Lead the Way: Libraries at the Heart of Community Engagement: Full Schedule

April 21-22, 2025
Pyle Center, Madison, WI
https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education

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9:00am CDT

Creating Opportunities to Expand Gender Inclusion at your Library

Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am CDT

Madison Public Library is committed to providing safe and welcoming spaces and equitable access to materials and services for all members of our community. As part of that commitment we strive to ensure that gender inclusion is incorporated into all aspects of library operation. In this presentation we will give specific examples of how our library is using gender inclusive principles to make changes in how we register people for library cards, how we communicate with patrons and staff, how we update forms and contracts, how gender inclusion is reflected in our collections and resources, and finally, how these changes have impacted our community and staff. We look forward to sharing ideas and hearing what others are doing to create gender inclusion opportunities at their library.

Speakers

Liz Boyd

Marketing Specialist, Madison Public Library

Liz Boyd is a passionate communicator with 10+ years of marketing experience from around the country and abroad. She currently serves as the Marketing Specialist for Madison Public Library, where she manages the social media accounts, promotes library programs across platforms, coordinates... Read More →

Margie Navarre Saaf

Borrower Services Manager, Madison Public Library

Margie Navarre Saaf has been providing customer-focused library service for more than 4 decades. In her current role as Borrower Services Manager, she is committed to facilitating access and providing an excellent library experience to everyone in the community.

Holly Storck-Post

Madison Public Library

Tuesday April 22, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 325/326

Presentation

10:15am CDT

From Page to Community: Anoka County's Local Author Connection

Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT

Room 325/326

The Anoka County Library is dedicated to fostering connections between local authors and readers through our comprehensive Local Author Program. This session will provide an in-depth look at how our library selects and promotes 16 local authors each year, enhancing their visibility and engagement within the community. Participants will learn about our strategic approach to author selection, promotion, and event coordination, and will leave with actionable insights to implement similar programs in their own libraries.
Session Goals:

Share best practices and strategies for promoting local authors.
Discuss the impact of community engagement on local author success.
Provide a framework for libraries to replicate or adapt the Local Author Program to suit their own communities.
Foster a dialogue on the importance of supporting local authors within the library ecosystem.

Speakers

Erin Straszewski

Community Engagement Manager, Anoka County Libraries

Erin Straszewski serves as the Community Engagement Manager for Anoka County Libraries, where she is dedicated to creating and delivering equitable programs and services that meet the diverse needs of the community. With a background in community engagement, Erin's work strengthens... Read More →

Cortni O’Brien

Associate Librarian, Anoka County Library

Dana Weigman

Administrative Services Supervisor, Anoka County Library

Tuesday April 22, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am CDT
Room 325/326

Presentation