Full Name: Maria Smucker
Library System: Washington County Free Library
Learning Event website: http://www.polarisusersgroup.org/event-900460
Top 3 things learned:
1) Current library practices in training and implementing RDA standards -
more libraries have adopted RDA, but it's still very much all over the place
in terms of how much is done.
2) Common concerns and issues shared by cataloging/TP staff in other
libraries
3) Still a work-in-progress with FRBR and the future shape of authority
records
How to implement:
Focus future training on developments in RDA and especially the somewhat esoteric FRBR if possible. Eventually this will impact the catalog.
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Monday, November 17, 2014
RELIB Staff Day 2014
Full Name: Allen Dunson
Library System: Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County
Top 3 things learned:
How to implement:
Show a patron interested in genealogy the resources on our website.
Reflection Image:
http://www.wmrl.info/sites/default/files/webform/staffday2014-08.jpg
Library System: Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County
Top 3 things learned:
- Genealogists are loyal patrons and some times need little guidance.
- Lexile is not a Superman villain. It's got something to do with rating book difficulty.
- Bowling alleys can be loud.
How to implement:
Show a patron interested in genealogy the resources on our website.
Reflection Image:
http://www.wmrl.info/sites/default/files/webform/staffday2014-08.jpg
RELIB Staff Day 2014
Full Name: Connie Savage
Library System: Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County
Top 3 things learned:
How to implement:
Mary's information will help with questions on genealogy with book titles and web sites that patrons may not familar with. The Lexile information will also be helpful with parent/child questions.
Additional learning:
The topics that were covered was explained well. It was good to find the colleagues that have worked with the topics so if any questions arise they might be available to help.
Library System: Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County
Top 3 things learned:
- I have not yet worked with any questions on Lexile so the presentation explained where to look up Lexile scores and explained how the system worked. After the presentation I was able to talk to a colleague who has children and is familiar with Lexile reader and text so if I had any questions her knowledge is available.
- The Genealogy 101 session gave book suggestions for further information with search techniques. A new site for me was PERSI which I think will be very useful.
- Mary Mannix went over a lot of good information that would help the beginner and seasoned genealogy hunters.
How to implement:
Mary's information will help with questions on genealogy with book titles and web sites that patrons may not familar with. The Lexile information will also be helpful with parent/child questions.
Additional learning:
The topics that were covered was explained well. It was good to find the colleagues that have worked with the topics so if any questions arise they might be available to help.
Friday, November 14, 2014
RELIB Staff Day 2014
Author: Crystal Adkins
Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County
Top 3 things learned:
1) Lexile Scores-We learned a little more about what the scores mean and how to
find them on the Scholastic website. We briefly went over the search function
and how to use it effectively.
2) AR Books- We reviewed that AR books are elementary age and that the Lexile
scores are for middle school. I learned that there is a search sight for
these as well.
3) Genealogy Resources- We had a whirlwind of information flying at us in the
brief amount of time allotted for class. There are many, many resources in
the library, physically and ones that we provide online, but we also briefly
touched on some of the other resources out there, for example the genealogy
library that the Mormon church curates.
How to implement:
First, I need to explore all these great resources. Then, I will be able to effectively answer patrons requests for Lexile scores, ARlists and books for their children from these categories. I will also, be able to direct genealogy patrons to the right resources to conduct their research.
Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County
Top 3 things learned:
1) Lexile Scores-We learned a little more about what the scores mean and how to
find them on the Scholastic website. We briefly went over the search function
and how to use it effectively.
2) AR Books- We reviewed that AR books are elementary age and that the Lexile
scores are for middle school. I learned that there is a search sight for
these as well.
3) Genealogy Resources- We had a whirlwind of information flying at us in the
brief amount of time allotted for class. There are many, many resources in
the library, physically and ones that we provide online, but we also briefly
touched on some of the other resources out there, for example the genealogy
library that the Mormon church curates.
How to implement:
First, I need to explore all these great resources. Then, I will be able to effectively answer patrons requests for Lexile scores, ARlists and books for their children from these categories. I will also, be able to direct genealogy patrons to the right resources to conduct their research.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Kids Are Customers, Too
Kids Are Customers, Too took place on October 16th in Westminster MD. Several guests appeared to talk about the future of libraries and involving children as our number one customer. Some of these guests were FutureMakers, Gregg Pizolli (author of Watermelon Seed), and David A. Kelly (author of the baseball mystery series).
While I enjoyed the entire conference my favorite was guerilla storytime. A group of children's librarians shared ideas on certain questions posed at the event. Anything from how to deal with screaming to children to fun opening and closing songs. I'm now using some that were suggested!
It was quite special to hear authors read their own books and just how long it takes for them to publish even a short picture book. The amount of work, time and effort put into them makes you appreciate the millions of books we have for children in our libraries today. Go, authors!
While I enjoyed the entire conference my favorite was guerilla storytime. A group of children's librarians shared ideas on certain questions posed at the event. Anything from how to deal with screaming to children to fun opening and closing songs. I'm now using some that were suggested!
It was quite special to hear authors read their own books and just how long it takes for them to publish even a short picture book. The amount of work, time and effort put into them makes you appreciate the millions of books we have for children in our libraries today. Go, authors!
Digital Media Storytime
Digital Media Storytime took place on October 6th and 7th at the Hagerstown central branch. A two day training focusing on the proper ways to give a storytime for young children and how to implement certain technologies.
As I am new to the field, even though I have the early childhood background, I found this training beneficial. Creative ways of using technology, such as e-books and popular children's apps was fascinating to hear about. Though, I use a lot of social media I wasn't too familiar with a lot of the popular apps they suggested.
It is my plan to eventually use the specifics of digitalization in storytime. I think this will draw in a certain age group and really get them interested in the library setting!
As I am new to the field, even though I have the early childhood background, I found this training beneficial. Creative ways of using technology, such as e-books and popular children's apps was fascinating to hear about. Though, I use a lot of social media I wasn't too familiar with a lot of the popular apps they suggested.
It is my plan to eventually use the specifics of digitalization in storytime. I think this will draw in a certain age group and really get them interested in the library setting!
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Six-Second Training Videos
Is it possible to learn something in six seconds?
Yes it is and some companies are leveraging Vine, an app which produces six-second videos, to do just that. A great example of this is Lowes: https://vine.co/Lowes
On Lowes' vine channel:
- You can learn how to use a cookie cutter to easily carve a pumpkin.
- You can learn how to use walnuts to remove/repair scratches in a hardwood floor.
Just a couple examples. But what I'm thinking about, of course, is what (content) can we teach through vines that is useful to public library staff? What (content) does it make sense to teach through vines? This mode of learning and training design is enticing to me as a staff development coordinator because who can tell me they don't have six seconds to watch a training video? And now with the statewide Learning Porfiolios, who can say they aren't going to watch vines because they aren't worth CEU credit?
But perhaps I'm thinking about it all wrong. Maybe the training should be on how library staff can utilize vine to the benefit of our customers in ways similar to those suggested here: http://www.mattanderson.org/blog/2013/02/18/vine-offers-boundless-creativity-for-libraries-have-you-heard/
Possible topics for training Vines:
- WMRL staff and roles tour: to easily and quickly show who we are and what we do.
(To replace the explore and experience tour)
- advertising what we have in the emerging tech collection and how to get them.
- WMRL staff orientation videos (since we don't have an orientation curriculum)
- others? My brain is stuffed from this conference so, I'm having a hard time thinking of ideas. Let me know - make suggestions in the comments.
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