Selected Program Sessions by Sections and Roundtables

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Public Library Section (Tuesay and Wednesday)
“Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Readers' Advisory: (AND Were Afraid Your Patrons Would Ask)” [Preconference] Tuesday, Sept. 20, 10:00 am ~ 4:00 pm
Pre-conference. (This day-long pre-conference will focus on Readers’ Advisory skills and strategies and will feature noted Readers’ Advisory experts Nancy Pearl, Robert Burgin, and Duncan Smith. Cost includes all materials and lunch, which will feature North Carolina author Michael Parker.
“Oh, The Places You'll Go! Streaming Audiobooks Any Time, Any Place” [Preconference] Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1:00 ~ 5:00 pm
This half-day presentation will introduce libraries to the concept of streaming audiobooks; discuss vendors and their products; and examine the budget alternatives, benefits and necessary equipment for this new technology. Whether to purchase individually or as a consortium will also be addressed.
“Who's in Charge? Public Library Leadership” Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1:45 ~ 2:45 pm
This session will present the results of research leading to a better understanding of the characteristics of successful public library mangers.
“Marketing Success Stories in North Carolina Libraries” Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1:45 ~ 2:45 pm
A panel discussion moderated by Pam Jaskot, State Library staff. Panel will include 4 or 5 individuals who have successfully marketed their libraries.
“To Mend Or Not To Mend, That Is The Question” Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1:45 ~ 2:45 pm
Demonstration of basic book repair and reasons to repair a book versus discarding it and replacing it.
“Keeping Book Clubs Happy and Healthy” Wednesday, Sept. 21, 3:45 ~ 4:45 pm
Join Nancy Pearl, author, librarian, and creator of "If All Seattle Read The Same Book," a book discussion program that has been adopted in communities throughout the country, for all the inside scoop on keeping your book discussion groups and clubs connected and excited about the library.