I had the opportunity to attend the "Community Co-Design: How to Collaborate with Your Community" training event put on by Library Journal. This was a 3-week course full of valuable and useful information. Some of the main points I took away include: Co-Design is a participatory process that works to find solutions with rather than [...]
I had the opportunity to attend the 8-week Library Management Training sponsored by Library Journal & School Library Journal. The training was very beneficial and covered many aspects of library management. The weekly sessions included: People Management - Becoming a Leader / Equity-Centered Leadership / Make the most of Meetings / Handle Burnout / Rethink [...]
I was able to successfully complete my practicum, thanks to Bethany Kaufman and the amazing team at Mankato State. I had started my master's degree in library media and had to put it on hold. The opportunity to complete the degree was possible due to the support I received from Mankato State and also from [...]
With this class, not only am I gaining basic communication skills in American Sign Language, but I'm also getting a better understanding of the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Yes, I've learned some basic signs to try and communicate the immediate needs of patrons, but I've also learned communication etiquette so as not to [...]
This Beginning 1 Spanish course through the Spanish Institute of Minneapolis ran 30 hours over 10 weeks time. We worked on basic vocabulary and common present tense verbs. The classes were held via Skype so class participants could practice conversations with one another while the instructor corrected when needed. The class started using only English [...]
I am currently taking American Sign Language for Library Staff through ALA with ASL interpreter, author, librarian, and teacher Kathy MacMillan. Last Spring I was able to take some classes with this teacher with a state-wide grant from MELSA and this class helps me learn more in a more in depth and well-rounded way about [...]