Responding to Uncomfortable Situations in the Library Setting
In this interactive and important program, the presenters will go over several scenarios where someone behaves in a manner that is not acceptable in the library and provide simple responses to curtail the behavior and make it clear that what is happening is not ok.
Flash Talks! Your Holiday Season Well-Being Edition
Flash Talks (aka Spark Talks, Lightning Rounds etc.) are a fun and informative way to learn about a variety of topics in short, 10-minute talks.
In our Flash Talks, attendees will experience a variety of topics for their holiday season mental health.
Grant Writing 101 – Lessons Learned from a First Time Grant Recipient
This webinar is designed to share best practices for writing grant proposals and how to utilize grant funding once your proposal has been accepted.
Your 21 Magical Days of Gratitude
Gratitude is thankful appreciation for whatever we receive or experience. In his annual holiday program, Andrew Sanderbeck will explore with you 21 exercises to increase the magic of gratitude in your life.
Performance Appraisals That Work
PCI Webinar with Philip Vassallo, ED.D Most managers or supervisors find writing employee performance appraisals one of their most dreaded tasks. They understandably complain about numerous factors that compromise the effectiveness of the appraisal-writing process. Appraisals might be irrelevant to the position or the employee. They often are incomplete or imprecise. They tend to be […]
How to Effectively Run a Meeting
PCI Webinar with Mitchell Friedman, EdD, APR Many people lament time spent in meetings, regardless of whether they are held face-to-face or online. But meetings don’t have to be a waste of time. In fact, with a little effort, both online and face-to-face meetings can be productive, educational, and even entertaining. What’s critical is that […]
Reboot Your Book Club
In this session, the authors of “Book Club Reboot: 71 Creative Twists” (ALA Editions, 2019) will share real examples of out-of-the-box book clubs from around the country that will help you take a fresh look at your own book club offerings.
Podcasting and Your Library
Nearly half of all Americans are listening to podcasts on a regular basis because they provide a flexible way to learn information or to be entertained while driving, working out, or doing chores around the house. Your library can reach these patrons, and build a deep and meaningful relationship with them, by launching your own […]
Eliminating Personal Burnout: 7 Crucial Skills
Burnout is an unpleasant and persistent state of feeling stuck, depleted, and living in a mess of negative emotions. The classic three symptoms are emotional exhaustion (you have nothing left to give), depersonalization, and a diminished sense of accomplishment. Burnout is a condition that won’t just magically go away by pushing onward. The opposite of […]
Meditation in the 21st Century – Why Meditation Matters Even More
People have been practicing meditation for centuries and today we see a surge in its popularity as new benefits continue to be discovered. Incorporating meditation into one’s life has many positive effects. Now more than ever in today’s modern world with all the stresses, meditation is needed more than ever. Learn a simple meditation technique that […]