FOML Friends 2018 Spring Workshop and Fred Ruffner Symposium
March 8, 2018
Southfield Public Library
26300 Evergreen Rd.
Southfield, MI 48076
“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?
Registration Deadline is February 23, 2018 ~ No Refunds after March 2, 2018
| 8:30 a.m. | Registration with breakfast refreshments |
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcome and attendee introductions Allison Arnold, FOML President David Ewick, Director, Southfield Public Library Yolanda Haynes, President, Friends of the Southfield Public Library |
| 9:05 a.m. | FOML Annual Membership Meeting and Board Election Allison Arnold, FOML President presiding |
| 9:10 a.m. | 2017 FOML Merit Award Winners announcement |
| 9:20 a.m. | Keynote Speaker – Fred Ruffner Symposium “The Library Bill of Rights: Why is it important? What you need to know” Dr. Robert Holley, Retired Professor of Library Science, Wayne State University |
| 10:15 a.m. | Morning Break |
| 10:30 a.m | “Successful Friends: The Troy Public Library Experience?” Cathy Russ, Director, Troy Public Library Sue Matthews, President, Friends of the Troy Public Library |
| 12:00 Noon | Lunch with Information Sharing and Optional Library Tours provided either by Friends of the Southfield Public Library or the Outreach Department of the SPL |
| 12:45 p.m. | “Course Correction: How to Navigate Choppy Seas” Rebecca Higgerson, Director, Brandon Township Public Library |
| 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 |
Registration for the FOML Friends 2018 Spring Workshop is now closed.
Click here to download a list of HOTELS near the Southfield Public Library.
The morning and afternoon refreshments are provided by the Friends of the Southfield Public Library.