Building Credibility in a New Role

Maybe this is familiar, in your old role, people knew they could count on you. You had their backs, you knew where all of the hidden levers and pitfalls were […]

AI & Productivity Hacks: How AI Can Help Librarians Every Day

What's all of the buzz about AI? Can it actually help us in our day to day work or does it cause more problems than it solves?? In this session, we will explore some practical and useful ways to use AI. We'll talk through what AI can do (currently), products currently using AI (more than […]

Circulation Desk Spanish

Would you like to be able to say a few phrases in Spanish to help Spanish-speakers feel welcome? In this webinar, you will learn some basic vocabulary to greet patrons, […]

Transform and Thrive: Fostering Wellness in Our Work

Library staff and administration do more than point people in the right direction to books and information. We foster wellness for ourselves and others. One way to foster wellness is […]

Nurturing Potential: A Toolkit for Engaging Unsupervised Youth and Teens in Your Library

Are you passionate about transforming your library into a haven for all, including unsupervised youth and teens? Join us for an insightful webinar where we dive into innovative strategies to engage and positively influence these young minds. Hear from Tiffany Duck, experienced public library manager and David Duck, Youth Development and Preventative Services Manager as […]

It’s Not About Me! Serving Customers Without Taking It Personally

Are you finding it difficult to “not” to take things personally from your complaining, upset and highly emotional customers? You’re not alone! But how do you emotionally detach yourself from customers who want you to think it is personal and that YOU are the problem? The It’s Not About Me! program is packed full of […]

Introduction to Embroidery Machines

Thinking of adding an embroidery machine to your library? Curious about where to find designs or how make your own? Join librarian Alison Mirabella and learn how machine embroidery works, […]

Teaching Library Budgets to Outsiders: How Library Budgets Benefit All

Library budgets can be complex and diverse. From book purchases to salaries to databases, budgets span into various divisions that require expertise and knowledge. But what outsiders often don’t realize is how impactful budget decisions are. Chronically underfunded, stakeholders and administrators have little understanding of what funds go towards and how it benefits the entire […]

Crafting Effective Library User Surveys

Surveys are a valuable tool for gathering feedback from library users and improving services. This webinar will guide you through the process of designing, implementing, and analyzing effective surveys tailored to the needs of your library. Learn best practices for question design, distribution methods, and data analysis to ensure your surveys provide meaningful insights. Learning […]

Empowering Community Connections: Teaching Teens Tech Skills

Public libraries can provide a safe and inclusive space for teens to learn about technology and access digital resources. By addressing the misconception that teens are inherently tech-savvy, libraries can […]