Links to handouts from READS conference and Roundtable events, as available from speakers and colleagues in attendance:
READS Fall Conferences:
- 2019, Literacy in the Library
- Digital Literacy Training Fundamentals for Library Staff Mark Glisson, Hooksett Public Library
- Project LIFT Hillsborough Adult Learner Services Trish Bush, Project LIFT Director
- Fake News: Its Challenges, Consequences, and Rise Martin Gagnon, Auburn (MA) Public Library
- 2018, Library Spaces
- 2017, Falling for Collections
- Transforming Stacks for Better Book Discovery Amy Lapointe and Sarah Leonardi, Amherst Town Library
- Comics in the library Robin Brenner, Brookline (MA) Public Library Core Titles
- Marketing collections through social media
- Lunch with a local author Virginia Macgregor
- De-Deweying: How one library moved away from decimals to natural language and lived to tell the tale Natalie Ducharme, Laura Stevens, and Alison Baker, Kelley Library, Salem Examples
- Four of our presenters were published authors!
Falling for Collections Author Reading List (Word)
Falling for Collections Author Reading List (PDF)
- 2016, “A Helpful Harvest: Practical Solutions for Busy Librarians”
- Can I EBSCO That For You?, Bobbi Slossar, Technology Librarian, New Hampshire State Library, Concord
- Is That Legal? Where to Turn First for Legal Reference, Mary Searles, Director, NH Law Library, Concord
- Be Aware and Connect with Care: Keeping Data Secure for Patrons, Chuck McAndrews IT Librarian , Lebanon Public Library & Mark Glisson, Information and Technology Specialist , Hooksett Public Library
- Engage Older Adults: Panel Discussion, Pamela Johnson-Spurlock , Silsby Free Public Library, Charlestown ; Amy Friedman Rodgers Memorial Library, Hudson & Deborah Gadwah , Maxfield Library, Loudon
- I Need a Good Book! — Readers’ Advisory on the Fly, Emily Weiss , Head of Reference Services, Bedford Public Library; Mary Danko, Library Director, and Mindy Atwood, Library Aide, Abbott Library, Sunapee.
- 2015, “Back to the Future: Libraries in 2015”
- Creativity and Collections, Jessica Pigza, Author of Bibliocraft and Rare Book Librarian, New York Public Library
- Ignite Sessions (Various Speakers)
- Innovative Approaches to e-Resources at the Queens Library, Kelvin Watson
- Maintaining & Securing Links on your Website, Jack Cushman & Sebastian Diaz, University of Texas
- Personal Digital Archiving, Photo Restoration, More Resources, Michelle Gario, Frances Harrell, Laura Miller, David Murphy, New Canaan Library
- 2014, “Reference and Relevance in the 21st Century”
- Customer Service Skills for the Digital Age, Bobbi Slossar, Technology Librarian, New Hampshire State Library
- Navigating the Depths: Discovering Information on the Invisible Web, Louise Buckley, Reference Librarian, University of New Hampshire
- The More Things Change… 21st Century Reference and Adult Services, Deb Baker, Adult Services Supervisor, Concord Public Library
- A list of ideas from small group discussions
- Recommended Library Journal webcast: “Readers’ Advisory: How Do You Measure Up?”
- 2013, “Bookmarks of Professionalism”
- Paralibrarian Education, handout from Gerry Deyermond, Karen Horn, Lori Salotto, Massachusetts Paralibrarian Section
- Balancing Act, slideshow by Denise van Zanten, Manchester City Library
- Rapid Reviews: 30 Books in 30 Minutes, slideshow and list by Heather Backman, Gary Barton, and Mary H. White, Howe Library, Hanover
- 2012, “Not Your Grandma’s Library: Interlibrary Loan, Technology, and Intellectual Freedom”
- Amy Bain’s ILL tracking spreadsheets, .xls file, .xlsx file (Baker Free Library, Bow)
- Steve Butzel’s Access database for tracking ILLs, contact Steve at skbutzel@cityofportsmouth.com
- David Harris’s ILL Resources on NHSL’s NHAIS webpage; class handouts from NHU-PAC ILL training (scroll to bottom of page)
- Christopher Leland’s presentation on Free Software in Your Library
- Gail Zacariah’s presentation, Intellectual Freedom and Today’s Libraries
- 2011, “Collections on the Edge: Rethinking Reference, Nonfiction, and Local History”
- Brian Herzog’s presentation
- Deb Hoadley’s presentation “Daring to Be Dewey-less”
- Donna Gilbreths’ handouts:
- New Hampshire State Library Genealogical Resources brochure
- Early New Hampshire Records by Edward F. Holden
- Genealogical Resources for New Hampshire at the NH State Library
- New Hampshire Provincial and State Papers by Edward Holden
Spring Roundtables:
- 2019, “Policy in Practice”
- 2014, “Cultivating Tech-Savvy Library Staff”
- Competency Index for the Library Field, compiled by WebJunction
- Cultivating Tech-Savvy Staff, slideshow by Heather Rainier, Hooksett Public Library
- Using Google Groups, by Google
Pop-up Roundtables:
- 2012, March 9, “Digital Foothills”:
READS-sponsored programs at NHLA conferences:
- 2014, April 23-24, READS-sponsored sessions at the “Better Together” NHLA 2-day conference
- “An Introduction to the LibraryReads Program,” (large PDF file – 12 MB) Stephanie Anderson, Darien Library (CT)
- “Read Any Good Books Lately?” by Reads-to-Go committee members Diane Mayr and Tricia Ryden
- “Tech Competencies for Staff in Small Libraries,” Jay Rancourt, Cook Memorial Library
- Best Practices for Frontline Staff (.doc file)
- Tech competency questionnaire for staff (.doc file)
- 2013, May 30, “Why Libraries Matter”: a one-day conference planned for NHLA by READS
- Physical Space Planning – Panel Handouts
- Incorporating eResources into Libraries – Panel Handouts
- Physical Space Planning in Library Buildings – Ann Hoey + Tom Ladd
- eBook Accessibility Presentation – Lori Fisher
- Libraries in the Ebook Era – David Vinjamuri (to view speaker notes, click on the gear icon). For audio version click here.
Find more online resources for New Hampshire librarians on NHLA’s Resources page.