How to Deflect and Handle Inappropriate Comments
Has anyone ever said anything to you that was inappropriate? Have you received a comment that made you feel uncomfortable? You are not alone! In a world of inclusivity and […]
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Influencing Others into Action
For this program, we consider how to foster positive influence in our work groups. We will examine our emotional intelligence, communication styles/strategies, and learn best practices for engaging work problems/conflict. […]
Embrace the Future with Canva AI Magic
Join us as we explore the revolutionary fusion of design and artificial intelligence. Learn how Canva's AI technology streamlines your workflow, empowering you to create stunning visuals effortlessly. Discover new tools and techniques to enhance your library's digital presence and engage your community like never before. Presenter: Kristina A. Holzweiss is a high school edtech […]
The ‘Must Do List’ for Leaders
Expand your horizons and discover ways to be your best self in your leadership role. Whether you’re new to your position as a leader or have been a leader for some time, you’ll find new things to love about serving in a leadership role. True leaders are not only focused on the outcomes and productivity […]
Who Needs Libraries? Bringing Understanding to Dispel Library Myths
Libraries have long standing myths with the most including being quiet places, boring, old-fashioned, dated, only has old books, are for nerds or just kids. Newer or other common myths include libraries only being run by volunteers or anyone that works in a library is a librarian, you get paid to read books, libraries are […]
Meeting Challenging Emotions Mindfully
We are incredibly sensitive creatures and very affected by our environment and the people around us. And because we can’t control all aspects of our external circumstances, we experience a whole range of daily challenging emotions such as fear, frustration, sadness, confusion, worry, doubt, helplessness, loneliness, etc. It's natural to not want to have unpleasant […]
Building Credibility in a New Role
Maybe this is familiar, in your old role, people knew they could count on you. You had their backs, you knew where all of the hidden levers and pitfalls were and how to avoid them. You were integral to your team’s success. Now, you’re in a new role, maybe you started a new job with […]
AI & Productivity Hacks: How AI Can Help Librarians Every Day
What's all of the buzz about AI? Can it actually help us in our day to day work or does it cause more problems than it solves?? In this session, we will explore some practical and useful ways to use AI. We'll talk through what AI can do (currently), products currently using AI (more than […]
Circulation Desk Spanish
Would you like to be able to say a few phrases in Spanish to help Spanish-speakers feel welcome? In this webinar, you will learn some basic vocabulary to greet patrons, […]
Displays That Do More: Passive Programming with Book Displays
Readers Advisory is one important thing that a well-done book display can accomplish. They can market your collection, programs, and services. But a book display can do more – it can be passive programming which will allow a library to increase their programming in a way that maximizes staff time. Join Passive Readers’ Advisory expert […]
Unleashing Creativity with AI: Art and Video in Libraries
You may be thinking, ok, AI is just another buzzword that has superseded 3D printing, VR, and AR. In this webinar we will be exploring some things you may not have heard about with AI as it relates to creating art and video. More over, we will show you some tools that make editing content […]
Transform and Thrive: Fostering Wellness in Our Work
Library staff and administration do more than point people in the right direction to books and information. We foster wellness for ourselves and others. One way to foster wellness is to tap the entrepreneurial spirit and apply it within the library organization, setting the tone that the library is a welcoming and creative space for […]