[Baynet] Infopeople's "How To Give a Booktalk" workshop

[Linda Rodenspiel]

Since some people who may be interested in attending might not receive this 
notice directly, we would appreciate it if you would print and post or 
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Title:  How To Give a Booktalk

Dates and locations:

Wednesday, December 13, San Francisco Public Library
Monday, January 8, San Diego County Library Headquarters
Monday, February 5, San Jose Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Tuesday, February 27, Los Angeles Public Library
Monday, March 12, Sacramento Public Library - Galleria
Tuesday, March 27, Buena Park Library District
Tuesday, April 10, Fresno Woodward Park Library

To register for this workshop:  Use the online registration form at
http://www.infopeople.org/workshop/303

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


The ability to talk informatively, entertainingly, and persuasively about 
books in both impromptu and structured environments is an essential skill 
for all library staff. Formal booktalks, off-the-cuff shelftalks, and book 
discussions can be powerful tools for promoting the habit of lifelong 
reading and stimulating the use of your library’s collections. This 
workshop will help participants develop these core skills and will also 
help them become more comfortable in sharing their book expertise and 
enthusiasm in small or large group settings with both young adult and adult 
readers.

Workshop Description: This all-day workshop will provide ­ through a 
combination of lecture, individual and group exercises, and abundant 
opportunities to practice developing skills ­ a practical, hands-on 
introduction to the components of booktalking in a variety of circumstances 
and settings. The instructor will provide examples, bibliographies, 
templates, a webliography, and numerous practical, field-tested tips that 
can be applied immediately.

Pre-workshop assignment: THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME and write a 60-second 
booktalk about it. In addition, students must also read an adult or young 
adult nonfiction book of their choice. Students should bring the two books 
and the booktalk to the workshop.

Preliminary Course Outline

Introducing Booktalking

--Definitions
--Types of booktalks
--Potential audiences and approaches
--Venues and formats

Preparing the Booktalk
--Resources
--Selecting appropriate titles
--Strategies and techniques
--Props, reading aloud

Nonfiction Booktalking
--Current trends
--Resources

New/nontraditional Forms & Formats
--Podcasts
--Other online tools
--Booktalking action plan

Review and summary


Workshop Instructor:  Michael Cart.  Former Director of the Beverly Hills 
Public Library, Michael Cart is a nationally recognized authority in young 
adult services and literature, which he teaches at UCLA. A Past President 
of the Young Adult Library Services Association, he is the 2000 recipient 
of the Grolier Foundation Award. The author or editor of eleven books, 
including From Romance to Realism: 50 Years of Growth and Change in Young 
Adult Literature, Michael Cart is also a monthly columnist for Booklist 
magazine

Who Should Attend: Anyone from the California library community with an 
interest in books and booktalking.

Prerequisites: None

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 
website at http://infopeople.org/workshop/location  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://www.infopeople.org/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.