Idaho Commission for Libraries

Libraries go wild Beyond the Expected! Although the weather is hot outside, it is way cool inside spending time with so many enthusiastic, passionate, cool librarians from the Pacific Northwest!

Wednesday preconference included the opportunity to spend time with author Pete Fromm, motivational speaker, Don Aslett, and exploring ideas for connecting with digital natives, otherwise known as the "Young and the Restless"! The President's Reception feature Don Aslett as Keynote and then som great bluegrass band music!

Building library networks, and reconnecting with established networks has been valuable in developing professional relations.

Thursday provided a wealth of workshop opportunities with something for everyone. Gathering data, duilding programs and strengthening teaching, provided a new perspective on assessment. It provided a delineation between assessment and evaluation. Compiling data about library instruction programs provides a valuable tool for evaluating the success of your training programs and resources for new directions.

Embracing Technology was a review of how Deschutes Public Library created their own Learning 2.0 staff training program and implemented it.

CJ Box presented an overview of how he came to writing and developed his award-winning Joe Pickett series.

This afternoon we learned about two new resources for project management: huddle.net and project management resources. Huddle looks like it has great possibilities!