Get Your Community Moving
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 […]
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YouTube Tips & Tricks
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 […]
Essential Spanish for Library Staff: Key Words and Phrases for Effective Communication
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 […]
How to Find Your Library’s Storytelling DNA
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 […]
More Agile Teams and Collaborations
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, […]
From Knowing to Doing: Maximizing the Impact of Employee Training
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 […]
Making Language Learning Fun with Engaging Apps & Online Tools
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 — […]
A Mindful Approach to Stress
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 when it is ongoing and chronic. Not only does it feel incredibly uncomfortable, but stress can cause numerous serious health conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular […]
Basic Conversation Techniques: Helping Co-Workers Build Relationships
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 […]
Paperless Departments for Collaboration, Efficiency and Accountability
Discover strategies to transition your library department into a paperless environment, promoting sustainability and organizational efficiency. Learn innovative tools and practices for enhanced communication, collaboration, and accountability without the need […]
De-escalation Techniques That Work with Your Patrons
Effectively dealing with users who are upset, non-compliant and even displaying threatening behaviors can become an everyday occurrence in your library. How you respond to these difficult behaviors is often the key to de-escalating these situations and protecting yourself when a patrons’ behavior is no longer acceptable or wanted. In this interactive and informative program, […]
Day of the Dead Storytime
Learn more about the joyous Mexican Festival of Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos), which is celebrated each year on November 1st & 2nd, and be prepared to […]