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 […]
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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 […]
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% […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 in and get started. Join us for a transformative webinar, designed to equip you with the tools to empower community members in capturing and sharing […]
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 storage, and online editing tools. Learn how to stage an area to make it look its best and how to incorporate those images into your […]
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 […]
Prompt Engineering for Librarians: Unlocking AI for Next-Level Library Services
As AI tools like ChatGPT become essential, librarians must harness them effectively. This webinar explores prompt engineering—the art of crafting prompts to optimize AI results—and introduces agentic AI, systems capable […]
Mastering Small Talk: The Art of Conversational Weaving
Small talk often gets a bad rap, but it's the foundation for building meaningful connections in all aspects of life. This training dives deeper, exploring the art of conversational weaving, […]