Webinars
05 August 2021
Exploring the SOAR (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, Results) Model
Explore the SOAR model as a strategy for developing asset-oriented initiatives as a step toward developing a more community-centered library.
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08 July 2021
On Implicit Bias and Communication
Reflect on how life experiences, traditions, and beliefs impact communication and explore strategies for facilitating deeper discussions and stronger connections as steps toward developing a more community-centered library.
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15 June 2021
Eliminating Library Fines: Improving Community Access, Equity and Usage
This webinar shares how going fine-free eliminates barriers and improves access to your library’s materials and services.
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03 June 2021
Building Connections with Community Assets
Explore strategies for connecting with community assets in-person and online as a step toward developing a more community-centered library.
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27 April 2021
Smart Spaces are Community Places
In this webinar, learn design thinking principles that can be used in collaboration with the community, to identify and meet space and programming needs for active learning.
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18 February 2021
Envisioning Future Library Experiences: Service Design Techniques for Responsive Libraries
The second in a two-part webinar series, this session will expand on design principles applied by case study libraries, who have been working with the design teams.
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19 November 2020
Who Are We Designing for and Why? Service Design Techniques for Responsive Libraries
The first in a two-part webinar series, this session will introduce design principles that can be used to enhance and improve future library services.
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10 November 2020
The Accidental Facilities Manager
This webinar explores library building systems and issues for the accidental facilities manager.
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13 April 2020
OCLC Virtual Town Hall: Libraries and the COVID-19 Crisis
A 90-minute virtual town hall exploring how libraries of all types are managing the impact of the COVID-19 crisis.
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11 June 2019
Getting to the Heart of the Community Through Discovery
This webinar presents tools, methodologies and strategies that can be used to gather input and uncover the heart and aspirations of your community.
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