Program Handouts & Information -- Continuing Education -- South Central Library System

Dream Big - Read, Programs for Preschoolers & Toddlers

Originally presented Friday, October 28 at 10 a.m. with Shawn Brommer presenting.

Shawn Brommer will present practical program ideas that encourage toddlers and preschoolers to dream big and explore their world. Shawn will discuss the highlights of a 6-week program outline and will draw attention to book lists, songs, finger plays, rhymes, activities, crafts, early literacy connections and messages for parents that support the 2012 summer theme. A .pdf of the outline will be available online and paper copies will be printed and sent to SCLS libraries by request.

2012 SLP Web Site

Booklist

Recording

Unexpected Usages of Social Media

Originally presented on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 2 p.m. Central Time.

There were some audio quality issues during the presentation. Thanks for your patience.

Most of us have used social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter to announce library events, share photos and promote contests. But what about using these tools to create fund raising opportunities, build community and fight budget cuts?

Joe Murphy, a librarian at Yale University, will explain why libraries need to get out of their "comfort zone" and explore new ways of using social media. He will also cover why sites such as FourSquare and Groupon can serve as powerful resources. See what other libraries are doing and how these "unexpected usages" can work for you!

Joe's Slides

Recording