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Big Talk from Small Libraries Online Conference
By karen | February 3, 2012
February 28 has lots of opportunities for learning. Not only can you attend the Convening Forums @ your library webinar, there is also a free, day long online forum for small libraries presented by our friends at the Nebraska Library Commission. I know Nebraska is a long way away, but go there virtually. There’s lots of great topics, speakers from around the country, and issues that are relevant to all small libraries, no matter where you’re located. The official announcement from the Nebraska Library Commission about the Big Talk from Small Libraries Online Conference follows. Just remember all times are central time (an hour later than Eastern).
This free one-day online conference is aimed at librarians from small libraries; the smaller the better. Each of our eight speakers is from a small library or directly works with small libraries. Topics will range from technology (new tech and old tech) to programming to new roles for the library. Eight presenters means eight hourly slots and eight topics. Come for the programs on what you’re dealing with now or maybe try something new. Everyone is welcome to register and attend, regardless of how big or small their library is, but if your library serves a few thousand people, or a few hundred, this is the day for you. So far, our agenda is:
- 9:00 Helping Your Patrons E-Read, Karen Mier
- 10:00 Community Partnerships, Diane Althoff & Karla Bieber
- 11:00 The FFL Fabulous Laboratory: Developing a Read/Write Culture in Your Library, Lauren Smedley
- Noon Combo School/Public Libraries, Lindsey Hansen & Linda Holmberg
- 1:00 Magic Tricks and Maintenance: Helping the Public Learn Technology, Jessamyn West
- 2:00 Working in the Cloud, Jezymnne Dene
- 3:00 Gaming and Game collection development, Diane Trinkle
- 4:00 TBA
All times given in Central Time
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