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

TTW: Engaged Planning: Engaged Planning: Ask What You Can Do For Your Community

Originally presented August 23 with Cindy Fesemyer, Director of the Columbus (WI) Public Library presenting.

Which communities are served by your library? What are the aspirations of those communities? How can your library help them get there? These answers can be found via your planning process. Cindy Fesemyer will walk you through the steps you might take as you begin planning for your library and the community it serves. Starting with a brief peek at data collection options, the webinar will focus on what it means for your library to "turn outward" and secure its place at the heart of your community.

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CE Activity Report

Recording

Budget Webinar, 2016

Originally presented 3/11/16.

A general explanation of the SCLS budget using 2016 budget numbers. The SCLS Director and Department Coordinators will review the sources of revenue and expenditures. Each department will allow time for Q & A by attendees. This webinar targets SCLS member library directors but contains information useful to any member librarian. The webinar will be recorded.

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• Kerrie Goeden, Finance & Human Resources Coordinator
• Mark Ibach, Consultant Services Coordinator
• Corey Baumann, Delivery Services Coordinator
• Vicki Teal Lovely, Technology Services Coordinator

Recording

Managing for Success & Accountability

Presented on September 24 by Mary Hoddy, retired UW Academic Staff and Nancy Graff Schultz, UW Madison.

Today’s librarians who are also managers not only have to perform their own professional duties; they also supervise a variety of staff. Spend a morning with two UW-Madison Directors who have combined experience of over 40 years in management, one from Human Resources and one from Training. They will share insights and tools to help you and your staff be successful. You’ll learn to identify the facts in a situation and ask good questions which will enable you to have respectful accountability conversations when appropriate.

Copies of handouts available by request. Contact Jean at SCLS.

Social Services Symposium

Social Services Symposium, September 11, 2015 at the Great Wolf Lodge, Wisconsin Dells

State of Homelessness with Paula Jero, President, Marshfield Area United Way

Public libraries in Wisconsin report that they are serving more homeless patrons and families living in poverty than ever before.  In this kickoff session, Paula Jero will provide up-to-date statistics about the growing homeless population in Wisconsin and provide information about ways public libraries can partner with community agencies to serve the homeless, the unemployed, and families who are losing their homes.

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A Primer on Rural Poverty in Wisconsin with Dr. Katherine Curtis and Dr. Leann Tigges, Department of Community and Environmental Sociology, UW Madison

Many people in rural Wisconsin struggle with low incomes and insufficient employment.  This session will provide information about poverty trends and dimensions, and explore the implications of living with economic insecurity.  Data will focus explicitly on rural areas, especially the South Central region, and the discussion will explore stereotypes of the poor as well as the complexities of life for the low income population. 

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Good Work and Secondary Trauma: Serving Vulnerable Communities with Valerie Walker, LCSW, ACSW Human Services Program Faculty & Coordinator, HMS Student Club Advisor, William Rainey Harper College, Palatine IL

Valerie Walker has spent years directly working with vulnerable populations, teaching students of social work, and presenting workshops to organizations that directly serve the public.  In this session she will discuss methods for working with vulnerable populations, provide information about partnering agencies, and address the needs of workers on the front lines of public service.

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Handout

Slides and handouts will be added as they are available.

This event was sponsored through funding from Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds, awarded to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction by the Federal Department of Museum and Library Services and by the First Business Bank Foundation, Madison, WI.

Happy at Work Day

Presented on October 10, 2014 at Olbrich Gardens, Madison. Presenters were Raina Booom, UW Madison College Library and Christi Andringa, Candringa Productions.

Raina's Resources (Coming soon)

Jean's Happy at Work Resources

• Simon Sinek, Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe (TED Talk) and How Great Leaders Inspire Action. I saw Simon Sinek at the PLA Conference this past March and he was very inspiring. He also has two books: Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action and Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't
• Shawn Achor, The Happy Secret to Better Work (TED Talk). This is one of the videos I showed you at the workshop. He also has a couple of books: Before Happiness and The Happiness Advantage. 
• Alexander Kjerulf, Happiness at Work (TEDx Copenhagen), You are the Difference (the other video I showed you) and Happiness at Work webinar. I also follow Alexander's blog, the Chief Happiness Officer and his Twitter feed. 
• Dan Ariely, What Makes us Feel Good About Our Work, (TEDx RiodelaPlata).
• Brene Brown, The Power of Vulnerability (TEDxHouston) and Listening to Shame (TED2012). I know it sounds weird to include vulnerability and shame in this happiness list. Brene Brown is one of the most inspiring speaker I've seen. They're worth a watch - honest!
• Gretchen Rubin, The Happiness Project

As I come across more, I'll add to this list.

 

 

Lead the Revolution: Leading Change by Changing Leaders

Presented on October 7, 2014 with Felton Thomas, Jr. and Dr. Rachel Rubin. 

Public libraries have unique potential to create opportunities for those they serve: opportunities for growth, learning, and literacy; community and civic engagement; exposure to the joy of discovery and to the challenge of new ideas. We live in an era when equitable access to these opportunities is shrinking and threats to public libraries are growing. This is our call to arms. Now is the time for a library leadership revolution.

Before libraries can successfully combat these challenges, they first need to be healthy organizations. The long-term success of libraries has to start from within. This workshop will introduce library employees to the leadership skills they need to fortify themselves, each other, and the cultures of their organizations. From developing leadership self-awareness to navigating constant change to creating an environment in which employees are encouraged to support each other, the focus of this program will be on developing strong employees and strong organizations. Participants will leave better prepared to take on the challenges facing the modern public library and to help start the library leadership revolution.

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Recording (available until 12/30/14)

Notes & Sticky Notes - I took photos of each of the flip chart pages and the I Will statements and posted them in Flickr.

Photo is of the I Will statements from participants. If you want to know what "Eat that Frog" means, check out this book.

 

The Message is in the Details: Nonverbal Communication

Originally presented October 15, 2014 with Pat Wagner, Siera Learn presenting.

A handful of simple physical actions can have positive effects on emotions and outcomes. Studies have shown that showing “warm” behaviors on the part of proctors can even influence the outcomes of tests in classrooms. These actions can be readily practiced, mastered, and tested in workplace and personal situations.

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The Two Conflicting Rules of Great Communication

Originally presented October 24, 2014 with Pat Wagner of Siera Learn presenting.

The guidelines for great communication depend on if you are the person sending the messages or receiving them. The sender needs to take responsibility for the details of what they send and, to a certain extent, the responses they receive. However, the receiver needs to give the sender the benefit of the doubt. How do these two sets of rules complement each other, and collide?

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Recording

The second webinar in this series, The Message is in the Details: Nonverbal Communication, is scheduled for October 15 at 2 p.m. Central Time and you can register here.

 

How to Improve Library Visibility in Your Community

Presented on 8/28/14 after the SCLS Board meeting with Kathy Pletcher presenting.

Public libraries bring value to our communities through educational programs, free access to a wealth of resources including books, media computer technology, and expertise of our library staff. Libraries also provide public space for people to gather for learning, community projects and contemplation. Yet public officials continue to ask if the public library has a future “now that everything is available on the Internet.”
Library trustees must be proactive in telling their story to those who can help keep our libraries strong and vibrant for our communities.

This workshop will cover topics such as:
• Improving your visibility in the community
• Being an effective advocate for your library in your community
• Influencing your primary donors: municipal, town, and village officials who fund your library

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Handouts

• Media Do's & Don'ts  (ALA)
• What We Know About Wisconsin Libraries
• Relationship Assessment
• The Message

I also have a supply of printed copies of these. Please contact me if you'd like a copy.

Office 365 Sneak Peek

Originally presented April 8, 2014 with Dan Jacobson, SCLS, presenting

You’ve heard about Office 365 now it’s time to experience it! Join us for a live webinar that will include an awesome overview, a chance to ask all of your great questions, and an opportunity to learn about what’s coming next!

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Recording