Are you ready to embark on a revolutionary journey in education? The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) are transforming the educational landscape, propelling us into the era of Education 4.0. Say goodbye to traditional methods, as AI and AR offer personalized content and research assistance that go beyond spell-checking. Every learner […]
Formal mentoring is a pivotal method for cultivating employee success. Despite good intentions, these practices often fall short in delivering effective support. In this seminar, attendees will delve into the pitfalls of contemporary mentoring practices. Informed by organizational communication research, Dr. Allen will guide participants through various mentoring strategies designed that facilitate employee growth. Attendees […]
Ted Talks are educational, entertaining, timely and sometimes stretch your thinking, beliefs and opinions on a variety of topics. They are free to access and easy to share with your […]
The digital landscape is evolving faster than ever! Bid farewell to the Twitter era, wave goodbye to Facebook's fading charm and stop worrying about institutional restrictions on TikTok. Explore the […]
Establishing a Library Mentorship Program can strengthen the roots of longtime library staff and support new growth for new librarians. In August of 2022, Buncombe County Public Libraries launched our […]
Boundaries and limit setting for patrons at public libraries can prevent library workers from feeling drained at the end of a workday. When healthy boundaries are set, it helps us manage our own frustration or anger instead of feeling as if there is a loss of control. This session will teach participants not only how […]
Engage patrons while saving your budget by using free and low cost resources. This timely webinar provides inspiration for showstopping library programs for all audiences from seniors to children along with makerspace and passive programming resources. Tools and materials range from free resources to teach financial responsibility to toddlers to STEM lesson plans from NASA […]
Meetings should be productive and have a purpose. Many times staff members dread meetings and would rather do anything but attend them. This session will introduce and reaffirm various components of hosting and attending meetings. We will discuss group dynamics, active listening skills, conflict management, creating an inclusive environment, and communicating clear meeting guidelines, instructions, […]
For this workshop, we will learn best practices for being a facilitator. Through learning transferable communication skills, including how to manage communication anxiety, present with confidence, and manage challenging conversations you will learn how to be a more effective communicator. Working from the understanding communication is a skill set, we will examine how to prepare, […]
Ever thought about how a library can transform lives with just a bit of tech magic? Join Brian Pichman from the Evolve Project, in this groundbreaking webinar that's all about pushing boundaries with assistive technology in our libraries. We're not just talking books and databases here; we're exploring cutting-edge tools and creative approaches to turn […]
The National Alliance of Mental Illness estimates that one in five children, teens, and adults suffer from a mental illness. With libraries functioning as a hub of the communities they support, library professionals must be prepared to serve patrons struggling with mental health issues. This presentation will provide library professionals with the necessary knowledge and […]
Want to take your data management skills to the next level? Using AI (ChatGPT and others) with Excel can help you analyze, understand, and share your library's data with your […]
