woznicki presentation do’s and don’t’s
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PRESENTATION DO’S AND DON’T’S
Lisa WoznickiMusic Library Association ConferenceMarch 23, 2010
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PRESENTION PARAMETERS
Audience Member profile Role playing
Duration Plan to fill allotted time Allow time for Q and A
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PRESENTER’S STATION FEATURES
Internet connectivity Data
projector/laptop/cables Mac vs PC Software compatibility Email presentation
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ROOM ARRANGEMENT
Microphone Visibility
Small lamp Note cards
Height issues Remote Slide Assistant
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POWERPOINT POINTERS
Use bullet points DO NOT fill slide
with text DO NOT read
directly from slide
Visuals Don’t distract from
text Show connection to
text
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POWERPOINT POINTERS (CONT)
Captions for “borrowed” images Keep animations simple No audible transitions between slides Skip personal photos
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POWERPOINT POINTERS (CONT)
Use a slide design/backdrop Use slide show mode If using sound links, check for speakers Preview blogs, social networking pages
for suitability
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HANDOUTS PLANNING
Summarize main points Only give slide copies to interview
team Limit to 1 – 2 pages For demo, include important steps Check whether handouts will be copied
for you
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BACKUP PLANS – WHEN THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS
For online demos, create back up copy with screen shots
Bring back up copy on thumb-drive Use handout in event of power failure Email
copies of presentation and handout to self Powerpoint in advance
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IN GENERAL….
Practice tips More than once Include friends or family If possible, film practice
Anticipate questions Navigate MAC and PC versions of
presentation Plan demo results
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TRANSITIONING FROM PUBLIC TO ACADEMIC LIBRARIES
Common skills needed Excellent people skills Excellent customer service
skills
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Academic worldview Teaching is major
component Formal instruction
framework Librarian vs tenure
track faculty
Liaison/subject department programs
Music degrees required
Subject specialist for resources selection
Scheduling differences
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ACCORDING TO LISA….
More collaborative/collegial work environment
Schedule flexibility allows for coursework
Close relationships with student patrons
Valued for performing arts skills/background
Salary differences
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CONSIDER….
Academic library observation Librarian consultation Shadowing Volunteering Seek mentor