It is often said that libraries are about more than books, but users might not always agree. Have you ever wondered how library collections are built and maintained? Why do we spend so much time and effort on our collections? What do you need to know to be a good...

How many graphic novels have you read in the past year? Some of your patrons are in their local comic shop every Wednesday, when new individual issues are released. Total sales for graphic novels, individual comic issues, and digital comics topped $1.09 billion in...

 There has been growing awareness of the need for more diverse books and publishings in recent years. Arguably, it’s one of the most pressing issues in children’s and young adult literature. But is it working? How diverse are your bookshelves? Join education professor...

  This presentation will highlight twenty (or thereabouts) books of note that librarians should know about and feel confident recommending to their patrons. The list will include fiction, non-fiction, and even a couple of really important kids books. A wide variety of...

Weeding, removing materials from the collection, is a fundamental part of making any library serve its community. Further, it's a team effort! Everyone needs to understand the reasons and methodology behind deselecting materials.With increasing demands for space,...

Book displays are a great way to fill unused shelves or empty table spaces. What happens if you have great books and they never are checked out? How could you increase library program sign-ups, support your library’s mission statement, and provide readers’ advisory...

  Handout Handout Handout Handout Handout Handout Handout Handout Handout Looking for a better way to weed more effectively and to develop what is in your collection? If you do, it sounds like you need a plan! This webinar will teach you the steps and processes...

  The benefits of regular collection maintenance are many, however librarie are rarely able to find time to fit regular collection weeding into their already hectic project schedules. Find out how Karen was able to create an ongoing weeding plan for Suffolk...

 HandoutHandoutHandoutHandoutHandoutHandout  Are you curious about your Native American ancestry? Have you done a DNA test and want to know more about your roots? Do you work in a field where you get genealogical questions and want to be able to better assist your...

  Library staff are expected and trained to provide readers advisory services, but sometimes providing readers advisory for comics and graphic novels can be a challenge.During this 20 Comics in 60 Minutes program, Amanda Jacobs Foust will bring library...

 For local history and genealogy lovers, maps are rich, but sometimes overlooked, sources of information. They can paint a vivid picture, offer rich insights, and fascinating stories, if you know what to look for.In this interactive and informative...

For library workers who work assist leisure readers, whether it is from the front desk, the reference desk, or as you roam the stacks, staying on top of the latest trends is imperative. Our patrons expect us to know what’s hot before they do. They expect us to have...

Did you know that Halloween is only 6 months away? Now’s the perfect time to assess your horror collections and reacquaint yourself with this popular genre so that you are ready to handle the increase in demand come October. Join experienced Readers’ Advisor and...

This webinar will include the planning process for Spanish Collection Development. We will present the Michigan State University General Collection Guidelines and how to develop a Spanish Collection with different levels in your library (School, Academic and Public),...