Event:

This mini-conference will focus on innovation and innovative thinking in rural, independent, tribal, and other small libraries--as well as the many unique challenges that they face. A diverse array of keynote panelists and curated presenters will cover topics that will likely include:

• Innovations to provide Internet access and training to rural patrons;
• New ways that small libraries can offer services that the big urban libraries offer;
• Taking community partnerships to the next level;
• How workers from small and rural libraries can easily connect with each other to get ideas and keep innovating;
• Novel ways to fund special programs;
• Unique "Internet of Things" offers that are tailored to specific communities;
• Safety, security, and ways to deal with emergencies when the sheriff's department is far away.

This event is being organized in partnership with Jim Lynch from TechSoup for Libraries [techsoupforlibraries.org], Kate Laughlin from the Association for Rural & Small Libraries [arsl.info], and The School of Information at San José State University [ischool.sjsu.edu].

This is a free event, being held live online and also recorded.
REGISTER HERE [smallruralindependent.eventbrite.com]
to attend live and/or to receive the recording links afterward.
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