Webinar Description:
Do you feel like you’re wasting time and money putting together programming that would positively impact your community, but no one attends? Do you hate the phrase “that’s how it’s always been done”, but don’t know how to get the ball rolling toward doing things differently? We’ve been there too, and want to prepare you for the difficult conversations that come with a program overhaul, and show you how you can get past those program fails and reframe them as success. Get the tools to objectively analyze your existing programming, discuss program effectiveness with colleagues and stakeholders, and consider whether or not program resources can be better utilized — or canceled altogether.
At the end of the session, participants will:
Receive tools and information to assist in critically evaluating current program offerings and collections in their libraries, and be able to use these tools to assess a program’s value in the short-term, as well as to forecast its long-term success. Be able to objectively analyze their programs to ensure that they are worth the library’s financial and staffing investment. Be empowered to have difficult conversations about their programs’ effectiveness with their supervisors, colleagues, and other stakeholders.
About the Presenters:
Dena Moscheck (she/they) is Head of Youth Services at Saline District Library, where she leads youth services staff serving children and families from birth through age 12. Her work focuses on building welcoming, accessible library services through outreach and partnerships with community organizations, fostering strong relationships with families, and ensuring libraries reflect the realities of the communities they serve. She has presented at Michigan Library Association conferences as well as at the ALSC National Institute in 2024. She earned her MSLIS from Simmons College in 2012.
Dani DiAmico is the Children’s Librarian at the historical Sage Branch Library in Bay City. In 2019 she was received the Rising Star award by the Michigan Library Association. She was recognized for developing innovative library collections, collaborations with local elementary schools, and community building programing she provides for families. She earned her MLIS degree from Wayne State University and a BFA from Central Michigan University.
Wednesday, March 11 @ 10 to 11 a.m.Online via Zoom |
