Description:

The 2021 Southeast Collaborative Online Conference is a collective effort by the State Library of North Carolina, South Carolina State Library, Georgia Public Library Service, and Library of Virginia to offer innovative and useful online learning experiences for library staff at all levels through a convenient online conference. 

Due to COVID-19, children and families are more disconnected from libraries now more than ever before, especially kids with disabilities. How can libraries deliver more accessible virtual storytimes that welcome everyone? Gather tips and strategies for planning, implementing, and evaluating your virtual storytimes to make them more inclusive for all. In this session: 

• Participants will acquire at least 5 accessibility tools or strategies to apply in virtual storytime.
• Participants will learn about at least 5 ways to adapt and incorporate hands-on activities into virtual storytime.
• Participants will increase their awareness in the value and importance of creating accessible and inclusive storytimes for children with disabilities in their communities.

Presenter:

Author, blogger, speaker, and trainer Renee Grassi is a library leader and advocate for youth and families. In 2012, she was named a Library Journal Mover & Shaker for her work creating programs and services for youth with disabilities and their families. Renee has been a member of the ALSC Committee for Special Populations and their Caregivers and was a regular ALSC blogger for more than eight years. Most recently, she contributed as a co-author of ALSC’s Virtual Storytime Services Guide. Renee is currently Youth Services Manager at Dakota County Library in Minnesota. Learn more at reneegrassi.com.

Location: 

This webinar will take place virtually using Zoom. Instructions for joining will be emailed to those who are registered prior to the meeting. Attendance will be limited to the first 300 participants to log into the session. A recording will be provided after the event.

Cost:

Free

Accessibility:

If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to participate, please contact the organizer at least two weeks prior to the event.

Questions about the event?

Please contact the Continuing Education Consultant Tiffany Hayes