The Iowa Library Association put on a fantastic conference! The key note speakers were engaging and informative both days. PC Sweeney, from EveryLibrary, spoke at length of how to advocate for your library and get the funding you need, as well as make sure you have connections in place to protect your staff during an [...]
One important class that I took was "Developing and Sustaining After School Programming". During this class I learned many new ideas for programs such as donut diorama, egg drop, etc., involving community workers within program such as donut diorama-police officer, egg drop-electric department, etc., teens need to be reminded things at least 7 times before they remember. [...]
On a bright sunny day, off we went for a 10.5 hour drive to Springfield, IL, the Land of Lincoln. This year I did a pre-conference done by National Library of Medicine. Talked about PubMed and how to do a health reference interview. We even did some role playing in that one. They gave us [...]
Apply for a Teen Read Week (October 7-13) Grant Teen Read Week (October) Application Evaluation Guidelines Libraries in Prairielands region can receive up to $100 to promote teen reading during Teen Read Week. Teen Read Week™ is a national adolescent literacy initiative created by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
Work Confidently with Homeless Patrons The Minnesota Department of Education is committed to supporting the state’s Heading Home Together plan, and library staff training is one of our goals. All library administrators, staff, board members, and volunteers now have free year-long access to “Practical Tips for Homeless Patrons,” an online, self-paced tutorial presented by Ryan [...]
This workshop never disappoints. I attended both days and the speakers and programs were excellent. I leave the workshop with new information, inspiration, and several new books. I also appreciate the time to build relationships with teachers and librarians. This is so valuable and encouraging as I work solo at my school. I plan to [...]
Attended Camp Read a Lot in Granite Falls, Mn. Enjoyed the 2 days of speakers and book discussions.Visited with other librarians about different things and ways they handle problems. Enjoyed the way they showed how to display books to get your attention.
I would like to start by saying thanks to Prairielands for giving me the opportunity to go to these workshops without them being a financial burden. I had a very fun and fulfilled 2 days with my peers and getting to know others from Pioneerland. Marsha Chall was the author for the first day. She [...]
Thanks for a FUN couple days! I enjoyed the presenters, the book talks, but especially the conversation with other people who want books in the hands of young readers. Along with sharing books that our patrons enjoy, I received some different series ideas for some of our avid, young readers. It was a great experience!
I completed the course Reading, Listening, Viewing, and Selection for Children through St. Cloud State University during summer session 2018. I plan on completing my Information Media masters and IM 621 is my first step in doing this. During this course we learned, discussed, and presented on the following topics: evaluating Pre-School through sixth grade [...]