Professional Development for Your Library

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Teaching is a true passion of mine.  Whatever your group's needs are, I am happy to adapt my content and style to fit your audience.  There is much to learn for library staff at any level and I am able to present on a variety of topics concerning all age groups.  For a list of workshops I have given in the past, check out the Presentations page. 

If you are interested in booking a workshop, virtual training, keynote presentation, or want to find out more about specific training opportunities I can bring to your library, please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Samples of Workshops and Training

Sensory Storytime Training

-Overview of structure, format, and setup
-Discussion of autism spectrum disorder and sensory integration disorder
-Demonstration of storytime and sensory activities
-Book recommendations
-Discussion of best practices
-Suggestions for marketing and promotion

Libraries For All: Individuals with Disabilities 

-Tips for inclusive customer service
-Developing community needs assessments and surveys
-Ideas for improving library services
-Overview of program ideas for all ages, including youth, teen, and adult
-Suggestions for program accommodations and adaptations
-Overview of Universal Design for assessing and adapting library spaces

Serving Diverse Populations

-Defining diverse populations
-Overview of "othering" vs. turning outward
-Discussion of barriers & opportunities to service
-Program & service ideas
-Strategies for advocacy in the workplace and in the larger profession