Category Archives: Outreach

Big Talk from Small Libraries Online Conference Redux

On Thursday February 27 I attended the all day online conference sponsored by the Nebraska Library Commission and to co-sponsors IMLS and the Association for Rural & Small Libraries*

Some of the speakers from libraries across the U.S. put our Raquette Lake Free Library, serving 132 people in a league with others.  Remember Brant Lake’s one room stone building on the water?  We saw pictures of how the Wall Community Library in South Dakota,  re-invented their 600 sq of space and made it look big and most importantly functional.  They also did this in phases with very little money.
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New Job Search and Trainings from Workforce3one

Workforce3one, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment & Training Administration knowledge sharing tool, offers technical assistance, shares promising practices, and connects colleagues in the Workforce and Economic Development world. Here are a few of their recent offerings:

Employer Guide for Recruiting & Retaining Persons with Disabilities — October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and, in support of the month, the Employment and Training Administration has released a new guide for the business community. Its focus is on targeted resources to help fill workforce needs through recruitment and retention policies that include individuals with disabilities.Continue reading→

Are You Ready For the Unexpected?: Disaster Preparedness Resources

September is National Preparedness Month; so what better time to assess how prepared your library, community, and family are for an unexpected disaster.  Having a plan, building a preparedness kit, and ensuring you are informed if and when an event occurs in your area are critical steps in keeping yourself and your families safe.  We encourage you to take some time to explore these resources and to share them with your patrons.Continue reading→