Introducing Canadian Voices for School Libraries

Useful stuff for Public Library – School Library liaisons, outreach and partnerhsips. Introducing Canadian Voices for School Libraries Canadian Voices for School Libraries is a new organization dedicated to fostering the growth of the school library learning...

OLA Children’s and Youth Services Expo

Reality Check: Level Up You want me to do what!? This is the reality of being a children and youth services library worker. It’s no longer only planning for storytime, you are also making key connections to ensure the viability of public libraries. You innovate,...

Webinar on Empathy and 21Toys on Monday June 6, 2016

Here’s the recording from Monday’s webinar. Learning to Read Each Other: The Empathy Toy in Ontario’s Libraries Description: We explore the Empathy Toy. Already in schools, offices, makerspaces and libraries across 43 countries, this award-winning communication tool...

Guelph Public Library Presentations

For FOPL, I had a great time presenting to Guelph Public Library staff and the community.  It’s a very pretty city. Here are the PowerPoints: Staff: Guelph staff presentation from Stephen Abram Community Guelph public presentation from Stephen Abram...

The Marketing Libraries Think Tank Aug. 19, 2016

Do you market your library’s programs, services + events? This event is for you! The Marketing Libraries Think Tank was created for library marketing professionals by library marketing professionals.  Whether you are a trained marketer or a library staff member...