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

Digitization & Public Libraries

Presented on November 15, 2018 with Emily Pfotenhauer, WiLS, presenting

Digitizing libraries’ local history materials is important for preservation purposes and as a means to make the materials more discoverable and accessible. Digitized versions of materials can be made available easily to researchers, students, and anyone with an interest in local history through websites like Recollection Wisconsin and the Digital Public Library of America. This session will include information on how digitization projects can benefit the library and its patrons, general digitization project workflows and ideas for encouraging use of digital collections, as well as an overview of digitization resources available to SCLS members.

Emily's slides

Tamara's slides

 

Wisconsin Award Winners, 2018

Originally presented November 6, 2018 with Judy Jones, Leah Fritsche, and Amy Lutzke presneting

Each year the Literary Awards and the Children's Book Award Committees read and evaluate many books by Wisconsin authors. New this year, the Wisconsin Author Project from the WPLC is highlighting self-published adult and young adult fiction. Join this year's committee chairs and hear all about this year's winners.

Judy's slides

Leah's slides

Amy's slides 

Recording

Youth Programming Workshop

November 2, 2018 at Olbrich Gardens, Madison.

 

Collection Development & Great New Books with CCBC Librarians

CCBC librarians Merri Lindgren and Megan Schliesman facilitate a Collection Development discussion among attendees, providing provide opportunities for reflection and discussion of critical issues that inform decision-making when building library collections, including policies and procedures and intellectual freedom. Hands-on opportunities to examine new books and consider them in light of collection development decision-making will be part of the morning. All participants should review their collection development policies and procedures (or bring a copy along!) prior to the morning discussion.  

 

CCBC Materials Concern Checklist

 

Contact Jean for a copy of the handouts.

 

1 -3:30 p.m. Creating Sensory-Friendly Experiences for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder

The phrase “sensory-friendly” is a common term used in the autism community, but what does it mean and how can it apply to libraries? Librarian and accessibility advocate Renee Grassi will discuss this and more, as she shows you how to be more intentional in welcoming youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at your library.  In this workshop, attendees will gain background knowledge about autism spectrum disorder and the concept of creating sensory-friendly programs and spaces. Participants will learn how to develop a Sensory Storytime program, learn about other program ideas for youth with ASD and their families, and acquire strategies for making their existing programs more inclusive for youth of all abilities. In addition, Renee will share best practices for community engagement with local disability community partners, as well as tips for inclusive marketing.

 

Author, blogger, speaker, trainer, and accessibility advocate Renee Grassi is a nationally recognized leader for library services for youth with disabilities. In 2012, she was named a Library Journal Mover & Shaker for her work in this area. Renee is currently the Youth Services Manager at Dakota County Library in Minnesota.

 

Slides

ASD Survey Questions