Pointers for new moderators chairing an “open share” meeting:

Here are a couple of pointers:

- Please use "open share" script on website.

- Feel free to take 3 topics. If no one comes up with a topic, you may use some topics from the "meetings topic list".

- The "meetings topic list" is on the CHPL website. It is one of the tabs on the left column. You may want to keep that handy.

- Shares are usually 5 minutes, however you may choose to make them 4 minutes or 3 minutes.  Shares are never over 5 minutes. If no one steps up to be a timekeeper, switch to self timing. Let folks know you will be able to time if they do not have a timer. If you are unable to time, ask for a volunteer to time in case an individual is unable to time.

- If there is a long silence, you can read a piece of conference approved literature. Whatever you have purchased is fine. You may want to print out the piece of literature or have it handy on your laptop. Pick out a paragraph or two & read it. However you don't have to do that... If there is silence you may choose to read.