I used to either volunteer to drive a van full of staff from my library to this conference or work a double shift so as many support staff as possible could attend. It was always worth it as they came back energized and full of new ideas.
I am part of the team running the joint ARRT-Library Reads Booth and I am presenting twice.
If you are there, stop by the booth and say hi, get some swag, find me at lunch, or better yet, come to one of my presentations which are described below and include links to the slides if you click on the title of the presentation or go to the conference schedule site and search "Spratford."
| Demystifying Genre: How To [Knowledgeably] Talk to Any Type of Reader [Click title for slides] |
| Session Code: 2013 |
| Friday, May 3, 2019 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Room: 27 Venue: Stephens Convention Center |
| No matter where you work in the library, patrons want to talk to you about what you are reading. But, nothing is scarier than talking to a fan of a genre you don't personally enjoy. Never fear, this program is designed to teach you the basic appeals and trends of the major genres, giving you the confidence and skill to help any reader, at any time, regardless of your personal preferences. Your new skills will translate into positive customer service interactions as you will be able to engage more readers in conversation about more books. Demystify genre, and everyone wins. |
| Level Up Your Career Today!: Professional Involvement Opportunities for Library Staff [Click title for slides] |
| Session Code: 2014 |
| Friday, May 3, 2019 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Room: 27 Venue: Stephens Convention Center |
| Are you eager to grow personally and contribute professionally in the library world? Then this is the program for you. You may not have a Master's degree, but that doesn't mean you aren't invested in the profession. Are you looking for more ways to become engaged in librarianship and gain more training without going back to school? This program will introduce you to the numerous committees and professional organizations you can beginning participating in right now. Your skills will grow while you network with library professionals and add positively to the entire library community. You will also hear the story of one person's journey from clerk to library leader through her work with the Adult Reading Round Table. We want you! Join us. |
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