On Tuesday June 11, from 10 am to 11 am, the New York State Library will offer a brief introductory webinar for new public and association library trustees, “What Every Trustee Should Know.”
“Handbook for Library Trustees” author Jerry Nichols will cover the following topics:
– Your role as a Trustee;
– Effective Board Meetings;
– Legal and Fiduciary Responsibilities; and
– Working with your fellow Trustees and Library Director.
The Southern Adirondack Library System’s 55th Annual Meeting
Monday May 20, 2013 at the Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark
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Most librarians are familiar with the challenges of reaching teens through programming; they have busy school schedules, may forget about programs, and many tend to be introverted. The Programming Librarian recently posted an intriguing article, Reaching Teens Subversively Through Passive Programming, by Kelly Jensen and Jackie Parker. In the article, the authors discuss the idea of planting “subversive” or “passive” programming for teens to discover as they use the library. Some examples of passive programming include book displays that highlight books for fans of a popular television show accompanied by word searches, puzzles, or trivia about the show; QR code scavenger hunts; origami or any small craft project that can be left on a table and doesn’t need instruction. Passive programming requires very little time or money while engaging teens in a unique experience each time they visit the library. Check out this article and much more at the Programming Librarian.