This program will introduce a comprehensive self-care program for librarians aimed at promoting mental and physical well-being, reducing stress, and preventing burnout. By implementing targeted self-care techniques, we can create a healthier and more resilient library community. Librarians, like many other professionals, can experience stress and burnout due to the demands of their jobs. Practicing […]
Curious about TikTok? Looking to up your library’s social media game? Join us for this webinar to learn all about how libraries can leverage the incredible power of TikTok for things like: advocacy, collection development, community building, instructional tutorials, and more. . We’ll also talk about the safety of using TikTok, it’s powerful impact on […]
Reconstruct your communication for breakthrough clarity! Transform presentations, emails, speeches, & meetings with the power of brevity. It is harder than ever to capture an audience’s attention. We decide in around 17 seconds if we like what we are reading. April introduces principles from the book, Smart Brevity, to help communicators say more with less […]
Have you ever heard about physical literacy? Do you want to learn more about how you could implement more movement-based programs in your library? For almost two decades now, Jenn […]
Do you know that YouTube offers more functionality (especially with automated / AI tools!) than Facebook video? Do you know you can use YouTube's AI captioning to meet accessibility needs and increase findability even if you don't want to host your videos on YouTube? Do you know how to make your videos better using Youtube's […]
This program is designed for library employees looking to improve their ability to serve and communicate with the Spanish-speaking community. With a focus on common Spanish words and phrases specifically […]
Every nonprofit and library has a unique story to tell, but how do you uncover your organization's true storytelling DNA? In this talk, digital storytelling expert and international keynote speaker Julia Campbell will guide attendees through a process of self-discovery and exploration to help them identify their organization's unique voice and messaging. With practical tips […]
Can a more agile leadership approach cultivate motivation and improve your team's and community's collaborations and outcomes? From "failing fast" and "defining done" to increased transparency and earlier stakeholder feedback, agile project management strategies can help us build trust, encourage growth, and create more collaborative and effective teams and community relationships. Attendees will learn the […]
Training adult learners (andragogy) is very different from teaching children (pedagogy). With training being a critical component in the workplace, how can we maximize impact for employees? Learn how to […]
Mary Poppins (Walt Disney, 1964) got it right when she said, “In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and — […]
Like most people, you probably have a lot going on and good reasons to feel distressed. Being stressed from time to time is actually normal and healthy. The problem is […]
For this program, we will learn best practices for communicating in the workplace. Through learning transferable communication skills, including interpersonal and group communication strategies you will learn how to be a more effective communicator. Together we will consider how to build and re-build relationships in the workplace—especially when conflict is present. As a result of […]
