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

Annual Report Webinar

Originally presented January 10, 2020 with Mark Ibach, SCLS, 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 for anyone who has recently experienced questions or problems with the report. However, anyone who is working on the state annual report should find it a helpful review and is welcome to attend.

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Imagine Your Story: SLP and Early Literacy

Originally presented on December 5, 2019 with Shawn Brommer, SCLS, 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, finger plays, rhymes, activities, crafts, early literacy connections and messages for parents that support the 2020 summer theme. A .pdf of the outline will be available online and will be sent to all registrants.

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CE Activity Report

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Say Yes to Census 2020

Originally presented December 3, 2019 with Cindy Fesemyer and Monica Treptow, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, presenting.

Get the lowdown on all the ways you can say YES to Census 2020. Census 2020 counts will potentially create changes to political representation and Federal funding and inform your local data. Good numbers are important and libraries can--and should--help! Whether you're in a school, public or academic library, there's information here for you on this timely topic.

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Census 2020: Wisconsin Counts

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Library Event Marketing & Photography

Presented as part of the November 21, 2019 All Directors Meeting with Tana Elias, Madison Public Library, and Jamie Matczak, WVLS, presenting.

Do you have a great event planned but not sure how to best promote it?  Or are you involved in programming at your library, but wondering how to choose and plan events?  Learn how to plan and promote your library events in this interactive workshop, with an emphasis on taking good event photos to share your success.

Four Practices for Better Marketing in Public Libraries slides, Tana Elias

• Marketing Message handout
• Example Post handout

Smart Phone Photos slides, Jamie Matczak

WAPL Presents: Everybody Does Security

Originally presented November 15, 2019 with Michelle Dennis and Jill Osmond-Groell, Hedberg Public Library, presenting.

Resolving difficult situations is an ongoing challenge. Is the situation in front of you one that you can resolve with your customer service skills? Do you have a system to communicate with your team about behavior or security issues? Do you have response plans for emergency situations? Based on black belt and Verbal Judo concepts and formed by years of front line experience Jill and Michelle will talk you through a variety of concerns and practices and help you leave with increased confidence in your ability to respond well in any situation.

Incidents Flow handout

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Service Animals in the Library: Do's and Don'ts, a blog post from January 20, 2015 from WI DPI

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Fairy Tales and Myths and Fantasy, Oh My! Youth Programming Workshop 2019

Presented November 7, 2019 at Olbrich Gardens with Julie Dietzel-Glair presenting.

 

Fairies and Myths and Fantasy, Oh My!: Programming for Kids Ages 5-10

 

Participants will walk away with craft ideas, connections to books/connections/literacy, activities, storytime outlines, games, and more related to the 2020 CSLP theme, Imagine Your Story. Practical programming ideas outside of the summer reading theme will also be presented.

 

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Substance Abuse & Mental Health Symposium

Held on September 24, 2019 at the Wintergreen Resort in Wisconsin Dells

Addiction, Substance Abuse Disorder, Trauma, and the Human Brain: Information for Public Library Staff

 

In a recent South Central Library System survey, participants reported regular interactions with community members who struggle with addiction and substance abuse disorders. We are not alone: library staff across the country find ourselves in the heart of a substance abuse epidemic that is attacking entire communities and civic life.  In this morning’s session, our speakers will address trauma, addiction and substance abuse from a people-first, anti-stigma, perspective. With an understanding of our roles as public library staff, our speakers will identify appropriate methods for recognizing and responding to potential overdoses in the library, will provide an overview of the neurobiology of addiction, and will discuss ways that library staff members can practice healthy mental and emotional habits.

 

Presenters: Sarah Johnson, Public Health Madison & Dane County; Skye Tikkanen, Safe Communities; Sheila Weix, Family Health Center of Marshfield

 

Slides: Neurobiology of Addiction

 

Mindfulness: Skillful Responding During Times of Stress

 

Mindfulness has been shown to be beneficial to people in many ways. In particular, we’ll explore the application of mindfulness to the experience of stress and stressful events such as those discussed in the morning workshop. In this workshop, Michael will explore what mindfulness is, what the benefits can be, and how it can support library staff during times of difficult interactions with patrons. This will be a "hands on" presentation and will include exploring mindfulness practices.

 

Presenter: Michael Waupoose, Quartz Health Insurance

 

Handouts:

• Ten Ways to be Mindful in Daily Life
• Support for Continuing Practice
• Six Point Body Scan

 

 

An Introduction to Talking Books

Originally presented September 26, 2019 with Katie Malloy, Outreach Librarian at WTBBL, presenting.

The Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL) is a network library of the Library of Congress National Library Service (NLS) for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.

WTBBL provides braille and recorded books through the United States Postal Service for those Wisconsin residents who for any physical reason cannot read normal print or hold a book.

Join Katie Malloy, Outreach Librarian, to learn more how your library can promote these services to your community.

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It's a Trap! How to Avoid Giving Legal Advice in Reference Services

Presented as part of the Adult Services & Programming Swap, August 8, 2019 with Carol Hassler and Jaime Healy-Plotkin presenting.

And, presented as a webinar on September 19, 2019 with Carol Hassler presenting.

It's a Trap! How to Avoid Giving Legal Advice in Reference Services

Librarians can be at the front lines of the legal system. Helping users to access legal information and resources can be complicated. Where is the line between research help and giving legal advice? How can you determine which sources are authoritative or up to date? This session gives examples and practical tips, including phrases you can use to manage your users’ expectations. Discover online sources for case law, statutes, and regulations, and understand how the Wisconsin State Law Library’s website and services can be used to optimize your legal reference services.

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Research Handout

CE Activity Report (Webinar)

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Resources for Job Seekers at Your Library

Originally presented June 6, 2019 with Mark Jochem, SCLS, presenting

Finding help for job seekers at the library can be a challenging and time-consuming process. Fortunately, help is out there. This webinar will introduce the workforce development resources available on the South Central Library System webpage, Resources for Job Seekers. Mark Jochem, Workforce Development Specialist for SCLS, will provide a demonstration of the webpage and how it might be useful for both library staff and patrons. He will talk about different resources and tools available to job seekers and the strengths and limitations of the various resources. Exploration of the webpage and its content during the webinar is encouraged! 

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