Learn to do more with less [effort], really! State and federal funds support online tools for California public libraries, including K-12 tutoring, eBook collections, workforce upskilling, library staff learning opportunities, and so much more. Don’t let your library community miss out. Join the California State Library for a bi-weekly series of workshops to learn about the varied offerings available for your community at no cost.
These resources are supported in whole or in part by:
- The U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act and the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian
- Funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Free eResources for your Library: CAreer Pathways
September 13, 2022, 2:00-3:00 PM
In this workshop, California State Library staff will help you review CAreer Pathways digital resources for upskilling, job searches, test prep, and more. Join us for an overview on how your library can use these platforms to serve your community, as well as a sneak peek of what’s to come.
These resources are supported in whole or in part by:
- The U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act and the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian
- Funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Free eResources for your Library: Digital Navigators
September 27, 2022, 2:00-3:00 PM
In this workshop, California State Library staff will help you learn how the Digital Navigators pilot program is bridging the digital divide across California. Digital Navigators provide timely assistance to your users, 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 enroll your jurisdiction. For more information, see the California State Library’s webpage on Digital Navigators.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act and the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
Free eResources for your Library: Youth Resources
October 11, 2022, 2:00-3:00 PM
In this workshop, California State Library staff will share a wide variety of free online resources for your K-12 students. Discover how to provide online tutoring to your community, at no cost, through new statewide funding. Learn more about our K-12 collection, including Britannica, Gale Interactive: Science, National Geographic Kids, Teaching Books, and a variety of ProQuest offerings. We will also briefly discuss strategies for using the literacy tool Beanstack for summer reading and beyond. For more information on these youth resources, visit California State Library website.
These resources are supported by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.
Free eResources for your Library: eBooks-for-All California
October 25, 2022, 2:00-3:00 PM
In this 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 information, visit the eBooks for All California webpage.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act and the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
Free eResources for your Library: CALL
November 8, 2022, 2:00-3:00 PM
This workshop will highlight how California Libraries Learn (CALL) can help you cultivate a skilled workforce at your library. Learn how CALL will improve your staff’s skills in areas like customer service, conflict management, library worker wellness, and community engagement. CALL provides no-cost workshops, webinars, courses, and cohort-based trainings, as well as access to CALL Academy, an online platform that provides over 700 training opportunities. Visit the CALL website and calendar and sign up for an account with CALL Academy.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.