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Libraries Go Viral: A New Approach for a New Era
Thursday March 9th: 12:00 PM CST.
Optional Google Hangout will begin at 12:45pm.
Looking for an upbeat session that will make you think? Join in to discover strategies that are ushering in a new era for libraries, rendering you and your library indispensable.
Presenters Valerie Gross and Christie Lassen of Howard County Library System (MD) will provide an overview of (1) Libraries = Education, the game-changing vision that will help you gain the respect and funding you deserve; and (2) Choose Civility, an innovative community-wide partnership that will position your library as a catalyst and epicenter on a topic that is more important than ever.
At the end of this presentation, you will understand how to:
Thursday March 9th: 12:00 PM CST.
Optional Google Hangout will begin at 12:45pm.
Looking for an upbeat session that will make you think? Join in to discover strategies that are ushering in a new era for libraries, rendering you and your library indispensable.
Presenters Valerie Gross and Christie Lassen of Howard County Library System (MD) will provide an overview of (1) Libraries = Education, the game-changing vision that will help you gain the respect and funding you deserve; and (2) Choose Civility, an innovative community-wide partnership that will position your library as a catalyst and epicenter on a topic that is more important than ever.
At the end of this presentation, you will understand how to:
- Use strategic vocabulary to convey your accurate value, increasing respect for librarians.
- Heighten your library’s visibility and stature with community members and funding sources.
- Connect your libraries to the community in unprecedented fashion.
- Build partnerships and take the lead on community-wide discussions.
- Develop strategies you can integrate immediately into your work.
Past Conferences:
2016 Conference- Peter Wardrip. See 2016 Team.
2015 Conference- Beck Tench "Swimming with Sharks." See 2015 Team.
2014 Conference- R. David Lankes "Continuous Learning." See 2014 Team.
