[Baynet] Infopeople's "Getting Your Library Message Across" workshop

[Linda Rodenspiel]

Since some people who may be interested in this workshop might not receive 
this notice directly, we would appreciate it if you would print and post or 
route this announcement to staff and colleagues. Thanks!

Title:  Getting Your Library Message Across

Dates and locations:

Wednesday, April 12, San Francisco Public Library
Wednesday, May 10, Los Angeles Public Library
Monday, May 22, Sacramento Public Library - Galleria
Thursday, June 8, Cerritos Public Library
Thursday, June 22, Contra Costa County Library - Pleasant Hill

To register for this workshop:  Use the online registration form at
http://infopeople.org/WS/workshop/Workshop/264

Fee:  There is a $75.00 fee for this workshop.

People won't know what your library is up to or why they should support it 
unless you tell them! The ability to deliver an effective presentation ­ 
formal or informal, to library insiders or lay people, prepared or 
impromptu ­ is an important job skill, and one that doesn't come naturally 
to most people. Do you want to

--Be an even more effective speaker?
--Organize your communications for maximum impact?
--Learn what your non-verbal communication is saying about you and how to 
control that part of your message?
--Help your audience(s) better understand and pass on what you tell them?
--Calm your nerves and increase your presence?

This course is designed to improve your ability to communicate anything to 
any audience at any time. Learn the Pros' secrets to getting your library 
message across!


Workshop Description: This lively all-day workshop will provide you with 
the knowledge and confidence you need to present information to any 
audience and have that audience immediately understand and
duplicate your message. Through a combination of discussion, individual 
exercises, and plenty of practice, you will learn key communication 
concepts, as well as practical, useful tips that can be applied 
immediately. The instructor will provide checklists, sample outlines, 
worksheets, individualized coaching, and proven strategies for keeping your 
cool and making your point.

Preliminary Course Outline:

The Elements of Communication
--Barriers to communication - what are they and how to handle them

Organizing your Information
--Presentations to inform an audience
--Presentations to persuade an audience

Delivery Techniques
--Handling stage fright
--Vocal variety
--Non-verbal communication
--How to write and use notes or manuscripts
--More secrets from the pros
--Recommended resources

Individualized Coaching by Instructor
--Prepare in class and deliver short sample presentations for instructor 
coaching
--Learn how to coach others with their presentations

Workshop Instructor: Roberta Perry. Roberta leads two lifes! One as a 
communication workshop trainer since 1978. She has a MA in Public Address 
and Rhetoric from Bradley University; and has been a Distinguished member 
of Toastmasters International for over 20 years. Her second life is as a 
New Business & Brand Extension Consultant in the Entertainment and Themed 
Entertainment Industry. When these two lives come together expect to have 
fun learning how to improve your presentation skills!

Who Should Attend: Anyone from the California library community with an 
interest in making more effective presentations and increasing audience 
receptiveness. This course is suitable for library staff, supervisors, 
managers, trainers, library school students, friends, commissioners, and 
trustees.

Other Logistics:

*On-site check-in is from 8:30-9:00 AM;  instruction is from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM.

*Maps, directions, and parking information are available on the Infopeople 
Web site at http://infopeople.org/WS/workshop/Directions.  Infopeople does 
not validate or pay for parking.

*Infopeople does not provide refreshments or lunch.  Since some training 
locations do not have in-house or convenient food service, Infopeople 
recommends that participants bring a sack lunch.

To view a complete list of Infopeople workshops and for general information 
about Infopeople training opportunities, go to the main Infopeople 
Workshops page at http://infopeople.org/WS/workshop

If you have questions about registration or scheduling of workshops, please 
contact Linda Rodenspiel, the Infopeople Project Assistant, at 
assist at infopeople.org or by phone at 650-578-9685.