2022 Tri-Conference Sessions
Claim your CE Credits in ASPeN
For all Montana librarians who attended the 2022 MLA/MPLA/PNLA Tri-Conference in Missoula, all sessions are now entered in ASPeN and can be claimed for credit.
Log into ASPeN and select your sessions from the dropdown list in the Continuing Education menu.
MSL Speaker Sessions – We need your feedback!
Several sessions at the recent conference were presented or facilitated by MSL staff. We would love to hear from you with feedback on our performance. Please look through the following sessions and submit feedback for any and all sessions you attended.
2022 Tri-Conference: Bridging gaps and barriers: a reintroduction to MSL's Digital Services
This workshop introduces the digital services we offer to libraries and incorporates breakout groups to further discuss and learn about each of them. We will talk about what works and doesn't work in your library, why some staff/patrons do or do not use certain services, what technical training could help libraries take full advantage of these services, and what sorts of service gaps exist that could potentially be bridged by additional services and support.
8/3/2022 9:00 a.m. Collection Management and Technical Services 1 CE Credit
Presented by Bobbi DeMontigny - Submit a Session Evaluation
2022 Tri-Conference: Montana Library Certification Program: Past, Present, Future
Please join this session for an update on the MSL Continuing Education and Certification Program. Bring your ideas for improvement and innovation in continuing education!
8/4/2022 8:30 a.m. Library Administration 1 CE Credit
Presented by Colet Bartow - Submit a Session Evaluation
2022 Tri-Conference: Conversations with the Commission
Conversations with the Commission is an important annual event in the work of the Montana State Library Commission. The session gives the Commission a chance to share information about the priorities of the Commission and provides an open forum to discuss the trends and issues impacting the Montana library community.
8/4/2022 11:15 a.m. Library Administration 1 CE Credit
Facilitated by Jennie Stapp - Submit a Session Evaluation
2022 Tri-Conference: Building bridges together by sharing
Learn how the MMP works with Libraries and Museums to consolidate history content online. We encourage the creation of collections, make them publicly accessible, and find new ways to make this content relevant to end users.
8/4/2022 2:15 p.m.8/4/2022 3:15 p.m. Collection Management and Technical Services 1 CE Credit
Presented by Jennifer Birnel and Dave Colamaria - Submit a Session Evaluation
2022 Tri-Conference: Crash Course in Helping Your Patrons with Social Media
This session will look at the most helpful features and settings for the most popular social media networks. This isn't a class on managing library social media--instead we'll talk about how to help patrons review privacy settings, save & share, close their accounts, and generally make the most of their social media use.
8/4/2022 3:30 p.m. Library Services to the Public 1.5 CE Credits
Presented by Melody Karle - Submit a Session Evaluation
2022 Tri-Conference: YALSA Transforming Teen Services - Youth Development
The YALSA Transforming Teen Services program is a professional development opportunity that focuses on providing front-line library staff with the skills and knowledge to provide robust, creative, and innovative programming for tweens and teens in their communities. The Youth Development session will focus on important milestones in tween and teen development, and how librarians can best serve youth during this time. This session will focus on the fundamentals of teen behavior and development and is broad in its scope - it is NOT a list of specific program ideas for teens and tweens.
8/4/2022 3:30 p.m. Library Services to the Public 1.5 CE Credits
Presented by Amelea Kim and Dustina Deans Submit a Session Evaluation
2022 Tri-Conference: Reimagining School Readiness Toolkit Training
The Reimagining School Readiness Toolkit is a valuable resource that librarians can use to integrate school readiness knowledge and preparation into the early childhood work they are already doing. This training will focus on the fundamental concepts of school readiness, how that relates to early childhood work already happening in libraries, and how librarians can combine the toolkit with their current programming.
8/5/2022 2:15 p.m. Library Services to the Public 1.5 CE Credits
Presented by Amelea Kim and Bayley Gibson Submit a Session Evaluation
2022 Tri-Conference: It Takes All Kinds: the ins & outs, pros & cons of working for different kinds of libraries (public, academic, school & special)
This session is for library workers at all levels who are thinking about their current and future careers in libraries. We will talk about the main differences between work and structure at each kind of library, as well as the different challenges, pros, and cons of each. Resources for each will be provided and time for discussion will be offered at the end of the session.
8/6/2022 10:15 a.m. Library Administration 1 CE Credit
Presented by Melody Karle - Submit a Session Evaluation
Help Update the MSL Certification Program!
Task Force Applications and Feedback Survey Open
Please use this form to nominate individuals/apply to join the MSL Continuing Education and Certification Program Task Force.
The form will remain open until the Task Force is seated.
Task Force members will be selected to represent directors, trustees, and staff, library size, library type (public, academic, special) federation service areas, and various levels of experience with the current continuing education and certification program.
The task force members are charged with the following:
- Participate fully in the activities of the task force as a representative of library sizes, types, geographic location, and staff roles
- Review and consider continuing education needs and priorities as identified by MSL Core Services Committees and the Network Advisory Council
- Review and consider continuing education needs and priorities as identified by public library trustees, directors, and staff
- Understand the 2022 Public Library Standards and changes to CE requirements
- Evaluate the current Goals for the CE Program and make recommendations for changes to the MSL Commission
- Evaluate the current Continuing Education (CE) program requirements and make recommendations for changes to the MSL Commission
The Task Force is tentatively scheduled to meet via Zoom on the following dates from 1:30-3:00 p.m.
- Thursday, September 29
- Thursday, October 6
- Monday, October 17
- Monday, November 7
- Monday, November 14
- Monday, November 21
- Wednesday, November 30
Survey Says!
Everyone’s voice is important in providing feedback to the task force. Please complete this survey to share your innovative ideas for improving the MSL Certification Program. Share the link with your colleagues!
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