You’re Invited! Virtual Town Halls for Public Libraries in R6

Posted by Bobbi Newman on October 6th, 2021 Posted in: Public Libraries
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Region Six of the Network of the National Library of Medicine invites public library staff from Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota to join us for a town hall. The purpose of the townhalls is to establish and deepen connections with public library workers in Region 6. The sessions will introduce or refresh knowledge of NNLM services available and allow participants to provide feedback, ask questions, and suggest new ways of engagement.

Registrants will be able to submit anonymous questions, feedback, and suggestions prior to the session.  During the session, there will be time for attendees to ask questions, offer feedback and suggestion, and brainstorm on improving outreach, engagement, training, and funding.

• Provide an overview of what NNLM R6 can do for library workers in the region
• Answer questions from library workers about NNLM and NLM
• Receive feedback on the current methods of outreach, engagement, and training
• Receive suggestions for new methods of outreach engagement, and training

We have three dates and times available. All town halls will have the same information presented. You do not need to register for more than one.

ABOUT Bobbi Newman
Bobbi Newman (MLIS, MA) is the Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist for NNLM R6 at the University of Iowa. She is the author of Fostering Wellness in the Workplace: A Guide for Libraries. She developed the popular NNLM course “Wellness in the Library Workplace.” Bobbi is a mindfulness student and a member of Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH). She currently serves as a member of the Advisory Board for Let’s Move in Libraries. She divides her time between her dog, reading fantasy and nonfiction, playing video games, crafting, kayaking, biking, and gardening.

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