Building Bridges: How Public Libraries Can Empower and Collaborate with Indie Authors

Discover how public libraries can create community by becoming vital allies with indie authors and writers in this insightful webinar. Join Dr. Artika Tyner and Tiffany Duck as we explore strategies from hosting local author events and workshops to providing platforms for showcasing self-published works. Learn how collaboration between libraries and writers can foster community engagement, expand access to unique literary content, and enhance programming.

Objectives:
• Understand collaborative opportunities: Explore how libraries can partner with indie authors to promote their work and engage the community
• Identify practical ways libraries can provide resources and support the needs of local writers
• Discuss ways these collaborations can enhance community outreach and programming

Audience:
• Programming & Outreach Librarians
• Adult Services staff members
• Branch managers
• Any staff who want to explore ideas for community engagement

Presenter: Dr. Artika R. Tyner is a passionate educator, author, sought-after speaker, and advocate for justice. Tyner is the CEO of Planting People Growing Justice Press and Bookstore (PPGJ). PPGJ publishes and promotes books that encourage and empower Black children to find joy in reading. In recognition of her leadership and service, she is the recipient of more than two dozen awards that include: Women in Business, American Small Business Champion, International Educator Citizen, Attorney of the Year, and American Bar Association Difference Makers. She is a prolific, award-winning author of 30+ adult and children’s books. She serves as a global citizen by supporting education, entrepreneurship, and women’s leadership initiatives in Africa.

Presenter: Tiffany Duck is a librarian and consultant who is the owner of LitDext LLC, a literacy and information services company. She has thirteen years of experience as a public library manager in various library systems. Tiffany has served as the Co-Chair of the BCALA Literacy Awards Committee for the past eight years and the Chair of the BCALA Self-publishing eBook Awards for the past seven years. She also facilitated many innovative and diverse initiatives that expanded the library’s reach into the community. Tiffany is an adjunct instructor in the Library and Information Science programs at the University of North Carolina Greensboro and the University of Alabama.

The recording and handouts will be available on Niche Academy after the live event as well as our library of over 700 recorded sessions. To access Niche, go to: https://my.nicheacademy.com/floridalibrarywebinars

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