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READS Conference and Roundtable Events

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”
    • Discussion Summary
  • 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”:
    • Discussion wrap-up

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
      • Children/Teen Space Design
      • Children/Teen Design Resources
    • 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.

Contact READS

Kersten Matera, READS President
Board and Committee Contacts


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March 12, 2021
  • READS Executive Board Meeting

    March 12, 2021  10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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