Librarian, innovative thinker, and library strategist, Stephen Abram recently presented the workshop “Frankenbooks: Understanding the eBook Opportunity” in Saratoga Springs. Abram offered insight into the future of libraries and opportunities that should not be missed if libraries are to remain important and relevant to their communities. His blog, Stephen’s Lighthouse, is an educational and entertaining resource for information on library trends, innovation and technology. Check out a couple of his recent posts, “Books are Our Brand? Wish They Weren’t” and “NYLA Workshop in Saratoga Springs”.
E-Books: A Nuts and Bolts Introduction
Thursday, June 9, 2011 9:15 am – 12:00 pm
William K. Sanford Town Library
629 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY
Confused about e-book options? Looking to understand e-book basics? Join us for a morning of e-books! We will introduce you to a variety of popular e-book products. Local librarians will describe and demonstrate several e-book platforms, including NetLibrary, OverDrive, and Myilibrary. We will conclude the morning with a hands-on opportunity to experience various e-book devices.
Registration deadline is June 6th.
Fresh Practices for the Community Focused Library
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Please join us for the workshop Fresh Practices for the Community Focused Library presented by national library consultants Joan Frye Williams and George Needham. This workshop is part of the 2010/2011 LSTA grant series aimed to help library staff and trustees obtain the skills to best work with the many diverse groups of people who are using their libraries daily.
You’ve worked hard, tried to maintain quality services, but nowadays everybody is talking about doing “more with less.” In this lively, interactive session, library consultants Joan Frye Williams and George Needham will offer an alternative: how to do “different with less.”