2020 Virtual Conference
Join ALA in this virtual space as we learn, grow, and most importantly, lean on our fellow librarians and library workers while we adapt and evolve in these changing times.
SESSION INFORMATION:
Working with Subject Matter Experts in YOUR Community – Promising Practices and Where to Start
Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM CT
The STAR Library Network, as part of the Space Science Institute’s NASA@ My Library Program, is excited to share lessons learned working with Subject Matter Experts from NASA, universities, schools and other organizations. What is a Subject Matter Expert? It’s someone in YOUR neighborhood who loves a particular topic. A Night Sky Ambassador who wants to share the night sky with your patrons. A geologist who wants to let you display their rock collection. Or even a retired engineer who worked on the Apollo mission and wants to chat! Learn how to take advantage of these (often free!) community resources in this session.
The STAR Net team will introduce its successful Community Dialogue Framework, a tool to learn more about your community, and the community members who want to work with you. We’ll also hear from libraries who have successfully worked with community members on programming, and get a taste of a new virtual scientist program that you could start in your library!
Event Highlights:
- educational sessions available in an on-demand format
- notable featured speakers
- COVID-19 information for libraries
- live chats with authors
- live-streamed presentations
- a virtual Exhibit Hall
- networking opportunities with peers via social activities