Wednesday, January 22
9 a.m.
Developing Motivated Cultures: Six Simple Factors That Shape Your Organization (Opening Session)
Presented by: Doug Crane, Director
Palm Beach County Library System
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Every good organization has a strategic plan. However, the success of that plan is highly dependent on your organization’s culture. A strong culture motivates employees to work harder and find ways past obstacles. So how can culture be developed and shaped to increase everyone’s motivation? In this webinar, you will learn:
9 a.m.
Developing Motivated Cultures: Six Simple Factors That Shape Your Organization (Opening Session)
Presented by: Doug Crane, Director
Palm Beach County Library System
Register
Every good organization has a strategic plan. However, the success of that plan is highly dependent on your organization’s culture. A strong culture motivates employees to work harder and find ways past obstacles. So how can culture be developed and shaped to increase everyone’s motivation? In this webinar, you will learn:
- A specific definition of culture and how it shapes an organization
- The six direct and indirect factors that determine motivation
- How a group of cultural firewatchers can shape your culture
- Strategies to grow a strong culture and keep it thriving
10:30 a.m.
Adult Services 101 (Adult Services Track)
Presented by: Holly Hibner, Adult and Teen Services Coordinator
Plymouth District Library
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This program provides a general overview of adult services in public libraries. We will cover traditional services like reference, reader’s advisory, and programming as well as modern services like serving new Americans, emerging adults, and those with low vision needs. Participants will be inspired to look at the services they are currently offering to adults with fresh eyes, and come away with new ideas as well.
Adult Services 101 (Adult Services Track)
Presented by: Holly Hibner, Adult and Teen Services Coordinator
Plymouth District Library
Register
This program provides a general overview of adult services in public libraries. We will cover traditional services like reference, reader’s advisory, and programming as well as modern services like serving new Americans, emerging adults, and those with low vision needs. Participants will be inspired to look at the services they are currently offering to adults with fresh eyes, and come away with new ideas as well.
10:30 a.m.
Help Your Patrons Cut the Cable Cord (Tech Trends Track)
Presented by: Leah Gentry, Cataloger and Reference Librarian
Menomonee Falls Public Library
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Cable Cutting continues to be a big trend as many consumers face ever-increasing charges to have cable TV in their homes. Many of our patrons may need guidance on this issue, and we can help! Learn how to help them find answers to questions like: How do I get Netflix, Hulu or another streaming service on my TV? What about live events like sports and news? What exactly is Sling TV? You could use this info to construct your own Cut the Cable Cord class, or to inform yourself for when you get these questions at your service desks.
Help Your Patrons Cut the Cable Cord (Tech Trends Track)
Presented by: Leah Gentry, Cataloger and Reference Librarian
Menomonee Falls Public Library
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Cable Cutting continues to be a big trend as many consumers face ever-increasing charges to have cable TV in their homes. Many of our patrons may need guidance on this issue, and we can help! Learn how to help them find answers to questions like: How do I get Netflix, Hulu or another streaming service on my TV? What about live events like sports and news? What exactly is Sling TV? You could use this info to construct your own Cut the Cable Cord class, or to inform yourself for when you get these questions at your service desks.
1 p.m.
#OwnVoices for All Readers: Incorporating EDI Values into Readers’ Advisory Service (Adult Services Track)
Presented by: Becky Spratford, Reader’s Advisor
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Providing robust readers’ advisory service that values equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles is essential to all library service. Join Readers’ Advisory specialist Becky Spratford as she provides the information you need to diversify your suggestions, identify resources, and include more staff input in order to confidently promote and place more #OwnVoices titles into adult patrons’ hands. You’ll come away with an understanding for how easy it to incorporate EDI values into your normal RA practices. All you need is a little nudge in the right direction.
#OwnVoices for All Readers: Incorporating EDI Values into Readers’ Advisory Service (Adult Services Track)
Presented by: Becky Spratford, Reader’s Advisor
Register
Providing robust readers’ advisory service that values equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles is essential to all library service. Join Readers’ Advisory specialist Becky Spratford as she provides the information you need to diversify your suggestions, identify resources, and include more staff input in order to confidently promote and place more #OwnVoices titles into adult patrons’ hands. You’ll come away with an understanding for how easy it to incorporate EDI values into your normal RA practices. All you need is a little nudge in the right direction.
1 p.m.
Introduction to Website Accessibility (Tech Trends Track)
Presented by: Laura Solomon, Library Services Manager
Ohio Public Library Information Network
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Are you concerned that your library's website isn't meeting accessibility standards? If not, you should be--lawsuits concerning website accessibility failures are increasing, and libraries do not have immunity. Gain an understanding of which guidelines are used to measure website accessibility in the United States, and how to begin to evaluate your own library's site for potential issues. We'll also discuss some common pitfalls and things to avoid. Topics for this webinar include: what accessibility means in a web context, legal issues surrounding web accessibility and how these can affect libraries, national and international standards commonly used for accessibility evaluations, and more!
Note: Basic knowledge of HTML code will be helpful before viewing this webinar.
Introduction to Website Accessibility (Tech Trends Track)
Presented by: Laura Solomon, Library Services Manager
Ohio Public Library Information Network
Register
Are you concerned that your library's website isn't meeting accessibility standards? If not, you should be--lawsuits concerning website accessibility failures are increasing, and libraries do not have immunity. Gain an understanding of which guidelines are used to measure website accessibility in the United States, and how to begin to evaluate your own library's site for potential issues. We'll also discuss some common pitfalls and things to avoid. Topics for this webinar include: what accessibility means in a web context, legal issues surrounding web accessibility and how these can affect libraries, national and international standards commonly used for accessibility evaluations, and more!
Note: Basic knowledge of HTML code will be helpful before viewing this webinar.
2:30 p.m.
Planting Seeds and Anticipating Blossoms: A Community Engagement Model (Adult Services Track)
Presented by: Adriana McCleer, Community Partnerships Supervisor
Appleton Public Library
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Community engagement is not formulaic or an exact science, yet it is necessary to act with intention. The seeds planted today will certainly produce blossoms tomorrow, so a strategic approach will benefit the library and the community. This program will present a Community Partnerships framework as a foundational tool for community engagement planning and evaluation. Specific stories of community engagement will illustrate actual and aspirational strategies for building relationships, prioritizing initiatives and opportunities, and interacting effectively with community.
Planting Seeds and Anticipating Blossoms: A Community Engagement Model (Adult Services Track)
Presented by: Adriana McCleer, Community Partnerships Supervisor
Appleton Public Library
Register
Community engagement is not formulaic or an exact science, yet it is necessary to act with intention. The seeds planted today will certainly produce blossoms tomorrow, so a strategic approach will benefit the library and the community. This program will present a Community Partnerships framework as a foundational tool for community engagement planning and evaluation. Specific stories of community engagement will illustrate actual and aspirational strategies for building relationships, prioritizing initiatives and opportunities, and interacting effectively with community.
2:30 p.m.
Level Up On Your Social: Social Media Trends 2020 (Tech Trends Track)
Presented by: Kim Crowder, CEO
Kim Crowder Consulting
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Social media can feel like scary digital stratosphere. And it seems there’s some new platform or trend every day. Learn the top trends for 2020, and how you can easily implement them into your social strategy. And it doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you’re looking to grow your audience, target your customers better, build messaging, and/or incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion, this presentation will give you the tools you need to upgrade your social media strategy today!
Level Up On Your Social: Social Media Trends 2020 (Tech Trends Track)
Presented by: Kim Crowder, CEO
Kim Crowder Consulting
Register
Social media can feel like scary digital stratosphere. And it seems there’s some new platform or trend every day. Learn the top trends for 2020, and how you can easily implement them into your social strategy. And it doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you’re looking to grow your audience, target your customers better, build messaging, and/or incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion, this presentation will give you the tools you need to upgrade your social media strategy today!