2024 In-Person Workshops

 

TrainingRESOURCE TRAINING  

Whether you’re staffing a reference desk, teaching information literacy classes, promoting library resources, or managing electronic databases, it’s important to know the ins and outs of your NC LIVE resources to help your communities succeed. In Resource Training workshops, you’ll get hands-on training with NC LIVE resources from the experts. We’ll explore content, navigate databases, and brainstorm ways to use them in your communities. 

Registration is free and includes breakfast and lunch.


March 22, 2024

Resource Workshop

Location: Joyner Library at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC
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LeadershipLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

 

NCLA along with the Leadership, Administration, and Management (LAMS) Section is pleased to partner with NC LIVE on regional workshops for library leaders.

“We are excited for the opportunity to see our mission of ‘Developing leaders, building skills, and creating networks’ come to life in this way.”- Brandy Hamilton, Chair, LAMS. North Carolina Library Association - Inform. Connect. Support.

Guest facilitators will share their knowledge on specific leadership competencies and guide you through common leadership challenges. Whether you are in a leadership position already, or aspire to be, consider registering for an upcoming Leadership Development workshop. Is there a local library leader that you'd like to suggest as a session facilitator? Send a message to help [at] nclive.org (help[at]nclive[dot]org)

Registration is free and includes breakfast and lunch.
 

February 9, 2024

Crafting Connections: A Practical Workshop on Enhancing Communication in Libraries

Location: Atkins Library at UNC-Charlotte 
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         Join us for an immersive workshop that goes beyond the basics to provide practical insights into effective communication within library settings. Attendees will        engage in hands-on activities to tackle real-life examples and hone their communication skills. 

Learn from local experts as they share their experiences and strategies with improving workplace climate and encouraging team building among staff. No matter your role, this workshop will empower you with the tools to navigate communication challenges and build stronger connections within your library community. 

Facilitators: 

  • Becky Croxton, Tracie Krumbine, and Kim Looby from UNC-Charlotte
  • Mary DiRisio from Fayetteville Technical Community College
  • Garrison Libby from UNC-Charlotte
TIME SESSION
9:45 - 10am Check-In
10 - 10:45am Introduction to NC LIVE & LAMS
10:50 - 12:00pm

Getting the Word Out: Event Planning As An Opportunity For Team Building

Mary DiRisio, Director of Library Services at Fayetteville Technical Community College

Join Mary DiRisio and learn how to increase participation in library events by applying communication techniques. In this session, we'll explore the art of orchestrating successful events that not only captivate your audience but also unite your team in a shared mission.


Mary will share insights from her highly successful library anniversary event and help you to scope an event, determine audiences and maximize stakeholder participation as you interact with other workshop participants. Uncover the secrets of transforming routine tasks into team-building triumphs, as we delve into practical strategies for delegation, communication flow, and mutual support. By the end of this session, you'll be equipped with the tools to turn your library events into not only memorable experiences for patrons but also transformative moments that strengthen the unity and effectiveness of your library team.

12:00 - 12:50pm Lunch
12:50 - 2:00pm

Let's Begin by Listening: Improving Workplace Culture through Climate Conversations 

Kim Looby, Instruction & Information Literacy Librarian at UNC-Charlotte

Becky Croxton, Head of Strategic Analytics & Special Projects at UNC-Charlotte

Tracie Krumbine, Patron Services Manager at UNC-Charlotte

“Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don’t believe is right” - Jane Goodall. 

In this interactive workshop, join session facilitators to learn how to structure and facilitate Climate Conversations for your workplace. Since the Fall of 2020, the Library Workplace Climate Committee at UNC Charlotte's J. Murrey Atkins Library has hosted regularly scheduled employee Climate Conversations. The Conversations, which are designed to both foster community and uncover issues that may need to be addressed by the library, provide an opportunity for employees to share perspectives, concerns, and challenges in an emotionally and professionally safe, non-threatening manner related to the library's workplace climate. These highly attended Conversations have proven to be an effective outlet that allows employees to feel seen, heard, and acknowledged while bringing about positive change in the library.

2:00 - 2:10pm Break
2:10 - 3:20pm

Starting Strong, Staying Strong: Effective Communication through Onboarding and Stay Interviews

Garrison Libby, Head of Research Services at UNC-Charlotte

Effective communication with employees should start from the moment they accept a job, and should continue throughout their time at the library. This first part of this workshop will focus on communication during the onboarding process as an employee starts. Specific tips will be provided on helping an employee acclimate and build connections with their new colleagues across the library. Then, the second part of the session will focus on supporting current staff through stay interviews. Stay interviews are a way to talk with employees about their experiences on the job and how they would like to grow in the future. Participants will leave with concrete ideas and examples to incorporate at their library.

3:20 - 3:30pm Wrap Up & Raffle

 

 

TESTIMONIALS

"This was time well spent! There was a lot of information packed in to a short amount of time. I have paid for leadership workshops that were less useful than this free one!"

"The presenters were very relaxed and approachable which created the feeling of a shared learning experience rather than a simple lecture designed to disseminate facts."

"Meeting NC LIVE staff and librarians on the various advisory councils makes me feel more comfortable about reaching out with feedback concerning future resources."

"I felt that the meeting was very productive. The subject-based handout was particularly helpful."

"Having the regional meetings was a great idea. Travel budgets are limited so it was nice to be able to take a day trip for professional development, refresh and meet the new NC LIVE staff! Please keep offering these regional meetings!!"