Who’s On First: Cleaning up Communication

Communication is essential to running a productive and effective workplace. We all have different communication styles and may unwittingly create confusion or discord. This program explores numerous ways we can improve how we communicate and decrease frustration while boosting cooperation. Attendees will: • Identify 1 thing you can start and stop doing to improve your […]

AI Literacy Made Easy: A Practical Toolkit for Public Libraries

Equip yourself with a practical toolkit and actionable tips for rolling out community AI literacy initiatives that any library can implement. This webinar will walk you through easy-to-follow strategies, provide […]

Be a Library Champion!

Many people think they know what a 21st century library offers, but the truth is, many don’t know the full story of the hidden gem right in their neighborhood. The best way to let them know is becoming a Champion for your Library! Get ready to show off your library’s programs, events, and resources to […]

From A to Gen Z: The ABCs of Leading Gen Z in the Workplace

Statistics indicate that around 27% of Gen Z is expected to significantly influence the workforce by 2025. Today's workforce encompasses up to five distinct generations, spanning from Baby Boomers to Gen Z. Each generation expresses themselves and their ideas uniquely. As a result, leaders find themselves needing to navigate the evolving workplace environment. In this […]

Tech Trends 2025 and Beyond

Stay ahead of the latest tech trends in the quickly evolving technology landscape. We’ll explore emerging trends like AI, automation, virtual and augmented reality, and more that are poised to transform how libraries operate and serve their communities. This session will provide insights into how these innovations can be leveraged to improve services, streamline operations, […]

Mentoring as Part of Succession Planning

Mentoring is a vital component of succession planning. Working to create a pool of potential successors can be accomplished though developing relationships with leaders and experts within your organization, and […]

Building a Burnout Prevention Strategy

Much has been said about burnout in recent years, but it remains a persistent challenge for libraries. In fact, the problem of burnout is so widespread that it is now […]

Privacy Literacy: From Curious to Confident

Public polls consistently show that people care about privacy. Privacy concerns unite people across identities, politics, and cultures. Libraries are increasingly offering privacy literacy programming, fulfilling the Library Bill of Rights call to educate about privacy. In this session, learn about privacy literacy and preview research-based strategies for developing your privacy literacy practice. Facilitators will […]

Bringing Affordable Bestselling Author Talks to Your Community

How would your library like to gain access to the top author programs for your patrons and communities? The Library Speakers Consortium creates 2-3 new online bestselling-author events per month, streamed to patrons of every member library. Join us for this informative webinar and learn about this new and exciting approach to accessing author programs […]