The most
important part of senior programming is engaging the audience with respect.
Focusing on as many senses as possible lets them participate on whatever level
they have available. Have fun with it. We are all headed that way too.
Moderator:
Lee Ray, Bookmobile Librarian
Scott County Public Library, Georgetown, KY
Discussion Highlights Document:
Senior-Programing-Lee-Ray.pdf
Senior-Programing-Lee-Ray.doc
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Moderated Discussion: Home Service and Books by Mail
Books By Mail is more cost efficient than home delivery and the personal connection with the customer is not lost. After an initial visit, phone calls are made to discuss every delivery.
Moderator:
Karen Wiedman, Outreach & Bookmobile Librarian
Rochester Hills Public Library, Rochester, MI
Discussion Documents:
Moderator:
Karen Wiedman, Outreach & Bookmobile Librarian
Rochester Hills Public Library, Rochester, MI
Discussion Documents:
Karen-Wiedman-Books-By-Mail.pdf
Friday, October 28, 2011
2011 Conference Sponsors
The 2011 Bookmobile Conference would not have been possible without the generous support of our conference sponsors.
 | Premium Bookmobile Conference Sponsor OBS Specialty Vehicles http://www.obsinc.net/bookmobiles.php |
 | Loyal Bookmobile Sponsor Sponsor of the conference name badges & lanyards Farber Specialty Vehicles http://www.fsvcc.com/bookmobiles/ |
 | Loyal Bookmobile Sponsor Sponsor of the Cleveland Bookmobile Garage Tour & Evening Event Matthews Specialty Vehicles http://www.msvehicles.com/ |
 | Vendor Exhibitor Sponsor of the John Philip Award Acore Mobile Modular Shelving http://www.acoreshelving.co/ |
A very sincere "Thank You" to our Conference Sponsors!
Library Time While Doing time: Reaching Out to At-Risk Teens
The Lancaster County Youth Intervention Center, a juvenile
and shelter detention facility, serves teens ages 13-18 of Dauphin, Lancaster,
and York Counties. This overview of best practices and program ideas are
designed to enhance outreach to local juvenile detention and shelter
facilities. This includes: best books for this population, fun games,
craft ideas, program theme ideas, bringing in outside performers, choosing
activities that build strong character and team-building skills, etc.
This presentation will include tips on beginning and maintaining good
communication with your facility and writing grants for program supplies and
books for the institution's library.
Laura-Kauffman-Library_Time_While_Doing_Time-PP-Show.ppsx
Laura E. Kauffman
Special Services, Library System of Lancaster County, Lancaster, PA
Powerpoint Show:
Powerpoint:Laura-Kauffman-Library_Time_While_Doing_Time.pptHandouts:Laura-Kauffman-Whats-Up-Sign-up-and-Guidelines.pdfLaura-Kauffman-Library-Time-While-Doing-Time.pdfLaura-Kauffman-DRAFT-of-YIC-Evaluation-Form.pdf
Why Outreach Matters: Doing What We Do Best Better, Smarter, More Strategically, More Effectively
Keynote Speech.
Satia
Orange
Recently retired from the American Library Association. Satia served as the Director, Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS), American Library Association (ALA), Chicago, IL
You Know Bookmobile Service is Worth It: Make Them Believe It Too
We can all tell the touchy feely stories of the impact the
bookmobile service has on individuals, but for a Director and Board faced with
tough budget decisions can bookmobile service expenditures be justified?
Learn how to develop a Return on Investment (ROI) strategy to demonstrate in
economic terms the value of the bookmobile service in relation to fixed
branches.
Powerpoint Show:
Jimmie Epling
Director, Wayne County Public Library, Wooster, Ohio
Patti Stevic
Mobile Library Services, Wayne County Public Library, Wooster, Ohio
Paul Ward
Mobile Library Services, Tippecanoe County Public Library, Lafayette, Indiana
Jimmie-Epling-CBA-Value-Bookmobile-Service-PP-Show.ppsx
Powerpoint:Jimmie-Epling-CBA-Value-Bookmobile-Service.pptHandouts:Jimmie-Epling-ROI-2010-WCPL_CLEVNET-NR-Mobile-Branch.xlsJimmie-Epling-Wayne-Location-Stats-2009-10.xlsx
Fast, Free, and For You: Toolkits and Resources from ALA
ALA’s Office for Literacy and Outreach Services and ALA
member leaders have assembled numerous resources to help outreach librarians
provide exemplary services. Learn about our toolkits, including “Keys to Engaging
Older Adults @ the library,” and some of the plans for new and forthcoming
resources. This session will also give you an opportunity to share
your thoughts for new tools that are needed.
Powerpoint Show:
Miguel Figuerora
Director, Office for Diversity and Acting Director, Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS), American Library Association (ALA), Chicago, IL
Powerpoint Show:
Miguel-Figueroa-ABOS-Tools You Can Use-PP-Show.ppsx
Powerpoint:
Miguel-Figueroa-ABOS-Tools You Can Use.pptx
Portable Programs with Pizazz!
Build enthusiasm and patron retention by providing quick and
easy programs designed for small spaces and short time periods. This hands-on
session will cover crafts and activities to start up or reenergize your onboard
and special event programming. You will leave with instructions and completed
crafts.
Jody Olivieri
Outreach Services Manager, Home Township Public Library, Homer Glen, IL
Powerpoint Show:
Jody-Olivieri-Portable-Programs-PP-Show.ppsxPowerpoint:Jody-Olivieri-Portable-Programs.pptxWebsite:http://programswithpizzazz.pbworks.com
Grantseeker's Secrets: Seeking Grants from Foundations and Corporations
The workshop will answer these questions: What is a
foundation and what rules does it have to follow? What are the four types of
foundations and which ones offer the best prospects for a grant seeker? How can
a public library increase its chances of obtaining a grant from a foundation or
corporation? Were can a grant seeker find detailed information about
foundations and corporations? How does a grant seeker apply for grant? What
does a grant maker look for when reading a proposal? hat are the most common
reasons for rejecting a proposal? Which are the best books for learning how to
write a proposal?
Powerpoint Show:
Ramona Lucius
Outreach Coordinator, San Antonio Public Library, San Antonio, TX
Powerpoint Show:
Ramona-Lucius-Grant-Seekers-Secrets-PP-Show.ppsx
Powerpoint:Ramona-Lucius-Grant-Seekers-Secrets.ppt
Remote Access: Distant Libraries of the World
This 24-minute DVD documentary highlights a camel library in
eastern Kenya and a donkey cart library in western Kenya. Travel also to a
library on the Peruvian Amazon River and a farmers’ library in the Andes of
Peru. Movie will be preceded by a behind-the-scenes presentation of the making
of the documentary and some adventures along the way.
Paul Francescutti
Producer/TV Director, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Paul Francescutti
Producer/TV Director, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Website:http://www.remoteaccess.ca/background.html
Handouts:Paul-Francescutti-Remote-Access-Contact-Info.docPaul-Francescutti-Remote-Access-Contact-Info.pdf
The Growing Library eBooks Culture
What value do eBooks bring to the library? Amy
Pawlowski, a contributor to the ALA publication “No Shelf Required:
E-Books in Libraries” discusses the economic impact and value of eBooks in
public libraries and how best to position your organization's collection within
the rapidly changing landscape of the eBook market.
Amy Pawlowski
Web Applications Manager, Cleveland Public Library, Cleveland, OH
Powerpoint Show:Amy-Pawlowski-GrowingLibraryeBookCulture-PP-Show.ppsxPowerpoint:Amy-Pawlowski-GrowingLibraryeBookCulture.ppt
Marketing Outreach Services
Presentation will provide an overview of traditional and contemporary marketing concepts as applied to outreach services. Additional focus will be placed upon new media channels for the purpose of communicating and promoting materials and services to patrons. Input from other ABOS members will be solicited prior to the conference in compiling case studies and best practices in preparation for the presentation. Presentation will conclude with a discussion of best practices and a Q&A.
Lee J. Whiting
Lee J. Whiting
Outreach Services Librarian, Summit County Library, Park City, UT
Instructor of Marketing, Utah Valley University
Powerpoint Show:
Lee-Whiting-Marketing-Outreach-Services-PP-Show.ppsx
Powerpoint:Lee-Whiting-Marketing-Outreach-Services.ppt
All Aboard! Creating a Service Matrix
All Aboard! In these times of declining budgets and
increased customer need, how do we decide who gets mobile library service, how
often, and for how long? And how do we decide if our service is still needed at
an existing location?
Learn how to create a Service Matrix, a scoring system that uses multiple criteria and real-live math to rank Bookmobile sites by need. You’ll learn how to choose the right stop and how to know whether your current stops should continue to receive service.
Cindy McFadden
Coordinator/Supervisor Outreach Services, Arapahoe Library District, Centennial, Colorado
Learn how to create a Service Matrix, a scoring system that uses multiple criteria and real-live math to rank Bookmobile sites by need. You’ll learn how to choose the right stop and how to know whether your current stops should continue to receive service.
Cindy McFadden
Coordinator/Supervisor Outreach Services, Arapahoe Library District, Centennial, Colorado
Powerpoint Show:
CindyMcFadden_All_Aboard_Cleveland-PP-Show.ppsxPowerpoint:CindyMcFadden_All_Aboard_Cleveland.pptx
Bookmobile Maintenance: Keeping your Vehicle Operating at Its Absolute Best
Preventive maintenance is the best way to keep staff safe and head off devastating down time. This program will provide tips and guidelines for establishing a comprehensive vehicle maintenance plan, a preventative maintenance schedule, and a thorough daily pre-trip/post-trip inspection program. This presentation will educate attendees on proper maintenance and inspection of their bookmobile.
Michael Swendrowski
President, Specialty Vehicle Services, LLC, Muskego, WI
Powerpoint Show:
Michael-Swendrowski-Bookmobile-Maintenance-Presentation-PP-Show.ppsx
Powerpoint:
Michael-Swendrowski-Bookmobile-Maintenance-Presentation.pptx
Handouts:
Michael-Swendrowski-Native-Bookmobile-Maintenance-Schedule.xls
Michael_Pre_Trip_Inspection.pdf
Michael_Excel_Bookmobile_Maintenance_Schedule.xls
Quick Management Tips
Are you a new department manager, an experienced manager
seeking a fresh approach (or maybe you have some of your own ideas to share),
or an employee looking for some ideas on organization?
Join me as we explore some quick and easy tips to organizing your time, your work area, and managing a department.
Join me as we explore some quick and easy tips to organizing your time, your work area, and managing a department.
Martha Buckner
Supervisor, Bookmobile Services, Ashland Public Library, Ashland, OH
Powerpoint Show:
Martha-Buckner-QuickManagementTips-PP-Show.ppsxPowerpoint:Martha-Buckner-QuickManagementTips.pptHandouts:Buckner-Quick Management Tips.pdf
Take me to the Fair: Outreach to Community Events
By taking your bookmobile to community events, school
literacy nights, parades, or the county fair you can act as ambassadors for the
library. This session will present ideas for activities and handouts to
offer when you are at an event that is not part of your regular schedule, and
how to get invited to these events.
Kathryn Totten, Manager of Outreach and Anythink Washington Street, Anythink Library District, Thornton, CO
Handouts:
Kathryn Totten, Manager of Outreach and Anythink Washington Street, Anythink Library District, Thornton, CO
Handouts:
Reader's Advisory for Homebound
I will present reader's advisory strategies and give tips on
how to find the next good book for your homebound patron, whether it be the
next thriller or another "Happy" story in audio.
Susan Parkins
Susan Parkins
Outreach Specialist, Laramie County Library, Cheyenne, WY
Powerpoint Show:
Susan-Parkins-Readers-Advisory-PP-Show.ppsx
Powerpoint: Susan-Parkins-Readers_Advisory.pptxSusan-Parkins-Readers-Advisory.pptHandouts:Susan-Parkins-R_A_Handout.pdf
A Celebration of Life: The Norman A. Sugarman Children’s Biography Award
This workshop will offer a brief overview of a unique
biennial award established at the Cleveland Public Library in 1998 to honor
excellence in the field of biography for children. The Chair of the Sugarman
Children’s Biography Award and one of the jurors will discuss the
importance of children’s biography for children, share critical and evaluative
experiences in selecting the winners and highlight a few of the titles that
have been selected to receive the distinguished award.
Chrystal Carr Jeter
Community Services Manage, Cleveland Public Library, Cleveland, OH
Jaime Declet
Public Services Dyad Manager, Cleveland Public Library, Cleveland, OH
Powerpoint Show:
Jeter-Sugarman-Wrksp-ABOS-2011-PP-SHOW.pps
Powerpoint:
Jeter-Sugarman-Wrksp-ABOS-2011.ppt
Handouts:
Jeter-Sample-submitted-books-Sugarman.pdf
Jeter-Sugarman-Wrksp-ABOS-2011-Handouts.pdf
Project Smyles: Outreach to Daycare Centers and Homes
Outreach to daycare centers is nothing new to public
libraries. We are all probably offering this service in some
fashion. Ames Public Library calls their successful program Project
Smyles. Presenter will be sharing all the nuts and bolts of our program
that includes on-site story times, deposit collections, bookmobile and mascot
visits and more. Not a show-and-tell session - but a show-and-share
session. Presenter will share all the forms that we developed to keep track of
deposit collections and visits, evaluation tools, newsletters, letters to
teachers, tips and tricks, and much more. Attendees will leave with
resources to adapt for immediate use in their library.
Valerie Donnell
Outreach Supervisor, Ames Public Library, Ames, IA
Website:
Valerie Donnell
Outreach Supervisor, Ames Public Library, Ames, IA
Website:
http://www.facebook.com/APLSmyles
These links will give you the option to open or download the files.
- Project Smyles bookmobile visit plan http://db.tt/KKy6ldNu
- Project Smyles storytime lesson plan http://db.tt/qEiIp02R
- Project Smyles deposit collection form http://db.tt/780jt4Zs
- Project Smyles survey http://db.tt/v8XKp4mO
- Summer Reading Gameboard http://db.tt/myAqdrQW
- Kindergarten Visit http://db.tt/09uuGWcA
- Early Literacy Materials http://db.tt/xtLe9wRE
- Project Smyles site profile http://db.tt/gPGkuYw9
- Project Smyles visit report http://db.tt/13mA7qto
- Project Smyles visit tracker http://db.tt/Khp5QZjf
- Project Smyles bag tags http://db.tt/5RLXuyMO
- Project Smyles presenter brochure http://db.tt/CjHUNqB3
- Project Smyles tracking example http://db.tt/SlrjuuhU
- Smyles mascot training guide http://db.tt/YXB7J1Jz
- Statement of Responsibility form http://db.tt/RPpdZRkS
- Storytime evaluation tool http://db.tt/zmOD9yin
- Powerpoint Presentation http://db.tt/hVSIH5KH
- What to expect at visit http://db.tt/n8eC5sn0
- Early Literacy Skills Poster http://db.tt/4BmjeGnc
- Early Literacy Brochures http://db.tt/KlkX7x6w
- Summer Reading Program – Daycares http://db.tt/5esrYWbN
Moderated Discussion: Generators
Moderated Discussion Table Topic: Generators
Moderators:
Michael Swendrowski, President, Specialty Vehicle Services, LLC, Muskego, WI
Carolyn Cook, Bookmobile Supervisor, County of Henrico Public Library, Henrico, VA
Handouts:
Moderators:
Michael Swendrowski, President, Specialty Vehicle Services, LLC, Muskego, WI
Carolyn Cook, Bookmobile Supervisor, County of Henrico Public Library, Henrico, VA
Handouts:
Michael-Onan-HQD-Brochure.pdf
Taking It to the Street: Rollin’ the Cleveland Way
Rhonda Fulton is a Children's Librarian at Cleveland Public
Library and coordinates the "On the Road to Reading" van's program. Based
on "Every Child Ready to Read" principles, staff members deliver
storytimes and materials to preschools and daycares in Cleveland. In addition,
they speak to parents in pediatric waiting rooms and WIC sites about early
childhood literacy. Linda Sperry is the Manager of Mobile Services at Cleveland
Public Library. Most recently she managed the Department's move to new quarters
specifically designed for the functions of the Department.
Rhonda Fulton
Handouts:
Rhonda_Fulton_Cleveland_Storytime_kits.doc
Rhonda_Fulton_Cleveland_Storytime_kits.pdf
Rhonda-Fulton-Book-Set4-On-the-Road.doc
Rhonda-Fulton-Book-Set4-On-the-Road.pdf
Rhonda-Fulton-On-the-Road-Storytime-Songs.pdf
Rhonda-Fulton-On-the-Road-Storytime-Songs.doc
Rhonda Fulton
On the Road to Reading Library, Cleveland Public Library, Cleveland, OH
Linda Sperry
Mobile Service Manager, Cleveland Public Library, Cleveland, OH
Handouts:
Rhonda_Fulton_Cleveland_Storytime_kits.doc
Rhonda_Fulton_Cleveland_Storytime_kits.pdf
Rhonda-Fulton-Book-Set4-On-the-Road.doc
Rhonda-Fulton-Book-Set4-On-the-Road.pdf
Rhonda-Fulton-On-the-Road-Storytime-Songs.pdf
Rhonda-Fulton-On-the-Road-Storytime-Songs.doc
The Wakanheza Project™
Wakanheza is the Dakota Indian word for child;
in English its translation is "Sacred Being.” In Saint Paul and
Ramsey County, and in communities across Minnesota and the United States, the
power of the word Wakanheza has been combined with simple principles and
practices that change the way we act toward children, young people, families
and each other. With an aim to heighten this awareness, the presenter will
offer scenarios of how to deal with conflict every day and how to achieve
conflict resolution.
Margie Salentiny
-> Waiting on presenter to provide presentation documents <-
Margie Salentiny
Bookmobile Administrator, Plum Creek Library System, Worthington, MN
-> Waiting on presenter to provide presentation documents <-
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Vendor Q & A
Our terrific vendors:
OBS Specialty Vehicles http://www.obsinc.net/bookmobiles.php
Farber Specialty Vehicles http://www.fsvcc.com/bookmobiles/
Matthews Specialty Vehicles http://www.msvehicles.com/
At the Vendor Question and Answer Session, questions arose about environmentally friendly "green" vehicles. Here is some helpful information about green vehicles
Handouts:
OBS Specialty Vehicles http://www.obsinc.net/bookmobiles.php
Farber Specialty Vehicles http://www.fsvcc.com/bookmobiles/
Matthews Specialty Vehicles http://www.msvehicles.com/
At the Vendor Question and Answer Session, questions arose about environmentally friendly "green" vehicles. Here is some helpful information about green vehicles
Handouts:
Green_Report_Volume_1_Issue_2.pdf
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Using Quick Response Codes: The QR Connection
QR Codes are a way to connect the user and the
library. From a simple text message to more info from a website or video,
the use of QR codes can individualize and personalize the patron visit.
This workshop will provide an overview of what Quick Response (QR) Codes are
and their general use. Information and tips will be shared around how QR
Codes can be utilized in a library setting, such as providing background
information on a book, links to websites or information on related community
events. Participants will learn how to design QR Codes to be put into
immediate use in their libraries.
Rose Huling
Bookmobile Services Coordinator, Morse Institute Library, Natick, MA
Powerpoint Show:
Rose-Huling-QR Codes Connecting-Final.ppt
Rose-Huling-QR Codes Connecting-Final.pptx
Rose-Huling-QR Codes Connecting-Final.pptx
Handouts:
Rose-Huling-QR_Codes_HANDOUTS.pdf
Rose-Huling_Bookmarks.pdf A QR Code to access my collection of Delicious bookmarks
Helpful Website Links:
http://www.thedaringlibrarian.com/2010/12/qr-code-at-glance-comic-tutorial.html
http://delicious.com/rosehuling
Helpful Website Links:
http://www.thedaringlibrarian.com/2010/12/qr-code-at-glance-comic-tutorial.html
http://delicious.com/rosehuling
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