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

Library Event Marketing & Photography

Presented on December 11, 2018 at the Fitchburg Public Library

Presenters: Tana Elias and Kristen Colgin, Madison Public Library and Amanda Reseburg, Photographer, Type A Images

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.

Tana and Kristen's slides and handouts:

• Slides (pdf), Slides (online)
• BtP Marketing Messaging Handout
• Madison Public Library media Consent form
• Example Social Media Post
• Marketing & Promotion Timeline

Amanda'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

Introduction to Creativity and Aging: Arts Education for Older Adults

Originally presented June 27, 2018

Thinking about attending the July in-person workshops and want to know more? Ed Friedman, Executive Director, and Lindsey Francis, Program Manager, from Lifetime Arts will provide an overview of the workshops being held in July.

This program is funded in part with a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services which administers the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) administered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Slides

Aroha Philanthropies Resource Guide

Recording

Dealing with Substance-Abusing Patrons in the Library: From Meth to Marijuana, Opiates to Alcohol

Originally presented June 7, 2018 with Dr. Steve Albrecht presenting

Patrons who visit your library under the influence of drugs or alcohol (or worse, both) can range in their behavior from no problems to causing problems. They can be cyclical - cooperative one moment, then raging the next. Stimulant drug users -taking meth and crack cocaine - are particularly difficult, since they often show signs of paranoia and even schizophrenia. Heroin users are now shooting up in library restrooms an even in the stacks at an alarming rate. Some library staffers have been trained to give Narcan to overdosed patrons, as they wait for the paramedics to arrive. Alcohol consumption in Wisconsin is higher than in any other state. Patrons under the influence of alcohol can be cyclical in their behavior; compliant one minute and combative the next. What do we do about all of this, to keep staff and the facilities safe? This webinar with Dr. Steve Albrecht answers these questions. You’ll learn what to do and not do when in contact with drug or alcohol-using patrons, when to call police and/or the paramedics, and how to stay safe around drug paraphernalia.

Dr. Steve Albrecht teaches library security workshops around the country. His ALA book, Library Security, was published in 2015. He worked for the San Diego Police Department for 15 years and is a member of the California Narcotics Officers Association.

Slides

Recording

 

PLA Conference 2018 Highlights

Originally presented April 12, 2018.

Wisconsin was well represented at the Public Library Association Conference in Philadelphia. Several of us will be sharing some of our experiences and we'd love for you to join us.

You'll hear from Jean Anderson, Continuing Education Consultant for the South Central Library System, Cindy Fesemyer, Director of the Columbus Public Library; Leah Fritsche, Director of the Deerfield Public Library; Heidi Cox, Director of the E.D. Locke Public Library in McFarland; Erin Williams Hart, Adult Services Librarian for the Sun Prairie Public Library, and Angela Meyers, Coordinator of Youth and Inclusive Services for Bridges Library System.

Slides

Recording

Collection Development Webinar Series (2017)

The 2017 Collection Development Webinar Series included five webinars:

• Making Your Collection Count
• Adult Selection Tools
• Tips for Developing a Well-Rounded Collection for Youth
  • Slides
• Data-Informed Collection Development
  • Slides
• Promoting the Collection: Merchandizing and More
  • Slides

Sponsors of the series included Indianhead Federated Library System, Manitowoc Calumet Library System, Nicolet Federated Library System, Northern Waters Library System, Outagamie Waupaca Library System, South Central Library System, South East Wisconsin Libraries, Southwest Wisconsin library System, Winnefox Library System, Winding Rivers Library System, Wisconsin Valley Library Service

Multitype Library Workshop

The Multitype Library Workshop was held on November 9 at the Madison Public Library.

Legislative Reference Bureau

Founded in 1901, The Legislative Reference Bureau (LRB) is the official reference source for information about the Wisconsin Legislature and its proceedings. Among other documents, the LRB publishes the Wisconsin Blue Book. Join LRB librarians for a tour of their Digital Collections and an overview of the Subject Index to Legislation.

Handout

Wisconsin State Law Library

The Wisconsin State Law Library (WSLL), established in 1836, is the oldest library in the state. WSLL exists to serve the legal information needs of the officers and employees of this state, attorneys and the public by providing the highest quality of professional expertise in the selection, maintenance and use of materials, information and technology in order to facilitate equal access to the law. Librarians from WSLL will provide an overview of their services and a tour of extensive online resources on their website.

Wisconsin Award Winners

Originally presented October 31, 2017

Each year the Literary Awards and the Children's Book Award Committees read and evaluate many books by Wisconsin authors. Join this year's committee chairs and hear all about this year's winners.

Presenters: Leah Fritsche, Deerfield Public Library, Katie Hanson, Madison Public Library, and Krissy Wick, Madison Public Library

Krissy's Slides

Katie & Leah's Slides

Recording

Readers Advisory Workshops

Last week, Becky Spratford of RA For All visited SCLS and presented two workshops.

Recharge Your Book Club:

Reader’s advisor Becky Spratford has been leading book clubs for over 17 years and has seen it all. All book groups go through their ups and downs, but re-energizing your group is not as hard as it may seem. Becky will walk you through how to confidently identify and utilize the best resources for leading a book discussion, pick books that will engender the best conversations, lead a more interactive discussion even with the most jaded of groups. Let her show you how to take control, shake things up, and rediscover why you started the group in the first place. After Becky shares her tips and tricks for building better book clubs, she will turn the focus on to you and your groups. Please bring your specific issues and concerns about your own group as Becky will facilitate a support group session for book discussion leaders where we will all help each other. Bring your favorite successes and your worst failures to the discussion and let’s all help each other recharge.

RA Rethink:

Readers Advisory belongs in every library, no matter its budget. The implementation of this vital service is the responsibility of every staff member-- from pages to directors, from those behind the scenes to the ones on the front lines. This program will remove the mystery behind providing great RA service. Using her “Ten Rules of Basic RA Service” as a guide, Becky Spratford will use your own love of your favorite books to show you how to help any patron find their next great read. It's not as hard as you think. But more importantly, you will learn why a staff that can harness the power of sharing a great read will become a stronger team and improve service to all patrons.

Handouts, slides, and more for each day:

• Recharge Your Book Club
• RA Rethink

 

 

 

Real Life Library: An Interactive Experience that Transforms People into Books

Originally presented July 18, 2017.

Join us for an introduction on how local organization WHOA! (We Help One Another) and Madison Public Library partner to offer a Real Life Library program that builds empathy, relationships, and community through a unique storytelling and listening event​.

Real Life Library trailer

Mary Fahndrich is a Community Engagement Librarian at Madison Public Library, Central.  She coordinates partnerships with local social service agencies​ to provide on-site case management, outreach and referral services at the Central Library, oversees Madison Public Library's Home Service Program, and focuses on programming and services for older adults. 

Garrett Lee passionately pursues opportunities to co-create prosocial change. As a jack-of-all trades, Master of Science, Garrett used to design factors that reprogram cells and make them thrive. Now Garrett designs ways to to transform our world and help people thrive.

Slides

Recording