Public Speaking & Programming
Want to book me to speak at your library? I do programs for teens, 20s/30s, and general adult audiences as well as staff training for libraries. I am also available to provide webinars. View my upcoming and past events.
I have significant programming experience that I'm prepared to put to work to make your event a success! Below is a list of program topics I have ready to present. If something here interests you, or you want to pitch me an idea, please visit the contact page or email me.
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Librarian Professional Training
Beyond Book Talking: Whole Library Promotion
Every library employee has heard someone say they didn’t know the library offered something, whether it’s technology, programs, notary services, or any of the dozens of things we provide on a daily basis. Libraries can better spread the word when they realize that promotion and advocacy aren’t secluded to the marketing staff, but is part of everyone’s job. Learn how to engage your staff at all levels and prepare them with the tools to “booktalk” your library and services to boost access, circulation, & attendance.
Every library employee has heard someone say they didn’t know the library offered something, whether it’s technology, programs, notary services, or any of the dozens of things we provide on a daily basis. Libraries can better spread the word when they realize that promotion and advocacy aren’t secluded to the marketing staff, but is part of everyone’s job. Learn how to engage your staff at all levels and prepare them with the tools to “booktalk” your library and services to boost access, circulation, & attendance.
From Budgeting to Blanketforts: Programming for 20-30somethings
Reach out to 20-30 something users with targeted programming. This presentation will cover how to start focusing on 20-30somethings, which programs work best, creating a book club, avoiding potential pitfalls, and marketing in different ways to reach a new audience.
Reach out to 20-30 something users with targeted programming. This presentation will cover how to start focusing on 20-30somethings, which programs work best, creating a book club, avoiding potential pitfalls, and marketing in different ways to reach a new audience.
It's Time to Leave the Silo
One problem that has plagued libraries for ages is that of "siloing:" the process in which departments become entities separate from the library and become their own little worlds. With so many services being offered, library staff is busier than ever and it's easy to become hyper focused on your own work to the point of not knowing what another department has to offer. This training will help break down the walls of the silo and help foster interdepartmental learning and teamwork. Included in this are breakout activities and a game of "team building trivia."
One problem that has plagued libraries for ages is that of "siloing:" the process in which departments become entities separate from the library and become their own little worlds. With so many services being offered, library staff is busier than ever and it's easy to become hyper focused on your own work to the point of not knowing what another department has to offer. This training will help break down the walls of the silo and help foster interdepartmental learning and teamwork. Included in this are breakout activities and a game of "team building trivia."
How to Avoid Burnout in Public Service
Let's face it, working with the public, while rewarding, is exhausting. It can be easy to become burned out by the amount of work we do, but even easier to become exhausted by the amount of emotional labor required in public service. Beyond creating more stress in the workplace and causing lower productivity levels, burnout can lead to many physical and mental health issues. It's important to learn how to recognize the signs of burnout and find ways to cope. This training session will provide you with the tools to keep your staff happy and healthy and also provides a nice way to decompress after a day of training and information.
Let's face it, working with the public, while rewarding, is exhausting. It can be easy to become burned out by the amount of work we do, but even easier to become exhausted by the amount of emotional labor required in public service. Beyond creating more stress in the workplace and causing lower productivity levels, burnout can lead to many physical and mental health issues. It's important to learn how to recognize the signs of burnout and find ways to cope. This training session will provide you with the tools to keep your staff happy and healthy and also provides a nice way to decompress after a day of training and information.
Listener's Advisory: All about Audiobooks
While sales in print and digital start to decline, audiobooks have seen a massive spike in use over the last few years. Learn what makes a good audiobook, get collection recommendations for the best books and narrators, and learn how to book talk audiobooks based on the listening experience, not the plot.
While sales in print and digital start to decline, audiobooks have seen a massive spike in use over the last few years. Learn what makes a good audiobook, get collection recommendations for the best books and narrators, and learn how to book talk audiobooks based on the listening experience, not the plot.
Millennial Marketing: How to Reach Patrons in Their 20s and 30s
Learn how to market your library’s programs and services to ages 18-35 through a combination of in-house marketing, social media, email newsletters, and branded content. This presentation will look at digital trends, the habits and interests of Millennials and Gen Z, and provide practical solutions to help libraries reach young adults.
Learn how to market your library’s programs and services to ages 18-35 through a combination of in-house marketing, social media, email newsletters, and branded content. This presentation will look at digital trends, the habits and interests of Millennials and Gen Z, and provide practical solutions to help libraries reach young adults.