Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Lakeside Learning:morning sessions


Beautiful Storm Lake, Iowa and the Siebens center here at BV University is the setting for the 2008 Lakeside Learning. Adult programming is today's topic. Timely. After all, adults use the library in huge numbers, so it's only logical that we start focusing on them, too. Our first presenter, Jon Wibbels of AEA 12 discussed the rationale for adult programming. Roy spent time showing us Medline. This data base is an important resource for adults, and a nearly ready made program adults at the library
. Another possibilityfor adult programming that we were presented with was in using WILBOR as a program for adults. An idea for promoting downloads, teaching adults about MP3 players and the variety of ways that audio books can be used. Libraries not currently signed up for WILBOR will be allowed to sign up in November
.This year is the Lincoln Bicentennial. Using a Lincoln reenacter is another possiblility for programming. Stan DeHaan of Orange City came and shared his program with the whole group. More powerful than a simple discussion of Abe Lincoln or even a book discussion on one of the many Lincoln books.
What other adult programming ideas do you have. Share some of your successes!

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