Friday, May 14, 2010 Session Four Program
Please consult the program brochure provided for you on the day of the conference for final program details.
Technology Roundtable
Kate Butler, Technology Librarian, Rodgers Memorial Library
The Technology Roundtable will be held in the room where the Technology Petting Zoo will be held, and offers a chance for discussion of new technology.
Assistant Directors Roundtable
Steve Butzel, Assistant Director, Portsmouth Public Library
This roundtable is an opportunity for assistant directors from all kinds and sizes of libraries to gather and discuss issues of interest.
What We Learned at PLA: Portand, Oregon
Cathy Beaudoin, Library Director, Dover Public Library
Denise Van Zanten, Library Director, Manchester City Library
Andrea Thorpe, Library Director, Richards Free Library
A structured discussion, led by NH librarians who attended the Portland sessions, which will aim to recap the conference, identify its major themes, solicit feedback, and pass out copies of worthwhile handouts. Our goal is to share information with those unable to attend PLA, or with those who went, but didn't get to see everything.
Teaching Information Literacy Skills to College Students: The Immersion Experience
Melinda Raupach, Reference & Instruction Librarian, Merrimack College
In July 2009, Melinda Raupach participated in the ACRL (Association of College & Research Libraries) Institute for Information Literacy Immersion Program, Teacher Track. Through active audience participation and discussion, Melinda brings back to the library community what she learned about teaching and learning styles, student learning theory, creative and engaging pedagogy, and developing rubrics to assess IL learning outcomes that make sense.
The Power of Words: Storytelling with Simon Brooks
Simon Brooks, Storeyteller / Children's Librarian, Thetford, VT
Do you think you cannot tell tales? Do you want to communicate your story better? Want to learn some tips from professional storyteller, Simon Brooks? Then this is for you. With fun exercises and lively entertainment as you go, you will find ways to present your story and improve presentation skills along the way. Not to be missed!
Supervising Employees in Stressful Times
Jonathan Sheff, MSW & MPH, Senior Partner, MKS Performance Solutions, LLC
This workshop is about managing staff and culture in difficult times, which may require the restructuring of duties and the labor force. It will focus on "survivor syndrome" and strategies for managing transitions especially in a down economy. This will include helping participants better understand the emotional impact of change in a turbulent work environment.