The main problem with online committees and decision-making meetings? Participants think that they can cut corners, meaning the process of discussing, making decisions, and taking action should take less time than meeting in person. Consequently, without a...

We are being inundated with information from every direction. During this webinar, we will look at techniques and tools to streamline, organize and weed our incoming data as well as our existing files, photos and emails to create a system that will help you be more...

  ​Smart Cities are using emerging technologies to improve the quality of living standards for its citizens. Smart City initiatives are revving up globally, and libraries have an opportunity to be part of the evolution of our cities. Smart Cities take the...

  According to a Statista study from 2018, 85% of all Internet users watched online video content on at least one device. It would be safe to assume that this percentage is even higher today since many people are spending more time at home due to the COVID-19...

An experienced classroom facilitator can see and hear, firsthand, how participants are behaving in a classroom. The student who shows contempt by bringing a romance novel to read. (Has happened to me!) The eager beaver working on an assignment for a different class....

    You may recall Prezi with its zooming animations, non-linear format, and cloud-based software from when it was the hot new thing back in 2009. Then came Google Slides and greater access to PowerPoint. But Prezi hasn’t gone away, and it was some great new...

  Over the years, video has become one of the most effective digital marketing strategies and has evolved into a preferred method of consuming information. In many cases, videos are helping learners better understand complex topics. Going further, people have...

Email is not dead, and it’s not going anywhere. Email newsletters, when done thoughtfully and strategically, can be the best way to communicate with a large group of people at scale. In this webinar, you will learn: - Specific ways to make your library website an...

  Did you know that we have a legal obligation to create accessible content? In this session, we'll explore how to harness social media to support accessibility of our content. We'll explore how to share more accessible images via Facebook, as well as how to make...

  Does your library staff struggle to keep your blog up to date? Do you struggle to find weekly topics to write about? Do you sometimes feel like nobody (except you) is actually reading your library blog? You're not alone! Blogs are a great way to advertise...

    Libraries processes and systems can put patron privacy at risk and many libraries struggle with protecting privacy while running the library at the same time. This webinar will cover one proven strategy in mitigating risks to data privacy, the Privacy...

A Raspberry Pi is a low cost, credit card sized computer that connects to a monitor or TV and is a valuable machine that powers a diverse set of innovative projects. Raspberry Pi technology has also been an integral piece of technology in many computer science courses...

  Libraries have traditionally barred businesses and individuals from using the library as their place of business. Makerspaces have now blurred this line. How do libraries balance those old policies with modern Makerspaces and excited patrons who see business...

  Thinking about bringing AI (Artificial Intelligence) to your library? While these machines need to learn to be effective, whether it’s Siri, Alexa, or Watson; what are some of the questions and concerns that you, your coworkers and your users may have. What is...

  Technology changes rapidly and staying up-to-date can be hard. In this presentation, attendees will be introduced to new educational technology tools. For each tool, the presenter will explain the features and share ways it can be used in academic libraries....

  Learn the ins and outs of using your Cricut machine at the next step – Layering. During the webinar, we will explore several ways to make layering easier including helpful hints and time savers. Slides Original broadcast February 19, 2020 Presenter: Oliva...

The maker revolution has come to libraries. But how do you manage it all? This program will cover managing the space from first interaction to patron buy in, managing 3D designs, print jobs and waiting cues, to completion, failures and the policies and forms needed...

  Instagram has one billion active users, likely including thousands of your cardholders. 71 percent of those users are under the age of 35, the demographic most libraries are desperately trying to reach. So if your library is not on Instagram, it should be. And...