Monday, April 29, 2024
Session 6: Breakouts 4:00-4:50 PM
Mystic AD
Strategic Planning for Every Library: A Collaborative Approach
Presented by: Kimberly McNally, New Canaan Library; Ellen Paul, Connecticut Library Consortium; and Maureen Sullivan, Maureen Sullivan Associates
At this session you will learn about the experiences of CT libraries who, by working together as a cohort, successfully conducted a strategic planning process. Led by a planning consultant and supported by CLC leadership, these libraries did their own community research, involved their stakeholders, developed their own plans while minimizing costs and supporting each other.
Sponsored by: CLA Conference Committee
Mystic BE
Pathways to Becoming a Sustainably Certified Library
Presented by: Lisa G. Kropp, Sustainable Libraries Initiative; Terry Z. Lucas, Shelter Island Public Library Society; Micaela Porta, New Canaan Library; and Colleen Wood, Darien Library
Libraries are uniquely suited to educate communities on the topic of sustainability. The Sustainable Library Certification Program focuses your leadership to enable your library, and ultimately your community, to become more environmentally sound, socially equitable and economically feasible. Hear from three libraries about their experiences in this certification program, and how it is reshaping their work within their community
Sponsored by: CLA Member
Mystic CF
Loving Louder - Fighting Book Bans with Rev. Dr. Greg Gray
Presented by: The Reverend Dr. Greg Gray, Enfield United Church of Christ
The Reverend Dr. Gray of Enfield United Church for Christ has been an outspoken advocate for the freedom to read. His activism has included giving away copies of challenged book titles to the community and a public reading of Fahrenheit 451. Hear more about his Love Harder campaign and this incredible local story of resistance and compassion.
Sponsored by: CLA Intellectual Freedom Committee
Conference Room 1
Technical Processing: A Roundtable Discussion
Presented by: Tom Borysiewicz, Bethel Public Library
Join us for an informal talk about technical processing. Whether you call it Large Print or Large Type, Graphic Novels or Comic Books we want to hear about it. Find out what your colleagues are doing and what innovative ways they have to showcase that supernatural romance mystery they just bought and what collection they will put it in.
Sponsored by: CLA Member
Conference Room 2
(Not So) Small Renovations
Presented by: Margaret Khan, Booth & Dimock Memorial Library
Renovations are never a small task! Booth & Dimock Library recently completed a significant renovation, which included new carpeting, a new elevator, a completely new layout, and a small addition. Learn about the unexpected aspects of library renovation, how to manage and work around disruptions, and how to stay one step ahead of the game.
Sponsored by: CLA Member
Conference Room 3
What Makes a Good Board Book (& Where to Find Them)
Presented by: Heather Baker, Canton Public Library
What do we (the grownups) want to happen when we share board books with the very youngest children? How do we find great ones, decide how to display them in the library, plus use them well in story times? Heather is quite the board book fanatic, and would love to share her enthusiasm in this interactive presentation.
Sponsored by: CLA Children’s Section
Conference Room 5
Break the Mold -- Dare to be Different!
Presented by: Maxine Bleiweis, Maxine Bleiweis & Associates and Bridget E. Quinn, Hartford Public Library
What does it take to challenge the norm and have the courage to be different for the benefit of a community? In this provocative session, two Connecticut librarians share their journeys and recommendations for building your own courage skill-set so that you can do the same.
Sponsored by: CLA Member
Conference Room 6
How to Run a Crochet Club in Your Library (or any crafting club)
Presented by: Jasmine Cedeno, Southington Public Library
Join children's librarian Jasmine Cedeno in discussing her experience with running a weekly two hour crochet club for tweens. Topics covered include assessing the need and interest in a club, advertising, benefits and drawbacks.
Sponsored by: CLA Member
Conference Room 7
The Public and School Library Relationship - Moving Beyond Summer Reading
Presented by: Valerie DiLorenzo, Rumsey Hall School and Helene Murtha, EdD, Southern Connecticut State University
Research supports the benefits of school and public libraries collaboration. Serving common patrons offers opportunities for sharing and cross promotion. During the most recent CT Association of School Librarians Conference (CASL/CECA) we surveyed school librarians on a number of topics including school/public library relationships. We will report on the findings and explore ways in which this alliance can be made more productive.
Sponsored by: CLA Member
