Youth Services News FW: Free Comics PD for Librarians from 7000 BC

[Julia Kelso]

I’ve been asked to share the below with any potentially interested librarians. 

 

Thank you

Julia Kelso

Director, Vista Grande Public Library

14 Avenida Torreon (next to El Dorado Community School)

7 Avenida Vista Grande, B-7 #192

Santa Fe, NM 87508

www.vglibrary.org <http://www.vglibrary.org/> 

 

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From: belmondo <belmondo at swcp.com> 
Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 11:51 AM
To: Julia Kelso <librarydirector at vglibrary.org>
Subject: Free Comics PD for Librarians from 7000 BC

 

Hi Julia,

 

Could you please pass this on to the librarians of New Mexico?

 

Thanks!

Jeff

 

 

7000 BC is partnering with the City of Albuquerque to present Librarians Rule!, a FREE Comic and Graphic Novel Professional Development for Librarians.  This was created for Albuquerque but librarians from other library systems in New Mexico are also welcome to attend.  These sessions will be recorded and posted. All sessions are virtual, and registration is through the Eventbrite links below.  Please pass this on to any other interested librarians in the state that might be interested.

 

There are two courses:

Basic: Have an interest in comics but don't know where to start? Non-profit arts organization 7000 BC has been bringing fast-paced, hands-on comic book workshops to libraries around New Mexico for nearly two decades. We'll lead you through the basics of how the comics medium functions while also stepping back to reveal why it's so powerful and how how you can successfully lead a comics workshop at your library.

Advanced: What draws readers to comics and graphic novels?  How do comics relate more broadly to visual literacy?  We'll take a deeper dive into the comics medium, examine how understanding comics can improve your patrons' life skills, and look at the choices you can make to build a more successful comics collection.

 

Links below.

This PD is a part of our celebrations leading to the 20th Annual 24 Hour Comics Day.  These also include workshops, displays, and a live virtual interview with Jeff Smith.  (He's recovering from a cardiac arrest and may be postponing.  If so, we'll interview local comics phenom Stephen McCranie.)  And you can always join us for 24 Hour Comics Day.  24 HCD and the interview are both hybrid events.  All events are free.  More at 7000bc.org <http://www.7000bc.org/> .

Thank you!
Jeff Benham
Treasurer/Education Coordinator
7000 BC
www.7000bc.org <http://www.7000bc.org/> 

 


 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/librarians-rule-comics-professional-development-for-librarians-basic-tickets-710668858687> Librarians Rule! Comics Professional Development for Librarians (Basic)
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Fri, Sept. 8

 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/librarians-rule-comics-professional-development-for-librarians-basic-tickets-712552552867> Librarians Rule! Comics Professional Development for Librarians (Basic)
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Fri, Sept. 22

 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/librarians-rule-comics-professional-development-for-librarians-advanced-tickets-712554548837> Library Comic Book Professional Development (Advanced)
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Wed, Sept. 27

 


Jeff Smith/Stephen McCranie Interview
5:00 PM
Saturday, September 16
Virtual <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/701777283747?aff=oddtdtcreator>  or In-Person <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/701777875517?aff=oddtdtcreator> 

24 Hour Comics Day
Noon to Noon
Saturday-Sunday, October 7-8
 <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/674745079697?aff=oddtdtcreator> Virtual or In-Person <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/700438800307?aff=oddtdtcreator> 

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