Everyone is welcome. Come to one or several of these round table discussions!

Facilitators are Leane Ellis (Beebe Library, Wakefield) and Nanci Milone-Hill (Nevins Library, Methuen).

[Directions to Nevins Memorial Library, Methuen]

RSVP to mary@nmrls.org

[Directions to Beebe Library, Wakefield]

Session Two: Library in the virtual world - using Web 2.0 tools effectively

3:30-4:30: Discussion about the future of the Regional Library Systems, facilitated by NMRLS Executive Board Members
Youth Services librarians (school and public) are invited to this discussion on the future of the Massachusetts Regional Library Systems. We need your help to tell us what your library needs as the regions plan for consolidation. This session will be the same as that conducted at the NMRLS Annual Meeting.

4:30-6:00: Join this jam-packed workshop to learn about many of the web 2.0 applications available to you for free. Learn about wikis, social bookmarking, podcasting, blogging, google applications, smart notebook, and more. The difference this workshop offers you is the presentation of how the applications are actually used in the library and classroom!

If there is something you want to learn more about and don't see it in the description, contact Susan Babb and we'll see if we can cover it!

Presenters include Christine Steinhauser, Katie Cerasale-Messina, and Susan Babb.

Please note: Ten (10) PDPs will be awarded if 3 of the 4 Sessions are attended. Each session will be 3 hours in length. An additional hour is earned through a demonstration of completing a related product.

Directions

All staff are invited.

[Directions to Beebe Library, Wakefield]

Directions to Lawrence History Center, 6 Essex St. There is parking in the Courtyard at the History Center. Two hour parking is also available on Essex St.

This HANDS-ON workshop explores how you, your patrons, and libraries are getting their music, movies, podcasts, audiobooks, videos, games, and more! Questions and audience participation encouraged!

NOTE:
-There will be an opportunity to try some of these media sites HANDS-ON in the NMRLS lab.
-This workshop is one of many that NMRLS staff can offer on-site at your Library at your convenience! See a list of on-site workshops by clicking here.

Scott's Digital Media & the Library website     [Directions to NMRLS]

[Directions to NOBLE, Danvers]

The Scotch Plains Public Library and the Fanwood Memorial Library in New Jersey produced a customer service training video primarily for library staff to help them serve individuals with autism and their families more effectively. The video focuses on what you need to know about autism and will empower you with specific techniques to offer more inclusive service to this growing and underserved population.

Presenters are Dan Weiss, Director of the Fanwood Memorial Library, and Meg Kolaya, Director of the Scotch Plains Public Library.

This workshop will cover the following:
*Background on the project;
*Overview of autism and problems with providing customer service, both general and autism-specific;
*Discussion of how we made the film and a viewing of it;
*Look through our website and ideas & discussion on how to make maximum use of the resources we provide there;
*Outgrowths of the project which include implementing the strategies and tips we've presented, changes in staff attitudes, and specifics about ideas for library-based programming for the autism community.

These workshops are made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

[Directions to Reading Public Library]

What is Legislative Breakfast? What is Legislative Day all about? Learn about these advocacy events, how to talk to your legislator, and what happens at Legislative Day. Hear from NMRLS Regional Administrator Greg Pronevitz and CMRLS Youth Services Consultant Maureen Ambrosino as they talk and demonstrate their perspectives on Advocacy in Action.

Presenters: Greg Pronevitz, Regional Administrator,NMRLS, and Maureen Ambrosino, Youth Services Consultant, CMRLS

Please note: Ten (10) PDPs will be awarded if 3 of the 4 Sessions are attended. Each session will be 3 hours in length. An additional hour is earned through a demonstration of completing a related product.

Directions

Speaker: Jean Stern, MS, Director of Children’s Services, Asperger’s Association of New England

These workshops are made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

[Directions to Tewksbury Public Library]

Remember your lunch. Send agenda topics to Mary Behrle.

Directions

This workshop will focus on understanding and interacting with patrons with autism spectrum disorders and their families. Cynthia Lord, author of the Newbery Honor book, RULES, and the mother of a teen with autism will begin by sharing her own family's story that led her to write RULES.

She'll also speak about the general characteristics of the disability, the needs of families who have a child with autism, and she will give you techniques and strategies to help you successfully interact with and enjoy your patrons with autism. She will also talk about some of the successful library and school-based programs she has been involved in that have focused on autism and have connected children with disabilities to their peers through literature.

These workshops are made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

[Directions to Newbury Town Library]