Past Program Information & Handouts

Demystifying Genre

Originally presented on July 12, 2022, with Becky Spratford, RA for All, presenting.

Nothing is scarier than trying to help a fan of a genre you yourself don’t enjoy. You want to help that, for example, Romance reader find the perfect book, but you are having trouble knowing where to begin because...eek!... you don’t read Romance. You are afraid they will find out you are a fraud. How can YOU possibly help THEM?!? Never fear, in this program, Readers’ Advisory expert, Becky Spratford, will teach you the basic appeals of the major genres, give you the inside track on what a fan of that genre is most drawn to, and provide you with talking points to get your genres readers to tell you what they want. This program focuses on providing you with a diverse and inclusive list of up-to-date authors with at least 40% of the example titles representing “own voices”. You will leave this session with the confidence and skill to help fans of every genre, regardless of whether or not you have ever read a book in that genre yourself. And that will leave a trail of happy patrons in your wake.

07/12/2022 in Adult Services | | Comments (0)

Hands-on, Hands-off, and Hands-down Helpful: Digital Literacy Resources for Community Members and Staff

Originally presented on June 23, 2022, with Mark Jochem presenting.

Digital literacy is more vital than ever as ways of working and living have significantly changed before, during, and for the foreseeable future after the COVID-19 pandemic. A startling 1 out of 3 adults (ages 16-54) have “no digital skills” or “limited digital skills” (National Skills Coalition, 2020). Digital literacy is a critical skillset necessary for many people to fully participate in work, school, and life. However, many libraries have limited staff time to dedicate to teach these skills. 
So where can you find free, comprehensive, and largely self-directed resources to support these skills? 
 
In the, Hands-on, Hands-off, and Hands-down Helpful, webinar participants will learn the ins and outs and uses of three accessible and interactive resources to support digital living and job seeking. The resources highlighted will include GCFGlobal, DigitalLearn.org, and Northstar Digital Literacy. They were selected for their wide applicability, usability, and versatility for patrons and staff.

Recording

06/23/2022 in Adult Services, Technology | | Comments (0)

Booktalking Your Way to the Friendliest Library in Town

Originally presented on June 14, 2022, with Becky Spratford presenting.

Booktalking is at the heart of what we do with patrons each and every day at the public library. Whether we are sharing books informally at the services desk, presenting a prepared list of books, or posting information online, talking about books is something we do each and every day. It is a core service, but it is also hard to teach. Booktalking is more of an art than a skill, but with the right guidance and some practice, it can go a long way toward engaging your patrons and re-energizing your staff. Join experienced Readers’ Advisory Becky Spratford as she shares the secret behind delivering great book talks, giving you tips and tricks you can begin using right away to hone your own skills. Rediscover the power and joy that comes from sharing books with patrons.

Slides

CE Activity Report

Questions & answers from chat

Recording

06/15/2022 in Adult Services | | Comments (0)

You Got the Grant - Now What? A Recipe for Grant Writing Success, Part 2

Originally presented on May 25, 2022, with Cricket LaFond presenting.

Following up on her March webinar in our fundraising series, Cricket LaFond will focus on what to do when you successfully get the grant you sought and will touch lightly on what to do if you don’t get the grant.

She will cover:
• Announcing the receipt of the grant
• Acknowledging the funder
• The money
• Fulfilling the grant requirements
• Working with your partner(s)
• What happens if disaster strikes

With 30+ years of fundraising experience, Cricket is director of the public library in Clear Lake (WI), population 1,093.

This session is part three of a six-part fundraising webinar series provided by NEWI (Manitowoc-Calumet Library System, Nicolet Federated Library System, Outagamie Waupaca Library System, and Winnefox Library System) and South Central Library System.

Slides

CE Activity Report

Recording

05/27/2022 in Adult Services | | Comments (0)

RA for All: Flip the Script and Think Like a Reader

Originally presented May 17, 2022, with Becky Spratford from RA for All presenting.

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, especially the hardest to reach ones.
 
This program is presented in part by the Department of Public Instruction, with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services in the form of a Professional Learning Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant.
 
The next webinar in this series, Booktalking Your Way to the Friendliest Library in Town, is on June 14 from 10:30 a.m. to noon and you can register here.

Recording

05/17/2022 in Adult Services | | Comments (0)

Reentry Resources and Programs for Your Community: Recording & Resources Available

FreshStartReentry Resources and Programs for Your Community webinar recording and resources from Wednesday, April 27th now available. This webinar highlighted the resources and programs available to members reentering communities after serving time in incarceration or with a criminal background.

Recording and Resources:

Presenters included:

Chris Nolet, Department of Corrections; Carly Haug, Department of Corrections – Community Corrections Employment Program; Amy Ernest, Forward Service Corporation; Jennifer Brikowski, Wisconsin Job Service; Marsha Mansfield, LIFT Wisconsin; Ed Wall, 211 Director – United Way of Dane County; Ginny Whearty, WorkSmart Network

The webinar was sponsored by the LAWDS (Libraries Activating Workforce Development) Skills Project and Bridges Library System, Monarch Library System, Winnefox Library System, and South Central Library System.

05/04/2022 in Adult Services | | Comments (0)

Grant Seeking Basics

Originally presented on April 20, 2022, with Ellen Jacks presenting.

Do you have some project ideas that need funding? Do you know where to find potential funding partners? Do you need tips on writing a successful grant application?

Attend this webinar to learn more about successful grant seeking. Ellen Jacks is the Grants Information Librarian at UW-Madison and will share tips and provide demonstrations on funding databases.

In the webinar, you will learn:
• Where to search for grants, including a great free tool
• What funders really want to know
• How to match your needs to your potential funding partner's mission

Slides

Grant Proposal Writing: Workshop Materials (Libguide)

CE Activity Report

Recording

04/20/2022 in Adult Services | | Comments (0)

Finding and Applying for Grants: A Recipe for Success

Originally presented on March 30. 2022, with Cricket LaFond presenting.

  • Want to write grants to fund library projects, but don't know where to start?
  • Applied for grants, but want more success at winning them?
  • Wonder how to fit in grant seeking on top of everything else you do?

 

By attending this webinar you'll learn to ...

  • Discover funders and grant opportunities that match your projects
  • Harvest data from your library’s annual report to fill out grant applications
  • Make use of resources and practical tips to successfully compete for grant mone

With 30+ years of fundraising experience, Cricket LaFond will share practical and time-saving tips to help you find new funding opportunities for your library.

03/30/2022 in Adult Services | | Comments (0)

WLA's Notable Book Marathon 2021

The annual Notable Books Marathon features librarians from across the state discussion books from the ALA's Notable Books List. In addition, the panel will highlight titles from the current WLA Literary Award Committee's Outstanding Achievement List. Come and find more books to add to your TBR list.

Presented by Helene Androski, Eliot Finkelstein, Amy Lutzke, and Jean Anderson

Booklist

Recording

12/07/2021 in Adult Services | | Comments (0)

Trends in Digital Privacy: Is There Even Such a Thing?

Originally presented on November 4, 2021, with Laura Solomon presenting.

If you’ve been keeping up with technology-related news, it likely seems that a new data breach, somewhere, is announced nearly daily. What’s going on out there? Why are these breaches becoming so pervasive, and is any legislation on the table to address these types of situations? In this one-hour webinar, we’ll take a look at the current state of digital privacy and discuss some of the ways libraries may be able to help confront some of these issues.

Links & Resources

Tech Days 2021: Free Online Tools to Increase your Workflow and Productivity

Wild Wisconsin 2021: Emojis: What Are They and How They Help with Marketing

CE Activity Report

Recording

11/05/2021 in Adult Services, Technology | | Comments (0)

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