Conversations that Matter - Crowdsourcing Topics

The FLA Continuing Education Committee is looking for your input for topics for the Conversations that Matter session at the Florida Library Association Conference on Friday, May 12, 2017 from 8:30-9:30AM. We have 4 discussions topics (Disaster Planning, Low or No Tech Maker Best Practices, Teen Volunteer Best Practices and Services for Visually Impaired Patrons) and are looking for 4 more topics by crowdsourcing recommendations from FLA Members.

With your input on the first survey, we compiled a listing of all the recommended topics. Now, we need you to select your top 4! We'll be working hard to get your top 4 choices at the session for a total of 8 conversations that you can join! Deadline is EOB Friday, April 28, 2017.

Question Title

* 1. Please select your top four choices for topics at Conversations that Matter.

How do librarians stay relevant?

Using music in story times

The role of the library paraprofessional in the future.

Libraries serving the underserved - homeless, non-English speakers, recently released from correctional facility, etc.

Safety in the Library

Marketing library programs

Community Engagement

Diversity in Librarianship

Dispelling Fake News

Librarian Continuing Education

Diversity in Public Libraries (programming & collection)

Creating Gender Inclusive Schools/Libraries

Life Skills Programming for Teens

Changing Roles of Liaisons in Academic Libraries