Library Director Presenter at CliF Foundation Conference

children’s literacy foundation

CONFERENCES

We are sorry but the conference for 2009 is sold out! If you would like to be put on the waiting list, please contact us.

Strengthening Your Library in Challenging Times
Conference for Library Staff, Trustees & Volunteers
Friday, September 18, 2009
Hotel Coolidge- White River Junction, VT

Sponsored by the Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF)

In many libraries usage is up and funding is down. Attend this conference and hear dozens of ideas from librarians across New Hampshire and Vermont on ways to survive and succeed in such promising and challenging times. Special lunch presentation by author/illustrator Donald Johnson! You’ll leave with inspiration, many examples, and tangible steps you can take. Our panelists are experts from small and medium-size libraries across the Twin States. Their ideas will be the starting point for a lively day of sharing stories about what works and what doesn’t. Come with stories, suggestions, and questions. The cost is only $10 per person. Space is limited to the first 90 people from New Hampshire or Vermont libraries to register. Maximum of two attendees per library please. CLiF conferences sell out early, so register soon!

Morning Agenda

9:00 – 9:25 a.m.: Registration & coffee, muffins, fruit & juice
9:25 – 9:30 a.m.: Welcome & Conference Overview

9:30 a.m.: WHEN USAGE IS UP AND FUNDING IS DOWN
Moderator: TBA
Making the Most of Rising Library Usage
Turning Patrons into Supporters, Volunteers, or Trustees
Presenting a Compelling Case to Town Leaders

Panelists: Lynn Piotrowicz Library Director – Henniker, NH
Ken Linge Library Director – East Corinth, VT
Melissa Strayton Library Director – Barnard, VT

10:45 – 11:10 a.m.: Networking break

11:10 a.m.: EFFECTIVE METHODS FOR MARKETING YOUR LIBRARY
Moderator: TBA
Using the Web and Social Media
Reaching Out to Hidden Populations
Partnering with Local Organizations
Panelists: Cathy Vincevic Library Director – Allenstown, NH
Amy Thurber Library Director – Canaan, NH
Susan D’Amico Library Director – Roxbury, VT









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