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 […]
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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 […]
Interdepartmental and Intergenerational English Learning Programming
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 […]
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, […]
Podcasting for Libraries
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, […]
Recharge Your Book Club
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 […]
What Now?: Developing and Growing in the Library Profession as a Second (or Third) Career Librarian
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 […]
Fun Ways to Work with Your Community to Collect, Preserve, and Share Local History
Are you passionate about preserving the unique stories and histories of your community? Do you have a pile of archives in the back room? It can be overwhelming to dig […]
Photography Basics for PR and Marketing
Are you wanting to make your organization’s images really pop? This session will delve into information about types of digital cameras, lenses, basics of camera operations, image composition, online image […]
Copyright Literacy and Creative Commons: What It Is, and Why It Matters for You and Your Community
Copyright anxiety" is something felt by both librarians and patrons - what am I allowed to do with the content I find online? Will I get in trouble if I use this picture / meme / article / text? This webinar will cover the basics of copyright: what it is, how it works, and why […]