Our world appears blurry and confusing especially during this COVID-19 pandemic; but, thanks to an innovative, caring, and generous library community this deadly and dark event had a bright and comforting light shine through it. During this crisis, the world saw a...

First impressions matter, whether it’s a library user walking in the front door or discovering a website in a search. If that first impression is positive, with friendly navigation that quickly leads the user to what they’re looking for, it’s more likely they’ll come...

    How can libraries create better websites that increase donations, recruit volunteers, understand and map users and non-users, increase the success of communication and messaging with the community, and build networks of advocates with a single tool? For...

Live-streaming video on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitch is all the rage for nonprofits and libraries who want to up their digital marketing game. It may sound terrifying to the uninitiated, but take note: Live-streaming video is the most popular form of...

More than ever, our users are interacting with the library digitally. Where once this activity occurred via computer, it is increasingly being done using tablets and smartphones. With this in mind, what are the trends in mobile, and what can libraries do to make...

  Virtual Reality (VR) is a computer tricking a user’s brain into believing that they are in an immersive environment. It is a computer simulation. VR headsets using Six Degrees of Freedom (6DoF) tracking offer whole-room VR experiences, giving users a more...

  We learned a lot in the first few months of 2020 as the world shifted to provide more digital and online services and provide cleaner and safer in-person interactions. Through all these lessons learned, join Brian Pichman as he highlights some of the fun...

  The digital divide still exists in our communities, especially among the poor, the indigent, New Americans, and others on the margins of society. Although progress has been made, what is the current situation nationally, and how does that compare with Florida...

Human behavior is shifting towards online and digital as we social distance to slow the spread of COVID-19. People are staying inside, working remotely, and as a result, the in-person events and fundraisers that we count on have to change. Most organizations across...

    Open-source is a term that covers software that has had its source code released publicly, so there is no charge for these robust software options. Open-source software can offer libraries and individuals the tools to tackle a wide range of projects. In this...

  Computer vision is a sub-field of artificial intelligence (AI) that helps train computers to scan, interpret, and understand the physical world. Machines are now able to “see” imagery from a variety of formats like digital photographs and videos, to precisely...

    Did you know that we have a legal obligation to create accessible content? We'll explore the collaborative power of Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Slides in terms of making shareable and accessible l content. Learn how to make an attractive and accessible...

  Scholastic esports is the balance between learning and play (centered around electronic/ video games) that meets kids where they are, leveraging their interest and passion for play in the communities they form while gaming. In this session, two librarians will...

      Ready for a ready reference update? Join us in this reference refresher to help find resources for the questions we are getting today, including: - online reference interviewing- handy websites for essential information- job hunting- elections- educational...

    In this session, the presenter will share theories of game-based learning and then discuss practical ways to bring it into academic libraries. Attendees will leave with ideas for how to implement game-based learning in their instruction sessions, during...

  Color impacts accessibility, design, and even our emotions! In this session, we’ll explore some of the interesting history and science of color theory and the basics of color theory through the lens of design. You’ll gain new insights into creating dynamic...

There has been a buzz surrounding Fifth Generation (5G) wireless networks for many years; but in 2019, cellular companies finally started widespread deployment. 5G technologies promise to change the way people communicate online with blazingly fast speeds connecting...