California Libraries LearnMonday, September 26 - Monday, October 24, 2022 | Four-week online course. Do you find yourself in a toxic or dysfunctional library work environment? Are workplace communications sometimes insufficient or unclear? Are you encountering workplace conflict among library employees? Handling these types of challenges can be difficult for all staff—everyone can benefit from a deeper […]
Register for this six-week online course. Note: This class is almost full. Tuesday, September 27 - Monday, November 7, 2022. Do you want to gain a deeper understanding of the mission, ethics and core values of libraries? Are you interested in better understanding the staffing and governing structures of libraries (with a focus on public […]
This course is full. Please visit this page to add your name to the waitlist. Tuesday, September 27 - Monday, October 24, 2022 | Four-week online course. Through practical information and hands-on exercises, you will gain an understanding of cataloging practices, rules, and tools, as well as the nuts and bolts of copy cataloging. The […]
This class is now full. Please let us know if you'd like CALL to provide more long-form courses on deescalation tactics. "By diffusing a possible confrontation, I will be able to do my job, meet the demands of my library, and address the issue of the patron. Overall making the library a safe space for […]
This class is now full. Please let us know if you'd like CALL to provide more long-form courses on deescalation tactics. "By diffusing a possible confrontation, I will be able to do my job, meet the demands of my library, and address the issue of the patron. Overall making the library a safe space for […]
Register for this one-hour workshop. In this one-hour workshop we will learn how the Digital Navigators pilot program is bridging the digital divide across California. Digital Navigators free up staff time and help provide an essential service to your patrons with English and Spanish contact options. Come to find out how and when to sign […]
Wednesday, September 28 - Tuesday, October 11, 2022 | Three-week online course. Guest speaker sessions via Zoom: Wednesday, September 28, from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm PDT Tuesday, October 4, from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm PDT Tuesday, October 11, from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm PDT Through this course, you’ll learn about the concrete […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. Learn more about these innovative, sustainable programs and have the opportunity to ask questions to a panel of experienced SLCP Members! Librarian and author of two book chapters on Repair Cafes, Gabrielle Griffis, will provide an overview and introduction to Repair Cafes. SLCP Members Sara Fiorenzo (Lindenhurst Memorial Library), Nicole […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. (A recording will be available under the CALL Academy People Connect Institute category one week after delivery) This session is an open discussion for the audience to ask any questions they may have related to the current RDA: Resource Description and Access. Questions may intersect with subject analysis and classification, supporting diversity, […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. Join Nicole Cooke as she addresses the need for library professionals to engage in critical, or radical, self-reflection. In order to serve students and community members in a radical way, particularly during difficult times, we must first be in tune with ourselves and our own capacities for empathy, hospitality, love, […]
Thursdays, September 29, October 6 & 13, 2022 | Three-week online course. The last few years have proven that leadership in the workplace must adapt and create work cultures with shared values in order to attract and retain top talent. In this course, you will learn to develop whole-person, healing-centered leadership skills to help you […]
Monday, October 3 - Sunday, November 13, 2022 | Six-week online course. If you work in a library, it’s essential to have a working knowledge of the basic technologies used in both the library field in general and in your library specifically. In this course, library technologist Robin Hastings will provide a solid foundation in […]
Monday, October 3 - Sunday, November 13, 2022 | Six-week online course. This confidence-building course presents simple statistical techniques in everyday language for doing the types of calculations useful in library settings. The course will describe the purpose of simple statistical functions, and demonstrate how to apply these easily to survey or other data. Participants […]
Monday, October 3 - Sunday, November 13, 2022 | Six-week online course. This eCourse introduces essential strategies and techniques for project management in libraries. Topics include management styles, institutional constraints, project life cycles, stakeholder management, scope definition, risk assessment, project planning tools, and team management. There will be a special emphasis on managing teams, including […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. Join PLA for an overview of the results of the 2021 annual survey on Public Library Staff and Diversity. The results provide new and updated information related to beginning librarian and library director salaries; staff roles; hiring and retention efforts; and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) goals and activities. This […]
Wednesdays, October 5 and 12, 2022 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Two-part webinar series Discord, an online, community-focused social platform, offers an unprecedented opportunity for library staff to cultivate teen ownership of a virtual library space, benefitting from a high level of teen participation that shapes and transforms that space. In this two-part […]
NOTE: This event is a repeat of Basic Facilitation Skills offered last spring. There will be two live sessions: Wednesdays, October 5 & 26, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Two-workshop series. Would you like to facilitate conversations in your library and community? Are you familiar with the term “facilitation” but not sure […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. (A recording will be available under the CALL Academy People Connect Institute category one week after delivery) We live in a fast-paced world, filled with challenges and constant demands made on our precious time. Wouldn't it be nice if we could step back, take a little vacation from all the tension […]
Now is the time to protect your users' privacy while they search and browse online at your library. In this webinar you will learn how to take action quickly using the Guidelines for Private Online Searching & Browsing. We'll show you how to get started and make an immediate impact. Here's what you should be […]
Fridays, October 7, 14 & 21, 2022 | Three-week online course. Effectively serving the needs of your community requires an understanding of how to support their social and emotional needs in addition to their information and practical needs. It also requires self-care strategies and engagement tools for yourself, colleagues, and staff. You’ll learn actionable steps […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. NOTE: This is a series of four webinars from the Public Library Association on Social Emotional Learning in the Library. When you register, you will receive access to all four. Feel free to attend any or all. Check November 8, December 13 and January 10 on the CALL Calendar for […]
Register for this 90-minute webinar. Learn how three different libraries and state parks worked together to create programs in parks, libraries, and online that increased outdoor access equity. Presentations will feature partnership tips, explore different programming types, and showcase outreach and marketing strategies on both the parks and library side. Free and open to parks […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. As rights for transgender people continue to be challenged, libraries should be a welcoming place for the youth, adults, and colleagues in our communities. Join us to learn how to provide excellent internal and external customer service to transgender individuals at your library. This interactive session will help participants reframe […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. (A recording will be available under the CALL Academy People Connect Institute category one week after delivery) Your community needs online access more than ever. But people often need multiple types of support to get there - an Internet connection, a computer, and help learning to use technology. Digital Navigators […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. Join JJ Pionke to learn about what disability and accessibility are. Learn how to do a walkthrough of your physical space to see how accessible it is and join us for a Q&A to answer your accessibility-related questions. REFERRAL
Register for this three-hour mini-conference. Our third Library 2.022 mini-conference: "Libraries and Privacy: Critical Issues for Information Professionals," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 13th, 2022, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. The mini-conference will highlight the many different kinds of privacy (and privacy problems) that information institutions and professionals face, […]
Register for this one-hour conversation. My Leadership Journey (MLJ) is a series of conversations with leaders from the library and museum profession. In these hour-long conversations, guests share their personal leadership journey, experiences and leadership philosophy. MLJ sessions are part of the Leadership for All under CALL and are free and open to the greater […]
Monday, October 17 - Sunday, November 13, 2022 | Four-week online course. Outreach services for children poses many unique challenges. Since most children cannot reach out to the library on their own, the library must be proactive in outreach to parents and caregivers. This challenge is even greater for marginalized and underserved children. Reaching these […]
Register for this four-week online course. Tuesday, October 18 - Monday, November 14, 2022 Are you experiencing burnout (or care about someone who is)? 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 seeking to prioritize […]
Tuesdays, October 18, 25 & November 1 | Three-week online course. Library collections must be diverse and inclusive, offering windows into, and reflections of the vast array of people, stories and experiences that make up our world. In this course, you’ll learn from an outstanding group of experts as they explore key concepts essential to […]
Visualizing data can provide instant and effective storytelling. With library data, you can instantly explore usage stats, collection facts, and user demographics. It can also be designed for all levels in your organization, from the individual cataloger or acquisitions specialist up to the library director or higher administration. Come explore different visualizations on real library […]
Many libraries are in the midst of a major reshuffling of staff. As new staff join the team it's important to make sure they start on the right foot, feel trained and ready to go, and feel supported. Your library can make sure that happens with an effective Onboarding process. CALL has developed a new […]
Providers’ assumptions and emotions can sometimes get in the way of effective engagement with families. For example, when a family doesn’t follow through on a recommendation, the provider can become frustrated. Choosing to adopt strength-based family assumptions supports providers in discovering the strengths of the families with whom they work, which leads to improved relationships. […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. (A recording will be available under the CALL Academy People Connect Institute category one week after delivery) As emphasis on standardized testing and anxiety about cut-throat college admissions continue to mount, parents have become increasingly concerned about the "value" of their children's reading material. Learn what the research says about […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. You have just graduated and are looking for your first job as a librarian. You are a mid-career professional making a change to libraries. You want to apply for a promotion and increase your job responsibilities. Unless you are already an employee and applying to an internal job posting, your […]
Thursdays, October 20, 27, and November 3, 2022 | Three-week online course. More than ever, librarians and teachers are expected to be on the front lines of challenging issues while serving their communities with empathy and compassion. In this course, you will learn tangible strategies for managing the toughest situations that arise in your libraries […]
Register for this one-day virtual conference. For more than two decades, Library Journal’s Day of Dialog has been the most anticipated librarian-only gathering of the year. Now it’s gone digital and is free to attend! The next all-day event is scheduled for October 20 and will feature a close-up look at the biggest forthcoming books for winter/spring 2023. Once again, […]
Register for this 90-minute webinar. Learn how the HelpNow tutoring service can be useful for your students and learners. From test prep, to homework help, to flashcard creation, this training offers expert guidance in how to use the HelpNow tools to increase student achievement, all with little to no prep from the educator. Audience: K-12 […]
More people are showing up at libraries AOA, meaning Angry On Arrival. Maybe they didn't want to wait in line to talk with a reference librarian during finals. Maybe they are ticked off because the event–which they did not buy tickets for–was sold out, and they were turned away at the door. Maybe they don't […]
This 90-minute workshop will introduce multiple online activities to make your virtual meetings & training sessions lively and productive. Attendees will practice activities to help achieve the following take-aways: How you can transform your traditional, in-person note-taking to an online setting? How you can keep people engaged and participating, even the cautious or thoughtful folks […]
This international conference is held to provide support for indigenous programs, provide culturally relevant programming and services, encourage collaboration among tribal and non-tribal cultural institutions, and articulate contemporary issues related to developing and sustaining the cultural sovereignty of Native Nations. CALL is offering a limited number of no-cost registrations and travel support for hotel, mileage, […]
Tuesday, October 25 - Tuesday, November 1, 2022 | Two-week virtual workshop. This 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 able to: […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. In this one-hour workshop we will explore the new initiative eBooks-for-All California. Come see how your participation in this eBook platform will lift up communities across our state while increasing offerings for your own patrons. This session will connect library decision-makers interested in benefiting from this shared collection. For more […]
Learning from families about what is happening in their lives is crucial to being able to support them. However, sometimes it takes time for families to tell us what is going on. This is where active listening can help. When we listen to understand what is most important to the family, we can join with […]
Register for this 90-minute webinar. You have HelpNow active on your library website, now what? This training will focus on the nuts and bolts of bringing this service to users and will familiarize frontline staff with how HelpNow can meet community needs. This training will also cover common ways to troubleshoot the service is an […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. No matter how much time and effort we put into developing charismatic one-shot training sessions or providing students with carefully crafted LibGuides, students still struggle to learn information literacy skills. Are there more systemic problems we need to address? Join Mary DeJong as she describes what some of those problems […]
Wednesdays, November 2, 9, and 16 | Three-week online workshop. Drive greater impact in your community, and realize greater efficiency and confidence in your work, by becoming proficient in project management skills. Entrenching a project management mindset in an organization’s culture and learning to master project management techniques together as a team are crucial elements […]
Finding ways to connect with families of young children can be challenging. When providers share with families specific details of what they notice about their child—such as their interests or temperament—they open the door to connecting. In this webinar, participants will learn specific steps for using the child’s behavior to open up communication with the […]
Register for this one-hour webinar. (A recording will be available under the CALL Academy People Connect Institute category one week after delivery) In this program you’ll discover your power in the organization even when you are not in charge and learn about giving feedback to your supervisor to influence a change process and get better results. Consider […]
Thursdays, November 3 - December 15 (No class on November 24) from 8 AM-9 AM Pacific Online sessions via Zoom (6 weeks, 1 hour per week) Practice your ASL for the library setting in these interactive sessions! This series is appropriate for those who have taken Hands Up!: Live ASL Practice for Library Staff (Beginner), […]