[Libs-Or] Upcoming Infopeople Webinars

[Darci Hanning]

Greetings!

These Infopeople webinars are free of charge, you can pre-register by clicking on the Register Now button on the announcement page. If you pre-registered you will receive an email with login link and a reminder email the day before the event.

If you are unable to attend the live event, you can access the archived version the day following the webinar.  Check our archive listing at:  http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar/archived

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 @noon Pacific Time
Eliminating Fines: A win-win for your library and community<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=873&reset=1>
Presented by: Beth Crist and Meg DePriest

Libraries have traditionally charged overdue fines for three reasons: to generate revenue, to get materials back on time, and to teach responsibility. But what if all of these assumptions are wrong?

In this webinar, you will discover why these reasons are old fashioned, incorrect notions that create a barrier for many people. You will hear how eliminating fines can lead to an increase in library use and circulation, with no negative effects. Presenters will review the research and results from the growing number of libraries across the country that have ditched late fines and coaxed new and former users to their doors. They will discuss how to gather your libraries' data and patron stories to create advocacy tools. They will share talking points, tips, and an advocacy tool you can use to build a case to eliminate fines in your library. It's a win-win for your library and community!

At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will:
*         Understand, and be able to explain to others, why the traditional notions about late fines and their effectiveness are incorrect
*         Be well-equipped to gather their libraries' data and patron stories to create advocacy tools
*         Feel inspired to advocate for ditching late fines at their libraries in order to provide more equitable service
This webinar will be of interest to: public library staff and directors and anyone interested in advocating for this policy change that welcomes more community members into public libraries.

Special note: This webinar is sponsored by the California State Library as part of the 2019/2020 Metrics grant.

For a complete description and to REGISTER NOW: https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=873&reset=1


Thursday, December 5, 2019 @noon Pacific Time
Writing Boxes: Library programming that will inspire writing and support literacy and family engagement<https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=875&reset=1>
Presented by: Lisa Von Drasek

Library staff that serve children understand one of their core missions is to support reading. But what about writing? In this how-to webinar, presenter Lisa Von Drasek will describe Writing Boxes, an "instant'' program template that requires very little prep, is easily replicable, inexpensive, works across age groupings, and supports increased literacy and community engagement.
She will demonstrate how easy it is to plan and produce a Writing Box program, including modeling one program and offering suggestions on how to structure a program for children and young adults as well as their caregivers. She will cover the essential facets such as selecting developmentally relevant and culturally responsive mentor titles while considering diversity of physical, developmental, and cognitive abilities creating a non-threatening and non-judgmental spaces to write.
Join us to learn how your library can create diverse, welcoming, intergenerational programming to inspire writing as an integral part of supporting literacy and family engagement.
At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will:
*         Understand the part writing plays in literacy competencies
*         Understand how to select developmentally relevant and culturally diverse materials
*         Be familiar with all aspects of creating a Writing Box program
*         Have access to Writing Boxes: The Reading Writing Connection<https://www.lib.umn.edu/publishing/writingboxes>
This webinar will be of interest to: Public and school library staff working with children and young adults.
For a complete description and to REGISTER NOW: https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=875&reset=1


Questions? Contact:

Gini Ambrosino
Infopeople Project Assistant
(916) 690-6595
assist at infopeople.org<mailto:assist at infopeople.org>
http://infopeople.org/


Cheers,
Darci Hanning, MLIS
Public Library Consultant / CE Coordinator
darci.hanning at state.or.us<mailto:darci.hanning at state.or.us> | 503-378-2527| www.oregon.gov/library<https://www.oregon.gov/library>
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