Thursday, March 17, 2016
Attendees:
Shannon, Hoover
Pam, Hoover
Kelly, Springville Road
Leslie, BPL
Maura, Trussville
Caleb, BPL
Debbie, Leeds
Holley, EOL
Deidre, Bessemer
Leigh, North B'ham
Terri, Vestavia Hills
Thank you to Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest for volunteering their location for our meeting. I am looking for a volunteer guest library for our September 15 meeting. Hopefully that location will be decided soon.
General announcement: During our July 21st ASRT meeting (topic: employment search support) we will welcome Bill Carlson of Reference USA to discuss more in-depth uses for the database, along with particular uses for employment searches. Please plan to join us so that we can fully utilize this resource.
Our topic today was Adult Outreach, Programs and Collections. Most libraries spoke on their long-existing book groups, some of which take place in Assisted Living facilities, Senior Centers, or as, Homewood and Vestavia Hills does, at a local restaurant. These seem to have loyal followings. It was noted that if you do go to other facilities, it might be helpful to check out fiction book kits from the Hoover Library. These check out for six weeks and have over 10 copies of each book title. Here's the link to the latest kit titles. Terri talked about sponsoring a local group at the Cahaba Brewing Company as a way to start an outside book group. This group continues its "Literary Libations" on the last Wednesday of every month and is no longer affiliated with VH. She also talked about a very loyal group of attendees to a book group that currently meets at the Pita Stop in Cahaba Heights monthly.
Holley spoke about her library's book talks done about twice a year. The staff there presents the latest reads and gives out wish lists so that participants can be placed on holds for whatever they want. Other libraries have done this for community groups, garden groups, etc. Sometimes, it is more of a presentation of services to an audience that may be unaware of what happens at their library. Sometimes this is because a neighborhood or community is far-flung from the nearest branch. Raising awareness is a crucial part of our jobs, of course.
Another outside activity is Hoover's example of Trivia Night at Beef O'Brady's restaurant. This is held the second Monday of every month and is open to the public. Lauren develops individual trivia questions based on a particular theme, always trying to incorporate some library trivia throughout. This has garnered quite a following.
That was about all of the programs mentioned that are out in the community, but we did talk about other efforts to bring patrons into the library such as the very popular adult coloring programs. These are very passive, minimalist programs that run on Hawaiian Punch and cookies! Other popular efforts involve fiber arts programs, lessons and talks along with crafting such as sewing (both Springville Road and Leeds have sewing machines at their libraries!)
Caleb mentioned that as a result of one individual requesting a trivia contest to be held at the library for their family reunion, this will be developed into an offering to other local family reunions. All departments participate and can last all day for the family members.
Besides programs, we also discussed particular special materials that are currently circulating at various libraries. Hoover has Nooks, Samsung tablets, adult designer board games, adult video games, and Internet hotspots. Other libraries do have Internet hotspots that are extremely popular. BPL Central branch also checks out Art pieces to the community for a two-month circulation period. Although Hoover's experience with these new types of collections so far is new, everyone agrees it has brought in an untapped dynamic of the community to the library.
What are your experiences with alternative outreach or alternative collections? Have you read about other libraries doing something innovative? Please feel free to visit the Facebook page for JCPLA Adult Services Roundtable for an open discussion!
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Monday, March 14, 2016
Don't forget: This Thursday's (3/17/16) meeting is at the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest. Our meeting will be in the Community Room which is the first left as you enter the lobby beginning at 10 am. Our topic: Adult Outreach, Programs and Collections. Not guest speaker, just us! Let's have a lively discussion!
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
January 21, 2016
Attendees:
Shannon, Hoover
Kelly, Springville Road
Leslie, BPL Downtown
Terri, Vestavia Hills
Holley, EOM
Michelle, Irondale
Edward, Homewood
Maura, Trussville
Debbie, Leeds
Bryce, Hoover
Leigh, North Birmingham
Topic: REFERENCE RESOURCES
Because of a health issue, our speaker, Greg Sumner from Mergent, was unable to attend the Roundtable meeting. Therefore, we all discussed various reference resources that we utilize.
A number of participants emphasized that a great deal of their marketing questions are answered using Reference USA, to which the entire county has access. BPL purchases Alabama Legal Forms/Gale Legal Forms Library which is very useful. Springville Road also noted that the online version of the Occupational Outlook Handbook proves invaluable for job hunters.
One participant asked about the particularly thorny question of finding locally-focused competitor information -- ie.. for very small businesses. It was suggested that Reference USA did provide some of this. We discussed the possibility of having more in-depth training on this resource in the near future.
One very important notice was mentioned: if we do not utilize and spread the word about HomeWork Help/Tutor.com, we may lose the resource. PLEASE get with any teachers in your area to convey how important this source can be. Spread the word! For more information, please logon to Tutor.com with the password: APL36117. Parents and students alike can take advantage of this valuable resource by going to http://homework.apls.state.al.us daily from 1 pm to 10 pm. (All sessions are online with professional tutors.) Perhaps one suggestion can help: find out when your area schools have their Teacher Training Days and make sure the information gets to them. Tutor.com also has downloadable training and marketing materials online. Use it or lose it!
If you were not aware, the famous "Opposing Viewpoints" resources can be accessed online through Gale online. We also discussed the ever useful Consumer Reports and their Buying Guides. For those that don't subscribe to the hard copy, it can be found via Serial Solutions or Masterfile Premier. Most of the larger libraries still pay to send back copies to the Bindery (if they survive).
Now, most libraries are getting rid of their Chilton Auto Repair books in favor of the online version. Evidently,the online version utilizes multiple drop-down menus for different types of repair, along with helpful videos. Another participant mentioned that if a patron is looking for small engine repair to no avail, to try Google Images for schematics and that might provide helpful for repair.
For Fiction help, Fantastic Fiction was highly recommended. It is especially good for printing lists of book series -- although it may not look like it, the print version strips out all graphics, photos and other information to just list the books in order, which is usually what the patron wants. Gnooks was recommended for read-alikes. This source presents the user with a word-cloud association for any given author.
Another item recommended were shelf talkers. Hoover orders plastic shelf talkers from Brodart, the item is called "Opening the Book Reader to Reader Frames." However, any library could just print shelf talkers on cardstock and post on the shelves. Most often used are those that list series titles in order for people that don't want to ask at the desk.
Please: if you have a well-loved resource for a particular use or want to recommend something, please share here!!
NEXT ADULT SERVICES ROUNDTABLE MEETING: Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 10 am at the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest. Topic: Adult Outreach, Collections and Programs.
Attendees:
Shannon, Hoover
Kelly, Springville Road
Leslie, BPL Downtown
Terri, Vestavia Hills
Holley, EOM
Michelle, Irondale
Edward, Homewood
Maura, Trussville
Debbie, Leeds
Bryce, Hoover
Leigh, North Birmingham
Topic: REFERENCE RESOURCES
Because of a health issue, our speaker, Greg Sumner from Mergent, was unable to attend the Roundtable meeting. Therefore, we all discussed various reference resources that we utilize.
A number of participants emphasized that a great deal of their marketing questions are answered using Reference USA, to which the entire county has access. BPL purchases Alabama Legal Forms/Gale Legal Forms Library which is very useful. Springville Road also noted that the online version of the Occupational Outlook Handbook proves invaluable for job hunters.
One participant asked about the particularly thorny question of finding locally-focused competitor information -- ie.. for very small businesses. It was suggested that Reference USA did provide some of this. We discussed the possibility of having more in-depth training on this resource in the near future.
One very important notice was mentioned: if we do not utilize and spread the word about HomeWork Help/Tutor.com, we may lose the resource. PLEASE get with any teachers in your area to convey how important this source can be. Spread the word! For more information, please logon to Tutor.com with the password: APL36117. Parents and students alike can take advantage of this valuable resource by going to http://homework.apls.state.al.us daily from 1 pm to 10 pm. (All sessions are online with professional tutors.) Perhaps one suggestion can help: find out when your area schools have their Teacher Training Days and make sure the information gets to them. Tutor.com also has downloadable training and marketing materials online. Use it or lose it!
If you were not aware, the famous "Opposing Viewpoints" resources can be accessed online through Gale online. We also discussed the ever useful Consumer Reports and their Buying Guides. For those that don't subscribe to the hard copy, it can be found via Serial Solutions or Masterfile Premier. Most of the larger libraries still pay to send back copies to the Bindery (if they survive).
Now, most libraries are getting rid of their Chilton Auto Repair books in favor of the online version. Evidently,the online version utilizes multiple drop-down menus for different types of repair, along with helpful videos. Another participant mentioned that if a patron is looking for small engine repair to no avail, to try Google Images for schematics and that might provide helpful for repair.
For Fiction help, Fantastic Fiction was highly recommended. It is especially good for printing lists of book series -- although it may not look like it, the print version strips out all graphics, photos and other information to just list the books in order, which is usually what the patron wants. Gnooks was recommended for read-alikes. This source presents the user with a word-cloud association for any given author.
Another item recommended were shelf talkers. Hoover orders plastic shelf talkers from Brodart, the item is called "Opening the Book Reader to Reader Frames." However, any library could just print shelf talkers on cardstock and post on the shelves. Most often used are those that list series titles in order for people that don't want to ask at the desk.
Please: if you have a well-loved resource for a particular use or want to recommend something, please share here!!
NEXT ADULT SERVICES ROUNDTABLE MEETING: Thursday, March 17, 2016 at 10 am at the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest. Topic: Adult Outreach, Collections and Programs.
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
November 19, 2015
Topic: Eperiodicals
Note:
To see a visual comparison of Flipster/EBSCO, Zinio/Recorded Books and Overdrive's eperiodical options for JCLC, please view this spreadsheet.
Attendees:
Shannon, Hoover
Theresa, Hoover
Terri, Vestavia Hills
David, BPL
Debbie, Leeds
Jon, Avondale
Laura, BPL Central
Most of the meeting was devoted to Fritz Schanz of Overdrive informing us of Overdrive Emagazine offering. Overdrive has a true consortium model. Currently, they handle CamillaNet in the state of Alabama, which is a consortium of a great number libraries of all sizes across the state.
Most libraries have between 75-100 different titles with an average subscription price of $70 per magazine. This seems to be an adequate amount for most libraries. On Overdrive, there are simultaneous use but those uses are metered. The lending limits are determined by each library.
Overdrive has had an ongoing partnership with Barnes & Noble for the past year. The partnership allows Overdrive to use the Nook app platform for Emagazines. (They do have USA Today and WSJ newspapers, too.)
One note: Overdrive Nook app is not compatible with Windows 7, which is prevalent at BPL. Also, there is no option, as with Epub books via Overdrive, to "read online". All Emagazines are downloaded into the Nook app.
There is a text-to-speech option that could be very useful. Patrons can manipulate the text size and, of course, see a full spread via the Nook app.
Overdrive is adding new subscriptions everyday and the Overdrive platform is a proven model throughout JCLC.
All Eperiodical vendor offerings will be discussed by the JCLC Directors to see what model works best for the cooperative.
To see a complete list of what periodical titles are available through Flipster (EBSCO), visit this website. For an up-to-date listing of both Zinio (Recorded Books) and Overdrive, refer to these Excel spreadsheets: Zinio and Overdrive.
Topic: Eperiodicals
Note:
To see a visual comparison of Flipster/EBSCO, Zinio/Recorded Books and Overdrive's eperiodical options for JCLC, please view this spreadsheet.
Attendees:
Shannon, Hoover
Theresa, Hoover
Terri, Vestavia Hills
David, BPL
Debbie, Leeds
Jon, Avondale
Laura, BPL Central
Most of the meeting was devoted to Fritz Schanz of Overdrive informing us of Overdrive Emagazine offering. Overdrive has a true consortium model. Currently, they handle CamillaNet in the state of Alabama, which is a consortium of a great number libraries of all sizes across the state.
Most libraries have between 75-100 different titles with an average subscription price of $70 per magazine. This seems to be an adequate amount for most libraries. On Overdrive, there are simultaneous use but those uses are metered. The lending limits are determined by each library.
Overdrive has had an ongoing partnership with Barnes & Noble for the past year. The partnership allows Overdrive to use the Nook app platform for Emagazines. (They do have USA Today and WSJ newspapers, too.)
One note: Overdrive Nook app is not compatible with Windows 7, which is prevalent at BPL. Also, there is no option, as with Epub books via Overdrive, to "read online". All Emagazines are downloaded into the Nook app.
There is a text-to-speech option that could be very useful. Patrons can manipulate the text size and, of course, see a full spread via the Nook app.
Overdrive is adding new subscriptions everyday and the Overdrive platform is a proven model throughout JCLC.
All Eperiodical vendor offerings will be discussed by the JCLC Directors to see what model works best for the cooperative.
To see a complete list of what periodical titles are available through Flipster (EBSCO), visit this website. For an up-to-date listing of both Zinio (Recorded Books) and Overdrive, refer to these Excel spreadsheets: Zinio and Overdrive.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 10 am at the Hoover Public Library's Theatre Level Meeting Rooms
Topic: Conclusion of our months-long research into eperiodical vendors and their products. First: Overdrive's Nook Newsstand presentation by Fritz Schanz (30-40 minutes), Then: Compare/contrast all vendors. [Zinio/Recorded Books vs. Flipster/EBSCO vs. Overdrive's Nook Newsstand]
Updated! 2016 Tentative Schedule:
(Topics subject & locations of meetings subject to change)
January 21, 2016 at Hoover Library
Topic: Reference Resources, Or "should it stay or should it go?"
Visitor: Greg Sumner, Mergent Inc., Product Review: Intellect (financial database)
March 17, 2016 at Vestavia Hills Library
Topic: Adult Outreach, Collections, Programs,
May 19, 2016 at Hoover Library
Topic: Using Social Media to Your Advantage
July 21, 2016 at Hoover Library
Topic: Employment Search Support
September 15, 2016 at Hoover Library
Topic: Maker Spaces & Unique Places/Collections
November 17, 2016 at Hoover Library
Topic: Library PR, promoting events, collections, etc.
Topic: Conclusion of our months-long research into eperiodical vendors and their products. First: Overdrive's Nook Newsstand presentation by Fritz Schanz (30-40 minutes), Then: Compare/contrast all vendors. [Zinio/Recorded Books vs. Flipster/EBSCO vs. Overdrive's Nook Newsstand]
Updated! 2016 Tentative Schedule:
(Topics subject & locations of meetings subject to change)
January 21, 2016 at Hoover Library
Topic: Reference Resources, Or "should it stay or should it go?"
Visitor: Greg Sumner, Mergent Inc., Product Review: Intellect (financial database)
March 17, 2016 at Vestavia Hills Library
Topic: Adult Outreach, Collections, Programs,
May 19, 2016 at Hoover Library
Topic: Using Social Media to Your Advantage
July 21, 2016 at Hoover Library
Topic: Employment Search Support
September 15, 2016 at Hoover Library
Topic: Maker Spaces & Unique Places/Collections
November 17, 2016 at Hoover Library
Topic: Library PR, promoting events, collections, etc.
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
September 17, 2015 Adult Services Roundtable Meeting Minutes
In attendance:
Jaclyn, Southside
Leslie, BPL
Terri, Vestavia Hills
Theresa, Hoover
Shannon, Hoover
Elizabeth, JCLC
Holley, EOL
Patricia, Hoover
Dianne, Bessemer
Deidre, Bessemer
Maura, Trussville
Gina, Gardendale
Angie, Gardendale
Leigh, North B'ham
Jon, Avondale
Topic: Sierra's Decision Center (DC) Module, Collection Analysis Tool
Speaker: Elizabeth Swift with Jefferson County Library Cooperative
To access DC, visit http://dc-jeffa.iii.com. You can also access Decision Center through the JCLC Intranet. There is a link under Sierra. Any username & password combination used to sign into Sierra should work to enter into DC. Important to know: there is nothing you can do to "break" the system.
Elizabeth encourages you to get into the module and experiment. Some search results will be similar to those performed through "Create Lists" but others can pinpoint things Create Lists cannot. The only way to learn to effectively utilize DC is to use it.
The four parts to DC are: Evaluation, Development, Balancing and Maintenance. These are free for anyone to explore.
Useful Note: If you hover over anything on the page within DC, a popup explaining its purpose will appear. Very useful when working out how to use each module.
Other specifics that are useful: a) "Year-to-date" means from January to current date. b) Physical formats are the ITypes of items, but not all ITypes are individual choices within DC. They have been grouped together by Elizabeth. Like codes are together. If you need to analyze more discreetly, please inform Elizabeth and she can work to implement your IType needs. c) There is currently no ability to create reports by Call Numbers --YET. As soon as that capability becomes available, Elizabeth will let us know. d) "Collections" within the module are the Location Codes.
First: Evaluation- There are four subsets to this module. Acquisitions, which is only used by BPL and EOL. Then there is Circulation, which has numerous useful subsets that determine such things as circulation by transaction type, circulation by patron postal code, etc. Next useful module is Collection. This allows you to look at your collection's circulation such as item trends and turnover. Finally within Evaluation is Encore, this allows you to look at how patrons are using the public face of Sierra, such as what searches are most often used.
Second: Development- the two sections here are Budget and Selection. The Budget tool looks at how you are using your expenditures within your collection. The search tool allows you to look back several years. The Selection tool allows you to determine most popular/least popular authors in your collection. It also determines supply and demand for popular titles, projecting what should be ordered in the future. It also gives Hold-to-Item ratio buying information.
Third: Balancing- the only working component here is Collection Use. This is used to evaluate usage of your collection for making purchasing and weeding decisions and allows you to analyze the usage of your collection by types.
Fourth: Maintenance- within this, useful tools are Weeding and Clean-up. Weeding gives you high circulating items and low circulating items. Clean-up gives you Missing items, but are not necessarily marked as missing in Sierra. It shows you In Transit/On the Holdshelf items that have lingered for longer than set periods of time so that you can track items down. These tools will also include useful information about an item such as it being last copy in your branch and/or the system. You can analyze the age of your collection and determine supply and demand.
Search Results: a) Everything created from searches within modules can be exported. All are able to export into Excel files and some are able to export as .pdfs. Within the exported file, you will be able to sort any column. b) Some search results can be exported into Create Lists as well.
Flipster Representative: Kirk Langlois
Kirk spoke briefly on EBSCO's eperiodical product called "Flipster". As of now, BPL and its branches along with EOL have subscriptions to this online tool and app. Basics to know: No platform fee, 5% service fee, created only for the Library market (unlike other tools created as a consumer product). Most periodicals have a subscription fee for unlimited usage. A few magazines have "100 simultaneous users" limitation, but even the largest library systems currently using Flipster have not needed more than that. They also have Time, Inc. periodicals which include some of the most popular titles such as People, Southern Living, Sports Illustrated, Cosmopolitan and Consumer Reports. Another item worthy of note, if you currently get your hard copy periodicals via EBSCO, you automatically receive a 25% discount on Flipster costs. According to Kirk, the app installation & use is very user-friendly and works on all electronic devices. Full page, full text & photos are accessible through Flipster.
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 10 am at the Hoover Public Library's Theatre Level Meeting Rooms
Topic: Conclusion of our months-long research into eperiodical vendors and their products. First: Overdrive's Nook Newsstand presentation by Fritz Schanz (30-40 minutes), Then: Compare/contrast all vendors. [Zinio/Recorded Books vs. Flipster/EBSCO vs. Overdrive's Nook Newsstand]
2016 Tentative Schedule:
(Topics subject & locations of meetings subject to change)
January 21, 2016 at Hoover Library
Topic: Employment Search Support
March 17, 2016 at Vestavia Hills Library
Topic: Adult Outreach, Collections, Programs,
May 19, 2016 at Hoover Library
Topic: Using Social Media to Your Advantage
July 21, 2016 at Hoover Library
Topic: Reference Resources, Or "should it stay or should it go?"
September 15, 2016 at Hoover Library
Topic: Maker Spaces & Unique Places/Collections
November 17, 2016 at Hoover Library
Topic: Library PR, promoting events, collections, etc.
Jaclyn, Southside
Leslie, BPL
Terri, Vestavia Hills
Theresa, Hoover
Shannon, Hoover
Elizabeth, JCLC
Holley, EOL
Patricia, Hoover
Dianne, Bessemer
Deidre, Bessemer
Maura, Trussville
Gina, Gardendale
Angie, Gardendale
Leigh, North B'ham
Jon, Avondale
Topic: Sierra's Decision Center (DC) Module, Collection Analysis Tool
To access DC, visit http://dc-jeffa.iii.com. You can also access Decision Center through the JCLC Intranet. There is a link under Sierra. Any username & password combination used to sign into Sierra should work to enter into DC. Important to know: there is nothing you can do to "break" the system.
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| This is what the front page of Sierra's Decision Center looks like. |
Elizabeth encourages you to get into the module and experiment. Some search results will be similar to those performed through "Create Lists" but others can pinpoint things Create Lists cannot. The only way to learn to effectively utilize DC is to use it.
The four parts to DC are: Evaluation, Development, Balancing and Maintenance. These are free for anyone to explore.
Useful Note: If you hover over anything on the page within DC, a popup explaining its purpose will appear. Very useful when working out how to use each module.
Other specifics that are useful: a) "Year-to-date" means from January to current date. b) Physical formats are the ITypes of items, but not all ITypes are individual choices within DC. They have been grouped together by Elizabeth. Like codes are together. If you need to analyze more discreetly, please inform Elizabeth and she can work to implement your IType needs. c) There is currently no ability to create reports by Call Numbers --YET. As soon as that capability becomes available, Elizabeth will let us know. d) "Collections" within the module are the Location Codes.
First: Evaluation- There are four subsets to this module. Acquisitions, which is only used by BPL and EOL. Then there is Circulation, which has numerous useful subsets that determine such things as circulation by transaction type, circulation by patron postal code, etc. Next useful module is Collection. This allows you to look at your collection's circulation such as item trends and turnover. Finally within Evaluation is Encore, this allows you to look at how patrons are using the public face of Sierra, such as what searches are most often used.
Second: Development- the two sections here are Budget and Selection. The Budget tool looks at how you are using your expenditures within your collection. The search tool allows you to look back several years. The Selection tool allows you to determine most popular/least popular authors in your collection. It also determines supply and demand for popular titles, projecting what should be ordered in the future. It also gives Hold-to-Item ratio buying information.
Third: Balancing- the only working component here is Collection Use. This is used to evaluate usage of your collection for making purchasing and weeding decisions and allows you to analyze the usage of your collection by types.
Fourth: Maintenance- within this, useful tools are Weeding and Clean-up. Weeding gives you high circulating items and low circulating items. Clean-up gives you Missing items, but are not necessarily marked as missing in Sierra. It shows you In Transit/On the Holdshelf items that have lingered for longer than set periods of time so that you can track items down. These tools will also include useful information about an item such as it being last copy in your branch and/or the system. You can analyze the age of your collection and determine supply and demand.
Search Results: a) Everything created from searches within modules can be exported. All are able to export into Excel files and some are able to export as .pdfs. Within the exported file, you will be able to sort any column. b) Some search results can be exported into Create Lists as well.
Flipster Representative: Kirk Langlois
Kirk spoke briefly on EBSCO's eperiodical product called "Flipster". As of now, BPL and its branches along with EOL have subscriptions to this online tool and app. Basics to know: No platform fee, 5% service fee, created only for the Library market (unlike other tools created as a consumer product). Most periodicals have a subscription fee for unlimited usage. A few magazines have "100 simultaneous users" limitation, but even the largest library systems currently using Flipster have not needed more than that. They also have Time, Inc. periodicals which include some of the most popular titles such as People, Southern Living, Sports Illustrated, Cosmopolitan and Consumer Reports. Another item worthy of note, if you currently get your hard copy periodicals via EBSCO, you automatically receive a 25% discount on Flipster costs. According to Kirk, the app installation & use is very user-friendly and works on all electronic devices. Full page, full text & photos are accessible through Flipster.
NEXT MEETING: Thursday, November 19, 2015 at 10 am at the Hoover Public Library's Theatre Level Meeting Rooms
Topic: Conclusion of our months-long research into eperiodical vendors and their products. First: Overdrive's Nook Newsstand presentation by Fritz Schanz (30-40 minutes), Then: Compare/contrast all vendors. [Zinio/Recorded Books vs. Flipster/EBSCO vs. Overdrive's Nook Newsstand]
2016 Tentative Schedule:
(Topics subject & locations of meetings subject to change)
January 21, 2016 at Hoover Library
Topic: Employment Search Support
March 17, 2016 at Vestavia Hills Library
Topic: Adult Outreach, Collections, Programs,
May 19, 2016 at Hoover Library
Topic: Using Social Media to Your Advantage
July 21, 2016 at Hoover Library
Topic: Reference Resources, Or "should it stay or should it go?"
September 15, 2016 at Hoover Library
Topic: Maker Spaces & Unique Places/Collections
November 17, 2016 at Hoover Library
Topic: Library PR, promoting events, collections, etc.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
September 11, 2015
Hopefully, you were lucky enough to participate in JCPLA's Staff Day on Friday, August 28th. There were so many great presentations! I presented a slideshow entitled, "Bienvenitos, Bonjour, Willkomen...Attracting Foreign Language Speakers to your Library." I'm hoping it will give you some ideas for bringing in more patrons to your library. Enjoy the slideshow loaded onto Dropbox. I hope with all our ideas put together, we can reach more foreign language patrons. At the end, there is a new Spanish-language YouTube instructional video on such things as signing up for a library card and basic services, rules and regulations. Feel free to recommend it. Some of the rules are Hoover-specific, but you can get an idea of what we can do for our patrons.
If you have any suggestions, corrections, additions to either the presentation or the video, please post.
Also, everyone is invited to the Adult Services Roundtable discussion taking place on Thursday, September 17th at 10 am at the Hoover Library's Theatre Level Meeting Rooms. We will be discussing Sierra's Decision Center module with guest Elizabeth Swift with the cooperative. Thank you!
Hopefully, you were lucky enough to participate in JCPLA's Staff Day on Friday, August 28th. There were so many great presentations! I presented a slideshow entitled, "Bienvenitos, Bonjour, Willkomen...Attracting Foreign Language Speakers to your Library." I'm hoping it will give you some ideas for bringing in more patrons to your library. Enjoy the slideshow loaded onto Dropbox. I hope with all our ideas put together, we can reach more foreign language patrons. At the end, there is a new Spanish-language YouTube instructional video on such things as signing up for a library card and basic services, rules and regulations. Feel free to recommend it. Some of the rules are Hoover-specific, but you can get an idea of what we can do for our patrons.
If you have any suggestions, corrections, additions to either the presentation or the video, please post.
Also, everyone is invited to the Adult Services Roundtable discussion taking place on Thursday, September 17th at 10 am at the Hoover Library's Theatre Level Meeting Rooms. We will be discussing Sierra's Decision Center module with guest Elizabeth Swift with the cooperative. Thank you!
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