Register for this one-hour webinar. (A recording will be available under the CALL Academy People Connect Institute category one week after delivery) Word of mouth marketing is one of the most powerful tools for boosting program engagement. Utilizing reviews from your users, patrons, clients, or community members provides credibility and allows new people to hear […]
Register for this 60-minute webinar. Join this FREE webinar hosted by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) and the Public Library Association (PLA) to learn about outcome measurement in libraries! Project Outcome is a free toolkit that helps libraries measure and assess the outcomes of key library programs and services. Participants will be […]
Register for this 30-minute webinar. Description: Using lessons learned from 4+ years of hybrid programming at a research institution, Alyssa Denneler will discuss do’s and don'ts for conducting events in the campus and local community. Of particular note are considerations for planning your event, post-event documentation and wrap-up, and ensuring you have the tools you […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. (A recording will be available under the CALL Academy People Connect Institute category one week after delivery) No matter if you’re facing normal challenges like a new strategic plan or a redesign of your physical space, or larger issues like questioning where you fit in libraries, change can be daunting […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. This webinar will provide an overview of mental health information and services available to Veterans and members of military communities, and to address the risks and protective factors for suicidal behaviors. Suicide is a national public health issue that impacts people from all walks of life, regardless of whether or […]
Tuesday, August 16 - Thursday, August 25, 2022. This training, as part of the ALA Core Classroom, will provide a brief introduction to effective hiring. This Classroom will have pre-work of readings/videos and practical application assignments, followed by live chat session to discuss and answer questions. At the end of this classroom, attendees will be […]
Register for this 60-minute webinar. Learn how to make the most of PLA’s newest data tool, Benchmark: Library Metrics and Trends. Benchmark’s interactive data visualizations and reports allow libraries to easily compare themselves with peer libraries across metrics related to programs, services, operations, and the community the library serves. Learn how Benchmark can support your […]
Register for this one-hour information session. The LSTA-funded Sustainable California Libraries themed grant opportunity will provide libraries the opportunity to design programming and educational opportunities focused on sustainability and climate resilience, by collaborating with project partners, community connections, and community members. For eligibility and requirements as well as examples see the Sustainable California Libraries page. […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. (A recording will be available under the CALL Academy People Connect Institute category one week after delivery) Facing book and materials challenges can be overwhelming and frightening. Turn your concern into constructive action by equipping yourself with knowledge, best practices, and preparation. Learn how to be prepared to navigate challenges […]
Register for this six-week online course. Tuesday, August 23 - Sunday, October 2, 2022. Are you involved in planning, providing and promoting advisory services to your community's adult readers, listeners, and viewers at a time when public health concerns have altered your library's service plan? Would you like to increase your comfort with responding to […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. (A recording will be available under the CALL Academy People Connect Institute category one week after delivery) Community partnerships have the power to meet your library’s strategic goals, expand your reach and amplify the best in your community. Help your community achieve its aspirations by creating partnerships built on solid […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. Join Kymberlee Powe to learn how to perform a diversity audit on your library collection.Kym will share what a diversity audit is, why we should audit our collections, why the structure of the publishing industry may make it difficult to cultivate inclusivity, and most importantly, why it’s important to build […]
CALL is proud to offer this as our first CALL for Presentations event. Have a presentation idea or topic to share? Let us know here. In this session, we will build a broad and practical framework for selecting manga for your communities, starting with a brief overview of what manga is and its publication history […]
Register for this four-week course. Tuesday, August 30 - Monday, September 26, 2022 Are you involved in programming and services or tasked with promoting the library via social media and other engagement tools like printable material? Are you interested in learning design principles and the tools and skill needed to create beautiful designs? This course […]
Group 2 Tuesday, August 30: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Part 1) Wednesday, August 31: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Part 2) (Please ensure you or you are able to attend both days of training before registering.) “By diffusing a possible confrontation, I will be able to do my job, meet the demands of my […]
Register for this three-week course. Tuesday, August 30 – Monday, September 19, 2022 The COVID-19 pandemic emphasized many cracks in our society's system. A pandemic, ongoing racism, climate change, and more has led to an increase in social issues and placed a larger burden on public service agencies, including libraries. Library workers not only have […]
Group 1 Tuesday, August 30: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Part 1) Wednesday, August 31: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Part 2) (Please ensure you or you are able to attend both days of training before registering.) “By diffusing a possible confrontation, I will be able to do my job, meet the demands of my […]
Register for this 60-minute webinar. Technology has changed the face of libraries and is continuing to change how we work and how we deliver services to customers. In fact, the past few years have pushed us, and in some cases made us scramble, to discover and experiment with new technologies and tools, to train our […]
Register for this 60-minute webinar. Are you interested in adding STEM to your library, or do you have a STEM program that you would like to take to the next level? Join this webinar on August 31, 2022, at 9:00 AM PT, and hear from Educational Development Center researchers, Jen Jocz and Ginger Fitzhugh with decades of experience […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. (A recording will be available under the CALL Academy People Connect Institute category one week after delivery) “I just need to focus, and I will get this done!” We set out with the best of intentions, but it is a distracted world in which we live. Whether it’s the dings […]
Every year, hundreds of thousands of military families find themselves moving to a new duty station. With the constant changes in the pace of life, place of being, and connection to communities, military families are looking for support as they adapt to their new communities. Research shows that military families experience isolation and stress as […]
