Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) conference
Public library employees from small and/or rural libraries may apply for a scholarship no later than August 25, 2020.
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Creating Virtual Programs for Adults
Creating and hosting meaningful and engaging programs in a virtual environment provides many unique opportunities to engage audiences in new ways. However, it also presents a new set of challenges. Some in-person programs can be transformed to the virtual environment with ease, while others may take considerable time and effort to adapt. This course will examine the landscape of the last 8 months to explore what has been successful in virtual programming for libraries, museums, performing arts centers, and other arts-based institutions.
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Mental Health Self-Care (NorthNet)
Mental Health Self-Care (NorthNet)
Living in “unprecedented times” is incredibly challenging. The amount of change and loss around us is overwhelming, and we need fresh tools for working well under the strain. These three highly interactive two-hour zoom workshops are designed to facilitate conversation, connection, and equip teams for working well together, remotely. This workshop is presented by Karin Peabody of Dynamic Teaming. Participants will receive a link to the session via email.
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Future of Libraries 2020: Focus on Equity, Anti-racism, and Work in the New Normal
Future of Libraries 2020 is a two-day, virtual conference devoted to the most important issues facing public libraries today. Each day features a morning of engaging speakers followed by an interactive lunch session for networking and discussion from 1pm – 2pm. Session recordings will be made available to registrants after the conference.
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How to Be More Inclusive in Your Reader’s Advisory Work
How to Be More Inclusive in Your Reader’s Advisory Work
Equity, diversity, and inclusion may seem like abstract goals that are difficult to implement in your day-to-day advisory work, but with knowledge, effort, and intentionality, anyone can learn to apply an equity mindset to their reading and recommending.
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Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services (ABOS) conference
Apply for a scholarship no later than Wednesday, September 9, 2020.
All applicants must have the approval of their library director. The California State Library will respond to your application shortly after the scholarship application dates listed above for each conference.
#IMLS Grant
Mental Health Self-Care (Black Gold)
Mental Health Self-Care (Black Gold)
Living in “unprecedented times” is incredibly challenging. The amount of change and loss around us is overwhelming, and we need fresh tools for working well under the strain. These three highly interactive two-hour zoom workshops are designed to facilitate conversation, connection, and equip teams for working well together, remotely. This workshop is presented by Karin Peabody of Dynamic Teaming. Participants will receive a link to the session via email.
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Horror Reader’s Advisory: How to Help Your Scariest Patrons
Horror Reader’s Advisory: How to Help Your Scariest Patrons
A recent poll of thousands of library workers identified Horror as one of the Top 5 genres they were “most scared of,” and yet, the genre is basking in a popularity among our patrons that hasn’t been seen in decades.
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Mental Health Self-Care (PLP)
Mental Health Self-Care (PLP)
Living in “unprecedented times” is incredibly challenging. The amount of change and loss around us is overwhelming, and we need fresh tools for working well under the strain. These three highly interactive two-hour zoom workshops are designed to facilitate conversation, connection, and equip teams for working well together, remotely. This workshop is presented by Karin Peabody of Dynamic Teaming. Participants will receive a link to the session via email.
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LSTA Local and Competitive Grants Information Session
LSTA Local and Competitive Grants Information Session
Local and Collaborative competitive grants help libraries respond effectively to local needs and align services with local community aspirations, and support experimentation and R&D in California’s libraries. This information session is for potential applicants. The funding period is July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022.
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Effective Communication During a Conflict
Effective Communication During a Conflict
Develop communication tools to use during a conflict and formulate an approach to reach a desirable outcome during a confrontation.
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Mental Health Self-Care (Serra)
Mental Health Self-Care (Serra)
Living in “unprecedented times” is incredibly challenging. The amount of change and loss around us is overwhelming, and we need fresh tools for working well under the strain. These three highly interactive two-hour zoom workshops are designed to facilitate conversation, connection, and equip teams for working well together, remotely. This workshop is presented by Karin Peabody of Dynamic Teaming. Participants will receive a link to the session via email.
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Libraries and Wildfire Preparedness Panel Discussion
Libraries and Wildfire Preparedness Panel Discussion
As if 2020 wasn’t already such a challenging year, California is in the midst of the worst fire season ever and there are many more weeks to go. How are libraries across the state coping right now and how are they building on their experience from past disasters?
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Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries
Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries
For those of you interested in the ALA community engagement grant opportunity for small and rural libraries, please note registration for the Pre-Application Webinar for Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is now live.
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Mental Health Self-Care (49-99)
Mental Health Self-Care (49-99)
Living in “unprecedented times” is incredibly challenging. The amount of change and loss around us is overwhelming, and we need fresh tools for working well under the strain. These three highly interactive two-hour zoom workshops are designed to facilitate conversation, connection, and equip teams for working well together, remotely. This workshop is presented by Karin Peabody of Dynamic Teaming. Participants will receive a link to the session via email.
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Reading Colors Your World
Reading Colors Your World
iREAD’s 2021 summer reading theme is Reading Colors Your World. Presentations from California’s Summer at Your Library Program Committee and iREAD will provide inspiration on outreach & inclusion, as well as programming ideas to engage children & families, teens and adults.
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Ongoing :: Building Safety: Sacramento Public Library’s Response to COVID-19
Ongoing :: Building Safety: Sacramento Public Library’s Response to COVID-19
The Building Safety: Sacramento Public Library's Response to COVID-19 module is only available to California Library staff via CALL Academy. CALL Academy Modules are available 24/7 for your learning convenience
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Introducing the California Grants Portal
Introducing the California Grants Portal
This webinar will introduce California public library staff to the California Grants Portal, the state’s newest resource to find all grant and loan opportunities being offered by California state agencies on a competitive or first-come basis. The presentation will review how this site was designed with input from and for California grantseekers, and what typesContinue reading "Introducing the California Grants Portal"
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Little Hands Signing in Storytime
Little Hands Signing in Storytime
Signing with little ones of all ages promotes early literacy skills, encourages interaction, and makes your programs instantly participative
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Library Leadership Your Way
Library Leadership Your Way
Library leadership your way is a practical guide for anyone interested in library leadership. This includes new and seasoned formal library leaders as well informal library leaders from all types of libraries and backgrounds. Register The point of this webinar is not to explain how to lead, but for attendees to discover why they wantContinue reading "Library Leadership Your Way"
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REALM Resources for Libraries Operating during COVID-19
REALM Resources for Libraries Operating during COVID-19
In this webinar, Sharon Streams, REALM project director for OCLC, will share an update on what is currently known and unknown about the virus, the results of REALM testing thus far, and how to factor scientific information into your local decision making
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Tell a Compelling Story About the Value of Your Library
Tell a Compelling Story About the Value of Your Library
Most people who work in libraries know what they do and why it matters. However, knowing isn’t enough. To demonstrate our value and make connections with potential partners, stakeholders, users, and funders, we need good data, a captivating story, and the skills to keep people listening. We need to tell the right story to the right person at the right time.
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Ongoing :: OSHA COVID-19 Guidelines
Ongoing :: OSHA COVID-19 Guidelines
The OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 is not a standard or regulation, and it creates no new legal obligations. It contains recommendations as well as descriptions of mandatory safety and health standards.