Public Speaking

Advocacy is important for the future of libraries. However, some library professionals are too nervous to explain what they do and what amazing impact it has on the community. Do you have an elevator pitch ready? If you were stopped by a member of city council, could you quickly summarize the great things library professionals do each and every day? Public speaking takes time and practice. The great part is, the more you do it, the better you get. If you are too nervous for public speaking, you are missing a great opportunity to advocate for your library and deliver those important messages to the people that need to hear them the most.
ANDREA NEWLAND is a Consultant Librarian with Parkland Regional Library. She has worked in many different types of libraries since completing her MLIS from Western University in 2002. She has a passion for advocacy, change, and seeing libraries move forward.

Is video dead or just hibernating? This session will look at the changing educational need for DVD and streaming video and explore sources that still exist for video. We will examine how Learning Management Software (LMS) has impacted video usage, compare streaming video and DVD, explore access points for video and user preferences, and discuss participant experiences.
Learning Objectives:

• Assess whether DVD is still alive and well or is really dead
• Explore and compare DVD and streaming video as an educational tool
• Discover if there is still a need and use for DVD or streaming video in education 

Learn voice and performance techniques to allow you to confidently create and deliver exciting and engaging speeches, programs and presentations. This completely hands-on session will cover enunciation, projecting, breath support techniques, and tips for efficiently commanding attention.
Learning objectives:

• Learn vocal and breathing techniques to deliver engaging presentations and programs
• Learn helpful techniques to deal with performance anxiety
• Increase confidence in delivering programs and/or presentations to large groups