Preconference #9

Turning the Page 2.0 Kick-Off

Tuesday, March 13
8:30 AM–12:00 PM
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown–Liberty Ballroom A

Target Audience: Library professionals and/or library supporters (including trustees and Friends) who are taking the Turning the Page 2.0 advocacy course. Participants must separately register for the 6-week course between Jan. 30 and Mar. 7 by clicking here.

This half-day kick-off introduces librarians and supporters to the basic components of Turning the Page 2.0, an advocacy education course in a convenient blended-learning format. Participants will leave this preconference ready to undertake a six-week course of facilitated and independent online work leading to the development of a custom advocacy work plan for their libraries. Attendance at this kick-off is encouraged but not mandatory for participation in the online program. Please read more about the course by clicking here.

Presenters: Judith A. Drescher, former director of libraries, Memphis, Tenn.; Dr. Steve Yacovelli, owner and principal, TopDog Learning Group, Orlando, Fla.

At the end of this preconference, participants will:

• Understand the flow of the Turning the Page 2.0 course (six weeks online, including both virtual classroom sessions and independent online homework).
• Be ready to use the tools and processes specifically designed for this course.
• Know how “advocacy” is defined in the course.
• Have a 6-week advocacy “goal” to use throughout the rest of the 6-week online course.

Cost: SOLD OUT!