Apply for a seat in this six-week online course. A six week online course about Communication and Teamwork, designed as to meet the requirements of the Library Support Staff Certification. The course covers introductory information on professional communication and teamwork specifically to libraries, including mediums for communication, verbal and non-verbal skills, conflict management, customer service, […]
Apply for a seat in this four-week online course. RA 102: the perfect class for library staff who already know the basics of readers' advisory and are ready to learn more some advanced skills. Topics covered include audiobook and multimedia advisory, teens and diverse readers, and a brief introduction to the major genres. CALL SPONSORED: […]
Apply for a seat in this four-week online course. Module III: Learn to weave together specific books and songs with movement and stillness components, always connecting everything we do back to the specific early learning skills that Stories, Songs, and Stretches!® is designed to enhance. CALL SPONSORED: In order to gain the most impact from […]
Apply for a seat in this four-week online course. Class content will focus on strategies for planning inclusive outreach family storytime programs, offering early literacy trainings for parents and early care and education, and creating community partnerships with family service organizations in your community. CALL SPONSORED: In order to gain the most impact from learning […]
Apply for a seat in this four-week online course. In this course you will learn how to apply User Experience research and design principles to understand your users and serve their needs seamlessly. You will learn how to design and run tests, interpret results, and apply the information you gather to improve user outcomes. The […]
Apply for a seat in this four-week online course. Service design is rapidly becoming one of the most popular assessment methods in the library profession. Building on the foundation and understanding of service design as learned in “Service Design: Towards a Holistic Assessment of Library Services,“ the “Working with Library Service Design Tools” class is […]
Apply for a seat in this four-week online course. This course will be an exploration of graphic literature in libraries. It will look at the history, aesthetics and narrative techniques of graphic literature as well as pragmatic issues of collection development, programming, and dealing with material challenges. We will explore superhero comics, art comics, manga, […]
Apply for a seat in this six-week online course. This course is for anyone who is interested in learning more about zines. During the six-weeks we will learn what zines through the lenses of critical pedagogy and social justice. Students will not only read zines each week but make a finished zine for their final […]
Apply for a seat in this four-week online course. This four-week course introduces foundational concepts of evaluation research and its applications in libraries, including characteristics of the program evaluation environment, logic modeling, key types of evaluation questions and research designs, client and stakeholder relationships, and identifying specific evaluation issues. We will explore typical types of […]
Register for this four-week online course. Social media provides a key opportunity to positively and effectively communicate with members of our communities. Tools and services such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok can be tremendous assets for library instruction, community learning, programming, and many other purposes. With so many tools at our hands, though, […]
Apply for a seat in this four-week online course. This course will provide librarians with a better understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder, effective means of communicating individuals with ASD, strategies for designing inviting and accessible library environments and programming, and suggestions for building relationships with community partners to better serve the needs of patrons with […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. The Census is an essential source for discovering and reconstructing local and family history. Rich data about communities, neighborhoods, and families document local demographics, immigration and naturalization information, ancestral family names, relationships, birth years, and birthplaces. Although the U.S. government has conducted a Census every ten years since 1790, the […]
Apply for a seat in this two-week online course. Are you, or someone you care about, experiencing burnout? Are you seeking to cultivate more meaning, connection and embodiment in your daily life? Would you like to remember to step back and see the big picture when prioritizing workplace matters? Join a cohort of library workers […]
Register for this four-week online course. November 2nd - November 29th, 2021 Communicating is the foundation of almost every human interaction, and it’s more than simply choosing the right words. We may have learned to deliver a speech and persuade or argue for a position, but we seldom learn how to listen and engage in […]
Apply for a seat in this one-hour webinar. Creating policies and procedures are the backbone of library operations. Policies and procedures influence everything from circulation to staff training. Ever have a difficult patron or a dispute? Conflict is hard enough to deal with, but not having an answer makes the situation worse for you and […]
Apply for a seat in this one-hour webinar. Limit of 20 seats available, don't miss out! Partnering to develop collaborative social justice programs can have a transformative impact on a library’s community and beyond. The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) and Office of Human Rights (PGCOHR) serve a majority-Black (64%) and Hispanic (19%) […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. Miguel de Cervantes wrote “To be prepared is half the victory.” Join Kevin King to learn how the Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) took a proactive approach to preparing for opioid overdoses in the library. In less than a year, KPL staff learned about the liability laws regarding life-saving overdose drugs (Naloxone), […]
Registration for this event has passed. This webinar will introduce the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, describing its areas of responsibility, the services it regulates, how the department serves consumers, and its consumer complaints process. Library staff will be better equipped to guide their patrons on consumer protection through this financial scam prevention […]
Apply for a seat in this three-day virtual conference. The REFORMA National Conference is the premier training and networking event for anyone interested in library services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking. RNCVII will celebrate REFORMA's 50th Anniversary and will offer an extraordinary lineup of programs, authors, and vendors under the theme Somos el cambio • We Are the […]
Apply for a seat in this four-week online course. Class content will focus on strategies for planning inclusive outreach family storytime programs, offering early literacy trainings for parents and early care and education, and creating community partnerships with family service organizations in your community. CALL SPONSORED: In order to gain the most impact from learning […]
Register for this two-day training. Tuesday, 11/9/2021 - Wednesday, 11/10/2021 There is no doubt that COVID has impacted the way libraries serve their communities. This Core e-Forum provides a space for individuals to share the library workflows affected, the challenges that were presented, how individuals and libraries adapted to challenges and changes, and where we […]
Apply for a seat in this three and a half hour, online workshop. SLJ’s School Librarian of the Year (2020) Cicely Lewis founded Read Woke, a movement and call to action to give voice to the disenfranchised in education and literacy. Read Woke Books seek to challenge social norms, give voice to the silenced, provide […]
Add your name to the waitlist for this 75-minute workshop. *This event is full. Waitlist registration only. *Waitlist registrants will be notified if a seat becomes available, and when the event recording is available for on-demand viewing in CALL Academy. Transgender issues make headlines all the time, but that doesn’t mean the topics are common […]
Apply for a seat in this one-hour webinar. Add some American Sign Language to your storytime toolbox! In this interactive session, we’ll focus on basic ASL vocabulary for families and family gatherings. Learn how to incorporate ASL into storytime songs, rhymes, and stories in a respectful and effective way. Certificate of completion available upon request […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. More than 50 million people globally are living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and tens of millions further serve as their caregivers. As an aspect of our public service, it is important that librarians learn to serve and assist those with dementia in our communities. Join Timothy J. Dickey […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. Flash Talks (aka Spark Talks, Lightning Rounds etc.) are a fun and informative way to learn about a variety of topics in short, 10-minute talks. In our Flash Talks, attendees will experience a variety of topics for their holiday season mental health and well-being including: Bethany Platanella - Overwhelmed by […]
Apply for a seat in this four-week online course. 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 will provide you with […]
Apply for a seat in this one-hour webinar. Across California libraries are experiencing significant shifts in personnel, a changing of the guard that includes longtime leaders and managers. The challenge? Decades of experience are walking out the door as a new generation arrives, and more resignations are anticipated. How can libraries prepare for a significant […]
Apply for a seat in this 75-minute workshop. Here’s your chance to get live feedback on your storytime activities using American Sign Language! In this interactive small-group session, each participant will demonstrate a story, song, rhyme or other activity they plan to use with signs in storytime, and storyteller and nationally certified ASL interpreter Kathy […]
Register for this three-and-a-half-hour virtual mini conference. The 2021 cohort of the Next-Level Leadership in Small and Rural Libraries program is pleased to invite you to a free, fast-paced conference, LEADING BIG IN SMALL PLACES, to be held online on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, from 6am – 9:30am Pacific. Our snappy, 15-20 minute presentations will […]
Apply for a seat in this one-hour webinar. Do you need grant funding but aren’t sure how to start? Have you received a grant and are thinking what now? Do you find all the reports and budgets confusing? This webinar is designed to share best practices for writing grant proposals and how to utilize grant […]
Register for this five-part workshop. Dates: October 19, 27, November 10, 17 & 30 This online learning event will span 7 weeks starting on October 19 and ending on December 6, and will be a blend of 5 live, online sessions, prerecorded videos, application activities, and reflection designed to help participants explore and practice crucial […]
Register for this one-hour workshop. See more dates in this series: December 2, December 9, December 16 Recent discoveries in neuroscience show that compassion is both an innate capacity rooted in our care system and a skill that can be deliberately trained, practiced, and strengthened. Explore the science of compassion and try out evidence-based compassion […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. Taking a disability justice approach means we have made a choice; we can't hide behind the idea of neutrality. But what is disability justice? Who is affected by it and what does it mean for library services and collections? If you require accommodations to fully participate in this webinar, please […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. Fresh Start @ Your Library began locally at the Long Branch (NJ) Public Library, providing community reentry support to individuals returning to communities after serving time in prison or jail. In the fall of 2019, the New Jersey State Library, with grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. “If the only prayer you ever say is thank you, that will be enough.” - Meister Eckhart Gratitude is thankful appreciation for whatever we receive or experience. In his annual holiday program, Andrew Sanderbeck will explore with you 21 exercises to increase the magic of gratitude in your life. Be […]
Register for this one-day virtual conference. Join Library Journal for Library Design Online, a reimagination of the long-running, in-person Design Institute program. Whether you're looking to revamp your space or plan for future building/design projects, you'll find ideas, information, and inspiration—no matter your budget! The second year of our comprehensive online virtual event will feature noted architects and […]
Register for this five-part workshop. Dates: October 19, 27, November 10, 17 & 30 This online learning event will span 7 weeks starting on October 19 and ending on December 6, and will be a blend of 5 live, online sessions, prerecorded videos, application activities, and reflection designed to help participants explore and practice crucial […]
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Register for this one-hour webinar. Most managers or supervisors find writing employee performance appraisals one of their most dreaded tasks. They understandably complain about numerous factors that compromise the effectiveness of the appraisal-writing process. Appraisals might be irrelevant to the position or the employee. They often are incomplete or imprecise. They tend to be disingenuous […]
Register for this one-hour workshop. See more dates in this series: November 18, December 9, December 16 This workshop explores Kristen Neff’s three key elements of self-compassion – mindfulness, common humanity, and self-kindness – as keys to both resilience and flourishing. Meeting life’s difficulties with self-compassion can greatly reduce our suffering and transform the very things […]
Register for a seat in this 90-minute webinar. Learn how to engage in literacy activism at your library! Now more than ever, librarians can become a part of the ecosystem of community care through literacy engagement, curation, and collaboration. This session will explore cultural strategy and co-creation as models that center literacy in an ecosystem […]
Apply for a seat in this one-hour webinar. Imagine that you are going to be leaving your library for a week, and the person taking your place is bright and capable but knows nothing about your job or working in a library. What would be the top 20 things they would need to know to […]
