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References for the Reference Staff
We will discuss some of the best online reference resources for the novice and the expert public library reference worker. Learn tips and tricks to being a reference wizard andContinue reading "References for the Reference Staff"
Community Homelessness: What Can Libraries Do?
Register for this one-hour webinar. Community homelessness exists across the United States, in rural, suburban and urban areas. In this webinar, Julie Ann Winkelstein will give a brief overview ofContinue reading "Community Homelessness: What Can Libraries Do?"
Passive-Aggressive Behavior: Sources and Solutions for Library Workspaces
Apply for a seat in this one-hour webinar. Passive-aggressive behavior can be maddening. It catches us off guard, causes confusion, resentment, and low morale. What causes it and how canContinue reading "Passive-Aggressive Behavior: Sources and Solutions for Library Workspaces"
Reinventing Libraries for a Post COVID World
Register for this three-hour mini-conference. This Library 2.021 mini-conference: "Reinventing Libraries for a Post-COVID World," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 17th, 2021. In the wakeContinue reading "Reinventing Libraries for a Post COVID World"
Library Ethics: Earning Trust and Respect during Difficult Times
Apply for a seat in this one-hour webinar. One common definition of ethics is the study of good vs. evil or right and wrong. In practical terms, a code ofContinue reading "Library Ethics: Earning Trust and Respect during Difficult Times"
2021 ALA Annual Conference – CALL Seats
Apply for a CALL seat at ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition: June 23 - 29, 2021. Join the library community online this summer at the 2021 Annual Conference & Exhibition. You’ll findContinue reading "2021 ALA Annual Conference – CALL Seats"
Best New Picture Books for Ages 1-6
Are you looking for new picture books to share in your classroom, curriculum, or collection? Join Katie for a presentation featuring the “best of the best new picture books” fromContinue reading "Best New Picture Books for Ages 1-6"
Stop Hiring Bad Bosses: How to Strengthen Your Management Recruitment Strategies
Register for this one-hour webinar. Gallup finds that organizations fail to choose the right candidate for leadership positions over 82% of the time. In terms of employee morale, exit interviewsContinue reading "Stop Hiring Bad Bosses: How to Strengthen Your Management Recruitment Strategies"
Engaging Your Community Online
Learn more and register for this four-week course. Due to COVID-19, many libraries shut their physical doors and worked in a virtual environment for weeks if not months. During thisContinue reading "Engaging Your Community Online"
Basic Cataloging and Classification
Learn more and register for this four-week course. This four-week online course will provide an overview of library cataloging and classification and prepare you to do copy cataloging. Through readingContinue reading "Basic Cataloging and Classification"
Reimagining School Readiness Workshop
Register for this four-hour workshop. Do you wonder what research really says about how to support school readiness? How can you help families prepare young children for starting school? The ReimaginingContinue reading "Reimagining School Readiness Workshop"
Programming at Home: Parents and Caregivers
With school closures, remote learning, and working from home, COVID has changed day-to-day reality for many families. While school-age children are becoming overwhelmed with work and screens, parents are oftenContinue reading "Programming at Home: Parents and Caregivers"
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