Programming:
VA introduced 2 new maker tools this month: sewing machines and Cricut.
SLA led the first Intro to Machine Sewing workshop. She planned this introductory workshop including an easy-to-make drawstring bag project. Several staff members helped them refine their workshop by trying out the first project and providing feedback. The sewing machines will also be used during the Cosplay Collective Program.
I led the first Intro to Cricut workshop. Our first project was a 3 dimensional paper gift bag. Feedback indicated a need to promote this program as project-specific to help people better understand the utility of this tool.
SLA led the Make a Better World program. The group has decided to work on capes for children. The project will continue through October and be donated by the end of the month.
SLA continues to lead the weekly Craft Connections adult crafting program.
SLA led the monthly Intro to 3D Design and SLA led the 3D Printing Open Lab. Due to popular demand, I led a workshop on 3D printing for Tabletop Gaming.
Youth SLAs resumed weekly story time programs with a revamped, more manageable schedule, as well as worked on collection maintenance, including the move of the hanging audiobook kits to the beginning of audiobooks and adding space for the new integrated audiobook items. The youth services team has also worked hard to rearrange the youth services office in preparation for the start of the new Early Learning Librarian.
SLA led her popular Intro to Google Drive workshop, which was attending by SLA Melanie from Reference Services.
SLA facilitated the return of Girls Who Code with our volunteer facilitator, Regina. We are working on a 9-week curriculum this year. I met the new club and am working with Regina to taylor the curriculum to stretch the girls a bit further out of their coding comfort zone.
VA’s newest 3D printer, Ruth Bader Printsburg, was sent back to Lulzbot due to a faulty extruder, after only being in use for two months. VA’s older printer, Freddie Prints Jr. has been implemented into weekly use during VA’s Saturday D&D group.
Community Connections:
Our Maker Faire booth interacted with over 1,000 attendees. Full Maker Faire report.
District Collaboration:
11 staff members from around the district participated in the Maker Faire project.
I coordinated a meeting to push the district-wide 3D printer project forward. We all met and looked at our options for making the 3D printers as easy-to-use as possible and were able to come to an agreement. Amy, Bonnie, Sarah, and I will be working on training documentation for the other branches who are receiving a 3D printer.
Staff Development:
Dre and I are partnering on a building-wide project to involve all staff in developing building-wide service point training around a core set of expectations. This will provide an opportunity for every member of the leadership team to grow as a leader and facilitate conversation and cooperation among VA-staff who normally don’t work together. This will also provide VA staff the opportunity to have a voice in decision-making in the building regarding tasks they have the most knowledge and experience performing. The ultimate goals are: 1). a cohesive training program that allows all staff the ability to get up-to-speed on all service points in a timely manner and 2). consistent expectations throughout the building.
Professional Development:
I have taken up the post-ASD evaluation and 2019 planning tasks for this project. I look forward to recruiting and working with a diverse sub-section of the district on the 2019 event.
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