My second Camp Read A Lot did not disappoint! The keynote speakers were engaging and gave us wonderful ideas of ways to incorporate poetry and art into programs and lessons for kids. Our group discussions about the reading lists were also great forums for ideas of how to use each book for different audiences and [...]
I attended two sessions and the Lightning Rounds. In addition, I made a presentation on the differences between public library systems in Minnesota and Wisconsin.Valerie Horton of Minitex gave a particularly useful presentation on innovation titled, "Skating on the Bleeding Edge." She emphasized that library use is in decline and that libraries appear to be [...]
I enjoyed the Plum Creek staff retreat very much! Teri did a nice session on Customer Service. It was a good refresher with some new ideas too in regards to hospitality in the library. In the Creating Displays session Angie and Emilirose shared some fun display ideas as well as some great websites for finding [...]
Thanks to the partnership with SAMMIE, Plum Creek Library System was able to provide to its member library staff a staff retreat in April. We chose “Providing Great Customer Service and Creative Ways to Market Your Library”, for our theme for this event, and judging by the evaluations we received following the retreat, those who [...]
I attended the system-wide staff retreat. I went up the night before and very much enjoyed the very informal evening get together. I wish more people had come. It's so nice to get to know people we talk to or email... The presentations on Friday were great! Teri did not have time to get through [...]
I had a wonderful time at the PCLS Staff Retreat. I attended both days and stayed overnight. It was a great chance to get to know people from other libraries and make connections. I'm new to my position, so getting to spend time with veteran library staff was invaluable. The presentations were all informative and [...]
This was another great event put together by PCLS. I was unable to attend the Thursday evening program but understand that I missed out on a great evening! I enjoy these events not only for the wealth of information we receive but also the opportunity to meet and get to know other staff - to [...]
The Plum Creek Retreat went even better than I had anticipated. Those who attended the overnight really got to know one another and got a chance to ask questions about happenings at other libraries and share information about their library with others. The Thursday evening program was informational and fun. It was a fun way [...]
I attended the Library Staff Retreat in April. I enjoyed the Crime Wave demonstration . It is amazing the time and effort that went into that. The display and marketing tips were very helpful. I loved the Blind Date With a Book.The customer service demonstration was also very good.It was interesting to hear what other [...]
I wasn't able to attend the Thursday night session but found the Friday sessions useful and informative. The best aspect of this retreat was the opportunity to meet the staff of other small libraries and put names with faces. The session on displays was very useful and gave us not only good ideas but wonderful [...]