What is Connections Summit? |
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| Connections Summit is a FREE, ONLINE conference, hosted by SirsiDynix, specifically for libraries and their staff. It features over 100 concise, fast-paced sessions given by industry experts and thought leaders. Held annually, the first two days, Nov 12 and 13, are open to everyone and will include sessions on going fine free, current and future library trends, wholehearted librarianship, team building and management, fundraising, inspiring stories and more! Nov 14 and 15 will feature ILS-specific content for SirsiDynix customers. |
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Here is what will you learn & who will you hear from? |
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Matt Enis Library Journal Senior Editor | | The Shifting Perception of Library Marketing and What To Do About It Join Matt Enis, Senior Editor of Library Journal as he moderates a panel with industry experts Marshall Breeding, Gabriel Morley, Kelvin Watson, and David Lee King on library marketing. |
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Kelvin Watson Director, Broward County Libraries | | How Artificial Intelligence Can Influence Library Strategy Broward County Libraries(BCL) is exploring the benefits of artificial intelligence and how the use might better serve our customers. The voice assistance devices will help BCL bridge language barriers for our customers that speak limited or no English, but still want to leverage the libraries’ services. |
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Gabriel Morley Director, Atlanta-Fulton Library System | | What if Abraham Lincoln and Dwight Eisenhower Ran Our Libraries: An Examination of the Hidden Hand Management Style Essentially, the hidden hand management style focuses on setting broad objectives and then hiring the right people and turning them loose to reach those objectives. |
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Lindsey Simon Campaign Specialist | | Raising Public Awareness through Libraries Transform An initiative of the American Library Association (ALA), Libraries Transform provides free public awareness messaging, graphics, and best practices for libraries of all types; more than 11,000 library supporters worldwide have joined the campaign. |
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Marshall Breeding Library Consultant | | Ongoing Trends in Public and Academic Libraries: Implications for Tech Strategies This session will look at trends as shown by statistical measures over the last decade and institutional and societal context that can inform how libraries can develop their technology strategies |
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Lynn Bertino Library Systems Manager | | Going Fine Free: From Motivation to Preparation The Wake County (North Carolina) Board of Commissioners mandated that Wake County Public Libraries will no longer charge fines for overdue materials. Lynn will talk about how they came to this decision and the steps we are taking to prepare for fine free. |
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Michael Stephens Associate Professor, San Jose State University | | Wholehearted Librarianship: Finding Hope, Inspiration, and Balance Join Dr. Michael Stephens for an exploration of the importance of accessible, welcoming and responsive library environments encouraging community engagement and user-focused services. |
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David Lee King Digital Services Director | | Modern Library Websites In this presentation, David describes the essential elements of library website design, to help make your library's website more beautiful, functional, and user friendly. |
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| | | Power of Libraries Award Winners Come hear from this year's award winners and learn more about the programs that have inspired, uplifted, and impacted their communities. Betcinda Kettels, Amanda Densmore, and Jessica Bamford- Love |
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| | Any Many More! Over 100 fast paced, concise sessions. Check out the agenda for a full list of sessions. | | | | | |  | |
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All are Welcome, Register Today! |
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| Connections Summit is just a few weeks away. This FREE, ONLINE conference will be filled with incredible presenters and important topics for you and your library. Register now! |
