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Preconferences
Monday, April 11
1:00 to 4:30pm
Every Child Ready to Read
Discover how to demonstrate to parents how important storytimes and reading
aloud are to helping their children be ready to read in this hands-on
workshop that will use the methods developed by PLA and ALSC.
Susan
Bard, Early Literacy Program Volunteer Coordinator, Baltimore County
Public Library, Baltimore, Maryland
Children's Services
Section
The Visible Librarian: Marketing and Advocacy
Libraries are no longer a given. Corporations are closing their libraries
right and left. Hospitals once had to have a library on-site and a degreed
librarian on staff. However, recent changes in the accreditation guidelines
only require access to medical information. Many organizations figure
it's all on the Internet and it's
all free. Even public and academic libraries are feeling the pinch; branches
are being closed, librarians laid off. How can you market your library,
yourself and our profession to stay relevant and employed?
Judith A. Siess, President, Information Bridges International, Inc.,
Cleveland, Ohio
http://www.ibi-opl.com
Professional Development Committee
Developing Technology-Based Youth Participation Projects with Teens
Teens love technology. Well at least some of them do. And by providing
opportunities for teens to work with you on technology-based library
projects you have the chance to work with teens who already come to the
library along with others that might never have walked through your doors
before. This session will give you the chance to consider how to get
teens involved in technology-based projects including library website
development, computer troubleshooting, technology mentoring, online newsletters
and tutorials, and more.
Linda Braun, Project Management and Consulting Coordinator,
LEO: Librarians & Educators Online
http://www.leonline.com
Young Adult Section
Information Services in a Larger Context: What in the World is Affecting
the Work We Do?
What is the better future that your customers want? What part of their
future do you plan to make your new job? Benefit from the perspective
of two nationally known experts on the information environment. As a
result of this program, participants will be able to:
1. Identify factors affecting the information environment
2. Predict
customersâEUR(tm) information needs in this context
3. Evaluate
current services in light of the changing information environment
4.
Develop and implement services that resonate with existing and potential
customers
Pat Wagner of Pattern Research and George Needham, Vice-President, Member
Services, OCLC.
Pat Wagner - www.pattern.com, George Needham - www.oclc.org
New Jersey Regional Library Cooperatives
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