Free FOPL Member Training Series
• Do you have all of the tools, talking points, research and information you need to communicate with power and influence?
• Do you have a plan? Polished strategies? Great relationships and networks?The Federation of Ontario Public Libraries developed this 10 hour training program for public library management, staff, and trustees to build our library community’s skills and muscle to speak and influence effectively about the wonderful role we play in Ontario’s culture, economy and society. It is a:
• A series of webinars and teleconferences with respected leaders in our profession
• Based on the voice of experience and best practices
• Underpinned by recent, solid Canadian and U.S. research on advocacy and political influencing of funding and perceptions of the value of public libraries.
• Respectful of your valuable time – every session is a manageable time commitment for you and your colleagues at just 60 minutes each
• Builds your team’s skills over time. We will use webinar and teleconference technology so everyone can participate at as many sites as possible with no big travel commitment.
HERE IT ALL IS; AT YOUR FINGERTIPS!
October 2, 2013: Webinar
Factors influencing funding decisions by elected politicians at the state/provincial level: a case study of public libraries in Canada: Part 1
Instructor: Cheryl Stenström, PhD
Understand key concepts in the advocacy process such as influence, persuasion marketing, promotion, lobbying and networking. Learn more about the highlights of the most recent research from Cheryl Stenström from her recent doctoral research where she studied the factors (internal and external) that influenced Canadian politicians and civil servants when making funding decisions about public libraries. The insights from her survey work show that while many public libraries are facing difficult decisions in the face of uncertain funding futures, the ability of the sector to obtain favourable responses to requests for increases and support may require a less simplistic approach than previously thought. The ability to create meaningful connections with individuals in many communities and across all levels of government should be emphasized as a key factor in influencing funding decisions.
https://ola.adobeconnect.com/_a1002386517/p1pd7z5qs3q/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal
October 10, 2013: Teleconference
Real Life: Advocacy Practitioners Sharing Session 1
Speaker: Sam Coghlan (Retired, Stratford Public Library)
Learning Objective: Advocacy in Town and County libraries
This teleconference is a moderated discussions of the experiences of talented library leaders and practitioners to successfully advocate for their libraries in their communities. Hear their war stories and strategies as well as their tips and tricks.
https://fopl.ca/media/2013/10/79071650-Part-2-of-2.mp3
October 25, 2013: Webinar
Factors influencing funding decisions by elected politicians at the state/provincial level: a case study of public libraries in Canada: Part 2
Instructor: Cheryl Stenström, PhD
Continue to examine applications of influence in a variety of settings, e.g., local, provincial, and national. How do you identify stakeholders in your local setting? What are the key strategies you need to know and what is a good framework for action over the longer term? Cheryl Stenström shares her insights and completes this two-part foundation for exploring influencing and advocacy strategies for Ontario public libraries.
https://ola.adobeconnect.com/_a1002386517/p577d8mhb0j/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal
November 4, 2013: Teleconference
Real Life: Advocacy Practitioners Sharing Session 2
Speaker: Ken Roberts (Retired, Hamilton Public Library)
Learning Objective: Advocacy in Urban Libraries
This teleconferences is a moderated discussion of the experiences of talented library leaders and practitioners to successfully advocate for their libraries in their communities. Hear their war stories and strategies as well as their tips and tricks.
https://fopl.ca/media/2013/11/Recording-1.mp3
https://fopl.ca/media/2013/11/Recording-2.mp3
November 21, 2013: Webinar
The Top 6 Best Practices for Advocates in Any Setting
Instructor: Professor Wendy Newman, MLS, University of Toronto iSchool
Simply one of the best library advocates around! Wendy Newman shares her insights on the top strategies, applying best practices, and directing your passion for public libraries successfully.
https://ola.adobeconnect.com/_a1002386517/p2d48gc7tm4/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal
November 27, 2013: Webinar
Real Life: Advocacy Practitioners Sharing Session 3
Panel: Stephen Abram, host, TBA
Learning Objective: Advocacy and Engagement at Burlington Public Library
This webinar discusses the great outreach advocacy at Burlington Public Library where staff and trustees delivered dozens of targeted presentations to community groups.
Speakers:
Maureen Barry, CEO, Burlington Public Library
Kerry Langford, Trustee, Burlington Public Library
https://ola.adobeconnect.com/_a1002386517/p9ohm2jiyf6/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal
December 12, 2013: Webinar
Networking for Positive Influence and Positioning
Instructor: Ken Haycock, MLS, MBA, PhD, University of Southern California
Training in positive networking techniques and theories with global expert and thought leader Dr. Ken Haycock.
https://ola.adobeconnect.com/_a1002386517/p3pbqgkwrk5/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal
Dec. 17, 2013: Teleconference
Real Life: Advocacy Practitioners Sharing Session 4
Panel: Stephen Abram, Host TBA
Learning Objective: Advocacy Panel: Small, Rural and County Libraries are different
These teleconferences are moderated discussions of the experiences of talented library leaders and practitioners to successfully advocate for their libraries in their communities. Hear their war stories and strategies as well as their tips and tricks.
Panelists:
Mary Baxter,Georgina Public Library
Cindy Weir, Owen Sound Public Library
Claire Dionne, Russell Public Library
Susan Downs, Innisfil Public Library
Rona O’Banion King Township Public Library
Jill Nicholson, Lincoln Public Library
https://fopl.ca/media/2013/12/Part1.mp3
https://fopl.ca/media/2013/12/Part2.mp3
January 15, 2014: Webinar
Real Life: Advocacy Practitioners Sharing Session 5
Panel: Stephen Abram, Host TBA
Learning Objective: Toronto Public Library’s New Value Study
This webinar presents the results of the new value study performed by the Martin Prosperity Institute at the University of Toronto’s Rotman Business School. Modern measurements of the quantitative and qualitative economic, learning, cultural and social impact of public libraries are presented.
https://ola.adobeconnect.com/_a1002386517/p4dfi5pv40j/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal
January 28, 2014: OLA Super Conference Workshop
Pulling the Strands Together and Taking our Act on the Road!
A capstone activity that pulls it all together in a half-day workshop
Workshop Leaders: Stephen Abram and Cheryl Stenström
Communicating with power and polish is our goal. FOPL develops communication strategies and talking points to prove the positive value and role of libraries in Ontario. This session will highlight these tools and lay the groundwork to move forward with passion and energy in 2014.
Here is a link to the PowerPoint slides. This was an afternoon workshop delivered adjacent to the OLA Super Conference.