2019 Utah Library Association Conference

As the age profile in the United States continues to rise, aged populations constitute a growing percentage of our communities. Find out how our library reaches this often underserved and frequently immobile demographic by taking interactive stories, music, and visual aids into local memory care centers. Session organizers will demonstrate a typical Adult Storytime and will provide templates and materials lists for those interested in bringing Adult Storytime into their own communities. 

This presentation will describe a collaboration between SLCPL librarians, the IRC, and an MLIS graduate student to create digital literacy programs using user experience and instructional design best practices. The primary objective of the digital literacy program was to serve the refugee population of Utah in their efforts to learn essential digital skills to serve them in the workforce, communicate with friends and family around the globe, and fully participate in the digital world. 

The Summit County Library received an LSTA Grant in 2018 to purchase a Remote Book Locker to place in the rural town of Henefer, Utah. Residents in Henefer can now collect and return their materials through the Locker instead of being required to travel 20 miles round-trip to the nearest Summit County Library Branch. This presentation will give an overview of the project, including how the partnership with Henefer was formed, details about the Locker, and lessons learned. 

Library bike plus internet equals adventure!  The Grand County Public Library recently implemented an exciting project to expand local access to the internet and library services.  The project uses wifi hotspots, Chromebooks, and a wifi enabled book bike to connect with the community.  This presentation will discuss how we identified community partners, began circulating the mobile devices, used bikes to connect with a wide audience, and fit the project into a busy public library schedule.