Summit 2013: Content Preview

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YA Readers' Advisory Panel 3 panelists will lead a discussion of the reviews of the newest trends in young adult literature and reviews of the most popular titles.

Helping Mentally Ill Customers Presented by Brook Lane. This is a customer service focused piece that will educate us about how we can best serve customers who experience mental illnesses and how we can best provide a safe and welcoming environment in our libraries.

Stretch Toward a New You Kirsten Hansen, Licensed Massage Therapist and Instructor at the Allegany College of Maryland presents, easy steps you can take to prevent stiff muscles and exhaustion. Feel energized and have a life after work.

Live Online Communication Marilyn Pontius (Manager, Hancock Branch of the Washington County Free Library) and Trina Panagos (Staff Development Coordinator for the Frederick County Public Libraries) will present best practices and logistical requirements for using Google+ Hangouts and Blackboard Collaborate to conduct online meetings.

Laura Gross & Tammy Gantz

Story Time Swap Presented by Laura Gross and Tammy Gantz (both of the Smithsburg Branch of the Washington County Free Library). This is a participant-driven workshop which means A meeting of the minds, where librarians share program ideas in order to prevent story time burnout down the road.  Participants will get to share some of their best story time ideas in a small group setting; these ideas will be compiled ahead of time in a jump drive that each attendee will receive at the completion of the program.

Ask Your Experts! Technology Panel For the purposes of this panel, your technology experts are: Tracy Carroll (Web Specialist for WMRL); Josh Linkner (IT Specialist for WCFL); Allen Dunson (IT Specialist for RELIB). If you register for this program you will be asked to submit your burning computer/Internet/technology questions. Panelists will review the questions in advance so they are prepared with rich answers! Panelists will also be leading the hands-on portion of the program where - based on your questions - we will have technology stations where you can get more practice.

Stephanie Anderson

Tumblr for Adult Services Readers' Advisory

Presented by Stephanie Anderson, Darien Public Library (CT). Whether you’re a tumblarian or not, come learn about the ways in which tumblr is being used for readers’ advisory, and share your own experience. We’ll discuss the nuts and bolts of using tumblr for RA, as well as how to make it part of your existing RA practices.

Emergency/Disaster Preparedness Presented by Mary Spalding, Program Coordinator/Medical Librarian for the Western MD Area Health Education Center.

Maurice Coleman's Top 5 Online Learning Resources Presented by Maurice Coleman, Technology Trainer for Harford County Public Library.

Ask Your Experts! Marketing Panel For the purposes of this panel, your marketing experts are: Renee Mason (ACLS), Bonnie Winters (RELIB), and Pat Wishard (WCFL). If you register for this program you will be asked to submit your burning marketing questions. Panelists will review the questions in advance so they are prepared with rich answers. Panelists will also briefly present their 'marketing best practices for non-marketing personnel.'