Immersive Programming: Bringing People IN to Geek OUT

Track

Tween, Teen or Young Adult Programming or Services

Level of Experience

Intermediate

Target Audience

General Librarianship, Public Librarians, and Youth Services

Session Description 

Step out of your comfort zone to challenge the idea of what a library program looks like. Learn ideas for planning and presenting a fandom-inspired immersive event; strategies for scaling and modifying plans for future endeavors; and tactics for empowering staff to engage and participate in local teams and workgroups.

Presenters 

Katrina Brockway, Palm Beach County Library System
Katrina Brockway began her career in libraries in 2015, and is currently the Circulation Manager for the Okeechobee Boulevard Branch of the Palm Beach County Library System. She’s working on completing her MLIS through Florida State University, with a hope to transition after graduation to a librarian position where she can work on designing engaging, community-building programming for adults full-time. Obviously, she is a proud Hufflepuff.

Kandace Ryan, Palm Beach County Library System
Kandace Ryan began her library career in 2016, after five years as a Special Education teacher. She is currently working as a Children and Teens Specialist in the Okeechobee Boulevard Branch of the Palm Beach County Library System, while completing her MLIS through Florida State University. She enjoys engaging children and teens through meaningful story times, educational activities, and all-around silliness. Clearly, she is a Gryffindor through and through.

 

  

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