2014 Cataloging with RDA

Basic Tools for understanding the elements of Resource Description and Access (RDA)
2014 MHLS Advocacy Boot Camp
Target Audience: This workshop is appropriate for library directors, staff, trustees and
Friends Groups.
Learning Objectives: This workshop is designed to help library stakeholders feel more
comfortable and confident in their role as advocates for their local library and libraries in
general. In this workshop we will:
Explain the basics of library funding at the local and state level
Explore messages that work with voters and legislators
Develop skills to deliver advocacy messages effectively
Newsletters & eNewsletters: How-to, Best Practices, Tips & Shortcuts
Target Audience: This event is appropriate for any staff, trustees or Friends interested in
improving the librarys communication with the community. It will be useful to you whether
your library already has a newsletter or you are just thinking about starting one.
Small Libraries Roundtable: Topic - Facilities Maintenance & Planning for the Future
Friends Matter Event
The Friends Support Group will talk about best practices for Friends publicity - bring your
brochures, fundraising materials, program flyers and a print out of your web page if you have
one!
Adult Programmers Users Group
Target Audience/ Learning Objectives: Join us for a lively discussion about making the most
out of adult programming in your library. This session is ideal for library staff currently
doing adult programming and for those interested in expanding their programming to
include adult patrons.
Small Libraries Roundtable: Best Practices for Working with Your Board
The workshop will cover:
Director / Board Roles
Working with your board president
Effective Directors Reports
Marketing Made Simple
Efficient and affordable ways to connect library and community. Presented by Peggy Barber,
Library Communication Strategies. Peggy Barber was formerly the Associate Executive
Director for Communication for the American Library Association (ALA). She established the
ALA Public Information Office, Public Programs Office and the ALA Graphics program,
including the widely known Celebrity Read poster series. She worked to implement the
universal library logo that appears on streets and roads across the country. Her current work
as a consultant is focused on marketing and communication support for libraries.
Small Libraries Roundtable: Topic Dealing With Difficult Patrons
Learning Objectives / Target Audience: This instance of the users group will address solutions
for dealing with difficult patrons in a small library setting:
Small Libraries Roundtable: Topic Personnel Policies & Employee Handbooks
Learning Objectives / Target Audience: This users group is designed for the administrators of
small libraries (3FTE or less). The purpose of the group is to discuss the issues surrounding
running a small library.

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