RESOURCE TRAINING
Whether you’re staffing a reference desk, teaching information literacy classes, promoting library resources, or managing electronic databases, it’s important to know the ins and outs of your NC LIVE resources to help your communities succeed. In Resource Training workshops, you’ll get hands-on training with NC LIVE resources from the experts. We’ll explore content, navigate databases, and brainstorm ways to use them in your communities.
September 23rd
Resource Workshop
Location: Cabarrus County Public Library in Concord, NC
Explore content, navigate databases, and brainstorm ways to use NC LIVE resources in your communities. Resources featured in the workshop will be selected by participants on the registration form. Options include Transparent Language, LearningExpress Library, Ferguson's Career Guidance Center, Just for Kids, and more. Guided by NC LIVE content experts, you’ll head back to your library with a new wealth of NC LIVE resource knowledge!
Registration is free and includes breakfast and lunch.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
NCLA along with the Leadership, Administration, and Management (LAMS) Section is pleased to partner with NC LIVE on regional workshops for library leaders.
“We are excited for the opportunity to see our mission of ‘Developing leaders, building skills, and creating networks’ come to life in this way.”- Brandy Hamilton, Chair, LAMS. North Carolina Library Association - Inform. Connect. Support.
Guest facilitators will share their knowledge on specific leadership competencies and guide you through common leadership challenges. Whether you are in a leadership position already, or aspire to be, consider registering for an upcoming Leadership Development workshop. Is there a local library leader that you'd like to suggest as a session facilitator? Send a message to help [at] nclive.org.
October 7th
Strategic Planning Workshop
Location: Chapel Hill Public Library in Chapel Hill, NC
A strategic plan informs every major decision the library makes but the process of creating one doesn't need to be overwhelming. This workshop will involve hands-on training on developing strategic plans that covers marketing, assessment, cost-saving strategies, and more key skills. Learn how to incorporate feedback and get buy-in from staff throughout the strategic planning process. You also do not need to be a manager or library administrator to benefit from this knowledge. If you are interested in getting practical advice and resources for your library's next strategic plan, this is for you!
Registration is free and includes breakfast and lunch.
| TIME | SESSION | FACILITATOR |
|---|---|---|
| 10 - 10:40 | Introduction to NC LIVE/LAMS | Rob Ross |
| 10:50 - 12:00 | Strategic Planning With A Marketing Mindset | Cordelia Anderson |
| 12:00 - 12:50 | Lunch | |
| 12:50 - 2:00 | Inclusive Strategic Planning | Becky Croxton, Bob Price, and Jon Moore |
| 2:10 - 3:20 | Strategic Thinking ≥ Strategic Planning: The Essentials of a Strategic Mindset | Susan Brown |
| 3:20 - 3:30 | Raffle & Wrap Up | Susan Brown |
November 4th
Leadership in Public Libraries (Online Workshop)
Registration will open on August 15th
TESTIMONIALS
"The presenters were very relaxed and approachable which created the feeling of a shared learning experience rather than a simple lecture designed to disseminate facts."
"Meeting NC LIVE staff and librarians on the various advisory councils makes me feel more comfortable about reaching out with feedback concerning future resources."
"I felt that the meeting was very productive. The subject-based handout was particularly helpful."
"Having the regional meetings was a great idea. Travel budgets are limited so it was nice to be able to take a day trip for professional development, refresh and meet the new NC LIVE staff! Please keep offering these regional meetings!!"