Workshop Demolition: Rebuilding as 15 min of Pop-in Fun

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Like many libraries, the MSU Library despaired at low turnout for our high prep, traditional workshops. Dismantling the old format, MSU Librarians switched it up with a series of 15 minute pop-in workshops. The new format reduced prep times and propagated waves of imagination in our instruction, reigniting librarian excitement. Let these creative ripples reach you, and come learn practical steps to try this approach at your library.

Education

Workshop Demolition: Rebuilding
as 15 min of Pop-in Fun
Taylor Moorman, Instructional Technology Librarian
& Jacqueline Frank, Instruction and Accessibility Librarian
May 2024

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Hello!
I’m Taylor Moorman
Instructional Technology Librarian. Montana State University
Library.
Ask me about: human-centered services & the crossroads of
tech and instruction
I’m Jacqueline Frank.
Instruction & Accessibility Librarian. Montana State
University Library.
Ask me about: accessible and inclusive teaching strategies

Workshop Overview
•Introductions
•Why Change Workshops?
•Introducing Pop-in Workshops
•Benefits and Challenges of the Pop-in Model
•How to Plan a Pop-in
•Blueprint your own Pop-in
•Q&A
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Why Change Library Workshops
◉ Low turnout from students and faculty
◉ Repetitive workshop offerings
◉ Instructional rut
◉ Scheduling conflicts
◉ Prep time burdens
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Introducing the Pop-in Workshop
◉ 15 minutes long
◉ Specific, practical skills
◉ Offered in high-traffic, visible library spaces
◉ INCLUDING HYBRID
◉ Flexibility to PLAY with topics
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EXAMPLES
◉ Benevolent Dictation: Dictate tool for presentations
◉ Dyslexia Learning Strategies
◉ ADHD Learning Strategies
◉ Time Management Tips
◉ Future ideas:
◉ Relaxing Research
◉ Create a study calendar before finals
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The Benefits
◉ Reduced prep time and amped up enthusiasm
◉ Flexibility to try new topics and formats
◉ Increased visibility of library services
◉ Better alignment with needs for concise,
actionable instruction

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The Challenges
◉ Promoting new format to drive attendance
◉ Scheduling around other library events
◉ Including a diverse range of relevant topics
◉ Perceptions of what instruction *should* be
◉ Showing the impact with continued low
attendance

Quick Question
What’s something you are always excited to teach
or learn more about? 10

How to Plan a Pop-in
◉ Identify high traffic areas in the library
◉ Determine optimal days/times
◉ Find collaborators
◉ Brainstorm potential workshops topics
◉ Create a promotion template (and promote)
◉ Have fun!
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Tips on Choosing Topics
◉ Things you know well or are excited about
◉ Practical skills that can be immediately used
◉ Connection to library’s mission, vision, or values
◉ Fun, interactive activities
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Blueprint your own Pop-in
◉ What topic/skill are you excited about?
◉ Who are your key stakeholders, and how will you
include them?
◉ Where could you offer a pop-in workshop?
◉ When are high traffic times for your library?
◉ How will you promote? And to whom?
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Activity, part two
◉ Mad Lib(rary) format
◉ …
◉ Give us your pitch!
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Why it matters
◉ Transitioning to pop-in format reinvigorated
librarians
◉ Intrapersonal learning=unexpected and great!
◉ Skills-focused leaves attendees with practical
applications
◉ Using time effectively
◉ EXCITEMENT and PLAY in Instruction
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Thanks!
We welcome your questions.
Get in touch:
◉ taylor.moorman@montana.edu
◉ jacqueline.frank@montana.edu

Credits
Special thanks to all the people who made and
released these awesome resources for free:
◉ Presentation template by SlidesCarnival
◉ Photographs by Unsplash
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