Interdepartmental and Intergenerational English Learning Programming

Even within the same library system, our understanding of our patrons’ needs varies immensely. As different as library departments may seem, combining our insights enriches our understanding of the community we serve and their interconnection throughout generations. This webinar describes how to plan an interdepartmental and intergenerational program, taking a project-based English learning initiative as a parting point. Its goal is to delineate the steps to conduct this type of programming and to provide an example of interdepartmental planning engaging literacy and community services.

Attendees will learn how to:
• Survey community issues and create interdepartmental solutions
• Design collaborative programs based on community member’s input
• Introduce patrons to unfamiliar library services

Presenter: Ana Villalpando is a doctoral student at University of California, SanDiego. Since her career in public libraries started in 2016, Ana has prioritized advocating for language justice, equal access to informationand addressing systemic inequities through conscious library programming. Ana’s work has been presented at Reforma National Conference, California Library Association Conference, Seguimos Creando Enlaces Binational Conferences, and California Libraries Learn Academy.

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

Register here via Zoom for the live event or through the link below.