[Libs-Or] Small, Rural and Independent Libraries: June 17 Web Conference

[Nicole Purviance]

*Event:* Library 2.020: Small, Rural and Independent Libraries

*Date:* Wednesday, June 17, 2020

*Time:* Noon to 3 p.m. Pacific Time

*Location:* Online



*REGISTER NOW! <https://smallruralindependent.eventbrite.com/>*



The San Jose State University School of Information is bringing you
another *free
online conference* on June 17, 2020, as part of our Library 2.020 Worldwide
Virtual Conference series.



The second of three mini-conferences planned for this year will focus on
innovations to address challenges often faced by rural, independent,
tribal, and other small libraries. A diverse array of topics will be
discussed, such as:


   - Methods to provide Internet access and training to rural patrons;
   - New ways that small libraries can offer services that the big urban
   libraries offer;
   - How to take community partnerships to the next level;
   - Tools available to foster idea exchange among employees from small and
   rural libraries;
   - Novel ways to fund special programs;
   - Unique “Internet of Things” offers that are tailored to specific
   communities;
   - How to deal with emergencies when the sheriff’s department is far away.

The three-hour conference will begin with a panel discussion moderated by
Jim Lynch, senior writer and editor of TechSoup for Libraries.org, and Kate
Laughlin, executive director of the Association for Rural & Small
Libraries. Following the opening keynote session, concurrent presentations
will cover virtual story time, e-books, grants, re-opening plans, and other
issues. Crosby Kemper, director of Institute of Museum and Library
Services, will deliver the closing remarks. A full list of speakers is
available on the conference website
<https://www.library20.com/smallruralindependent>.



To attend live, please register for the conference
<https://smallruralindependent.eventbrite.com/>. The final conference
schedule with links to join the sessions will be emailed to all conference
registrants. *Those who register in advance will also receive the recording
links.* Please use #library2020 and #smallruralindependent on your social
media posts leading up to and during the event.



The Library 2.0 Worldwide Virtual Conference series is open to everyone.
Help us celebrate our 10th year of providing these free professional
development web conferences by sharing this email with your colleagues.




Contact:
Nicole Purviance
Director of Marketing and Communications
School of Information
San Jose State University
nicole.purviance at sjsu.edu
https://ischool.sjsu.edu
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