Passive Interactive Programming and Surveys 2.pptxStephen Abram
Passive interactive community experiences aim to foster connection and engagement among participants without requiring direct interaction. The document discusses creating a sense of shared experience and connection through ambient or peripheral means that do not demand participants' active involvement or direct interaction with others.
Hub Design Inspiration Graphics for inspirationStephen Abram
This document provides images and ideas to spark discussion about designing community spaces in a new hub. It includes sections with inspirations and examples for areas like kids' zones, outdoor seating, gardening, reading areas, collaboration spaces, and more. The goal is to organize visual ideas around functions and uses to help envision what the space could offer users over time. It also references an external article about 10 essential library spaces as additional guidance.
Hub Design Inspiration Graphics for Community HubsStephen Abram
This document provides images and ideas to spark discussion about designing a community space. It includes sections with inspirations for areas like kids zones, outdoor seating, gardening, reading areas, collaboration spaces, and more. The goal is to think creatively about how the space can be used by people of all ages through flexible, multi-purpose design.
Passive Interactive Programming and Surveys 2.pptxStephen Abram
Passive interactive community experiences aim to foster connection and engagement among participants without requiring direct interaction. These experiences allow people to feel involved within a community through observing and reacting to shared content, while not necessitating back-and-forth communication between individuals. The goal is to give people a sense of participation and belonging even if they choose to interact on a more passive level.
Hub Design Inspiration Graphics for Brockville HubStephen Abram
This document provides images and ideas to spark discussion about designing a community space. It includes sections with inspirations and examples for areas like kids zones, seating, gardening, reading areas, co-working spaces, maker spaces, cultural spaces, and more. The goal is to think about how the space can be used and evolve over time to meet community needs.
Passive Interactive Programming and Surveys 2.pptxStephen Abram
Passive interactive community experiences aim to foster connection and engagement among participants without requiring direct interaction. The document discusses creating a sense of shared experience and connection through ambient or peripheral means that do not demand participants' active involvement or direct interaction with others.
Hub Design Inspiration Graphics for inspirationStephen Abram
This document provides images and ideas to spark discussion about designing community spaces in a new hub. It includes sections with inspirations and examples for areas like kids' zones, outdoor seating, gardening, reading areas, collaboration spaces, and more. The goal is to organize visual ideas around functions and uses to help envision what the space could offer users over time. It also references an external article about 10 essential library spaces as additional guidance.
Hub Design Inspiration Graphics for Community HubsStephen Abram
This document provides images and ideas to spark discussion about designing a community space. It includes sections with inspirations for areas like kids zones, outdoor seating, gardening, reading areas, collaboration spaces, and more. The goal is to think creatively about how the space can be used by people of all ages through flexible, multi-purpose design.
Passive Interactive Programming and Surveys 2.pptxStephen Abram
Passive interactive community experiences aim to foster connection and engagement among participants without requiring direct interaction. These experiences allow people to feel involved within a community through observing and reacting to shared content, while not necessitating back-and-forth communication between individuals. The goal is to give people a sense of participation and belonging even if they choose to interact on a more passive level.
Hub Design Inspiration Graphics for Brockville HubStephen Abram
This document provides images and ideas to spark discussion about designing a community space. It includes sections with inspirations and examples for areas like kids zones, seating, gardening, reading areas, co-working spaces, maker spaces, cultural spaces, and more. The goal is to think about how the space can be used and evolve over time to meet community needs.
Hub Design Inspiration Graphics second draftStephen Abram
This document provides images and ideas to spark discussion about designing a community space. It includes sections with inspirations and examples for areas like kids zones, seating, gardening, reading areas, cafes, co-working spaces, maker spaces, cultural spaces, and more. The goal is to think about how the space can be used and evolve over time to meet community needs.
This document is a draft active transportation plan for the City of Brockville. It recommends initiatives to encourage walking and cycling through new infrastructure like bike routes. The plan was developed with public input, which identified a lack of connected cycling routes as a key barrier. It proposes a cycling network with 42 km of "spine routes" and 39 km of "connector routes" along with pedestrian improvements. The plan also provides policy, funding, maintenance and programming recommendations to promote active transportation long-term.
This document provides images and ideas to spark discussion about designing a community space. It includes sections with inspirations and examples for areas like kids zones, outdoor spaces, seating, gardening, reading areas, cafes, meeting spaces, maker spaces, cultural spaces, and more. The goal is to think about how the space can be used and evolve over time to meet community needs.
Caregiver Presentation and Product Inspirations Sep 2023 PDF.pdfStephen Abram
This document provides information about products and tools to help caregivers of those with dementia. It discusses goals of increasing quality of life, independence, and reducing stress for both patients and caregivers. It then summarizes various products available at two websites, including tools for wandering prevention, safety, communication, bathing assistance, dining assistance, and home medical equipment. Website links are provided throughout for caregivers to explore different options. The document aims to raise awareness of available aids and help caregivers and patients on their journey.
Caregiver Presentation and Product Inspirations Sep 2023 PPT.pptxStephen Abram
This presentation provides information about tools and aids to support caregivers of those with dementia. It discusses goals such as building awareness of products that can increase safety, quality of life, and independence for dementia patients. It also aims to help caregivers reduce stress and guides them on their caregiving journey. The presentation directs caregivers to two websites that provide a wide range of helpful products.
The document discusses ensuring ethical AI and evaluating new technologies like ChatGPT. It makes four main points:
1. We often judge innovative technologies through the lens of the past instead of what they aim to be.
2. We should consider ethical implications but not make premature judgments based on speculation.
3. ChatGPT is not like search engines and should be viewed as a potential guide or co-pilot rather than just for retrieval.
4. New technologies should be explored to understand their capabilities and limitations before making judgments in order to help shape development in an ethical manner.
This document discusses ensuring ethical AI and summarizes a presentation about ChatGPT. It makes the following key points:
1. When innovative technologies emerge, we often try to understand them through outdated lenses rather than considering what they are attempting to be.
2. New AI tools like ChatGPT should be evaluated based on their own merits as conversational assistants rather than compared to previous technologies like search engines.
3. While considering ethical implications, judgment should not be made too soon based on speculation alone. We should attempt to be part of shaping new technologies responsibly.
CEED Mindfulness in a time of Turbulence.pdfStephen Abram
Stephen Abram introduced himself as the CEO of Lighthouse Consulting, Inc. and presented a webinar on mindfulness in turbulent times. He argued that society should stop glorifying overwork and burning out, and instead encourage more balance. To find balance, one should start with reflecting on themselves and their own well-being, then consider the perspective of their community. By putting positive energy into the world through welcoming behavior, people can receive positive energy in return.
The document provides information about an upcoming webinar hosted by the Centre for Excellence on Empathy, Equity & Diversity (CEEED). It introduces CEEED's mission and strategy of inclusion, as well as its webinar series focusing on topics like interfaith spaces, well-being, and mindfulness. The webinar on June 22nd will feature speeches by Dr. Ellen Choi and Stephen Abram on cultural mindfulness, with questions moderated by CEEED board members. Details are provided on CEEED's board and their publications, with the goal of networking organizations and disseminating resources on social justice issues.
This document discusses strategies for gaining community support through statistics, measurements, and stories to demonstrate impact. It introduces Stephen Abram and Kim Silk who will discuss using data and stories together, with data providing facts and measurements, and stories making data more human and memorable. The document emphasizes that both data and stories are needed to be effective and gain support. It also discusses some challenges with library data and how to address them.
This document discusses mindfulness in times of crisis and challenges facing librarianship. It addresses finding purpose and balance through connecting with colleagues, understanding oneself, setting boundaries, and focusing on teamwork and impact. The document emphasizes seeing librarianship's role in society and learning from past crises to build a better future through mindfulness of the big picture.
This document summarizes an SLA Canada chat about job searching and students. It provides tips for using LinkedIn for job hunting, such as customizing your profile, building connections, and engaging with companies. Job keywords, sample articles, and checklists are also included to aid the search. The chat covers topics like blind hiring, informational interviews, researching employers, and preparing for online versus in-person interviews.
This document provides a comprehensive list of resources for finding library and information science (LIS) jobs in Canada. It begins with generic national job sites and LIS-specific boards. It then lists opportunities organized by province, including academic, corporate, government, museum, archive, and public/regional library positions. The document provides links to job boards, associations, and individual employer websites covering the full spectrum of LIS careers across Canada.
This document summarizes a presentation by Stephen Abram on reimagining and building resilience in libraries post-pandemic. The presentation discusses measuring library impact, using stories and storytelling to advocate for libraries, developing 21st century skills in users, and examples of proven library impacts such as literacy development, education support, and reducing social isolation. It emphasizes the need for libraries to change and adapt to remain relevant by focusing on experiences rather than just information, becoming more collaborative, and better understanding user needs and journeys.
The document discusses the role of libraries in addressing public health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides examples of how libraries have helped distribute information on vaccines, assisted people with booking vaccination appointments, and even served as vaccination sites themselves. The document advocates that libraries are well-positioned to take on these types of roles during emergencies due to their trusted status in communities, resources, and trained staff. It also notes that libraries can help explain complex public health topics to the public and counter the spread of health-related misinformation.
Affelt and Abram il21 public health hunger gamesStephen Abram
This document provides an overview of how libraries responded and adapted their services during the COVID-19 pandemic. It discusses how libraries remained open in innovative ways like curbside pickup, serving as vaccination sites, lending hotspots and devices, producing PPE, and more. It emphasizes libraries' roles as trusted sources of information and their ability to apply lessons from past disasters. The document also encourages libraries to prepare for future crises and uncertainties by building flexible plans, diversifying services, and reducing single points of failure. Overall, it shows how libraries' competencies in communication, digital resources, and community support positioned them as vital institutions during the pandemic response.
This document summarizes Stephen Abram's presentation on the role of culture and libraries as engines of their communities. Abram is an experienced leader in the library and information industry. He discusses how libraries, archives, museums, and galleries are social institutions that must provide transformational and emotional experiences through services like fiction, non-fiction, reading and research. Abram also emphasizes that libraries' core skill is improving the quality of users' questions and experiences, and that they help build life competencies. He argues that libraries should focus on engagement and action over simply providing content.
Gigabit libraries statistics and storiesStephen Abram
Stephen Abram gave a presentation on using measurements and stories to position libraries for success. He discussed defining the right metrics and using short, visual measurements in reports and cases. Stories should be compressed, have a hero, and surprise the listener to stimulate change. Public librarians can look for evidence of successful positioning through respect, communication of value, acknowledgement and measuring impact. The next steps include understanding key data, gathering testimonials, developing a story sharing plan and making stories more visual.
Consolidated federation by laws-amended_agm_2019_01-31Stephen Abram
This document outlines the bylaws of the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries. It defines key terms and establishes the purpose, membership structure, governance structure, and procedures of the organization. Specifically, it divides membership into library members, delegates, and associate members. It establishes seven caucuses for members to participate in based on type of library. It sets the board of directors at 23 members elected from the caucuses. It defines officers and procedures for meetings.
Hub Design Inspiration Graphics second draftStephen Abram
This document provides images and ideas to spark discussion about designing a community space. It includes sections with inspirations and examples for areas like kids zones, seating, gardening, reading areas, cafes, co-working spaces, maker spaces, cultural spaces, and more. The goal is to think about how the space can be used and evolve over time to meet community needs.
This document is a draft active transportation plan for the City of Brockville. It recommends initiatives to encourage walking and cycling through new infrastructure like bike routes. The plan was developed with public input, which identified a lack of connected cycling routes as a key barrier. It proposes a cycling network with 42 km of "spine routes" and 39 km of "connector routes" along with pedestrian improvements. The plan also provides policy, funding, maintenance and programming recommendations to promote active transportation long-term.
This document provides images and ideas to spark discussion about designing a community space. It includes sections with inspirations and examples for areas like kids zones, outdoor spaces, seating, gardening, reading areas, cafes, meeting spaces, maker spaces, cultural spaces, and more. The goal is to think about how the space can be used and evolve over time to meet community needs.
Caregiver Presentation and Product Inspirations Sep 2023 PDF.pdfStephen Abram
This document provides information about products and tools to help caregivers of those with dementia. It discusses goals of increasing quality of life, independence, and reducing stress for both patients and caregivers. It then summarizes various products available at two websites, including tools for wandering prevention, safety, communication, bathing assistance, dining assistance, and home medical equipment. Website links are provided throughout for caregivers to explore different options. The document aims to raise awareness of available aids and help caregivers and patients on their journey.
Caregiver Presentation and Product Inspirations Sep 2023 PPT.pptxStephen Abram
This presentation provides information about tools and aids to support caregivers of those with dementia. It discusses goals such as building awareness of products that can increase safety, quality of life, and independence for dementia patients. It also aims to help caregivers reduce stress and guides them on their caregiving journey. The presentation directs caregivers to two websites that provide a wide range of helpful products.
The document discusses ensuring ethical AI and evaluating new technologies like ChatGPT. It makes four main points:
1. We often judge innovative technologies through the lens of the past instead of what they aim to be.
2. We should consider ethical implications but not make premature judgments based on speculation.
3. ChatGPT is not like search engines and should be viewed as a potential guide or co-pilot rather than just for retrieval.
4. New technologies should be explored to understand their capabilities and limitations before making judgments in order to help shape development in an ethical manner.
This document discusses ensuring ethical AI and summarizes a presentation about ChatGPT. It makes the following key points:
1. When innovative technologies emerge, we often try to understand them through outdated lenses rather than considering what they are attempting to be.
2. New AI tools like ChatGPT should be evaluated based on their own merits as conversational assistants rather than compared to previous technologies like search engines.
3. While considering ethical implications, judgment should not be made too soon based on speculation alone. We should attempt to be part of shaping new technologies responsibly.
CEED Mindfulness in a time of Turbulence.pdfStephen Abram
Stephen Abram introduced himself as the CEO of Lighthouse Consulting, Inc. and presented a webinar on mindfulness in turbulent times. He argued that society should stop glorifying overwork and burning out, and instead encourage more balance. To find balance, one should start with reflecting on themselves and their own well-being, then consider the perspective of their community. By putting positive energy into the world through welcoming behavior, people can receive positive energy in return.
The document provides information about an upcoming webinar hosted by the Centre for Excellence on Empathy, Equity & Diversity (CEEED). It introduces CEEED's mission and strategy of inclusion, as well as its webinar series focusing on topics like interfaith spaces, well-being, and mindfulness. The webinar on June 22nd will feature speeches by Dr. Ellen Choi and Stephen Abram on cultural mindfulness, with questions moderated by CEEED board members. Details are provided on CEEED's board and their publications, with the goal of networking organizations and disseminating resources on social justice issues.
This document discusses strategies for gaining community support through statistics, measurements, and stories to demonstrate impact. It introduces Stephen Abram and Kim Silk who will discuss using data and stories together, with data providing facts and measurements, and stories making data more human and memorable. The document emphasizes that both data and stories are needed to be effective and gain support. It also discusses some challenges with library data and how to address them.
This document discusses mindfulness in times of crisis and challenges facing librarianship. It addresses finding purpose and balance through connecting with colleagues, understanding oneself, setting boundaries, and focusing on teamwork and impact. The document emphasizes seeing librarianship's role in society and learning from past crises to build a better future through mindfulness of the big picture.
This document summarizes an SLA Canada chat about job searching and students. It provides tips for using LinkedIn for job hunting, such as customizing your profile, building connections, and engaging with companies. Job keywords, sample articles, and checklists are also included to aid the search. The chat covers topics like blind hiring, informational interviews, researching employers, and preparing for online versus in-person interviews.
This document provides a comprehensive list of resources for finding library and information science (LIS) jobs in Canada. It begins with generic national job sites and LIS-specific boards. It then lists opportunities organized by province, including academic, corporate, government, museum, archive, and public/regional library positions. The document provides links to job boards, associations, and individual employer websites covering the full spectrum of LIS careers across Canada.
This document summarizes a presentation by Stephen Abram on reimagining and building resilience in libraries post-pandemic. The presentation discusses measuring library impact, using stories and storytelling to advocate for libraries, developing 21st century skills in users, and examples of proven library impacts such as literacy development, education support, and reducing social isolation. It emphasizes the need for libraries to change and adapt to remain relevant by focusing on experiences rather than just information, becoming more collaborative, and better understanding user needs and journeys.
The document discusses the role of libraries in addressing public health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides examples of how libraries have helped distribute information on vaccines, assisted people with booking vaccination appointments, and even served as vaccination sites themselves. The document advocates that libraries are well-positioned to take on these types of roles during emergencies due to their trusted status in communities, resources, and trained staff. It also notes that libraries can help explain complex public health topics to the public and counter the spread of health-related misinformation.
Affelt and Abram il21 public health hunger gamesStephen Abram
This document provides an overview of how libraries responded and adapted their services during the COVID-19 pandemic. It discusses how libraries remained open in innovative ways like curbside pickup, serving as vaccination sites, lending hotspots and devices, producing PPE, and more. It emphasizes libraries' roles as trusted sources of information and their ability to apply lessons from past disasters. The document also encourages libraries to prepare for future crises and uncertainties by building flexible plans, diversifying services, and reducing single points of failure. Overall, it shows how libraries' competencies in communication, digital resources, and community support positioned them as vital institutions during the pandemic response.
This document summarizes Stephen Abram's presentation on the role of culture and libraries as engines of their communities. Abram is an experienced leader in the library and information industry. He discusses how libraries, archives, museums, and galleries are social institutions that must provide transformational and emotional experiences through services like fiction, non-fiction, reading and research. Abram also emphasizes that libraries' core skill is improving the quality of users' questions and experiences, and that they help build life competencies. He argues that libraries should focus on engagement and action over simply providing content.
Gigabit libraries statistics and storiesStephen Abram
Stephen Abram gave a presentation on using measurements and stories to position libraries for success. He discussed defining the right metrics and using short, visual measurements in reports and cases. Stories should be compressed, have a hero, and surprise the listener to stimulate change. Public librarians can look for evidence of successful positioning through respect, communication of value, acknowledgement and measuring impact. The next steps include understanding key data, gathering testimonials, developing a story sharing plan and making stories more visual.
Consolidated federation by laws-amended_agm_2019_01-31Stephen Abram
This document outlines the bylaws of the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries. It defines key terms and establishes the purpose, membership structure, governance structure, and procedures of the organization. Specifically, it divides membership into library members, delegates, and associate members. It establishes seven caucuses for members to participate in based on type of library. It sets the board of directors at 23 members elected from the caucuses. It defines officers and procedures for meetings.
Causes Supporting Charity for Elderly PeopleSERUDS INDIA
Around 52% of the elder populations in India are living in poverty and poor health problems. In this technological world, they became very backward without having any knowledge about technology. So they’re dependent on working hard for their daily earnings, they’re physically very weak. Thus charity organizations are made to help and raise them and also to give them hope to live.
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How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity JourneyAggregage
This session will dive into how to create rich generosity experiences that foster long-lasting relationships. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to redefine how you engage with your supporters — emphasizing trust, engagement, and community!
Presentation by Rebecca Sachs and Joshua Varcie, analysts in CBO’s Health Analysis Division, at the 13th Annual Conference of the American Society of Health Economists.
The Power of Community Newsletters: A Case Study from Wolverton and Greenleys...Scribe
YOU WILL DISCOVER:
The engaging history and evolution of Wolverton and Greenleys Town Council's newsletter
Strategies for producing a successful community newsletter and generating income through advertising
The decision-making process behind moving newsletter design from in-house to outsourcing and its impacts
Dive into the success story of Wolverton and Greenleys Town Council's newsletter in this insightful webinar. Hear from Mandy Shipp and Jemma English about the newsletter's journey from its inception to becoming a vital part of their community's communication, including its history, production process, and revenue generation through advertising. Discover the reasons behind outsourcing its design and the benefits this brought. Ideal for anyone involved in community engagement or interested in starting their own newsletter.
Presentation by Julie Topoleski, CBO’s Director of Labor, Income Security, and Long-Term Analysis, at the 16th Annual Meeting of the OECD Working Party of Parliamentary Budget Officials and Independent Fiscal Institutions.