Your webinar will be held on April 29, 2020,  12:00 pm – 1:00 pm  ET.

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The digital divide still exists in our communities, especially among the poor, the indigent, New Americans, and others on the margins of society. Although progress has been made, what is the current situation nationally, and how does that compare with Florida communities? What are libraries doing to bridge the gap? What questions should you be asking regarding your community’s situation, and what could be your library’s role in improving access?

During this session, we will explore the politics of bandwidth; who needs help and why; the challenges of multiple hardware and software configurations; not everyone will drive a car or change their own oil, either; what about mobile devices, and is it enough to turn on the wifi?

Outcomes:
Inventory your community’s public digital assets.
Update your library’s strategic and technology plans to align with your community’s digital assets or lack thereof.
Explore how to partner with public, private, and nonprofit organizations intent on improving bandwidth and digital resources for everyone.

Biography ~ Pat Wagner
Pat Wagner has been a trainer and consultant for libraries since 1978 using e-mail, platforms, and now social media to serve clients across the United States (and the solar system) who she has never met face-to-face.. She presents at state and national library conferences as well as working with libraries of all types from Alaska to Florida. She has been a frequent visitor to Florida libraries and was a facilitator for the Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute for several years. Pat focuses on skills needed to support better productivity and workplace relationships, from personnel issues to strategic planning. She is known for her practical and good-humored programs.

Your webinar will be held on April 14, 2020, 10:30 am  – 11:30 am  ET.

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Collecting numbers, aka quantitative data, answers many questions regarding your library. How many people in your service area have library cards and how has that changed in the last five years? Are more or less senior citizens coming to events? Which nonfiction books are circulating the most?

But numbers don’t tell about the lonely teen discovering a safe haven to create graphic novels. Or the overwhelmed grandmother, now custodian of her toddler grandkids, finding respite and friendship during programs on Reading Readiness and parenting.

In this program, we’ll discuss:
• What makes a compelling library story
• Where to find the best story tellers of all ages and backgrounds
• How to engage your community’s or institution’s talent to put stories into pictures and videos
• How to keep your collection of stories fresh

Biography ~ Pat Wagner
Pat Wagner has been a library trainer and consultant since 1978. She also has a background in the performing, literary, and visual arts as a performance poet and storyteller, playwright, graphic designer, and writer of fantasy fiction. She grew up in a family of storytellers and is currently recording those stories and accompanying photos to share with family members across the globe.

Your webinar will be held on April 9, 2020,  2:00 pm – 3:00 pm  ET.

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In late summer of 2016, Skokie (IL) Public Library created a Civic Lab–a mobile, pop-up initiative to increase public discussion and civic literacy among library patrons of all ages. Hear from Christine Goertz and Amy Holcomb, two members of the Civic Lab team, to learn about why civic engagement is inherent in library services, the background of the Civic Lab, strategies in developing civic literacy opportunities across multiple departments, and the four types of pop-up events that make up the majority of Civic Lab appearances. They’ll also discuss the lessons learned from three years of civic literacy programming.

Learning Objectives:

• Be able to articulate and advocate for the role of the public library as a convener of civic engagement opportunities in the community
• Be able to identify strategies and topics for engaging patrons in thought-provoking ideas and dialogue beyond traditional programming
• Be able to identify and engage library staff at all levels in civic engagement initiatives across the library

Biography ~ Christine Goertz
Christine Goertz is a Collection Development Librarian for the Youth Services Department at the Skokie Public Library selecting fiction for birth to age 12. When she is not busy reading for Skokie’s Hot Summer Reads Committee, Christine is usually prepping for an upcoming Civic Lab. She is currently at work preparing for a pop-up focused on how the disposal of household clutter impacts the environment.

Biography – Amy Holcomb
Amy Holcomb is the Experiential Learning Supervisor at Skokie (IL) Public Library where she manages three hands-on learning spaces for youth, teens, and adults. She entered libraries through a series of fortunate events while an undergraduate studying chemistry. She loves applying her science background in programming opportunities and really loves how learning and sharing knowledge are essential parts of her job. Amy is a 2014 Library Journal Mover & Shaker. Her favorite Civic Lab topics are science related, including genetic editing, outer space ownership, and climate change.

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Your webinar will be held on April 7, 2020,  10:30 am  – 11:30 am  ET.

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Sometimes you’re not in charge. You cannot tell people what to do. Yet you still need their help to do your job. Yes, it’s possible to get results, influence others, and lead projects without being a boss. But how? By establishing a reputation for integrity and trustworthiness, you’ve got a good start–yet you need to master certain skill sets to succeed. To this end, this Webinar explores strategies for helping you to achieve your goals regardless of your job title and standing in an organization.

More specifically, you’ll learn how to:

· Craft a compelling vision of your expectations;
· Rally and engage others;
· Tailor your work style and communications to fit those who you work with;      and
· Create win-win situations for you and colleagues.

Biography ~ Mitchell Friedman
Mitchell Friedman, EdD, APR develops people. Known as an enthusiastic, energetic, and insightful professional, he basks in opportunities to help others to achieve their full potential. Dr. Friedman is a Senior Lecturer in the Graduate School of Business and Public Policy at the Naval Postgraduate School. He concurrently serves as Northern California Director of the Institute of Advanced Advertising Studies, and helps a range of organizations to develop the communications and leadership skills of their employees.

Nearly one in five adults in the U.S. live with a mental illness in any given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. While libraries cherish our privilege to serve all, we often struggle in responding to our patrons experiencing mental health disorders. Learn to provide the best response to people having a mental health crisis, including advice on how to improve workplace policies and procedures from a librarian/certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This webinar will increase your knowledge of mental illness, equip you with techniques for effective communication and de-escalation, and provide concrete examples in developing or enhancing positive workplace policies and procedures surrounding mental health.

Biography ~ Taylor Atkinson
Taylor Atkinson is the Assistant Director of the Union County Carnegie Library in Union, South Carolina.