Fostering Learning and Growth in California Libraries
The Stress Management module (30 mins) is only available to California Library staff via CALL Academy. In this training you will get an overview on the following and learn to identify sources of stress, discover strategies to help cope with stress, learn effective ways of dealing with stress, manage stress in your life. Presenter/Author: PioneerContinue reading "Ongoing :: Stress Management"
California public library staff are invited to apply for one of a limited number of seats in the upcoming Library Juice Academy course on "Programming for Children with Special Needs" with R. Lynn Baker. This four-week course runs January 4-January 31, 2021. Additional course description and Instructor information In order to gain the most impact fromContinue reading "Programming for Children with Special Needs"
California public library staff are invited to apply for one of a limited number of seats in the upcoming Library Juice Academy course on "Stories, Songs, and Stretches I: Science and Standards" with Katie Scherrer. This four-week course runs January 4-January 31, 2021 Additional course description and Instructor information In order to gain the most impactContinue reading "Stories, Songs, and Stretches I: Science and Standards"
California public library staff are invited to apply for one of a limited number of seats in the upcoming Library Juice Academy course on "Bilingual Storytime at Your Biblioteca" with Saroj Ghoting. This four-week course runs January 4-January 31, 2021. (The course will be offered again in May 2021 and we will open registration later forContinue reading "Foundations of Early Literacy"
This 2-day online training from the Grantsmanship Center gives you a comprehensive, concentrated introduction to the field, sets you on the right track, and helps you steer clear of the most common grant proposal pitfalls. In this training you will learn how to develop a successful grant proposal. Spaces in this training are reserved forContinue reading "Essential Grant Skills – Online"
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. Should you think about strategic planning in the middle of a crisis? What does a strategic planning process look like in turbulent times? While looking ahead three or more years may be outContinue reading "Strategic Planning Tips and Tools to Help Your Library Move Forward"
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,Continue reading "What to Expect When You’re Constructing"
CALL (California Libraries Learn) is offering 35 no-cost seats to California public library staff (limited to one staff person per jurisdiction) in this 2-week Infopeople course. Use the form linked to the announcement page to apply. Additional course details and Instructor information. In this course you will be introduced to or review learning theories andContinue reading "Designing Effective Online Learning Experiences for Young Children"
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 approaches onContinue reading "Toolkit for Public Libraries Working with Patrons Experiencing Homelessness"
Join Presenter Kristen Mulvihill for a Veterans Connect @ the Library webinar. Additional information and registration to come.
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. Noted readers’ advisory expert, Becky Spratford as she walks you through the “highlights” of 2020 in adult leisure reading. Now that the dumpster fire that was 2020 has moved into our rearview, everyoneContinue reading "2020 Reader’s Advisory Year in Review"
California public library staff are invited to apply for one of a limited number of seats in the upcoming Library Juice Academy course on "Library Resources and Services for Patrons on the Autism Spectrum" with Dawn Behrend. This four-week course runs February 1-February 28, 2021. Additional course description and Instructor information In order to gain theContinue reading "Library Resources and Services for Patrons on the Autism Spectrum"