FOML Friends Fall Workshop
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Delta Township District Library
5130 Davenport Dr.
Lansing, MI 48917
“Best Practices: Key Steps to Improving Your Service as a Library Friend”
Synopsis: Service as a library Friend works best when all the elements of service fall into place and activities are carried out with well-functioning practices and organization. What are the key best practices that will help and guide you along your path to being a productive Friend serving your library and being an advocate for its services?
| 9:30 a.m. | Registration with breakfast refreshments |
| 10:00 a.m. | Welcome and attendee introductions Allison Arnold, FOML President Mary Rzepczyaski, Library Director, Delta Township District Library and Jane Thomas, President, Friends of the Delta Township District Library |
| 10:10 a.m. | Keynote Speaker “Friends of All Ages: Engaging with Youth Through Programming” Cathy Lancaster, Youth Services Coordinator, Library of Michigan |
| 10:50 a.m. | Morning Break |
| 11:05 a.m | “Are You Organized – or Not? Key Organizational Principles for Successful Friends Groups” Clare Membiela, Library Law Consultant, Library of Michigan |
| 11:45 a.m | “Friends as Library Advocates” Gail Madziar, Executive Director, Michigan Library Association |
| 11:55 a.m. | Lunch |
| 12:45 p.m. | “All Pumped Up: Strategies for Friends’ Public Relations & Possible Fundraising, Too” Trenton Smiley, Marketing + Communications Director Scott Duimstra, Executive Director, Capital Area District Libraries |
| 1:30 p.m. | Talk About Friends: What Knowledge Can You Share? Share Your Friends Success Stories and Other Information |
| 2:00 p.m. | Afternoon Break |
| 2:15 p.m. | What Knowledge Can You Share? (New Discussion Table) |
| 2:45 p.m. | Wrap-up & Workshop Evaluation |
| 3:00 p.m. | Adjournment/Optional Library Tour |
Registration is now closed.
The morning and afternoon refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Delta Township District Library.