This webinar is open to California Library Staff only. Register to attend live, or visit the CALL Academy one week after delivery for a recording. English for Non-native Writers helps business professionals with a sound approach to writing effective business documents in Standard English. This webinar lays a foundation to help non-native speakers of any language to strengthenContinue reading "English for Non-Native Professionals"

Libraries have quickly pivoted in the last several months to moving their programs and events to a virtual environment. The early months were about figuring out "the how" and getting new routines in place. Now it is time to find meaningful ways to evaluate and assess the success of what we are offering. How does programContinue reading "Evaluating Virtual Programs and Events"

Attend this 60 minute session to discuss the effect the pandemic has had on schools, kids, and families and how the library can support these groups. Identify households with families in the community using the Gale Analytics: Community Insights dashboard and learn more about who they are. Use this data to develop programs, initiatives, andContinue reading "Schools, Kids, and Families: Support During the Pandemic"

This webinar is open to California Library Staff only. Register to attend live, or visit the CALL Academy one week after delivery for a recording.Consultant and former Director of the Union County Library System, Rieta Drinkwine, will provide an overview of the construction process from a public library perspective, including how to get started, community needs assessments, projectContinue reading "What to Expect When You’re Constructing"

Learn how to reposition team management through empathy, connection, and staff engagement by participating in this webinar. This is a free webinar from CORE. Registration and additional description 

The Book to Action initiative invites library staff to engage with community partners and create a series of events for adults and intergenerational groups. Book to Action 2021 will provide staff development opportunities, programming support, and an opportunity for statewide public programming to occur between March 2021 – July 2021. Registration and additional information.

Registration and additional information. Self-care is community care. When library staff and individuals work on bolstering personal resilience during stressful times like the pandemic, they can better serve their communities and in turn be a source of support. Join Nora Franco, Consumer Health Librarian from the Network of the National Library of Medicine Pacific SouthwestContinue reading "Putting the ME in Mental Health"

Registration and additional information. This is the first webinar in a series of nine webinars hosted by California Revealed, and is open to anyone who is interested in starting a Memory Lab, as well as anyone who is running a Memory Lab and would like to connect with others in the Network.

Registration and additional information Under ordinary conditions, the survival rate for small businesses after five years is only 48 percent and decreases significantly over time.2 In extraordinary times of crisis, like the one we’re facing now, small businesses are hit the hardest. For Black- and immigrant-owned businesses, the chance of recovery from a natural orContinue reading "No MBA Required: How to Engage Your Business Community"

This webinar is open to California Library Staff only. Register to attend live, or visit the CALL Academy one week after delivery for a recording. This program provides approaches to preventing conflict and creating empathy-driven solutions to patrons experiencing homelessness. Does your library serve community members that do not have a home? This program with give participants approachesContinue reading "Toolkit for Public Libraries Working with Patrons Experiencing Homelessness"

Registration and Additional Information Whether you are new to grant work or want a few new tips, you’ll discover the confidence and knowledge you need to win library grants with Stephanie Gerding, library grants expert and author of ALA’s Winning Grants. Discover the most important thing to keep in mind when doing library grant work,Continue reading "Winning Library Grants: Shortcuts and Strategies for Success"

Registration and additional information Understanding how trauma impacts the lives of people we serve can help library staff better serve everyone, even our most vulnerable patrons. Being trauma-informed and using a trauma-informed approach can assist libraries in being proactive in creating safe spaces for everyone in our community. Join this Network of the National LibraryContinue reading "Trauma Informed Approach in Public Libraries"

Start virtual programming for adults using Zoom! Learn about training staff to present virtually, integrating community partners into your virtual schedule, and other strategies to transition programs from in-house to online. In this webinar, community outreach specialists cover best practices for programs, setting up accounts for maximum security and effectiveness (no Zoom-bombing!), program selection, andContinue reading "Transitioning Your Adult Programs to a Virtual Environment"

Registration and additional information.Leadership style is a significant differentiating factor in the reputation and career success of leaders. The good news is that unlike personalities, leadership styles can be intentionally altered. To learn how to develop a blended leadership style that allows you to be powerful enough to be heard and attractive enough to be followed,Continue reading "How to Develop Your Leadership Style"

All public libraries in California now have access to VetNow, a product of the Brainfuse suite of products purchased for two years.  You have probably already served many veterans, who did not self-identify as a veteran, but now with the robust VetNow tool, it is vital for librarians to understand the veteran community, and the resourcesContinue reading "I Didn’t Know I Was a Veteran"