June 12 - 14, 2019
Library staff from throughout Idaho gathered at a unique three-day summer camp to dream, envision, and shape the future of libraries. Within the striking new Cruzen-Murray Library on the historic College of Idaho campus in Caldwell, campers united to engage with emerging trends and build connections. Campers were chosen through a competitive application process and related costs to attend and participate were covered by camp sponsors.
Download a PDF copy of the Idaho Libraries’ Camp Journal here. The Camp Journal includes a detailed agenda and a yearbook list of everyone who attended.
- Miguel Figueroa, Head of ALA Center for the Future of Libraries
- Collect. Connect. Prioritize. Act. Foresight to Change
- Rolf Hapel, Distinguished Practitioner in Residence at University of Washington iSchool & Former Director of Aarhus Public Libraries in Denmark
- The Future(s) of Libraries and Library Work
- Innovating Library Services in the 4 Spaces Model
- Dr. Angela Hemingway, Executive Director of the Idaho STEM Action Center
- Harnessing STEM Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges: A Focus on Idaho Libraries
- Nancy Pearl, Best-Selling Author, Librarian, & Literary Critic
- Marcellus Turner, Executive Director and Chief Librarian of The Seattle Public Library
- Building the Library of Tomorrow Today: A Look at the Future of Libraries and Librarianship
- if you attended the Futures Camp and would like a copy of the slides, please contact Dylan (dylan.baker@libraries.idaho.gov)
- YouTube (audio only)
- Building the Library of Tomorrow Today: A Look at the Future of Libraries and Librarianship
Participate in our Idaho Libraries’ Futures Camp subreddit at https://reddit.com/r/FuturesCamp
With a free Reddit account, you’ll be able to comment on any of the posts there. If you want to create a new post, make sure you click the “join” button on that page and then one of the Futures Camp Counselors will approve your request so you can create new posts as well.
If you want to learn more about Reddit before diving in, here are two resources to help you get oriented:
- Lifehacker’s The Beginner’s Guide to Reddit
- CGP Grey’s 5-minute YouTube video, What is reddit?
Anyone is welcome to attend our online post-Camp casual “fireside” group chats offered monthly between July and December 2019. (If you attended the Futures Camp, you agreed to attend at least two of these, but of course are welcome to attend more!)
- Tuesday, July 23rd at 9:00am-10:00am PDT / 10:00am-11:00am MDT
- Wednesday, August 14th at 1:00pm-2:00pm PDT / 2:00pm-3:00pm MDT
- Monday, September 9th at 6:00pm-7:00pm PDT / 7:00pm-8:00pm MDT
- Thursday, October 10th at 9:00am-10:00am PDT / 10:00am-11:00am MDT
- Tuesday, November 5th at 1:00pm-2:00pm PST / 2:00pm-3:00pm MST
- Thursday, December 5th at 6:00pm-7:00pm PST / 7:00pm-8:00pm MST
These group chats will be offered via Zoom. Connect to a group chat at the scheduled times by navigating to https://zoom.us/j/2086394167. You can connect to the audio via computer (with a headset or speakers and microphone) or via phone (1-720-707-2699 with meeting ID 208-639-4167). A webcam is also recommended, but not required. If you would like to do a meeting test with Zoom, navigate to https://zoom.us/test.
There is no registration cost to attend the Futures Camp and a travel stipend will be provided to help cover your costs to get to the camp. However, in lieu of registration costs, we do have requirements we ask of you in order to participate.
I agree to attend the entirety of the Futures Camp.
You will need to arrive on The College of Idaho campus in Caldwell by 4:00pm on Wednesday, June 12th. The camp will conclude at 5:00pm on Friday, June 14th.
I agree to stay in the dorms on campus.
Campers will be staying in the dorms at The College of Idaho during the event. You will have the choice of a private bedroom or shared bedroom, both with shared bathrooms. The dorms do not provide bedding, towels, or toiletries. Most campers will need to bring these items, however for those with limited luggage capacity other arrangements will be available. For those with additional needs, reasonable accommodations are possible.
I agree to attend alone.
Due to The College of Idaho’s rules and the nature of this camp, family members, friends, and pets are not permitted to stay or attend with you. (However, Knuffle Bunnies are permitted.)
I agree to develop and implement Futures Camp practices in my library.
After the camp, you will continue the work of the camp by developing and implementing the following 3 practices in your library: 1) CONNECT-make time regularly to share and talk about new ideas and trends with others, 2) ACT- integrate new ideas and trends into existing spaces, services, and partnerships, and 3) CONNECT- track and follow new and developing ideas and trends as they relate to your library.
I agree to complete all required reports.
After the camp, you must complete an “in-progress” report by December 31, 2019 and a final report by June 30, 2020 explaining how you’ve implemented Futures Camp practices at your library. You must also attend two online casual “fireside” group chats offered monthly between July and December 2019.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 | CONNECTING
| WHAT | TIME |
|---|---|
| Check-in | 3:00pm-4:00pm |
| Camp Orientation | 4:00pm-6:00pm |
| Dinner | 6:00pm-7:30pm |
| Networking Breakouts | 7:30pm-9:30pm |
THURSDAY, JUNE 13 | LEARNING
| WHAT | TIME |
|---|---|
| Breakfast & Keynote | 7:30am-9:15am |
| Learning Breakouts | 9:30am-12:30pm |
| Lunch & Keynote | 12:30pm-1:45pm |
| STEM Action Center Showcase | 2:00pm-5:00pm |
| Dinner & Keynote | 6:00pm-7:30pm |
| Networking Breakouts | 7:30pm-9:30pm |
FRIDAY, JUNE 14 | PLANNING
| WHAT | TIME |
|---|---|
| Breakfast & Keynote | 7:30am-9:15am |
| Planning Breakouts | 9:30am-12:30pm |
| Lunch & Keynote | 12:30pm-1:45pm |
| Participant Small Group Presentations Prep | 2:00pm-3:30pm |
| Participant Small Group Presentations | 3:30pm-4:30pm |
| Wrap-up | 4:30pm-5:00pm |
You can view photos from the Futures Camp in our Google Photos Shared Album. And if you have a free Google account, you can also upload your own photos from the Futures Camp there too!
LODGING
Campers will be staying in the dorms at The College of Idaho during the event. You will have the choice of a private bedroom or shared bedroom, both with shared bathrooms. The dorms do not provide bedding, towels, or toiletries. Most campers will need to bring these items, however for those with limited luggage capacity other arrangements will be available. For those with additional needs, reasonable accommodations are possible.
FOOD
Meals and snacks will be provided during the camp, starting with dinner on Wednesday, June 12 and concluding with afternoon snacks on Friday, June 14. (And, of course, no camp is complete without campfire-roasted s’mores!)
TRAVEL
Campers will be provided a travel stipend based on the one-way driving distance between your library and The College of Idaho (2112 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83605). This travel stipend is intended to offset your costs traveling to and from The College of Idaho and any meals or incidentals NOT provided during the camp. Travel stipend amounts are based on one-way driving distance from your library to The College of Idaho:
If you are driving a car or flying:
0-49 miles one-way = $0
50-149 miles one-way = $200
150-249 miles one-way = $300
250- 349 miles one-way = $400
350+ miles one-way = $500
If you are a passenger in a car (not driving):
0-49 miles one-way = $0
50-149 miles one-way = $25
150-249 miles one-way = $40
250- 349 miles one-way = $70
350+ miles one-way = $70
This camp was brought to you by the Idaho Commission for Libraries and made possible, in part, by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Idaho STEM Action Center.
