Helping older adults acquire tech skills and establish a digital legacy is a rewarding experience. With so much technological change, we need an adaptive approach to ensure accurate information and […]
Neurodiversity acknowledges and celebrates learning and thinking differences in individuals. Diagnoses such as ADHD, learning disorders, sensory processing disorder, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are all forms of neurodiversity. This presentation will provide information to better understand neurodiversity in a range of presentations, improve interactions with neurodiverse patrons, and design inclusive and accessible programming for […]
We often assume we know what success is and therefore don’t give it much thought which can lead to less success! We all want to be successful, and we all […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
