Creating Amazon Alexa Skills
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way humans work with machines. Voice-controlled interfaces are one example where computers and humans are interrelating in a variety of ways to accomplish certain tasks. Amazon released Echo with their integrated virtual...
Thinking Outside the Box: Library Programs to Grab & Go
In these continuing times of uncertainty, libraries must think outside the box to provide programming and promote library resources to their patrons. Grab & Go Kits are a great way to extend in-person library programs beyond the walls of your library while...
FHSLA /TBLC Mental Health Awareness
No one is immune from the toxic stress caused by the COVID-19 public health crisis. Learn about resources to build resilience to the stressors of daily life, especially during the past year of quarantine and physical distancing, and to better manage your mental...
Preparing for the Next Wave of Pandemic Weary Customers
Library employees are dealing with a variety of unwanted and ever-changing behaviors as the pandemic continues and misinformation, fear and negativity about the future continues to put customers and communities on the edge of unrest. Is your organization ready...
Copyright and Library Lending During COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic seems to relentlessly continue, public and academic libraries and their campuses continue serving virtually. Many libraries have been struggling with the legalities of library lending and providing their patrons with access to digital...
Autism 101 for Libraries: What is Autism Spectrum Disorder and How Can We Help Students and Families at the Library?
This presentation will address characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and how those characteristics manifest in children and adults. The presenter will provide insights into how library staff can support children/adults with ASD based on individual needs....
Creating Online Help for Library Services and Resources
Our digital resources are amazing - they help students research and learn, they help small businesses develop and plan, and they entertain through eReading and streaming media. All for free! We also promote our in-person programs, resources, and materials on our...
Serving Patrons with Developmental Disabilities
People with developmental disabilities may be cognitively or physically impaired, or both. While not always visible, these disabilities can result in serious limitations in everyday activities of life, including self-care, communication, learning, mobility, or...
Creating Content for Video
Video is one of the most effective ways to reach our students and users. On average, people spend 100 minutes a day watching videos (smartinsights), so how can we be part of this daily viewing habit? What are the different options for creating live and recorded...
YouTube Live Streaming
Live Streaming is a great way to engage your users online. As libraries, we can use it to bring our services and programs to users throughout our community. During this interactive session, we will explore the basic how-to's of live streaming, the tools we can use to...
Pages Against Prejudice
Racism is still an issue in our country; and, COVID-19 related discrimination reconfirms that any race can be the target. Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, author of Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You, has created an anti-racist reading list for adults. However, a similar...
Alphabet Soup: Serving LGBTQ+ Teens at your Library
Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSAs) are no longer just for the school environment. Library-facilitated GSAs are a unique opportunity to practice and promote radical inclusivity for LGBTQ+ youth in the public library. This program will walk you through how to start a...
Get Cooking (Virtually) @ Your Library!
Food brings us together, and what better way to help create community during a pandemic than cooking together? And even though we can’t gather together in person that doesn’t mean we can’t get together virtually. In this informative webinar, join Danielle from...
Guidelines for Online Writing that Entertains, Educates, Engages, Encourages, and Entices
Writing online is how you talk to the world; what does your voice sound like? Intelligent, thoughtful, credible, engaging? Something that causes your audience to linger? Read again? Touches friends, co-workers, library customers, and community members?...
Libraries for All: Serving People with Disabilities at Your Library
It doesn’t matter if your library is small or large, public or school, rural or urban—all libraries serve people with disabilities. In this webinar, learn how you can be an advocate for people with disabilities at your library. Acquire best practices for inclusive...
FHSLA – American Heart Month
Each February we have the opportunity to celebrate American Heart Month. This national initiative, started over fifty years ago, focuses upon two primary goals: Preventing and/or managing heart-related diseases Promoting heart-healthy lifestyle options With the...
15+ Adaptable Programs: Any Age, Any Size
Emily and Katie will present several engaging and interactive programs for patrons of all ages, including those that are great for the whole family. Get tips for spooky fun with Haunted Halloween Happenings and learn the simple craft of making and keeping...
Outside the Library Walls: A Toolkit for Public Libraries Working with Patrons Experiencing Homelessness
This program with give participants approaches on preventing conflict and creating empathy driven problem solving solutions to patrons experiencing homelessness. The participants will also learn applicable concepts to help implement unconventional, equitable,...
Welcoming Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patrons to Your Library
In this interactive webinar, you’ll learn communication tips for interacting with deaf and hard of hearing patrons, information about American Sign Language and Deaf Culture, and even some basic ASL vocabulary to introduce yourself and help patrons navigate the...
Using Pop Culture to Create Great Library Programs
Library staff will get tips to invigorate programs for all ages by taking cues from pop culture and fandoms. We share examples of past programs we have successfully implemented by incorporating pop culture and nostalgia themes to reach a wider range of audiences....