So the mysterious bicycle path to which Margaret was directed, is actually a street named -- you guessed it -- Bicycle Path. Nice. Just don't get us started on the directions we were given... We'll share our lovely "Heather drove around NYC with a defunct GPS but Margaret and her map saved the day" stories when we return.
As for the conference, we discussed assets development and collaboration with community partners today. While I think we are way ahead of the curve on these things, it was nice to have a moment to brainstorm with Margaret about potential people, places and things to target when we return. Not to mention the whole slew of new programming ideas we were conspiring, I mean, thinking of suggesting.
Some of todays highlights:
As usual, it is interesting to see what other libraries are doing and contrast ours. We're almost always ahead of the curve, but it's good to be reminded of where we are.
Offering immunization clinics and health check-ups in the library has been successful at several of the libraries.
One of the most interesting things to come out of this day is to learn about the types of participating libraries. There's one in Central Pennsylvania that serves only 7,600 people, but they've sent two staff members to this training. They're definately making this program a priority for their library.
Tomorrow, we're going to see the Family Place model in action at the Selden Library. Should be interesting...
2 comments:
Oh yeah, please comment on the food you are getting!
This is important to me...
RK
I hear Margaret wants to go to the local McDonald's and Taco Bell. Plus, she's secretly hoarding bags and bags of Munchos in her room!
Michelle
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