EQS 2017

Enhancing Quality Staff in Changing Times:

The 25th symposium for library paraprofessionals and support staff presented by the University of Minnesota Libraries
May 23, 2017
Continuing Education and Conference Center
St. Paul Campus, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Another year, another EQS. The EQS (Enhancing Quality Staff) in Changing Times Symposium is for University of Minnesota library staff and library staff from other universities and public libraries that want to attend. Basically its an all day conference for the library staff. This is my 9th EQS and they have all been fun. Sadly no prize wins this year (but I have a friend who has now won 4 years in a row), but I did attend some very interesting talks and one of my talks was cancelled.

 

First talk of the day: ‘Free tools to help manage big messy projects’ with Ben Wiggins.

‘Two Efforts at Reaching Patrons Experiencing Homelessness’ by Chris Ruiz and Kyle Orcholski

 

 

Lunch

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘Ex Libris: Bookplates and Other Marks of Possession’ by Margaret Borg

 

 

Fee libraries bag of the libraries!
Cake vs ice cream the ultimate battle! EQS snacks.

‘Google Search – Advanced Search Tricks, Limits & Teaching Tips’ by Nancy Herther
Monopoly chocolate! The best talks bribe their audiences.

‘The Nuts and Bolts of Insect Illustration’ by Dr. Ralph Holzenthal

My Google Scholar profile was used in a talk today: “Online Identity- Do’s and Don’ts” by Kristen Mastel and Caitlin Bakker. I wasn’t there to see the presentation, as I was attending another talk, but I’m sure it was awesome! I was asked last week if they could use it in their presentation as a “Do” and I said sure. Thanks for photo Kristen!