Colleague Connect Monthly ChatsLooking for an opportunity to meet virtually with librarians from across the state and share ideas you can use immediately? Then this is what you are looking for! Once a month, Colleague Connect collaborators will be hosting a Zoom chat focused on a topic that can be implemented in all libraries, no matter the grade level. Starting in the summer of 2024, you can earn professional development points for attending. Join us at the next chat to learn more and get in on the fun! Mark your calendars for our upcoming chats: September 17th- Reading Challenges and Ideas October 1st–VAASL Book Club–VRC Titles (This is a collaboration with the Advocacy Committee) October 15th–Getting Ready for Fall Conference November 12th–VAASL Book Club–VA Reads Titles
Past Chats: January 16th–State Book Awards February 20th–Recruiting Nonfiction Readers March 19th–Planning for Poetry Month April 16th–Canva and Google Looker Studio in the Library May 21st–Advocacy and You June 18th: Genrefying Fiction and Nonfiction July 23rd: Selling Your Library: Kicking off Your School Year
As always, we are looking for volunteers who are willing to collaborate with your peers across the state. Interested in collaborating with another librarian one on one, sharing your time and expertise through monthly Zoom chats, or assisting in special events throughout the year? Please fill out this form to join our growing list of collaborators.
Would you like to be paired up with another librarian, even if it is for a one-off question or just something more long term? Please complete the request form and you will be contacted with more information.
Any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected] |