May 2021
Tips for Virtual, Outdoor, In-Person Programming During COVID-19
This interactive and informative 90-minute webinar will introduce emerging practices, fundamental methods, and knowledge to empower library staff to create programming that works for their library.
Find out more »June 2021
Keeping the Best of the Virtual Experience
In this presentation, Lauren Hays will share best practices for virtual libraries and tools for communication and organization. Even though libraries are re-opening, there are things from the virtual experience that can help libraries use technology effectively and continue to maintain a virtual presence for users.
Find out more »We Survived: Boosting Staff and Community Morale and Wellness During Crisis
Learn how Springville Library managed library services during our closure for the pandemic, and how they have kept their staff and community well.
Find out more »References for the Reference Staff
We will discuss some of the best online reference resources for the novice and the expert public library reference worker. Learn tips and tricks to being a reference wizard and know when to use one resource over another.
Find out more »Best New Picture Books for Ages 1-6
Are you looking for new picture books to share in your classroom, curriculum, or collection? Join Katie for a presentation featuring the “best of the best new picture books” from the 2021 and late 2020 publishing crop.
Find out more »Programming at Home: Parents and Caregivers
Libraries have an opportunity to reach out to their families and give them a behind-the-scenes look at how we create dynamic and enjoyable programs for children, giving parents tools to adapt library crafts and activities to use with their children.
Find out more »July 2021
Technology Ownership: Examining the Total Cost
In this interactive and informative program, Lauren will share a total cost of ownership model and provide helpful tips for how librarians can decide what technology is worth the cost.
Find out more »The New Social Media World & Library Marketing Online
The presentation will discuss reaching multiple audiences via social media; maintaining a connection with those audiences online; maintaining contact with traditional library audiences during times of closures and reduced services; how to sustain asynchronous and synchronous programming after COVID.
Find out more »Libraries for All: Serving People with Disabilities at Your Library
In this webinar, learn how you can be an advocate for people with disabilities at your library. Acquire best practices for inclusive customer service, explore strategies for making existing programs welcoming to all abilities, and learn how to build positive relationships with individuals with disabilities and local disability-related organizations in your community.
Find out more »Sort It Out!: Using In-House Classification Systems to Maximize Comics and Graphic Novels
Learn how creating an in-house classification system can provide a perfect solution to raise your comics circulations, as well as some cataloging and merchandising tips.
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