Revitalizing Comms Through Unconferences
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The document summarizes the experiences of the Brooklyn Public Library and Darien Public Library in holding unconferences, which are informal professional development events for library staff. The unconferences allowed staff to discuss new ideas and issues in an open environment outside traditional conference structures. Key topics included improving communication, transparency, and training opportunities. Participant feedback was very positive, and the unconferences helped foster a culture of innovation and staff engagement. Both libraries saw benefits and have continued the unconference model for professional development.
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Revitalizing Comms Through Unconferences
- 14. How did BPL ThinkTank come about? Idea proposal to management LibraryCampNYC August 2007 Idea came up in conversation with colleague about LibraryCampNYC BPL ThinkTank! May 2008 We got the green light! January 2008 Idea proposal to management Project team formed October 2007
- 20. What were the discussion topics?
- 25. The BPL ThinkTank unconference gave staff a chance to explore new ideas in librarianship freely in an open and informal environment. What were some of these ideas?
- 28. What was good about BPL ThinkTank?
- 30. Did you learn anything new from BPL ThinkTank? If so, what? “ I learned that while certain issues may always remain in gridlock to an extent (stats for summer reading), it’s easy to gather together and make real and positive changes (greener libraries).” “ Yes, too many things to write down!” “ View problems from perspective of public service staff” as said by staff in technical services. “ staff thinking outside the box” “ How a wiki can be useful for exchanging ideas” “ culture of innovation”
- 35. "A fun, relaxed atmosphere truly fosters creativity.” – BPL ThinkTank participant
- 37. Genesis
- 38. Planning ~ Decide on your theme ~ Recruit key players ~ Pick a date & make arrangements ~ Promote where your audience is ~ Set up wiki
- 41. Outcomes
- 42. Outcomes Diversity Energy Intimacy
- 43. Lessons
- 45. Feedback “ It was a tremendously invigorating day”
- 48. Creating and developing the “grid schedule”
- 49. Questions? Gretchen Caserotti gcaserotti@darienlibrary.org Lisa Chow l.chow@brooklynpubliclibrary.org Mel Gooch m.gooch@brooklynpubliclibrary.org Revitalizing Communication and Professional Development Through Unconferences: The Brooklyn Public Library and Darien Public Library Experiments Presentation on Slideshare: