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

Relax. Take a Deep Breath. Read a Comic.

Originally presented May 15, 2023, with Soline Holmes and Alicia Schwarzenbach presenting.

Shazam! Want to be a superhero for your library? Use your superpower–COMICS! Not just an "escape" read, comics have healing qualities and are a good medium to teach and discuss mental health. The format makes complicated and sensitive information more accessible and allows the readers (and creators) to identify with characters and issues. Learn about mental health comic titles and how mental health comics can be used for all ages for programming and as informational texts. Throughout the presentation, there will also be mini-mental health breaks featuring tips for self-care.

So...Relax. Take a deep breath. Read a comic.

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CE Activity Report

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Great New Books for Older Children & Teens, Grades 6-12

Originally presented on March 29, 2023, with CCBC Librarians Megan Schliesman, Merri Lindgren, and Madeline Tyner presenting

Join CCBC librarians as they highlight some of the books in CCBC Choices 2023, the most recent edition of the library's annual best-of-the-year list, for older children and teens in grades 6-12.

 

CCBC Choices 2023

 

CE Activity Report

 

Recording

Great New Books for Younger Children, Birth - Grade 5

Originally presented March 15, 2023, with CCBC Librarians Tessa Michaelson Schmidt, Megan Schliesman, and Merri Lindgren presenting.

Join CCBC librarians as they highlight some of the books in CCBC Choices 2023, the most recent edition of the library's annual best-of-the-year list, for children from birth through grade 5.

Great New Books for Older Children & Teens, Grades 6 - 12 is scheduled for March 29, 2023, at 9 a.m. Register here!

CCBC Choices 2023

CE Activity Report

Recording

Annual Report Webinar 2023

Originally presented on January 13, 2023, with Tracie Miller, SCLS Public Library Administration Consultant, presenting.

This session on filing the Wisconsin Public Library Annual Report online is designed especially for new directors or others completing the report for the first (or nearly first) time, or anyone who has recently experienced questions or problems with the report. However, anyone working on the state annual report should find it a helpful review and is welcome to attend.

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CE Activity Report

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Summer Library Program & Early Literacy

Originally presented on December 9, 2022, with Shawn Brommer presenting.

Shawn Brommer will present practical program ideas that encourage toddlers and preschoolers to engage in early literacy activities during next year's Summer Library Program. Shawn will discuss the highlights of a 6-week program outline and will draw attention to book lists, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, activities, crafts, early literacy connections, and messages for parents that support the 2023 summer theme. A .pdf of the outline will be available online and will be sent to all registrants.

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Handout

CE Activity Report

Recording

Rebound & Reconnect: Post-Crisis Management Strategies

Originally presented in person on November 17, 2022, at the Waunakee Public Library and virtually via Zoom on November 29, 2022, with Rachel Arndt presenting.

When crisis management ends, what comes next? Library directors are managing a return to “normalcy” after a long cycle of fast-paced change. Approaching business as usual may not result in the same benchmarks of success. This workshop will provide tools and strategies for rebuilding the connections vital to a library’s success. Participants will examine self-management tools, learn approaches to renew relationships with staff and patrons, and identify prospective community partners.

 

Rachel Arndt has worked in public libraries for over a decade in front-line reference, archives, technical services, management, and library administration. As a library consultant, Rachel shares her knowledge and expertise to support the library community. She works from the belief that lifelong learning isn’t just for patrons; a successful practitioner continues to adapt and evolve over their career. Through Rachel Arndt Consulting LLC she delivers holistic and customized professional development to all types of library workers.

 

• Handout
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• CE Activity Report - In Person
• CE Activity Report - Virtual
• Recording

 

Youth Programming Workshop

Challenged Materials, Challenging Times with Megan Schliesman, Merri Lindgren, and Tessa Michaelson Schmidt, CCBC Librarians

 

We’ll take a look at what is happening around complaints, concerns, and challenges to library materials around the country, and walk through ways to be prepared for and respond to concerns and challenges.  All participants should bring their institution’s selection AND reconsideration policy and related procedures.

 

Communication Review Activity

Policies and Procedures Review Activity

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Acts of Kindness: Library programs for youth that celebrate compassion, connection, and cooperation

 

Shawn Brommer, SCLS youth services Consultant, maker, musician, book reviewer, and Anne Horjus’s friend steps in as an understudy and returns to the SCLS stage to introduce concepts that support sustainable practice and program ideas that promote kindness, cooperation, and compassion. In this session, Shawn will introduce ideas that include art projects, games, music, and other practical and fun program ideas that will enhance next summer’s program. Be prepared to joyfully return to your libraries re-energized and excited to connect with next summer’s program participants.

 

SCLS Youth Services website

 

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Notable Books Marathon 2022

The Notable Books Panel is Rising to the Challenge and expanding our reach beyond the ALA Notable Books list. The four-librarian panel will highlight titles from the current WLA Literary Award Committee’s Outstanding Achievement list, the ALA Notable Books List, and one Award List of their choosing. Come and hear about award-winning books to add to your library’s collection and your TBR.

Presenters: Amy Lutzke, Helene Androski, Eliot Finkelstein, Jean Anderson

Booklist

Recording

Updating Your Collection: Selecting & Deselecting Materials with Native Content

Originally presented on October 20, 2022, with Dr. Debbie Reese presenting.

Providing the best possible service to the public means we must periodically update our collections. Do the materials in your library accurately reflect Indigenous peoples of Wisconsin and the United States? How do you know? In this session, you'll have an opportunity to gain insights into selecting and deselecting materials with Native content.

CE Activity Report

Recording (only available until November 18, 2022)

Community Fundraising Success Stories

Originally presented on September 13, 2022.

Join us as three directors from Wisconsin public libraries share their local fundraising success stories. After attending this session, you'll have the inspiration and ideas you need to find a local base of supporters ready to get involved and become change agents for your library.

Presented by: Christy Ross, Library Director, Brandon Public Library, Svetha Hetzler, Library Director, Sun Prairie Public Library, Heidi Cox, Library Director, E.D. Locke Public Library, McFarland

• Recording
• Beyond Books: The 21st Century Public Library (7-minute video clip from CBS Sunday Morning)
• Evaluation Form
• CE Activity Report Form

Fundraising Webinar Series: Resources