Mohawk Valley Library System

Category: Online

  • Free Webinar – Little Makers : Facilitation and Reflection

    Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2022
    Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Place: Online at https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1060&reset=1
    Presenters: Lisa Regalla, Gail Zachariah, and Amy Kraemer

    How you become a model and effective facilitator is one of the most important parts of your programming. Equally as important is how you empower parents and caregivers to engage with their young children during your program and once they leave your library. In this webinar, we will explore how the Little Makers program (geared towards children ages 2-6) at New Hampshire’s Keene Public Library approached facilitation and gathering feedback from staff and families to make adjustments and keep improving.

    At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will:

    • Be exposed to program examples that showcase how spaces can be set up to promote open-ended experiences for children while accommodating various levels of staffing.
    • Discover how the questions you ask can influence the outcomes for both children and the caring adults you serve.
    • Walk away with new ideas for gathering feedback from staff, adult caregivers and young children to help improve early childhood offerings.

    All the information is based on our new, freely available Little Makers Toolkit!

    Webinars are free of charge! You can pre-register by clicking on the Register Now button on this page. If you pre-registered you will receive an email with a login link and a reminder email the day before the event. Please be aware that while registration is unlimited, attendance is limited to the first 500 people who join the webinar. This webinar will be recorded and available on the Infopeople webinar archive page within two business days of the live event.

  • Free Webinar – Little Makers : Program Planning and Implementation

    Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
    Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Place: Online at https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1059&reset=1
    Presenters: Lisa Regalla, Gail Zachariah, and Amy Kraemer

    Based on the successful Little Makers program at New Hampshire’s Keene Public Library, this webinar will offer insight into running both in-person and virtual making and tinkering programs for children ages 2-6, with parents and caregivers playing a pivotal role. We’ll explore why making and tinkering are essential to early childhood development and how you can modify or enhance your current early childhood offerings to best meet the needs of your library and community.

    At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will:

    • Discover why making and tinkering experiences are a natural addition to early childhood programming at the library.
    • Walk away with new ideas for creating both in-person and virtual experiences for children ages 2-6 and their adult caregivers.
    • Leave with activity ideas, book recommendations, and inspiration on the materials and supplies that can create quality making and tinkering experiences on any budget

    All the information is based on our new, freely available Little Makers Toolkit!

    Webinars are free of charge! You can pre-register by clicking on the Register Now button on this page. If you pre-registered you will receive an email with a login link and a reminder email the day before the event. Please be aware that while registration is unlimited, attendance is limited to the first 500 people who join the webinar. This webinar will be recorded and available on the Infopeople webinar archive page within two business days of the live event.

  • Free Webinar – Community-Led Planning for Equitable, Responsive Services

    Date: Thursday, September 15, 2022
    Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Place: Online at https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/community-led-planning.html
    Presenter:Dr. Audrey Barbakoff, EdD, MLIS, CEO of Co/Lab Capacity
    Cost: Free

    You want to serve your community equitably and well, but you have endless possibilities and finite resources. How do you know which direction to go? Community-led planning is a strategy that invites community participation in service design and implementation by sharing power. Whether you’re creating a system-wide strategic plan, a single program, or anything in between, using community-led planning techniques can set you up for outstanding success. Discover the results of new research into how libraries can become more equitably community led. Then learn how to apply these concepts to create highly relevant, inclusive services for—and, more importantly, with—your community.

    In this webinar, you will learn:

    • What it means to be authentically community-led, and why this benefits your library and community
    • How to apply evidence-based strategies to build your capacity for community-led planning
    • Real-world examples of how libraries have used community-led planning for successful outcomes

    You can access recordings of past WebJunction webinars here.

  • Free Webinar – Open Meetings Law Virtual Training

    Date: Friday, September 16, 2022
    Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Place: Online at https://tinyurl.com/4zk372h2
    Presenters: Kristin O’Neill, NYS Committee on Open Government
    Cost: Free

    This session provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about a public body’s responsibilities in relation to the Open Meetings Law, particularly about several recent statutory amendments.  The session will focus in part on recent changes to the ability of a public body to meet using videoconferencing.

  • Free Webinar – Strategies for Success : Project Management for Libraries

    Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022
    Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Place: Online at https://metro.org/events
    Presenter: Kendra Morgan, WebJunction
    Cost: Free

    Starting a new project for the library can be exciting and feel a bit daunting, particularly when the project is funded through a grant. A range of techniques around planning, communication, and execution can help ensure success on even the smallest projects. If you are new to project management or just want to explore how your library can prepare for a new opportunity, join us for a discussion that will include tracking activity, budgets, and evaluation requirements on projects.

    Participants will learn to:

    – Plan and execute a successful project start
    – Implement techniques for managing the project and budget
    – Consider communication needs for project stakeholders and team members