • Development of the database was supported by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds, awarded to The New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services