Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Session 5: Breakouts 3:30-4:20 PM
Mystic BE
How to jumpstart a vibrant Teen presence in the Library
Presented by: Nike Desis, Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library
Are you looking for programming that will empower teens, meets them where they're at, creates a strong connection with the Library, has them coming back for more, and bringing their friends? We'll share key elements to successful community building, what it looks like in practice, and supportive environmental factors. Creating services and programs that are flexible, participatory, and full of trust will help set the stage for a dedicated and vibrant Teen following.
Sponsored by: CLA Member
Mystic CF
eGOing Forward: An Update on the Statewide Digital Collection
Presented by: Karen Pfeffer, The Gilbert School
The eGO program is growing! Join representatives from the Connecticut State Library and The Palace Project for an update on eGO and recent developments to the Palace platform. We’ll discuss a new pilot program with academic libraries, how libraries are using Palace, and how the free-to-use statewide digital collection allows Connecticut libraries to expand access to ebooks without increasing their budgets.
Sponsored by: CLA Member
Conference Room 1
"Alright stop, collaborate, and listen.."
Presented by: Mary N.S. Richardson, Simsbury Public Library; Jennifer Rummel, Cragin Memorial Library; and Stephanie Smith, Avon Free Public Library
Let's talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly about collaboration. How can SLMS find their way into the classroom door beyond citations and research projects? We will examine ways to find collaborative projects that highlight the students, the subject areas, your collaborative teacher, but most of all you and the good things you bring to your school community.
Sponsored by: CLA Conference Committee
Conference Room 2
Health programming at the ready: graphic medicine book club kits
Presented by: Bennie Finch, MLIS, MSW, Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 7
Graphic novels and memoirs are a great way to develop an understanding of another’s experience, to learn about a new topic, to build empathy and support health literacy. The Network of the National Library of Medicine has free lending kits on a variety of health-related topics. Learn how to support health through your graphic books collection or ours.
Sponsored by: CLA Member
Conference Room 3
VOIP on a Shoestring
Presented by: Don Marsala, Stratford Library Association and Kate Sheehan, Stratford Library Association
Making the leap to VOIP can be daunting. Though the switch can save money in the long run, the migration costs and infrastructure changes are often stumbling blocks. Hear about Stratford Library Association's move from phones older than much of the staff to Unifi's VOIP phones using grant funding, in-house wiring work, and a lot of staff training.
Sponsored by: CLA Technology Section
Conference Room 5
YA Librarian Meetup
Presented by: Stephanie Smith, Avon Free Public Library
Join us for a casual hang out to close out the conference. We will discuss favorite reads, program successes, favorite things from the conference, and more.
Sponsored by: CLA Young Adult Section
Conference Room 6
Legal Research Support: Navigating Questions with CT’s Law Libraries
Presented by: Bryan Kohnen, The Connecticut State Library; Jessica Panella, Thomas J. Meskill Law Library, UConn School of Law; Anne Rajotte, Thomas J. Meskill Law Library, UConn School of Law; and Christopher Roy, Connecticut Judicial Branch- Law Library Services
No one ever asks legal research questions at the library because they are having a good day. The CT public law libraries are here to support you! This program will discuss common questions and misconceptions about legal research. It will help you build confidence knowing what services and resources are available for librarians and anyone needing legal or legislative research.
Sponsored by: CLA Member
Conference Room 7
Library Marketing for Children’s Services
Presented by: Shana Shea, The Farmington Libraries
With so many platforms & not enough time, let’s discuss the best ways to market your services and programs for children & families. We’ll discuss avenues for getting the word out, making use of what you have, finding your voice and engaging with patrons. Don’t feel like you have the creative touch? You have more options than you think!
Sponsored by: CLA Children’s Section
