F4 Lightning Talks Group 3

SUNYLA 2021 Conference

F4.1: Social Justice Education through Outreach

Presented by Sharell Walker

Session Slides:
sunyla.org/sunyla_docs/conferences/presentations/sunyla21/F41_SUNYLA2021.pdf

Session Description:
This lightning talk will discuss the social justice series “Stand Up and Speak Out” presented by the Borough of Manhattan Community College library over the course of fall 2020. The purpose of the series was to educate students and faculty about relevant social justice issues and to advocate for activism and self-care. The talk will cover the planning of the series, the content of the presentations, and the feedback gathered from post-event surveys.

F4.2: “Podded” Plants: Grow a Library Outreach Event Using Recycled K-Cup Pods

Presented by Mechele Romanchock

Session Slides:
sunyla.org/sunyla_docs/conferences/presentations/sunyla21/F42_SUNYLA2021.pdf

Session Description:
From a trailing philodendron across the top of a bookcase to the ubiquitous fern in the corner, many patrons have a strong, positive association between plants and libraries. The presence of plants brings joy and comfort to the indoor environment. Combining their bounty of library plants with their disdain for non-recyclable K-Cups, Alfred University Libraries have conducted a popular outreach program for the last two years: a plant giveaway! By growing cuttings from library plants in rescued K-Cups, the AU Libraries lured students to the libraries for a free plant. That’s when the staff and librarians dazzled them with their sparkling personalities, engaged them in conversation, and showered them with grab-and-go literature about their services! This unexpectedly popular program won a regional library council sustainability award and has been repeated by popular demand.

F4.3: Growing an Academic Library Book Club: Strategies for In-Person and Virtual Contexts

Presented by Nicole Helregel

Session Slides:
sunyla.org/sunyla_docs/conferences/presentations/sunyla21/F43_SUNYLA2021.pdf

Session Description:
Driven by student requests, Purchase College Library created a book club in the Fall 2019 semester. The club has continued, largely successfully, through the COVID-19 era. This lightning talk will highlight strategies, lessons learned, and practical suggestions for starting and maintaining a student-driven campus book club, whether in person or virtually. Topics covered will include: planning, partnerships, promotion, book selection, meeting facilitation, and assessment.

F4.4: Cultivating Community through a Virtual Campus Book Club

Presented by Jillian Sandy

Session Slides:
sunyla.org/sunyla_docs/conferences/presentations/sunyla21/F44_SUNYLA2021.pdf

Session Description:
In September 2020, the Corning Community College Library worked with the Development Foundation to launch a book club for college alumni, inviting current students, faculty, staff, and members of the local community. Initially intended as a strategy for connecting with alumni, their book club mission has expanded to provide support and social connection for all who are interested. This lightning talk will provide an overview of the librarians’ approach to planning, promoting, and cultivating their virtual book club, including collaborating across departments and academic units, marketing the club despite challenges with engagement, and selecting a discussion-worthy book each month.

For more information about SUNYLA 2021 conference sessions, please visit events.sunyla.org/sunyla2021/program/presentations/

Author

Ariyani

Como educador, estou profundamente engajado no desenvolvimento dos estudantes em ambiente escolar, adotando métodos pedagógicos que valorizam conexões genuínas e são movidos por inovação e fervor. É minha vocação guiar os alunos na jornada de se tornarem uma geração notável, empregando estratégias de ensino amplamente aclamadas por prestigiadas instituições acadêmicas ao redor do globo - events.zulekhahospitals.com