Welcome to LACONI
Since 1954, LACONI (Library Administrators Conference of Northern Illinois) has been introducing library staff to new technologies and ideas, best practices, and popular programs for children and adults. LACONI is comprised of seven different sections which offer programs designed to enhance skills and knowledge of library staff in their area of expertise.
Great Ideas
LACONI collects unique and creative ways to offer great library service. Look here for inspiration, or suggest some of your own.
Presentation Slides: Nuts and Bolts of Adult Programming (OPP)
Presentation Slides: Geeks Bearing Gifts (Circ)
Join LACONI
LACONI membership is open to all libraries. Membership dues are used to pay for informative programs that each section produces. Any member library is welcome to attend the programs, sending as many staff and board members as they wish. There is often a lunch following any section program which allows for the opportunity to meet and network with other librarians from other library systems.
Fill out our Membership Form for more information.
Admin Program: eBooks: The New Wild Wild West [ May 11, 2012; 9:15 am to 12:15 pm. ] Join us for a two-part conversation about the challenges and opportunities we face in the eBook environment (the new wild, wild west!!).
Pritzker Military Library Visit [ May 18, 2012; 10:00 am to 11:30 am. ] This 90 minute, docent-led tour is an overview of the rich collection of the Pritzker Military Library. The Pritzker houses a major collection of books and related materials on military history, with a special focus on the role of the citizen soldier in American history.
Knowing what resources are available to our patrons can help us [...]
Circulation Program: What is RFID? [ May 17, 2012; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] What is RFID?
Join us for a general discussion about the benefits and implementation of RFID at your library!
Our special guest will be Shai Robkin, President, The Americas, and CEO of Bibliotheca ITG LLC.
Thursday, May 17 2012
9;00 am-12:00 pm
Warren Newport Public Library
224 n. Oplaine Rd.
Gurnee, IL
WE ARE STILL ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS PROGRAM!
For more information and [...]
Building a Digital Media Lab: Libraries as Creative Spaces April 20, 2012
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fountaindale Public Library District
300 W. Briarcliff Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Click here to register
Libraries have always stored and provided access to content, but as technology changes and the digital divide persists how will libraries adapt to best serve their communities? For some, the next step is content creation. Join us on April [...]
Work Place Relations [ April 13, 2012; 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. ] What do you do when all your internal customers want to be first on your priority list? Are you a Manager looking for ways to communicate with other Managers? Then join Candace Fisher, Manager of Training and Development, from the Illinois Management Association for a full day of ideas for interacting positively and productively with fellow staff members.
