Know & Go: Donation and Gift Policy Best Practices for Libraries

Gifts and donations to libraries require careful development and consideration. And the terms for acceptance, retention, and use of gifts and donations should be well-documented and communicated. Explore best practices in gift and donation policies for libraries and discover new ways to make the best case for effective donation- and gift-making to your library.

Know & Go: Trend Scanning for Libraries

Many libraries wade into trend scanning occasionally – for strategic planning or to help inform a new program, service, or target audience. But a regular program of trend scanning can prove a manageable and beneficial practice across the organization. Borrowing from futures and foresight practices, library staff can adapt a "scan, clip, and review" process to identify new pieces of information. With simple set-up strategies and a clear sense of what to look for, scanning provides a quick path to analyze and socialize new ideas and anticipate changes in our communities.

Know & Go: Trends and Changes for the Future of Libraries

Thinking about the future is not about prediction. It is about seeing the changes and trends in our world – across society, technology, education, economics, politics, and the environment – and finding opportunities for learning and actions that can help us move forward. This overview will share a bit about future thinking before diving into some recent (and continuing) trends and their possible implications for libraries.

Know & Go: Cataloging Graphic Novels

While Graphic Novels have gained popularity among readers and have become increasingly common in library collections, producing accurate cataloging records for them presents distinct challenges. This session aims to address these challenges by focusing on the most important MARC fields for Graphic Novels cataloging and providing useful resources to assist catalogers.

Know & Go: Planned Abandonment & Libraries

An exciting aspect of librarianship is embracing technology and creating innovative services. With increasing demands on staff time and changes in the workplace, letting go of legacy services can play a vital role in the allocation of resources toward new projects. This session examines the role of planned abandonment - a strategy for organizational change intended to normalize the sunsetting of existing services to make room for new projects, programs, and services.

Know & Go: Understanding Creative Commons Licensing

Creative Commons licenses offer an easy and effective way to identify images, music, and other content for use and reuse. This overview of Creative Commons will explain the copyright implications of CC-licensed materials and how they differ from public domain and fair use. Get ready to find Creative Commons-licensed materials, promote their usage, and even help license work under the Commons.