Using Google Tools for Efficiency

Join this practical webinar to hear tips about commonly used Google Tools including Gmail, Calendar, and Docs, and hear tips for less commonly used Google Tools including Spaces and Gemini […]

Succeeding with Community Partnerships

The public library is often called on to be “all things to all people.” As the list of “all things” continues to grow it is getting harder to deliver on this expectation. Partnering with community can be the answer to solve this need. Identifying the needs of community and then partnering with the correct resource […]

The Librarian’s Guide to Authors

Every community is home to authors. Whether independently or traditionally published, authors are out there wanting to connect with you. In this webinar, we’ll explore the relationship between authors and librarians, including the unique ways each group is attracted to books and how to use those attractions to work together. As a result of this […]

Automating Your Stats

Do you have monthly statistics that have to be manually collected, calculated, and inserted into a report? Does manually inputting and analyzing statistics take longer than it should? In this session, we will explore several automated solutions anyone can implement. Learn ways to automate stat gathering with simple tools like Zapier, Automate.io, and Google Sheets. […]

Preparing for a Successful Leadership Transition

Your long-time director or dean announced their departure from your organization. Everyone is in a little bit of a panic. For many employees, this is the only library leader they’ve […]

Improving library advantage during negotiations with ONEAL’s Gambit

Do you have to negotiate business terms and/or contracts for library resources? Do you want to learn more about how librarians can increase their bargaining power? Please join Katharine Macy, Scarlet Galvan, and Courtney Fuson of the IMLS-funded ONEAL Project (Open Negotiation for Academic Libraries, https://oneal-project.org) and explore a new open educational resource available to […]

Vive la Résistance!: Winning Strategies to Reach the “Uncoachables”

Do you have people on your team who do not want to be coached? Know someone who resists any of your attempts to help? Or maybe an employee who could grow in the right direction with a little more help? Coaching an employee is not as easy as one might think. There is a subtle […]

Make, Learn, Grow: Cultivating Future Innovators in the Library

Ignite creativity and critical thinking in your K-12 students through coding, robotics, and makerspaces! Learn practical strategies and engaging activities to transform your library into a dynamic learning hub. Discover […]

Decoding Body Language: Myths and Truths

For this workshop, we will unlock the secrets of non-verbal communication. We will spend time identifying the nuance and importance of non-verbals as well as examine some of the most […]