Free training: March 2024

Training opportunities for this month were compiled and shared by the Maine State Library. View and subscribe to the Maine State Library Continuing Education (CE) Calendar at: https://maine-msl.libguides.com/CECAL  

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Event Categories

ADVOCACY

  • Mar 5: Introduction to AI for Nonprofits (TechSoup)
  • Mar 15: Library Advocacy Work is Relationship Building Work: A Panel Discussion (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries)
  • Mar 19: Introduction to measuring your impact (Candid Learning)
  • Mar 25: Newsletters: Multichannel Impact Reporting for the Modern Era (Productive Fundraising)
  • Mar 27: A Higher Purpose: Censorship and Intellectual Freedom Today (Georgia Library Association)

ASSESSMENT & PLANNING

  • Mar 5: Cut Costs and Get Creative with Nonprofit Appeals (Firespring)
  • Mar 7: Begin With a Strong Foundation: Developing a Data Plan (Research Institute for Public Libraries)
  • Mar 19: Start Planning Now (Fast Forward Libraries)
  • Mar 19: Maximizing Impact: Nonprofit Website Planning, Budgeting, and Design (TechSoup)
  • Mar 27: Set the Path Forward with Smart Technology Decisions (TechSoup)
  • Mar 28: Financial Forecasting Model (Every Library Institute)

ACCESSIBILITY

  • Mar 14: Making Accessible Educational Materials Available to Students Who Need Them (EdWeb)
  • Mar 19: Designing a Website Your Patrons Will Love (Library Journal)
  • Mar 20: Tools to Support Task Completion (PACER Center)
  • Mar 28: How to Host an Accessible Hybrid Training (Training Magazine Network)

BOARDS

  • Mar 6: Five Critical Skills to Lead an Organization—and How to Master Them (Niche Academy)
  • Mar 7: How to be a Great Board Chair (Propel Nonprofits)
  • Mar 7: Building a Fundraising Board (Bloomerang)
  • Mar 12: United for Libraries: Media and Crisis Communications for Trustees & Friends (Nebraska Library Commission)
  • Mar 13: Library Boards and Intellectual Freedom: How to Combat Censorship with Your Library Trustees (Niche Academy)
  • Mar 21: Get your board fundraising (Candid Learning)

CAREERS

  • Mar 13: Creating a Person-Centered Library: Supporting Patrons While Avoiding Burnout (WebJunction)
  • Mar 14: Burnout in the Nonprofit Sector: What You Need to Know (Charity Village)
  • Mar 20: ACRL Presents: Youth Services to Academia - Transitioning Positions within Librarianship (ALA eLearning)
  • Mar 26: Adults Need Social-Emotional Wellness Too! (EdWeb)

CHILDREN & TEENS

  • Mar 6: Supporting Social-Emotional Growth Through Project-Based Learning (EdWeb)
  • Mar 7: Middle Grade Magic 2024 (SLJ)
  • Mar 14: Making Accessible Educational Materials Available to Students Who Need Them (EdWeb)
  • Mar 20: ACRL Presents: Youth Services to Academia - Transitioning Positions within Librarianship (ALA eLearning)

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT

  • Mar 12: Spring Book Club Picks (Booklist)
  • Mar 19: Picture Books (Booklist)

COMMUNICATION

  • Mar 5: Introduction to AI for Nonprofits (TechSoup)
  • Mar 19: Maximizing Impact: Nonprofit Website Planning, Budgeting, and Design (TechSoup)
  • Mar 19: Designing a Website Your Patrons Will Love (Library Journal)
  • Mar 25: 10 Tips for a More User-Centric Nonprofit Website (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
  • Mar 25: Newsletters: Multichannel Impact Reporting for the Modern Era (Productive Fundraising)
  • Mar 27: Inclusive Survey Design: Crafting Questions for Community Representation (Nonprofit Learning Lab)

DIGITAL RESOURCES

  • Mar 12: From Resistance to Resilience: L&D’s Role in Unlocking Digital Transformation Success (Training Industry)
  • Mar 19: Researching Women’s, Gender, and LGBTQIA+ Perspectives at the Library of Congress (Federal Depository Library Program)
  • Mar 21: Open Access Series 101 for Publics (SirsiDynix)
  • Mar 21: Open Access Series 101 for Academics (SirsiDynix)
  • Mar 26: PFAS and Environment Health: Information and Tools for Public Health Practitioners and Information Specialists (National Library of Medicine)
  • Mar 27: What the Research Says - Digital Privacy in Libraries as Digital Literacy (Indiana State Library)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

  • Mar 5: From Curiosity to Career: Library Services for the Skilled Trades (Library Journal)
  • Mar 6: Muslim Information Manipulation and its Impact on Humanitarian Aid and Development (TechSoup)
  • Mar 19: Researching Women’s, Gender, and LGBTQIA+ Perspectives at the Library of Congress (Federal Depository Library Program)
  • Mar 19: Indigenising the Curriculum: How to Embed Indigenous Knowledge into Library Collections and Why it Matters (ProQuest)
  • Mar 27: Inclusive Survey Design: Crafting Questions for Community Representation (Nonprofit Learning Lab)

FUNDRAISING

  • Mar 5: Cut Costs and Get Creative with Nonprofit Appeals (Firespring)
  • Mar 7: Building a Fundraising Board (Bloomerang)
  • Mar 19: Start Planning Now (Fast Forward Libraries)
  • Mar 19: Introduction to measuring your impact (Candid Learning)
  • Mar 21: Get your board fundraising (Candid Learning)
  • Mar 28: Financial Forecasting Model (Every Library Institute)

LEGAL

  • Mar 5: Online Program Managers in Higher Education: The Role of Academic Libraries (Association of College & Research Libraries)
  • Mar 8: Loida Garcia-Febo on the Freedom to Read in 2024 (Northern New York Library Network)
  • Mar 13: Library Boards and Intellectual Freedom: How to Combat Censorship with Your Library Trustees (Niche Academy)
  • Mar 27: A Higher Purpose: Censorship and Intellectual Freedom Today (Georgia Library Association)
  • Mar 27: What the Research Says - Digital Privacy in Libraries as Digital Literacy (Indiana State Library)
  • Mar 28: Financial Forecasting Model (Every Library Institute)

MANAGEMENT

  • Mar 5: 5 Trends in Volunteer Management You Can’t Afford to Ignore (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
  • Mar 6: Five Critical Skills to Lead an Organization—and How to Master Them (Niche Academy)
  • Mar 7: Begin With a Strong Foundation: Developing a Data Plan (Research Institute for Public Libraries)
  • Mar 7: Navigating Difficult Conversations: Turning Tension Into Progress (Training Magazine Network)
  • Mar 8: Loida Garcia-Febo on the Freedom to Read in 2024 (Northern New York Library Network)
  • Mar 12: United for Libraries: Media and Crisis Communications for Trustees & Friends (Nebraska Library Commission)
  • Mar 14: Burnout in the Nonprofit Sector: What You Need to Know (Charity Village)
  • Mar 25: How to Keep Your Team Engaged (GovLoop)
  • Mar 27: Set the Path Forward with Smart Technology Decisions (TechSoup)

OUTREACH & PARTNERSHIPS

  • Mar 12: Blue Marble Librarians: Libraries Helping Their Communities Prepare for Extreme Weather and Foster Socially and Ecologically Conscious Culture (Network of the National Librarians of Medicine)
  • Mar 15: Library Advocacy Work is Relationship Building Work: A Panel Discussion (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries)
  • Mar 20: Award-Winning Nature Books for Teachers, Children and Families in Your Program! (Early Childhood Investigations)
  • Mar 22: Health Programming at Your Library (Network of the National Librarians of Medicine)
  • Mar 27: Inclusive Survey Design: Crafting Questions for Community Representation (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
  • Mar 27​: Community Driven Science Adventure(s) at Your Library this Summer! (SciStart)
  • Mar 27: Advancing Climate Resilience, Sustainability, and Environmental Justice: A Public and Academic Libraries Partnership in San Diego County (National Library of Medicine)

PROGRAMMING

  • Mar 13: Public Libraries and Adult Literacy: State of the Field (Colorado State Library)
  • Mar 22: Health Programming at Your Library (Network of the National Librarians of Medicine)
  • Mar 27​: Community Driven Science Adventure(s) at Your Library this Summer! (SciStart)

READERS’ ADVISORY

  • Mar 7: Middle Grade Magic 2024 (SLJ)
  • Mar 7: Matchmaking with Macmillan Library (Booklist)
  • Mar 12: Spring Book Club Picks (Booklist)
  • Mar 14: Readers' Advisory: Ideas and Practice (ALA eLearning)
  • Mar 19: Picture Books (Booklist)
  • Mar 20: Award-Winning Nature Books for Teachers, Children and Families in Your Program! (Early Childhood Investigations)

REFERENCE

  • Mar 5: From Curiosity to Career: Library Services for the Skilled Trades (Library Journal)
  • Mar 6: Muslim Information Manipulation and its Impact on Humanitarian Aid and Development (TechSoup)
  • Mar 7: Hitting the Inbox: Email Authentication Changes and What You Need to Know (TechSoup)
  • Mar 12: Blue Marble Librarians: Libraries Helping Their Communities Prepare for Extreme Weather and Foster Socially and Ecologically Conscious Culture (Network of the National Librarians of Medicine)
  • Mar 13: Creating a Person-Centered Library: Supporting Patrons While Avoiding Burnout (WebJunction)
  • Mar 26: PFAS and Environment Health: Information and Tools for Public Health Practitioners and Information Specialists (National Library of Medicine)
  •  Mar 27: Advancing Climate Resilience, Sustainability, and Environmental Justice: A Public and Academic Libraries Partnership in San Diego County (National Library of Medicine)

SCHOOL LIBRARIES

  • Mar 5: From Curiosity to Career: Library Services for the Skilled Trades (Library Journal)
  • Mar 6: Supporting Social-Emotional Growth Through Project-Based Learning (EdWeb)
  • Mar 7: Middle Grade Magic 2024 (SLJ)
  • Mar 12: Civics Fireside Chat with the Archivist of the United States and U.S. Secretary of Education (National Archives)
  • Mar 13: Assistive Technology Supports for Math (PACER Center)
  • Mar 14: Making Accessible Educational Materials Available to Students Who Need Them (EdWeb)
  • Mar 19: Indigenising the Curriculum: How to Embed Indigenous Knowledge into Library Collections and Why it Matters (ProQuest)
  • Mar 20: ACRL Presents: Youth Services to Academia - Transitioning Positions within Librarianship (ALA eLearning)
  • Mar 20: Award-Winning Nature Books for Teachers, Children and Families in Your Program! (Early Childhood Investigations)
  • Mar 26: Adults Need Social-Emotional Wellness Too! (EdWeb)
  • Mar 27: Anxiety in Academia: Librarians' Guide to Recognizing, Responding, and Collaborating for Student Well-Being (Niche Academy)

TECHNOLOGY

  • Mar 5: Introduction to AI for Nonprofits (TechSoup)
  • Mar 7: Hitting the Inbox: Email Authentication Changes and What You Need to Know (TechSoup)
  • Mar 12: From Resistance to Resilience: L&D’s Role in Unlocking Digital Transformation Success (Training Industry)
  • Mar 13: Assistive Technology Supports for Math (PACER Center)
  • Mar 19: Maximizing Impact: Nonprofit Website Planning, Budgeting, and Design (TechSoup)
  • Mar 19: Designing a Website Your Patrons Will Love (Library Journal)
  • Mar 20: Tools to Support Task Completion (PACER Center)
  • Mar 21: Open Access Series 101 for Publics (SirsiDynix)
  • Mar 21: Open Access Series 101 for Academics (SirsiDynix)
  • Mar 25: 10 Tips for a More User-Centric Nonprofit Website (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
  • Mar 27: Set the Path Forward with Smart Technology Decisions (TechSoup)

TRAINING & INSTRUCTION

  • Mar 5: Online Program Managers in Higher Education: The Role of Academic Libraries (Association of College & Research Libraries)
  • Mar 13: Creating a Person-Centered Library: Supporting Patrons While Avoiding Burnout (WebJunction)
  • Mar 25: How to Keep Your Team Engaged (GovLoop)
  • Mar 27: Anxiety in Academia: Librarians' Guide to Recognizing, Responding, and Collaborating for Student Well-Being (Niche Academy)
  • Mar 28: How to Host an Accessible Hybrid Training (Training Magazine Network)

VOLUNTEERS

  • Mar 5: 5 Trends in Volunteer Management You Can’t Afford to Ignore (Nonprofit Learning Lab)

At Your Leisure

Pre-recorded webinars to view at your convenience

Graphic Novels and Manga for Teens and Tweens (Infopeople)
Hey, library staff! Comics! Everyone is looking for them at your library, but they all want something different. What do you say to the parent whose child won’t let go of Dog Man? How high is your stack of Raina Telgemeier read-alikes? Where is your manga section, and how do you know which series to add to your collection? This session will provide an overview of all kinds of graphic novels in libraries, complete with extensive booklists and links to review sources so that your library will be the hottest destination for teens and tweens readers’ next comics fix.

Homelessness in Small and Rural Communities: Libraries Can Help! (WebJunction)
Maybe you’d like to help address the needs of patrons experiencing homelessness, but aren’t sure how—especially with stretched financial and human resources. This webinar offers practical insights on services and resources you can provide for people without stable housing. You’ll also learn how to create a welcoming environment, and how to engage your community in conversations and myth-debunking about homelessness.

Preparing for Program Challenges at your Public Library (Programming Librarian)
Learn best practices and strategies to support staff, board, and community through program challenges. Are you unsure how to handle a program challenge in your library?  Do you worry about having the right policies and procedures in place? Two public library directors will share their personal experiences with intellectual freedom challenges of programs.  Learn best practices and strategies for supporting staff, board, and community members through program challenges. Resources to assist in responding to challenges and crafting appropriate policies, procedures, and training will be provided.

Online conferences

March 12-14: Southeast Collaborative Online Conference
The 2024 Southeast Collaborative Online Conference is a collective effort by the Georgia Public Library Service, State Library of North Carolina, South Carolina State Library, Tennessee State Library & Archives, and The Library of Virginia, to offer innovative and useful online learning experiences for library staff at all levels through a convenient online conference.

March 21: AI and Libraries: Application, Implications, and Possibilities
How has artificial intelligence impacted library services, resources, and work so far? How have libraries responded to these evolving technologies to better support their communities? It's been over a year since generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Dall-E have been introduced in public spaces and consciousness, but AI has been around long before these tools yet there are still lingering concerns, challenges, and considerations. Join us for this free virtual conference to learn how libraries and library workers are engaging with artificial intelligence tools in their libraries from research support to information literacy to technical services. The conversations held in the conference will address the practical implications of these tools in the profession.

Webinars

March 5

5 Trends in Volunteer Management You Can’t Afford to Ignore (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
In the ever-evolving landscape of nonprofit work, staying ahead of the curve in volunteer management is crucial for maintaining a dynamic, effective, and impactful organization. Gain key insights to enhance the volunteer experience, appeal to Gen Z, and use data and technology for more impactful volunteer management. Equip yourself with the skills, knowledge, and tools to revolutionize your approach and make a meaningful difference in your community and organization.

Introduction to AI for Nonprofits (TechSoup)
Dive into the world of AI with this webinar. Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply. What you will take away: AI for Websites: Discover how AI can improve your nonprofit's website experience, from user interaction to content personalization; AI in Basic Marketing: Learn the fundamentals of using AI for effective, data-driven marketing strategies that resonate with your audience; Practical AI Tools: Explore accessible AI tools that can be easily integrated into your current website and marketing efforts.

From Curiosity to Career: Library Services for the Skilled Trades (Library Journal)
In 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that the demand for HVAC technicians would grow by 6 percent — above the average growth rate for all occupations. If you have struggled to find a plumber, electrician or car mechanic to quickly fix a problem for you, you have first-hand knowledge about the nationwide shortage of skilled trade professionals. Libraries are frequently a source of information for individuals seeking jobs, exploring careers or changing professions. While we are doing solid work in supporting college-bound students and emerging entrepreneurs, an opportunity exists to do more to help individuals who are not pursuing college degrees — those who want to find meaningful work that pays more than a living wage.

Online Program Managers in Higher Education: The Role of Academic Libraries (Association of College & Research Libraries)
Explore how the work of academic libraries is changing because of institutional partnerships with online program managers (OPMs). The presenters will provide background information on OPMs in higher education, including the history and background of OPMs, the ongoing legal and ethical challenges surrounding OPMs, and the long-term stability of these companies. This webinar offers a chance to understand the immediate challenges of working with OPMs. It will also provide guidance on how to plan for the opportunities ahead.

Women Who Tell Our STEM Stories (National Girls Collaborative Project)
National Women’s History Month is celebrating “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” this year. Join NGCP as we work to amplify the voices of women in STEM and create STEM experiences that are as diverse as the world we live in! This Women’s History Month (March 2024), NGCP honors and celebrates all the incredible women countering stereotypes, inspiring youth, and breaking barriers in STEM for future generations. Join us for this webinar to hear the personal career journeys – including barriers and challenges – faced by a dynamic panel of women STEM professionals at different points in their careers. Leave this webinar with tips, advice, and resources for supporting girls and women in STEM in your own settings.

Cut Costs and Get Creative with Nonprofit Appeals (Firespring)
Fundraising, as we know it, has shifted in these uncertain times. But that doesn’t mean we should stop asking for support. As nonprofits, we’re no stranger to cutting costs and finding ways to be creative. If you’re in crisis mode, join us for this informative session with Firespring’s director of nonprofit solutions, Kiersten Hill, followed by an interactive Q&A.

March 6

Research in practice: Libraries in Community Systems — building locally led national research (University of Washington iSchool)
Join the Libraries in Community Systems national research team and their public library partners for a discussion of the library's role in interconnected networks of well-being. Libraries in Community Systems is a three-year study of public library value (individual, social, monetary) within the context of community conditions. The core research team will provide a project overview and general preliminary findings into our questions of value. Then, library directors and managers from Alaska, Georgia, Kansas, New York, and Texas will share their research motivations, experiences, and insights as a panel discussion. Participants will then have the option of joining one of three breakout rooms for detailed discussion of specific considerations wrestled within this study: (1) quantitatively measuring “library performance” with Margo Gustina; (2) Radical Imagination Game to elicit novel discussion with Ozy Aloziem;  and (3) shared research questions in distributed sites with Blake Andrew.

Supporting Social-Emotional Growth Through Project-Based Learning (EdWeb)
Explore the transformative realm of project-based learning (PBL) in this series of engaging edWebinars. Done well, PBL engages the hearts and minds of students in learning and assessment that reaches beyond the walls of school—connecting students to content through relevance and rigor. This series will empower educators with the tools and strategies necessary to create dynamic and student-centered classrooms that empower students to engage in real-world application of learning.

Five Critical Skills to Lead an Organization—and How to Master Them (Niche Academy)
Ever feel like your job would be so much easier if you didn’t have to deal with “people issues”? Or if you didn’t have ten hours of work to cram into an eight-hour day? It can be easy to lose sight of the fact that you’re running an organization—one that involves a team of employees as well as customers and clients. And while your organization might be great at teaching the specifics of the industry, it might neglect to teach the critical skills that all managers need in order to succeed. Bestselling author, five-time entrepreneur, and Stanford business school faculty lecturer David Dodson will review the five critical skills of leading an organization—and the path toward mastering those skills.

Muslim Information Manipulation and its Impact on Humanitarian Aid and Development (TechSoup)
Mapping Anti-Muslim Discrimination and Information Manipulation, and its Impact on Humanitarian Aid and Development is a groundbreaking new report detailing the landscape of US-based non-state actors that have engaged in information manipulation campaigns against Muslim-led humanitarian aid and development INGOs. Targeted misinformation and disinformation campaigns against humanitarian and development actors result not only in a substantial reduction in the flow of legitimate aid, but also contribute to a further erosion of public trust in civil society. Dr. FitzGerald will provide an overview of the report’s findings, followed by a “fireside chat” with NGOsource’s Martha Lackritz-Peltier. Grant makers will be provided with tips for identifying and combatting misinformation and disinformation, as well as a copy of the report.

March 7

Middle Grade Magic 2024 (SLJ)
Join School Library Journal on March 7th for our sixth annual Middle Grade Magic virtual event, a day-long celebration of authors and creators dedicated to crafting literature for kiddos ages eight through 12. Get a first look at some of the most anticipated new titles for your young readers, from modern coming-of-age tales to eye-popping graphic novels to immersive fantasy. Attendees will also have the opportunity to check out the virtual exhibit hall, chat directly with authors and reps, download educational resources, and enter to win prizes and giveaways.

Begin With a Strong Foundation: Developing a Data Plan (Research Institute for Public Libraries)
When embarking on data-informed work, it can be easy to jump straight to data collection, such as administering a survey to determine the effectiveness of a program or pulling a few years of ILS data to analyze eBook circulation trends. However, what if you began by taking a step back and developing a data plan that incorporates the purposes for and context of your work? You will leave this session with a greater recognition of the benefits of planning for data-informed work as well as practical tips for developing a data plan.

Hitting the Inbox: Email Authentication Changes and What You Need to Know (TechSoup)
Google and Yahoo are implementing new guidelines for bulk email senders in early 2024 to protect against spam, fraud, and phishing and to improve deliverability. The introduction of these measures presents a challenge for nonprofits that must protect sending reputation and still continue to communicate with a substantial number of recipients. Join Constant Contact’s Matthew Montoya, Senior Channel Marketing & Enablement Manager, with these objectives: Detail how email deliverability works; Explain Google and Yahoo’s imminent changes and how they impact marketing; Demystify ways inbox providers authenticate your online brand reputation to assure delivery; Share insights into the best practices for driving email engagement.

How to be a Great Board Chair (Propel Nonprofits)
The board chair is the highest officer of the nonprofit board of directors.  This webinar prepares the board chair for governance and leadership responsibilities.  We’ll cover how to design effective board meetings, attend to board development, partner with the CEO/ED, and lead as an ambassador for the organization.

Building a Fundraising Board (Bloomerang)
Is your nonprofit struggling to secure donations from your board of directors? Are you having a tough time getting them to open doors to potential donors, funders, and partners? In this practical workshop, we will share concrete tips and tools to help you get more dollars in the door. Engage your board in a process that clarifies member expectations, creates consensus around expansion priorities, transforms board meetings to make better use of everyone’s time, and helps gracefully transition off inactive board members.

Matchmaking with Macmillan Library (Booklist)
Join the Mac Lib team for a Spring 2024 Preview as they match Adult + YA books with new readers during this free, one-hour Booklist webinar! Moderated by Booklist's Adult Books editor Donna Seaman.

Navigating Difficult Conversations: Turning Tension Into Progress (Training Magazine Network)
Help your workforce shift from the tension of difficult conversations to making progress on important issues. According to a recent study, 65% of people worry about how the other person will react to having a difficult conversation. It’s common for people to avoid difficult conversations or handle them poorly because they feel unprepared or afraid to address challenging issues. While avoiding difficult conversations may lead to temporary relief, the true underlying issues persist, eventually building into larger problems. Growth happens in effectively addressing challenging issues—both for individuals and organizations.

March 8

Loida Garcia-Febo on the Freedom to Read in 2024 (Northern New York Library Network)
This presentation will address real library anxieties of book banning. We will learn from national and international examples from libraries that effectively managed the uncertainty of self and imposed censorship with practical policies. Library workers attending will leave with renewed support and skills to ensure free access to information and freedom of expression of our patrons. In this session you’ll learn more about how the challenge climate has changed, and how to navigate this new environment which includes mass challenges, First Amendment audits, and concerted efforts to denigrate the profession and defund libraries. Garcia-Febo is an international library consultant with expertise in library services to diverse populations and human rights.

March 12

From Resistance to Resilience: L&D’s Role in Unlocking Digital Transformation Success (Training Industry)
With the pace of change only increasing, employee resilience is fast becoming one of the most essential skills for successful businesses. In this session, we will explore how learning and development (L&D) professionals can navigate employee resistance and foster resilience to drive digital transformation success. Discover practical strategies and insights to empower your organization’s journey towards embracing change in the technology landscape and achieving lasting growth.

Spring Book Club Picks (Booklist)
Celebrity memoirs, literary fiction, graphic novels, mysteries, cookbooks—whatever your library’s book group interests, it’s important to have a wide selection of options available. Join Booklist for a free, one-hour webinar featuring new book club picks from your favorite publishers! We’ll be joined by Simon & Schuster, Penguin Random House Library Marketing, and Kensington Publishing. Plus, we’ll hear a special presentation from library branch manager Sara Martínez, who will be sharing tips on how to build a Spanish-language collection and expand Spanish book clubs at your library. Moderated by Booklist’s Susan Maguire, Senior Editor, Collection Management and Library Outreach.

United for Libraries: Media and Crisis Communications for Trustees & Friends (Nebraska Library Commission)
Is your library’s Board of Trustees and/or Friends of the Library group prepared for a crisis? How can you support your library’s communications policies and procedures? This session, presented by longtime senior communications and marketing executive Kathleen McEvoy, will go over how to develop a solid communication plan, what to know about working with the media, tips on communicating the library’s value, how to respond to inquiries about book bans/censorship, and more. This program will offer tips for board members and Friends, as well as those who work with them.

Blue Marble Librarians: Libraries Helping Their Communities Prepare for Extreme Weather and Foster Socially and Ecologically Conscious Culture (Network of the National Librarians of Medicine)
Join us for a talk with four leading members of the Blue Marble Librarians, a Massachusetts based group of librarians focused on sustainability, environmental education, and extreme weather preparedness. Learn about the history of the group, their involvement with the Boston-based nonprofit, Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW), CREW Climate Hubs, the annual Climate Prep Week, and how to get involved with these environmental initiatives. They will also cover the impacts that climate change has on mental health. Participants will come away with concrete examples of what they can do at their own libraries to support sustainable programing, climate education and mental health resilience as well as ways to get involved with nonprofits doing similar work.

Civics Fireside Chat with the Archivist of the United States and U.S. Secretary of Education (National Archives)<
In celebration of the second annual National Civic Learning Week, join us for an evening with the Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan in a fireside chat conversation with U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona. The evening will highlight the importance of civics and history education for every student in order to sustain and strengthen our constitutional democracy. National Archives Foundation Chair and President, the Honorable Rodney E. Slater and iCivics’ Chief Executive Officer, Louis Dube will provide opening remarks.

March 13

Public Libraries and Adult Literacy: State of the Field (Colorado State Library)
From Beverly Schwartzberg, Library Programs Consultant, California State Library - Over the past year, I’ve received a number of inquiries about basic adult literacy services in libraries and heard about reading instruction programs from trainers and vendors who work across the nation. I know that in many states there are individual libraries that offer adult literacy services and others that are interested in doing so. In some states, there are state funded adult literacy and ESL services in libraries. I represent California Library Literacy Services, now celebrating its 40th anniversary of supporting adult and family literacy programs in libraries across our state. I’d like to convene a general meeting of public libraries and State Library Agency staff who work on adult literacy issues.

Library Boards and Intellectual Freedom: How to Combat Censorship with Your Library Trustees (Niche Academy)
As book bans and challenges continue to spread across the U.S., many public libraries are looking for ways to combat censorship or proactively prepare for such situations. In this climate, your library board of trustees can be a valuable asset. In this webinar, Shannon Oltmann and Shannon Crawford Barniskis will discuss forming and shaping your library board, educating them about book challenges and intellectual freedom, and fielding questions and concerns from the board.

Assistive Technology Supports for Math (PACER Center)
Join this workshop to learn about math tools that can help build math skills for all ages and levels. Presenters will review a variety of math tools from beginner level tools to tools that can help with advanced math.

Creating a Person-Centered Library: Supporting Patrons While Avoiding Burnout (WebJunction)
Are you feeling the strain of serving patrons with complex needs? Is your library seeing increased patron behavioral issues and mental health concerns? This session reviews ideas and approaches for how libraries can support both high-needs patrons and staff.

March 14

Making Accessible Educational Materials Available to Students Who Need Them (EdWeb)
Digital content makes learning more portable and interactive, but digital does not always mean accessible. Students who experience difficulty accessing standard text find inaccessible digital materials challenging to navigate. Using accessible materials helps all learners and provides them with equal access to course materials and learning opportunities. Bookshare is a free, accessible online library that provides accessible educational materials (AEM) to students who qualify.

Burnout in the Nonprofit Sector: What You Need to Know (Charity Village)
Join us to learn about prevention and management strategies for burnout. The first two things you need to know about burnout are: The number of people reporting burnout is on the rise, and burnout is preventable. In 2019, the World Health Organization added burnout to the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) as an occupational phenomenon. This leads us to the third thing you need to know about burnout: It’s not a sign of weakness, a lack of grit, or failure, nor is it a moral deficit or laziness. This webinar will discuss how to understand burnout (what it is and what it isn’t) and will address what the rising numbers of reported burnout tell us. For instance, who is most at risk and what does that mean for prevention and management of burnout in the workplace?

Readers' Advisory: Ideas and Practice (ALA eLearning)
Mastering the art of readers’ advisory involves ongoing study, both of major concepts that form the backbone of a good RA practice, and of the skills that make your RA practice effective in the day-to-day. This series of workshops, presented by Booklist, is designed to keep you up to speed on both the ideas and practice that will enhance your RA game. Learn from experts in the field about how genres relate to each other, how to talk to patrons about their leisure reading, and how to write an effective book annotation. Participants should have an understanding of the basic readers’ advisory concepts of appeal elements (character, pace, storyline, tone, and writing style).

March 15

Library Advocacy Work is Relationship Building Work: A Panel Discussion (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries)
When we think about library advocacy work, we often think about issues impacting libraries but what about library workers? Why is library advocacy work important now? This panel discussion brings library workers (academic, public, and school) who are advocating for libraries in different ways. The discussion will focus on how library workers can advocate on issues impacting the profession and our communities. We need to talk and think about strategy and how we come together to communicate our issues, identify solutions, and partner with our communities. Join us for this discussion!

March 19

Maximizing Impact: Nonprofit Website Planning, Budgeting, and Design (TechSoup)
Join us for an insightful session brought to you by Tapp Network where we'll guide you through the strategic process of creating a website that captures attention and drives meaningful impact. What you'll learn: Strategic website planning: Learn the essentials of planning a website that aligns with your nonprofit's mission and goals; Budgeting for success: Discover cost-effective approaches to maximize your impact without compromising quality; Designing with impact in mind: Understand the principles of impactful design that communicate your nonprofit's message effectively.

Start Planning Now (Yes Now!) for Your Library's Annual Giving Campaign (Fast Forward Libraries)
Do you want to raise funds for your library, but don't know where to start? Come learn how to start an annual giving campaign! Every library should have a plan for raising funds to pay for extras not covered by the budget. The easiest way to get started - an annual giving campaign! If you want to fundraise for your library, but are anxious about asking people for money, an annual giving campaign is an effective way to identify potential donors while also providing a vehicle for giving.

Designing a Website Your Patrons Will Love (Library Journal)
Your website is essential to your library. It’s your first line of communication with the community, a digital branch that may have more traffic than your physical spaces. You want your site to be welcoming and accessible. How do you prioritize design that supports your brand, showcases your services, and is user-friendly to both staff and patrons alike? In this webinar, you will learn about best practices in industry design standards and hear a case study from Haliburton County Public Library on progressive UX design implementations. You’ll also be introduced to tools and practices that help you understand how your patrons use your site, and how that data can best be used to inform future design choices.

Picture Books (Booklist)
It’s never too early to get young readers excited about books, and with titles like these, you won’t be able to keep them away! Join us for a free, one-hour webinar where representatives from Charlesbridge, Abrams Books, Gnome Road Publishers, W. W. Norton and Co., and Sequioa Kids Media will tell us all about the best picture books coming soon to your shelves! Maggie Reagan, Senior Editor for Books for Youth will moderate.

Researching Women's, Gender, and LGBTQIA+ Perspectives at the Library of Congress (Federal Depository Library Program)
Meg Metcalf, Reference Librarian, Newspaper & Current Periodical Reading Room Collection Specialist, will discuss the Women’s, Gender, and LGBTQIA+ Studies collections and research at the Library of Congress. The presentation will include a general overview of Library of Congress collections (including digital/web archives), selected treasures and collection strengths, as well as provide updates on recent acquisitions.

Introduction to measuring your impact (Candid Learning)
Your nonprofit does great work, but what is most important is the impact of that work. How do you demonstrate that your programs get results? An outcome-centric approach will lead to stronger program design and increased funding opportunities for your organization. In this introductory course for beginners, learn the basics of shifting focus from your nonprofit’s activities to its outcomes. We will demystify the language of outcomes measurement and guide you through the process of creating logic models for programs.

Indigenising the Curriculum: How to Embed Indigenous Knowledge into Library Collections and Why it Matters (ProQuest)
Indigenous knowledge is a vital part of the cultural heritage and identity of many communities around the world. However, it is often overlooked or marginalized in academic libraries. Join us for this webinar session where we will explore the concept of indigenising the curriculum and how it can benefit both Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners.

March 20

ACRL Presents: Youth Services to Academia - Transitioning Positions within Librarianship (ALA eLearning)
The experience of librarians serving youth populations in public and school libraries can differ greatly from the work of an academic librarian. Moving from one area of the field to another can seem incredibly daunting and difficult. Will your skill sets translate to the new environment? Are you going from veteran to novice status? How in the world do you deal with the tenure process? This panel of former youth services and school librarians who made the change to academia will discuss the ins and outs, pros and cons, problems and solutions that they have encountered. Though it may seem like you are a unicorn in your new academic setting, others are on the same path, and we can bring our expertise from servicing youth to enhance our academic libraries.

Award-Winning Nature Books for Teachers, Children and Families in Your Program! (Early Childhood Investigations)
Are you looking for great books to spark young children’s interest in nature, inspire impactful green actions for children to take, or looking for books to inspire nature-based STEM experiences for your program? This is the webinar for you! Join three experienced librarians with a passion for nature books to hear about the winners of the Blueberry Awards. The Evanston Public Library Blueberry Committee puts in 13 months of work to read all the nature and planet books for kids 3 and up for a given year and then picks out the very best! They also curate a list of the best nature board books for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Tools to Support Task Completion (PACER Center)
A wide range of assistive technology (AT) can be used to support teens and adults with disabilities to complete tasks at home or at work. We will demonstrate apps and devices that help with reminders, timers, task directions, and visual and audio prompts. Join us to learn about tools that can help individuals function more independently at home or on the job.

March 21

Open Access Series 101 for Publics (SirsiDynix)
Open Access (OA) and Open Educational Resources (OER) continue to grow exponentially across the globe.  Whether you’re familiar with OA or just starting your journey, this series– presented by our CloudSource experts, will ensure you have all the need-to-know information at your fingertips. Learn how CloudSource OA can improve your patron experience and transform your approach to collection development.

Open Access Series 101 for Academics (SirsiDynix)
Open Access (OA) and Open Educational Resources (OER) continue to grow exponentially across the globe.  Whether you’re familiar with OA or just starting your journey, this series– presented by our CloudSource experts, will ensure you have all the need-to-know information at your fingertips. Learn how CloudSource OA can improve your patron experience and transform your approach to collection development.

Get Your Board Fundraising (Candid Learning)
Join us to get practical tips for engaging your board in fundraising, including common fundraising challenges and tips for overcoming them. We’ll cover boards’ typical fundraising responsibilities, why some board members may be reluctant to fundraise, and how to overcome these concerns. We will also brainstorm new ways your board members can participate in fundraising activities and will share tips for strengthening your board and aligning on fundraising priorities.

March 22

Health Programming at Your Library (Network of the National Librarians of Medicine)
Join us for ideas on how to create health programs for libraries and community/faith-based organizations in this 90-minute webinar.  First, we’ll discuss purpose of conducting health outreach programs for libraries and how to plan a program using a logic model. Then, we’ll brainstorm potential partnerships for health programming and outreach, and learn how resources from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and other reputable agencies introduce community members to health resources in fun and engaging ways.  Finally, we’ll share examples of successful programs for children, teens, adults, and seniors using NLM and National Institutes of Health resources that will activate your interest in collaborating and engaging your community in health outreach programming.

March 25

10 Tips for a More User-Centric Nonprofit Website (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
In this fast paced session, we'll dive into practical, user-centered design techniques to make your website welcoming to visitors, provide them with real value, and guide them towards the actions that are important to your organization. This session is crafted to benefit everyone, whether you're new to User Experience (UX) or have years of experience. We'll talk about defining and prioritizing your audience's needs, aligning them with your organizational goals using an engagement pyramid, and effectively conveying your mission through intuitive navigation and homepage design. Additional tips will cover visual hierarchies, effective page text, inclusivity and accessibility, and more. Join us to gain insights from years of nonprofit UX best practices and leave with straightforward ways to make your site more user-centric.

Newsletters: Multichannel Impact Reporting for the Modern Era (Productive Fundraising)
Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, for a workshop focused on reporting impact to our donors via newsletters. We’ll examine how print/mailed communications work in tandem with email to ensure our donors are informed and engaged. And we’ll look at processes and tools to simplify the development of these vital fundraising tools. Multiple optimized newsletter samples will be shared as well.

How to Keep Your Team Engaged (GovLoop)
What does your team’s engagement look like? Are people actively participating in meetings and hitting goals? Asking good questions? Bringing excitement to their work? Before you can figure out how to keep your team engaged, first discover what drives them. You’ll learn: The traits of a truly engaged team, Pitfalls that derail unengaged teams, Tips and tricks to change your team’s culture to one of engagement.

March 26

PFAS and Environmental Health: Information and Tools for Public Health Practitioners and Information Specialists (National Library of Medicine)
The PFAS Project Lab is a multi-disciplinary research group that studies social, scientific, and political factors related to PFAS (The PFAS Project Lab ). We produce rigorous, accessible research about the PFAS contamination crisis through collaborations with impacted communities, leading interdisciplinary researchers, and nonprofits. In this presentation, we will discuss resources and databases offered by the PFAS Project Lab, including how public health practitioners and information specialists can use these resources to inform diverse stakeholders about PFAS exposure, health impacts, and policy implications. We will also provide overviews of multiple publicly available datasets on PFAS research, contamination, and state and community action.

Adults Need Social-Emotional Wellness Too! (EdWeb)
The benefits are evident when schools establish a robust social-emotional climate among adults. However, creating such a climate for adults cannot only be mandated by the principal or initiated by an individual teacher. Teacher leaders and administrators should collaborate to promote this cultural change while supporting staff in reflecting on their personal, social, and emotional competencies.

March 27

What the Research Says - Digital Privacy in Libraries as Digital Literacy (Indiana State Library)
Article VII of the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights states that “Libraries should advocate for, educate about, and protect people’s privacy”. With the proliferation of digital services available through libraries both public and academic, this imperative extends out beyond the walls of the library and into the realm of digital privacy. In this webinar, one librarian will talk through the preparation and implementation of three different programs on this topic: an online resource, a workshop at Monroe County Public Library, and a program at Indiana University Libraries. Through these examples, participants will discover various resources to support similar initiatives.

Inclusive Survey Design: Crafting Questions for Community Representation (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
This engaging workshop focuses on equipping nonprofit professionals with the skills to create surveys that effectively reach and respect all communities. We'll cover essential topics like question framing, using inclusive language, and ensuring survey accessibility. Participants will also engage in a hands-on activity to practice developing survey questions that are both inclusive and effective. This session is ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding and application of inclusive practices in survey design, ensuring that their data collection truly represents the voices they serve. Join us for a practical, insightful, and actionable learning experience. Promise of the session: You will work through an exercise to practice designing questions that can get you the most helpful information in the least number of questions.

Set the Path Forward with Smart Technology Decisions (TechSoup)
The days of being reactive about technology decisions to move your organization forward are over. Planning and budgeting for technology enhancements is critical to an organization's success. In this session, we will discuss how to look at your current technologies, how to gauge where you are, and how to plan and budget for the future.

A Higher Purpose: Censorship and Intellectual Freedom Today (Georgia Library Association)
This webinar will discuss some of the motivations behind censorship and book banning in America. We will discuss the impact of moral belief and organized thinking on efforts to remove materials from schools and public libraries, as well as historic examples of tactics being used today. We’ll also examine the difficulties in having conversations from two very drastic viewpoints and obstacles to reach a common understanding. Participants will gain a better understanding of the historic underpinnings of today’s attacks on materials related to the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC experiences.

Anxiety in Academia: Librarians' Guide to Recognizing, Responding, and Collaborating for Student Well-Being (Niche Academy)
Join Beatriz de la Espriella for an enlightening webinar tailored for academic library staff, where we delve into the intricate realm of anxiety, its impact on students and how a trauma-informed approach can enhance overall well-being and academic success for students. This webinar is designed to empower librarians with the knowledge to recognize anxiety, their role in supporting student’s mental health and the importance of collaboration over direct intervention. This webinar will also explore collaborative strategies with other campus departments equipped to address student’s mental health concerns.

Community Driven Science Adventure(s) at Your Library this Summer! (SciStart)
Join SciStarter, STAR Net and the National Girls Collaborative Project to gain ideas and resources for connecting public engagement in scientific research with this year’s Collaborative Summer Library Program theme: Adventure Begins at Your Library™. From counting pollinators and taking photos of biodiversity to observing clouds and measuring light pollution, citizen and community science is a way for everyone to join in the adventures of science.

Advancing Climate Resilience, Sustainability, and Environmental Justice: A Public and Academic Libraries Partnership in San Diego County (National Library of Medicine)
Join us to learn how the San Diego Circuit Libraries, a consortium of 6 public and academic libraries in San Diego County, cohosted community author talks, built a resource guide focused on advancing climate resilience, sustainability, and environmental justice, utilized a logic model to make data driven decisions, and used free survey software to demonstrate the impact of the programs, while also promoting UCSD All of Us enrollment opportunities at each of these community access points.

March 28

How to Host an Accessible Hybrid Training (Training Magazine Network)
This webinar covers accessibility best practices for hybrid learning that goes beyond captions and ramps. Participants will learn how to: Make decisions on tools and platforms they choose based on accessibility fundamentals; Craft support services based on personas; Understand accessibility best practices as they pertain to physical learning spaces. Webinar attendees will receive access to Oleb Media’s guide: The Beginner’s Guide to Selecting Accessible Tools for Inclusive Learning.

Financial Forecasting Model (Every Library Institute)
A webinar covering a financial forecasting model for libraries. This will include forecasting the library's property tax levy, giving as an example a library district in an Illinois county subject to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law.  Additionally, we will be discussing the forecasting of your library's major funds, including its Corporate Fund and Capital Project Fund. We will also be exploring how to incorporate a potential major capital project into the forecast to determine how large a project your library can afford. *This model is currently being used in Illinois and therefore may be most applicable to Illinois libraries. However, there will be general takeaways for any library.

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