Are you feeling overwhelmed by your digital workload? Join us for "Tech Tips for Battling Burnout," a practical webinar designed to help you harness the power of apps and web tools to boost productivity and reduce stress. We’ll introduce you to a curated selection of innovative tools that can streamline your tasks, manage your time […]
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 […]
Ah, the holidays! A time for increased cheer, goodwill, celebration and safety hazards. From festive decorations to dealing with seasonal stress, the potential for safety-related incidents and accidents largely increases during the holiday season. Join former life safety officer and experienced “safety nerd”, Rosie Clark, to learn 12 easy and actionable things you can do […]
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 […]
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 providing growth opportunities for mentees. The specific learning objectives of this session are: • Identifying the need for leadership development in the/your organization • Steps […]
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 recognized by the World Health Organization as an “occupational phenomenon.” Traditional approaches to addressing chronic workplace stress and burnout have put the responsibility on individual […]
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 […]
Even within the same library system, our understanding of our patrons’ needs varies immensely. As different as library departments may seem, combining our insights enriches our understanding of the community we serve and their interconnection throughout generations. This webinar describes how to plan an interdepartmental and intergenerational program, taking a project-based English learning initiative as […]
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 […]
Podcasts. Maybe you are a devotee, listening to shows like Succession or Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History. Maybe you’ve never listened, but you are peripherally aware of the fact that 41% of Americans listen to a podcast every week. Have you ever considered how your institution can use podcasts as a means to engage your community, […]
Becky has been leading book clubs for 25 years and has seen it all. In this program she will share her tips and tricks for success. All book groups go through their ups and downs, but re-energizing your group is not as hard as it may seem. Becky will walk you through how to confidently […]
Many people have more than one career across their work lives, with librarianship being a popular second career choice. Entering a new profession, particularly at the mid-career point, can be a daunting task. This session will be led by an academic librarian who did just that, providing tips on identifying career paths, seeking out opportunities […]
