Title of the Presentation-Leveraging Library Data to Advocate Value Summary- In an era of shrinking budgets, data is a powerful tool for demonstrating the value of libraries. While library staff collect valuable data on engagement, technology use, and program outcomes, many struggle to turn this into persuasive insights for decision-makers. Without a compelling narrative, even […]
Summary Looking for money and resources, but overworked and overwhelmed? A former librarian, grant writer and entrepreneur, Ira Revels, created My Grant CoPilot. My Grant CoPilot is an AI + EI-powered tool simplifying grant discovery and writing. Using Graham - our AI assistant, learn how AI enhances research, connects you to foundations, corporate sponsors, family […]
Summary Tired of feeling like you're constantly scraping by? "Let's do more with less" your organization's theme song? Imagine attracting resources, stakeholders, and opportunities effortlessly, with people actively singing your praises instead of questioning your value. Sounds impossible, right? Enter the Abundance Magnet! An Abundance mindset is the blueprint on how to go from […]
Description: When we think about library advocacy work, we often think about issues impacting libraries but what about library workers? Why is library advocacy work important now? This panel discussion brings library workers (academic, public, and school) who are advocating for libraries in different ways. The discussion will focus on how library workers can […]
How do you manage the expectations of donors, administrators, and the public about collecting and facilitating access to materials with complex creators, content, or histories? Risky Business: The Politics, Pitfalls, and Possibilities of Curatorial Practice in Special Collections will convene important conversations among Special Collections librarians, archivists, and others who work with these challenges on […]