Libraries Guide to Gaming

ALA has received a grant from the Verizon Foundation to create a Guide to Gaming for Libraries

A link to the press release is below.

http://www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/news/pressreleases2009/march2009/olosgamingtoolkit.cfm

Program Idea - Writing Resumes & Cover Letters That Get Interviews

Program: Writing Resumes and Cover Letters that Get Interviews

Presenter: Richard J. Lukesh, President

Presenter's Organization/Company: Lukesh Consulting Group, Inc.

Program Fee: Free

Description: My FREE book, Secrets to Getting Hired, identifies:
A. Information Marketing and Direct Marketing strategies for writing a resume and cover that will allow candidates to distinguish themselves in the current competitive job market.
B. Selected Sales Presentation tactics to use during a job interview that will allow candidates to out-position the vast majority of other candidates who are inverviewing for the same job.

Requirements: Laptop with USB port, and Projection Screen, additional laptop connected to the internet so Mr. Lukesh can allow participants to view websites (optional)

Equipment Presenter will bring: Laptop if needed. Has had issues in the past connecting his laptop to projector equipment

Length of Program: 1 hour + 30 minute q&a

Libraries willing to present at: ALL

Program Idea - College Admissions: What Every Student and Parent Should Know

Program: College Admissions: What Every Student and Parent Should Know

Presenter: Renee Sherman Strauss, Ph.D.

Presenter's Title: School Psychologist/Educational Consultant

Organization/Company: College Way Educational Consulting, LLC

Description: Approaching college, students and parents can be filled with questions and confusion. Join us for an informative presentation on how students can prepare themselves for college, identify colleges that are a good fit, and maximaize their chance fo admissions to colleges.

Fee: Free

Length of Program: 1 hour

Preferred Maximum Audience Size: n/a

Presenter's Requirements: n/a

Equipment Presenter will provide: n/a

Availability: Flexible Times and Hours

Libraries willing to do program at:
Malvern Public Library
Chester County Library
Downingtown Library
Paoli Library

Chester County Reads 2009 - Update

The Chester County Reads Program Options have been sent out!

All programs should be booked by February 4th to Guarantee Inclusion in the Program Guide.
We can work with you if you need more time, but you have to let me know!

The Kick-Off event will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 7pm at the Chester County Library in Exton.

If you did not recieve the list of Program Options, please contact me at:
nmccourt@ccls.org

Programming Website - ALA

The ALA has a wonderful resource for all you programmers out there.

http://www.programminglibrarian.org/

The Web site includes a resource library, live learning opportunities and a blog to keep librarians informed of upcoming opportunities and provide inspiration for new library programs. As the site continues to develop, users will find more resources, ideas, and opportunities to network with peers and programming experts.

I especially enjoyed perusing the library and seeing what Touring Exhibitions they had available.

Program Idea - Core Class: A Look Into the Spine

Program: Core Class: A Look Into the Spine

Presenter: Brian Capaldi

Organization: Peak Potential Wellness Center

Description: This is an educational interactive look into what our core muscles are and what their function is. It is individualized for each participant. Each member of the audience will learn what exercises they need to do on a daily basis to strengthen their core and keep their body healthy.

Fee: Free

Length of Program: 1.5 hours

Dates and Times Available: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday Evenings

Preferred Maximum Audience: 50 or less

Requirements: Adequate seating for participants, Table for displaying materials

Provided by Presenter: Handouts, Booklets, and Medical Models

Libraries he will present at:
This presenter would like to stay within a 10 mile radius of Malvern, PA

Chester County Reads 2009 - Kick Off Event

We have scheduled the Chester County Reads Kick-Off Event for February 4, 2009 at the Chester County Library in Exton, PA.

The event will feature:

-A "Tales from the Trail" presentation by Glenn Nelson, sharing over 1,000 miles of hiking experience.

-Displays of backpacking equipment, boots, and other hiking goodies

-a Make Your Own GORP (good old raisins and peanuts) station, where potential hikers can fill a baggie with their own special GORP recipe, the essential hiking snack food

-(Still in the works) Appalachian trail hiker to come and share his exprience on the trail

-and Much Much More!

I am contacting potential programs now to get the list solidified for individual libraries to choose from.
I will send out that information as soon as I get it!