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We'll also have a virtual Tech Day+ if you are unable to attend in person. Our online event will be held on Friday, October 1st. We will be using Zoom as our online meeting platform in conjunction with Slack as the primary communication (chat) platform. Please check back for details.
Online registration is closed.
Zoom links will be made available via email and Slack to registered attendees on Thursday afternoon. We will have two primary Zoom rooms for sessions and a third for meet & greet / lounge.
09:00 - 09:30
Kickoff for Virtual Tech Day+
Kickoff for Virtual Tech Day+
SWKLS Staff
We'll kick things off with a welcome and overview of the day.
09:30 - 10:00
Yoga!
Yoga!
Jyme Cinnamon
Let's get your energy moving in the right direction with chair yoga before diving into presentations! We will be moving in our chairs so the only thing you'll need to bring to this session is a positive attitude and an open mind! Following your chair yoga session we will discuss how you can bring yoga to your local library in an easy and fun way
Session Group 1
10:05 - 10:35
Non-Traditional Program
Non-Traditional Program
Holly Mathes - Seed Library
Sara Munn - Dolly Parton Imagination Library
This panel will discuss unique programming done for patrons of our member libraries, that you might be able to replicate within your library.
Cyber Security
Cyber Security
Steve Andrews
Learn about best practices of cyber security and keep yourself safe from various types of attacks by those with malevolent intent.
Session Group 2
10:45 - 11:15
Free Image Resources
Free Image Resources
Jody Hattrup & Richard Brookman
Everyone loves to make eye-catching flyers/posters by using images or photographs. Are you making sure these images/photographs are free to use? We look at some ways for you to obtain royalty free images/photographs to avoid complications.
CAT Express
CAT Express
Phoebe Brummett & Paola Varela-Tena, moderated by Kelly Easton.
CatExpress is a copy-cataloging program created by OCLC. SWKLS has a subscription to this service, and all libraries may use it. If you don't know how to use it, or you would benefit from a refresher, please join us!
Session Group 3
11:25 - 11:55
Non-Traditional Services
Non-Traditional Services
Audrey Flowers - Passport Agency
Sam Shipley & Michael Biltz - Kansas Heritage Center
Sara Koehn - The Film Clip
When one thinks of services in libraries it is about traditional services. What services do you offer that are unique? This panel spotlights three member libraries that have service that you might not realize they offer:
12:00- 1:00 pm Lunch: Break
Special Session
01:00 - 02:00
SWKLS (Mostly) Retired Meetup
SWKLS (Mostly) Retired Meetup
Former SWKLS staff and library directors will be doing an online meetup in Room 3. This is open to everyone! Stop by and catch up with our SWKLS friends of yore!
Session Group 4
01:00 - 01:30
Cultural Diversity Panel
Cultural Diversity Panel
Kyra Hahn &Vicky Ortiz (previous recording) moderated by Kelly Easton
Because librarians work in a public space, we meet patrons who speak different languages, who are members of a non-Christian religion, and those whose cultural roots may be unfamiliar to us. How can librarians avoid making assumptions and provide services for a diverse community? (Panelist Cesilia Enriquez is unable to join us today.)
Photography
Photography
Jody Hattrup
Doesn't matter what kind of camera you have if a cell phone or Canon EOS D5 learn some tricks on how to making your photos stand out.
Session Group 5
01:40 - 2:10
Peer Networking
Peer Networking
Attendee Group
An opportunity to discuss technology, trends, and other library-related topics with peers. This will be a semi-moderated discussion led by SWKLS staff.
Cloud Technology
Cloud Technology
Steve Andrews
Learn the basics of cloud computing and how SWKLS leverages it for our members.
02:15 - 02:30
Lightning Round
Lightning Round
Multiple
Prize Drawings & Closing: 2:30PM
Prize Drawings & Closing: 2:30PM
Slack Chat Information
Slack Chat Information
We will be emailing invitations to join our Slack chat application. This is optional, but would allow you to chat with SWKLS staff and other attendees of our event! Attendee accounts will be deactivated on October 4th.
Slack provides mobile apps as well as a Windows desktop interface (browser-based and app). Please refer to this link for instructions on accepting the invitation:
https://slack.com/help/articles/212675257-Join-a-Slack-workspace#accept-an-invitation
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