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  • Free Webinar – Reaching Into the Community : Tools to Bring Your Library to the People

    Date: Thursday, June 06, 2019
    Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Place: Online at https://tinyurl.com/yxa39qxp
    Presenters: Moderated by Rebecca Jozwiak, Library Journal
    Cost: Free

    Public libraries are the heart of open access to information and entertainment resources in their communities. They take as their mission to serve citizens from all corners of a community, and as institutions, they are more than just a building with dedicated people. Finding creative ways to reach citizens who are not aware of what the library has to offer, or who may be unable to access the programming and resources at a physical location, is an increasing challenge for modern librarians.

    In this webinar, you’ll hear from a diverse group of enterprising librarians who will discuss some of their strategies for reaching community members outside the library, including populations who are often disadvantaged and underserved. From programs at county jails, to housing offices and local businesses, learn from our panel of librarians about how they are collaborating with nontraditional community partners to bring access to all.

    Can’t make the date? No problem!Register now and you will receive an email post-event with the URL to access the on demand recording at your convenience.

  • Free Webinar – “Just One Thing” : Training Staff for Community Engagement

    Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2019
    Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Place: Online at https://tinyurl.com/yy4rrnjs
    Presenters: Rachel Hadidi and Rachel Yzaguirre, Plano Public Library

    Enhance the customer experience by increasing staff engagement! Learn how the Plano Public Library created a cohesive customer service experience by training staff to share “just one thing” about the library. Staff became more comfortable with patron interactions and engaged with more people during outreach. This concept became a cornerstone to the Outreach & Engagement team’s training and communications. With this concept in place, specific staff were identified for different types of outreach events to address the needs of different communities in their city. The presenters will share information about lessons learned, implementation strategies, internal marketing tips and tricks, and expanding programming outside of library walls.

    This webinar will be of interest to all public library staff, including library managers and directors.

    THIS WEBINAR IS FREE, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND SPACE IS LIMITED. You can register for this webinar until it begins, or until space is no longer available, whichever comes first. Please do not register unless you are sincere about attending the live webinar. Space is limited, and signing up and not attending may deprive someone else of the opportunity. Thank you for your cooperation.

  • Grant Opportunity – Better World Books Literacy Grants

    Libraries and nonprofit organizations can apply for a Better World Books Literacy Grant to support their efforts to further literacy in their communities. Libraries and nonprofits may pitch one project each, with a maximum award of $15,000 for libraries. Take a look at past winners.

    The deadline for applicants is March 31, 2017 at 4:00 PM ET. To learn more or to apply, visit http://cares.betterworldbooks.com/grants/. 

     

  • Documentary Heritage & Preservation – Planning & Assessment Services Applications

    The next application round for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services begins today. Applications are due Wednesday, March 1.

    DHPSNY awards free services to a limited number of institutions in three major areas: Archival Needs Assessments, Preservation & Conservation Surveys, and Strategic Planning assistance. In each instance, our services aim to improve adherence to best practices and are tailored to an organization’s unique circumstances. More information is available at our Planning & Assessment page, and the latest application forms and instructions will be posted on January 18.

    DHPSNY staff is available to assist you in completing your application. Please contact Program Coordinator Anastasia Matijkiw for assistance, questions about eligibility, or additional information at (215) 545-0613 or amatijkiw@dhpsny.org.

  • Kidbytes is on Pinterest

    Kidbytes is using Pinterest, an online pinboard to collect and share what inspires us. MVLS and UHLS collaboratively have set up LibraryKidbytes, on Pinterest. We’ve started celebrating books the just might be on those 2014 award lists! You know, the Caldecott, the Newbery, the Printz, the Sibert, the Geisel, the Wishful Thinking but probably doesn’t have a chance but someone loved it anyway. Take many looks, as titles are added as we read and find them, and please suggest your favorite titles and add your comments! We look forward to them.

    Visit: www.pinterest.com/librarykidbytes and get pinned!