Opening Calgary's New Central Library

Description

Conference Presentation delivered at the 2019 Alberta Library Conference.

Author

Sarah Meilleur

Author E-Mail

sarah.meilleur@calgarylibrary.ca

Conference Year

2019
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Source Library
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Stand Up for Inclusion

Description

Inclusion statements: what are they and why do they matter? Learn about the Calgary Public Library’s journey in thinking about, talking about and developing an inclusion statement, and what it can mean for the library’s daily work.

Author

Shereen Samuels and Heather Robertson

Author E-Mail

shereen.samuels@gmail.com; heather.robertson@calgarylibrary.ca

Conference Year

2018
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Source Library
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PDF

No Employee Left Behind: Engaging Library Teams

Description

This presentation focuses on the strategic value of (re-) engaging Library teams. Staff members committed to learning, changing, growing and to getting things right as libraries transform themselves in service to ever-evolving communities, are essential our continued success. Attached is an overview of some compelling reasons and concrete strategies for connecting all levels of library staff.

Author

Roberta Kuzyk-Burton

Author E-Mail

roberta.kuzyk-burton@calgarylibrary.ca

Conference Year

2018
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Source Library
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Adventures in Animation: Engaging with our Community in New and Creative Ways

Description

In the spring of 2017, the Calgary Public Library launched an ambitious project to revitalize Alberta’s oldest public library, the Memorial Park branch. Learn about some of the exciting ways in which CPL is animating its spaces, trialing new services, and fostering community dialogue. Take home scalable ideas to revitalize your own library.
Learning Objectives:

  • Explore new services and programs being trialed at Memorial Park
  • Identify creative, scalable ways to engage with patrons

Conference Year

2018
Materials
Source Library

Seniors Need Hookup Apps, Too: Tech Without Age

Description

Is your library full of older patrons who struggle to use a computer or send a text message? This presentation will outline how increased digital literacy can have a positive social impact in your community. When your senior patrons are comfortable using, understanding, and creating digital content, they become active digital citizens – able to reliable interact with the world through the use of technology. As we debunk the myth that seniors are unwilling and unable to learn about technology, we will explore the many ways to incorporate technology and digital literacy into library programming. From one-on-one support to intergenerational learning and passive programming, digital literacy learning can be supported in a variety of ways in libraries. Learn the dos and don’ts of teaching tech to seniors and discuss solutions to common issues, such as varying literacy levels, a lack of familiarity, and losing your patience!

Author

Carley Angelstad
Conference

Conference Year

2017
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Source Library
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Growing Your Library: How to Market and Raise Funds for New Service Offerings

Description

Marketing and fundraising are more important in today’s library than ever before. Learn tips and tricks to fund and market new programs and services, as your library expands beyond being only a place to borrow books.
Learning objectives:

  • Learn successful marketing and fundraising techniques used by a large Alberta library
  • Get new ideas for your own marketing and fundraising strategies
  • Gain a better knowledge and understanding of why fundraising should be important for your library

Author

Daniel Lombardi

Conference Year

2017
Materials
Source Library
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Risky Business - How to Develop a Risk Management System for Your Library

Author

Debra Giles, Rob Macaulay, and Avnish Mehta

Description

Learn how the Calgary Public Library developed a risk management system and reporting framework which permits the Board and senior management to achieve the Library’s Strategic Plan while operating within an acceptable risk level.  A risk management system should be specific to each organization but all should: 1) identify material risks and report on a timely basis to senior management and the Board; and 2) implement appropriate risk management strategies.

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Power Point
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May I Have This Dance - Library CEO Evaluation and Compensation

Author

Janet Hutchinson and Bill Ptacek

Description

Like teenagers at their first prom who are reluctant to engage with each other, Library Boards and CEOs often sidestep conversations about performance and compensation, but avoidance of these important topics can lead to serious misunderstandings around both personal and organizational expectations, uncertainty, and the weakening of relationships key to the organization’s success.   Once such conversations are “routine,” anxiety decreases for all parties.  Furthermore, a well-crafted framework which reflects the values of the organization can have a long life, serving many generations of Boards and CEOs. The annual CEO evaluation process now in place at Calgary Public Library has several parts:

  • Metrics evaluating progress on major initiatives, to which the CEO has contributed
  • Completion of a CEO Competency Review Survey by members of the Board and the Library’s Executive Leadership Team

As required, two more parts are completed:

  • A 360 Review completed by representatives of the Library’s top 10 partner organizations
  • Compensation Review of current market, with the help of a consultant

Both the Library Board and the CEO have been pleased with the results of the implementation of the new system, especially the opportunity it provides for an in-depth and honest conversation and the strengthening of a very important workplace relationship.

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Power Point
Source Library

Connecting Patrons with Coding

Description

Coding is a foundational skill. Many schools are still not teaching computer science, and libraries have a key role to play in introducing people to these critical concepts in a fun, non-intimidating way.
Learning objectives:

  • Discover high-quality free online resources for computer science education
  • Learn about Calgary Public Library’s self-directed model for coding programs
  • Understand the concepts of computational thinking and coding logic

Author

Carrie Kitchen and Chelsea Murray

Conference Year

2017
Materials
Source Library

Ignite Your Community’s Imagination with an Idea Lab

Description

Does your community need an Idea Lab? Absolutely! Using a new partnership model, Calgary Public Library designed a unique, innovation-focused space in our Central Library. An ‘Idea Lab’ is a space that embraces and facilitates idea generation through activities, tools, and technology.
Learning objectives:

  • Understand the Idea Labs concept and ethos
  • Know when an Idea Lab is appropriate for your library
  • Learn how to get one started in your library

 

Author

Christine Pinkney and Julia Harrington

Conference Year

2017
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Source Library
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