Upcoming Speaking Engagements
Come get 'Re-Charged and Powered Up' at the 2021 Power Up Conference -
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-2021-power-up-conference-tickets-138422257699?aff=KCBoyd
Early Bird Registration $27.00
*Early Bird Registration ends on March 14, 2021
#PowerUp21 #tlchat #edchat
Past Speaking Engagements
New Jersey Association of School Librarians Mini-Conference:
Abbreviated Slide Decks
Black Books Matter
Activating Your Inner Activist
New Jersey Association of School Librarians Mini-Conference:
Abbreviated Slide Decks
Black Books Matter
Activating Your Inner Activist
Session 1: Tuesday, February 23, 2021
11:00am-11:45am est
Course Description Education took a direct hit at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, but schools and students adapted quickly. Now remote and hybrid learning are poised to shape the future of education, and the institutions who do it well will come out ahead.
In this new course from School Library Journal and Library Journal, teachers and librarians who have been at the forefront of creative digital education, project-based learning, and makerspaces will share their ideas for successful remote and hybrid learning. You’ll come away with creative solutions to implement now and adapt for the long run as education evolves with our digital future.
Register Here: www.libraryjournal.com/?event=remote-reboot
Join the Friends of the DC Public Library on February 25 at 12pm to learn how to advocate effectively from home. Led by the DC Library Association Librarians' Advocacy Director K.C. Boyd, this special training will cover key strategies for having your voice heard while advocating remotely.
Register here: zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvfu6upj8tH9H8HWmSN_584KAQsrIrGJfY
Register here: zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvfu6upj8tH9H8HWmSN_584KAQsrIrGJfY
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Looking forward to presenting at the California School Library Association Virtual Conference
"Moving from Advocate to Activist for Today's School Library Program" Saturday, February 20, 2021 10:00am PST Register here: http://bit.ly/CSLA2021 Presentation Slides: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19QiO1k58OhWdxvIQ91-0Eaujlu_BnnPn #CaLibChat #4CSLA #tlchat |
Looking forward to presenting, "The Librarian's Voice," with Michelle Luhtala, Joyce Valenza, Cicely Lewis and Diana Rendina at the edFocus Industry Summit | The Impact of COVID-19 on K-12 Education
Fri Feb 12th 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM (EST) EST
https://www.accelevents.com/e/edFocusSummit2021
Fri Feb 12th 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM (EST) EST
https://www.accelevents.com/e/edFocusSummit2021
I presented at this respected joint conferrence sponsored by Teaching for Change and the Howard University School of Education. #BLMatSchool.
View my presentation here:
Black Books Matter: Books Written/Illustrated by Black Authors/IllustratorsAll Ages
(Copyright © 2020-2021 K.C. Boyd/@Boss_Librarian All Rights Reserved
Reproduction or remixing of material or images on this website/blog without written consent is prohibitted.)
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hRYPvVeY27pHkMDFP_-vSwXuRAdAn8QTQOSIyraa5u8/edit?usp=sharing
Join school librarian K. C. Boyd as she leads educators, parents and caregivers in a lively presentation on why ‘Black Books Matter.’ Boyd will discuss the trends of the inequities of the selection of books by school systems across the country and how this impacts decision-making at the local level. Most importantly, Boyd will convey why daily reading makes a difference socially, emotionally and academically for our young people. An engaging and inspiring book talk will be provided where attendees can learn what’s hot in K-12 books and rediscover timeless classics that all will enjoy. Most importantly, attendees will receive access to a trusted booklist that will influence book selection for mandatory reading material in schools, for leisure reading for K-12 readers and beyond.
Facilitated by K. C. Boyd, a school librarian with the D.C. public schools and member of the Washington Teachers’ Union (WTU) Equity Collaborative.
Adding popular graphic novels and manga to your school library’s collection is a surefire way to drive circulation—but it can also bring scrutiny from parents and administrators who don’t believe they’re appropriate for young readers. Ensuring your collection development plan is up-to-date with your administration’s goals and objectives is a critical first step to garnering support for your efforts.Join us after hours on Wednesday, January 27th at 6pm ET (3pm PT) for this free webinar where our panel of experienced librarians—K.C. Boyd, Joy Harvey, Angie Mahalik, Cait Zaksheske—will discuss how to successfully integrate comics, graphic novels, and manga into your collection development plan.
The 60-minute presentation will be moderated by LibraryPass’ John Shableski and offer insights on aligning your collection to support classroom instruction, while also meeting students’ varied reading needs and interests. It will include a live Q&A segment where our panelists will answer attendees’ specific questions submitted via the registration form and during the session.
View the recording here: https://youtu.be/S2aZ4nmXtFo
- How do you create age-appropriate collections?
- How do you align collections to the curriculum?
- How do you balance print and digital collections?
- What is your selection policy?
- Do you need a reconsideration policy?
The 60-minute presentation will be moderated by LibraryPass’ John Shableski and offer insights on aligning your collection to support classroom instruction, while also meeting students’ varied reading needs and interests. It will include a live Q&A segment where our panelists will answer attendees’ specific questions submitted via the registration form and during the session.
View the recording here: https://youtu.be/S2aZ4nmXtFo
I was a panelist for the #AASLtownhall on Tuesday, Janurary 12, 2021. We discussed school and public library relationships, collaborations, partnerships.
Register and Access the Recording Here: https://aasl.digitellinc.com/aasl/sessions/4167/view
Register and Access the Recording Here: https://aasl.digitellinc.com/aasl/sessions/4167/view
Keynote Addresses and Presentations
Keynote: Association of Illinois School Library Educators: 'Librarian Advocate or Activist: Which One Are You?'
Keynote: New York City School Librarians' Association: 'Advocacy and the School Library Program'
Keynote: School Librarians' Association of Western New York:
‘Moving from Advocate to Activist for Today’s School Library Program’
Keynote: Nebraska School Librarians Association Conference: 'So What Are You Going to Do About It?'
Keynote: Maryland Association of School Librarians - 'School Advocacy: The Struggles and the Victories'
Keynote: Long Island Public Library Association Annual Conference - 'Don't Fit In, Stand Out!'
Keynote: Cleveland Public Library Black History and Women's History Programs:
'Street Literature and African-American Girls'
Keynote: Cleveland Public Library 'Lunch and Learn' Staff Development
Presentation: Google Educators Group of Louisiana: 'The Hidden Figure: Your School Librarian'
Presentation: Indiana Connected Educators: 'Today's School Librarian and Technology Tools'
Presentation: Saddleback Publications Webinar Series: 'The Power of Your School Librarian in a
COVID-19 world Harnessing Technology, Literacy, and Community.'
Presentation: Hacking School Libraries: 'Advocacy and Relevancy'
Presentation: University of Illinois 'Summer Getaway' Professional Development for School
Librarians'
Presentation: Reaching Across Illinois Library System, "Supporting and Exclusivity in Libraries'
Presentations: Future of Education Education Technology Conference
-Extend Your Digital Outreach: Beginners
-Fuel Your Brand: Marketing Your School Library Program for Success: Advanced
-How Social Media Has Impacted My Library Program
-Instagram and the School Library Program for Beginners
Guest Lecturer: Rutgers University - 'My Journey'
Guest Lecturer: University of Illinois - 'Serving Diverse Learners in the School Library'
Guest Lecturer: University of Maryland - 'Behavioral Management & Collaboration in the School Library Program'
Guest Lecturer: University of South Alabama - 'Librarians Wear Many Hats'