Working with Young Professionals

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Book Clubs

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• Keep it casual• Keep it interesting• Provide the books• Let the atmosphere bring in

the people• Let the organization with

which you partner participate and contribute

• Have fun

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Speed Dating

Do

• Keep it casual• Keep it inclusive• Provide conversation

starters • Make it a special day – it

brings more attention to the event

• Have fun

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After Hours

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• Get an additional staff member to work the reference desk/check-out

• Don’t put in too much effort, let it be what it’s going to be

• Be clear on the rules• Enjoy yourself

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Thanks to:• Kelly Rembert (Southfield Public Library)• Jill Abood (East Lansing Public Library)• Linda Sims (Hazel Park Public Library)• Sara Doherty (Capital Area District Library)• Richard Schneider (Muskegon Area District Library)• Tom Genson (Herrick District Library)• Julie Farkas (Novi Public Library)• Bill Watts (Lexington Public Library)• John Reinert (Pritzker Military Library)• Sara Wedell (Chelsea District Library)• Holly Hibner (Plymouth District Library)• Mary Kelly (Lyon Township Public Library)

Special Thanks To:

• Manya Shorr (Sacramento Public Library)• Kelly Bennett (Ferndale Public Library)• Darlene Hellenberg (Ferndale Public Library)

Notes and slides will be posted to the MLA website and my own website:

http://www.kabergeron.com

Kathryn Bergeron, MSISystems LibrarianBaldwin Public Librarykabergeron@kabergeron.com