This course is now full. Monday, May 2 - Sunday, May 29, 2022 In this unique course designed for library leaders with an appetite for change and social justice, Emma Karin Eriksson, Meredith Farkas, and Chelsea Jordan-Makely will unpack the potential uses of theory in undoing the harmful aspects of library culture that stand as […]
Register above to apply for a seat in this four-week course. Monday, May 2 - Sunday, May 29, 2022. This course introduces the idea of trauma informed care to those working in libraries or all types. It reviews the six principles of trauma-informed care and how they work together ultimately creating a trauma responsive workforce […]
Register above to apply for a seat in this four-week course. Monday, May 2 - Sunday, May 29, 2022. In this 4-week course, students will explore the service design methodology as a relevant method for service assessment and creation in a library environment. They will discuss the various tools libraries and librarians can use to […]
Register above to apply for a seat in this four-week course. Monday, May 2 - Sunday, May 29, 2022. This class is based on the research and resources of the Every Child Ready to Read® initiative (from ALA’s Public Library Association and the Association for Library Service to Children) and is informed by child development. […]
Register to apply for a seat in this four-week course. Monday, May 2 - Sunday, May 29, 2022. 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 […]
This course is now full. Monday, May 2 - Sunday, May 29, 2022. Are you a librarian who has suddenly been given the responsibility of cataloging for your library, but you know little to nothing about how to do it? Or do you feel that a quick course on cataloging will simply make you a […]
Register above to apply for a seat in this six-week course. Monday, May 2 - Sunday, June 12, 2022. A six week online course on access services, designed to meet the elective requirement for the Library Support Staff Certification program. The basic functions of access services include circulating materials, maintaining physical collections, and assisting library […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. Long-term advocacy from ALA and partners in the education and nonprofit sphere has finally led to major changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Until Oct. 31, many borrowers—including library workers—previously ineligible for the program can save thousands of dollars in federal student loan repayments. This is a […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. In this webinar with Alex Kyrios, Senior Editor of the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), you’ll review number building techniques before getting hands-on building numbers for a variety of topics, including the tricky builds for literature in the 800s. Working in WebDewey, you’ll learn how to make the most of its […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. Scholarly metrics are a useful tool for both promotions as well as self-evaluation. Unfortunately, scholarly metrics are sometimes misused in evaluating researchers' scholarly output which has led some observers to question their value. In this webinar, Marc Vinyard and Jaimie Beth Colvin will describe the different categories of metrics and […]
Register to apply for a seat in this one-hour webinar. Policies and procedures go hand in hand and are essential to the success of library operations. But many ask, “Why so many rules?” Libraries are the protectors and distributors of information. People rely on libraries to provide access to information, but also teach you how […]
Register to receive signup instructions for this one-hour workshop. Add some American Sign Language to your storytime toolbox! In this interactive session, we’ll focus on basic ASL vocabulary for ocean storytimes. Learn how to incorporate ASL into storytime songs, rhymes, and stories in a respectful and effective way. Includes 30 days of recording access. Certificate […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. Representing a variety of cultural heritage institutions, presenters will share their experiences with partnerships and networks during the pandemic. Libraries, archives, and museums have adapted their facilities, services, and programs in response to community needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many found they didn’t have to do it alone. Building networks […]
This training is now full. Would you like to facilitate conversations in your library and community? Are you familiar with the term "facilitation" but not sure if you have the skill set? Then this training may be for you. Workshop 1: Monday, May 9, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PST “How to Facilitate Stellar […]
Register for this six-week course. Tuesday, May 10 - Tuesday, May 28, 2022. Note: This course is sponsored by California Libraries Learn (CALL) and is for California library staff only. Registration is available at no cost. Do you want to be a leader in your organization? Have you taken on a new role that includes […]
Register for this four-week course. Tuesday, May 10 - Monday, June 6, 2022. Are you looking for a new way to engage with your community? Our communities today face new and persistent challenges. Community conversations can help to create cohesion, increase understanding, and address these challenges with collaboration and insights from all. In this course, […]
Register for this two-part workshop. Dates and times: Session 1: Tuesday, May 10 (noon – 1:30pm Pacific) Session 2: Tuesday, May 17 (noon – 1:30pm Pacific) Have you ever been frustrated by lackluster participation in a program, but wasn’t sure who to ask why it didn’t work? Do you read about really creative programs in […]
Register for the one-hour webinar. This presentation is for you if: You like your boss, and your boss likes you. You are concerned because your manager is behaving out of character during the pandemic. Your manager is GUILTY of selling out their staff, the profession, or Santa Claus. Your capacity to influence your manager is […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. Does your job include training, leading classes, or hosting workshops? If so, then you are engaged in the teaching and learning process. Therefore, it is important to know what research tells us about how people learn in order to develop the best learning experiences for library users. Unfortunately, many of […]
Register to apply for a seat in this one-hour webinar. You probably have a pretty good understanding of what a "brand" is. But what about a "brand touchpoint?" Do you know what that is? And do you realize that you are a brand touchpoint? A brand is much more than a logo; it's how people […]
Register above to apply for a seat in this six-week online course. Monday, May 16 - Monday, June 27, 2022 This course will provide students with an introduction to basic marketing management and how these principles apply in a public library setting. Topics included are: understanding marketing management, internal and external audits, analyzing marketing opportunities, […]
Register above to apply for a seat in this two-week course. Tuesdays, May 17, 24, and 31, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. PST (recordings available) In this new online course, we’ll showcase innovative library programs at the intersection of social work and public health that will allow you to serve vulnerable populations in your […]
Register for the second workshop in this two-part series. Have you ever been frustrated by lackluster participation in a program, but wasn’t sure who to ask why it didn’t work? Do you read about really creative programs in other libraries and wonder how you might translate that to your community? Would you like to learn […]
Register here for this three-workshop training. Would you like to facilitate conversations in your library and community? Are you familiar with the term “facilitation” but not sure if you have the skill set? Then this training may be for you. Workshop 2: Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PST “How to Use […]
Register for this one-day virtual conference. First offered in 2012, Seguimos Creando Enlaces (Creating Connections) is a free conference that fosters community connections and cultural diversity in public, academic, and special libraries from the US, Mexico, and across the globe! Celebrating its 10th year, the 2022 Creando conference will be held fully online, with sessions […]
Register above for this one-day in-person conference. CALL is offering a limited number of seats to cover the cost of registration only. The Serving With A Purpose Conference is a yearly gathering for Friends, Trustees, Foundations, Volunteer Leaders and Library Staff. About this event The theme for 2022 is "Representation Matters: Building a Better Board". […]
This workshop is now full. 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 Reimagining School Readiness Toolkit is a suite of research-backed resources created for library staff to help families prepare children ages 0 to 8 for success […]
Register to apply for a seat in this one-hour webinar. Your library’s workplace culture does not have to be an accident. A thousand details shape how your stakeholders (personnel, library users, volunteers, members of your community and institutions, and financial and political decision-makers) feel about your library, which in turn impacts how people are treated […]
Register for this 4-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 Reimagining School Readiness Toolkit is a suite of research-backed resources created for library staff to help families prepare children ages 0 to 8 for success […]
Register to apply for a seat in this one-hour webinar. Libraries are striving to make their public programs and services more equitable, diverse, inclusive, and socially just. But how can they turn this vision into reality? Community-led planning and evaluation is an approach that can help libraries de-center Whiteness and colonial perspectives to instead empower […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. Across the United States, there are increased reports of book challenges from community members, which have led to very public and heated discussions. As public library leaders and staff consider how to prepare for similar local challenges, being proactive about developing and sharing policies and procedures can help to create […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. Change is all around us, whether we like it or not. Often, change occurs without our control, and we must adapt to difficult situations. Mindfulness can help us stay in the moment and respond appropriately to strong emotions surrounding change. As a result of this program, participants will: Learn to […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. The American Library Association is partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) “We Can Do This” campaign to share trusted information about COVID-19 vaccines with parents and families with children. The partnership focuses on information for parents and guardians of children younger than 12 years old. […]
Register to apply for a seat in this one-hour webinar. As library personnel, it's important to know the various ways and places you can search for grant opportunities. Getting to know a sponsor from information that is available online contributes to decisions that your team will make about: • what type of expenses to ask […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. Data shows that once an incarcerated person is released from an institution, the rates of recidivism dramatically decrease if they receive support. Public libraries are uniquely situated to provide decarcerated individuals a wide range of supports because they are already providing these services to the community. For example: Access: to […]
Register for this 90-minute webinar. This session will lead participants through an exploration of library scenarios that involve the First Amendment. The session will begin with an introduction to the First amendment, its history, and its unique relationship to public libraries (25 minutes). Participants will learn about the intent of the First Amendment as well […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. Long-term advocacy from ALA and partners in the education and nonprofit sphere has finally led to major changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Until Oct. 31, many borrowers—including library workers—previously ineligible for the program can save thousands of dollars in federal student loan repayments. This is a […]
Register here for this three-workshop training. Would you like to facilitate conversations in your library and community? Are you familiar with the term “facilitation” but not sure if you have the skill set? Then this training may be for you. Workshop 3: Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST “Let’s Practice Facilitating!” […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. Once every 10 years new Federal Census data becomes available for family history researchers. This year the 1950 Federal Census data is released! Learn about using Federal Census data to research your family history, the historical importance of data collected by census records, and how information not indexed in a […]
Online Registration for the conference is now closed. On-site registration will be available during the following hours: Thursday (6/2) 7:30 am to 5:00pm Friday (6/3) 6:30 am to 5:00pm Saturday (6/4) 8:00 am to 2:00pm Join your California library colleagues in Sacramento, June 2-4, for the 2022 California Library Association conference. This year's theme is […]
Formal strategic planning usually starts with an overarching mission and vision statement to prioritize long term goals and guide management-level decisions for the workplace. Reverse strategic planning, on the other hand, starts with the grassroots: the reality of what priorities personnel use to make decisions and take action. Formal planning tends to be idealistic; reverse […]
Register to receive signup instructions for this one-hour workshop. Add some American Sign Language to your storytime toolbox! In this interactive session, we’ll focus on basic ASL vocabulary for summer storytimes. Learn how to incorporate ASL into storytime songs, rhymes, and stories in a respectful and effective way. Includes 30 days of recording access. Certificate […]
