Staff Development Day 2024
Community Connections Through Technology
Registration
To register for Staff Development Day 2024 - "Community Connections Through Technology" use the link below. You will be redirected to a new window to complete the registration. Completed your registration by Sunday, August 18th.
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What is Staff Development Day?
Staff Development Day is a day of professional development and staff camaraderie for all Metro Library staff. Our theme for this year is “Community Connections Through Technology.” The day includes presentations from professional speakers and MLS Staff members, annual longevity awards, a vendor fair, therapy dogs, as well as the opportunity for flu shots. This day away from our everyday duties gives us the opportunity to regroup, connect, and learn together with our peers. This year, we are very excited to welcome TWO renowned keynote speakers that intersect in the fields of library science and technology, Dr. Brandy McNeil, Deputy Director of Branch Programming and Services at the New York Public Library and Nick Tanzi, Assistant Director of the South Huntington Public Library.
When is Staff Development Day?
Monday, October 14, 2024
All-day session from 8:00am to 4:00pm
Please note: This is a day of work, registration starts at 7:30am. Arriving after 8:00am will result in a punch change indicating arrival time.
Where is Staff Development Day?
Embassy Suites by Hilton Oklahoma City Downtown Medical Center
741 North Phillips Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
The Embassy Suites has parking to accommodate all staff, but carpooling is encouraged. See below for more parking information.
Who attends Staff Development Day?
- Full-time staff are required to attend.
- Any full-time staff not attending will need to call Kelley Hoffman, Chief People Officer, at x3743 to determine if the absence will be excused or unexcused. Make-up training will be provided.
- Staff working less than full-time are encouraged to attend the whole day (8am-4pm) or part of the day (8am-noon or noon-4pm). Lunch will be included if registering for half a day!
- Please work with your manager before registering to arrange a work week schedule adjustment. We hope that all of our staff will join us for a day of learning and growing together!
Where do I park for Staff Development Day?
- There are over 400 parking spots to accommodate staff. Carpooling is encouraged.
- Parking for the event will be in the parking lot directly attached to the hotel as indicated in the picture above.
- As a reminder, mileage to and from Staff Day is not reiumbursable.
How should I dress for Staff Development Day?
- Friday casual with your name tag.
- The hotel sets the temperature for the venue, so please dress appropriately (e.g., bring a sweater, cardigan, jacket, etc.)
What meals are provided at Staff Development Day?
- A light selection of breakfast items will be served by the hotel in the morning.
- Boxed lunches will be provided in the afternoon.
- Additional snacks will be provided by the library after lunch.
- You are welcome to pack your own snacks or lunch - you'll want to keep your energy up to get the most out of Staff Development Day!
- Refreshments will be available throughout the day, including coffee from Not Your Average Joe.
Flu Shots and Therapy Dogs
Flu shots and therapy dogs will be available throughout the day!
Questions?
Questions about Staff Development Day may be directed to the Learning and Development Department at [email protected].