"Words matter - there's a new librarian in town" Heidi Hayes Jacobs — at Greater Columbus Convention Center.
A national conference not only presents opportunity for professional learning but it truly offers the best way to open your mind to new ideas, new people and new places. Each time I attend a conference, I try to soak it all in and come back rejuvenated, refreshed and ready to look at my library with fresh perspective. AASL Columbus was no exception.
In a time when advocacy has become so important, Jacobs' presentation was inspirational as well as packed with quips of how to refer to our profession, our spaces, our students and our mission. Each of these visuals offer a discussion opportunity with teachers, administrators, and library colleagues. Librarians have always been strategically placed to begin these conversations. Why not use one of these conversation starters? Choose your audience, get your elevator speech ready and create some ripples. Heidi will be proud of you.
A national conference not only presents opportunity for professional learning but it truly offers the best way to open your mind to new ideas, new people and new places. Each time I attend a conference, I try to soak it all in and come back rejuvenated, refreshed and ready to look at my library with fresh perspective. AASL Columbus was no exception.
In a time when advocacy has become so important, Jacobs' presentation was inspirational as well as packed with quips of how to refer to our profession, our spaces, our students and our mission. Each of these visuals offer a discussion opportunity with teachers, administrators, and library colleagues. Librarians have always been strategically placed to begin these conversations. Why not use one of these conversation starters? Choose your audience, get your elevator speech ready and create some ripples. Heidi will be proud of you.
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