1. Presentation Do’s and Don’t’s Lisa Woznicki Music Library Association Conference March 23, 2010

2. Presention Parameters Audience Member profile Role playing Duration Plan to fill allotted time Allow time for Q and A

3. Presenter’s station features Internet connectivity Data projector/laptop/cables Mac vs PC Software compatibility Email presentation

4. Room Arrangement Microphone Visibility Small lamp Note cards Height issues Remote Slide Assistant

5. Powerpoint Pointers Use bullet points DO NOT fill slide with text DO NOT read directly from slide Visuals Don’t distract from text Show connection to text

6. Powerpoint pointers (cont) Captions for “borrowed” images Keep animations simple No audible transitions between slides Skip personal photos

7. Powerpoint pointers (cont) Use a slide design/backdrop Use slide show mode If using sound links, check for speakers Preview blogs, social networking pages for suitability

8. Handouts planning Summarize main points Only give slide copies to interview team Limit to 1 – 2 pages For demo, include important steps Check whether handouts will be copied for you

9. Backup Plans – when the unexpected happens For online demos, create back up copy with screen shots Bring back up copy on thumb-drive Use handout in event of power failure Email copies of presentation and handout to self Powerpoint in advance

10. In general…. Practice tips More than once Include friends or family If possible, film practice Anticipate questions Navigate MAC and PC versions of presentation Plan demo results

11. Transitioning from public to Academic libraries Common skills needed Excellent people skills Excellent customer service skills

12. What you can expect Academic worldview Teaching is major component Formal instruction framework Librarian vs tenure track faculty Liaison/subject department programs Music degrees required Subject specialist for resources selection Scheduling differences

13. According to lisa…. More collaborative/collegial work environment Schedule flexibility allows for coursework Close relationships with student patrons Valued for performing arts skills/background Salary differences

14. Consider…. Academic library observation Librarian consultation Shadowing Volunteering Seek mentor