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ARSL 2008 Conference Program
ARSL Conference: September 19-21, 2008. This is the final conference program.
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Best Small Library in America
This flyer describes the 2008 contest, guidelines, deadlines, and more. It is associated with Rebecca Miller's presentation on The Best Small Library in America.
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Best Small Library in America: Chelsea District Library
How did the Chelsea District Library win the Best Small Library Award from Library Journal? One aspect was definitely their innovative programming. Hear how they plan and deliver innovative library services to one of today's fastest growing demographic groups - older adults.
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Cows, Fish and the Blues: How Three Small, Rural Libraries Strengthen their Communities.
A presentation on how the community-building work of three dynamic libraries in New Mexico, Oregon, and Mississippi contributes to the economic and social vitality of their communities, and a look at the challenges and benefits of this work and the qualities that influence its success.
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Creating Positively Passionate Customers and Advocates
This presentation focuses on a strategy mapping process that puts "positively passionate customers and advocates" at the heart of library strategy, operations, and organization.
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Draft Application of the IMLS National Medal for Library Service
This is a draft of the application for the IMLS National Medal for Library Services for the Kim Yerton Memorial Library before the financial details were compiled and added to the final application.
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Fifth Anniversary of the Re-dedication Kim Yerton Memorial Library 2006
Brief biography of Kim Yerton written for the 5th Anniversary of the Re-dedication Ceremonies March 15 2006 Hoopa CA
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Final IMLS Application - National Medal of Service Kim Yerton Memorial Libr
This is a pdf of the final submitted application for the IMLS National Medal of Service for the Kim Yerton Memorial Library.
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Futureproofing
Slides from the 9/19 keynote address by Joan Frye Williams and George Needham.
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How to have an ELF in your Library
Discover easy, creative and inexpensive ways to attract and serve families with infants and toddlers. ELF (Early Learning with Families) Library and Literacy staff share their experiences in partnering to design and deliver innovative programs.
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Libraries and Museums: A Good Combination or A Big Headache?
Topics include preserving a small town's heritage through a museum, museum software for organizing the collection, benefits for a rural library with a museum, how to manage two jobs with one director and a very small paid staff, donations and discretions, when, what and where to promote both entities.
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Library as Community Center: Engaging Local Government Managers as Library Partners
The success of a library can be measured by how connected it is to the needs and opportunities within the community. This program focuses on creating library partnerships with local government in Mathews, VA.
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Memorandum of Agreement between the Hoopa Valley Tribe and Humboldt County
Memorandum of Agreement between the Hoopa Valley Tribe and Humboldt County for the provision of library services to Hoopa Valley residents. PDF format.
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Mining For Gold: Maximizing Community Resources for Exciting Events
Using examples from Wilkinson Public Library, such as poetry slams, murder mysteries, fly fishing workshops, book clubs, etc, this session will include: identifying community interests and targeting your audience, approaching potential sponsors and selling your library, and cost-effective advertising.
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Networking & Collaboration in a Virtual Environment
Second Life provides excellent opportunities for global contacts with librarians, in a variety of settings, who often face similar challenges. This program demonstrates the uses for Second Life including professional development, networking, etc.
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Self Service on a Budget
Do you think your library is too small for self service and it is too expensive? Think again. Opportunities abound for helping users serve themselves—even on a shoestring budget. Come learn simple, inexpensive techniques for creating a user-empowered library. Plus learn the benefits and challenges for staff.
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Successful Library Fundraising in a Rural Community
Handouts include fundraising brochures, record keeping and donor recognition forms.
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Teens are a Treasure at Your Library
Topics include: Staffing issues, teen friendly areas, technology, difficult teens, community outreach, and developing a teen advisory group. It is possible, even on a limited budget!
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The Library's Place During a Community Disaster
June 2007 - Coffeyville, KS (pop. 11,000) was hit with a horrendous flood and massive oil-spill that destroyed one-quarter of the town. Over 400 homes were destroyed as well as over 70 businesses. This presentation will show what role a public library can play during a disaster.
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Wanted: Effective Public Library Trustees
Step-by-step process to identify,recruit and develop effective trustees for your library. Includes slides and hand-outs from Jim Connor's dynamic presentation.
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