It's a great time to put a learning opportunity on your calendar, and here are a lot of free choices. Whether you're looking to pick up some programming ideas, sharpen your technology skills, or gather tips on curating a digital collection, there's something here to support your growth. The list, provided by the Maine State Library, includes a variety of webinar topics.

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May 1

Preservation Week: Demystifying Audiovisual Preservation (Library of Congress)
Join this introductory webinar on preservation management for analog audio, video and film collections. The session will cover key topics, including how to identify common media formats, proper care and handling and how to plan effective preservation projects. It will also highlight digitization best practices to help support long-term access to audiovisual materials.

Implementing Generative AI in Library Services (SCIL)
Join the Simmons Center for Information Literacy for a virtual workshop that will guide librarians through a clear, practical roadmap for launching AI initiatives—from building a strong foundation in AI and generative AI, to confidently integrating these tools into public library programs and services. This session will be led by Dr. Don Simmons, Assistant Professor, School of Library and Information Science at Simmons University.

May 4

Page to Practice Book Club (AASL)
The AASL Page to Practice Book Club provides a flexible, asynchronous space for participants to engage with timely, high-quality professional titles from AASL’s collection. Through weekly facilitator-guided prompts, participants are invited to reflect, share insights, and engage in conversation with colleagues across the country—whether actively contributing or following along. The inaugural selection for the book club is Inquire by Lori E. Donovan. This timely title explores inquiry-based learning and offers practical strategies for fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and systematic exploration—essential skills for today’s learners and a cornerstone of effective school librarianship. A discussion schedule will accompany each selected title, outlining chapters or themes to structure and support participant engagement. For the inaugural discussion of Inquire, the schedule is as follows:

Week 1 (May 4): Introduction and Chapters 1–3
Week 2 (May 11): Chapters 4–6
Week 3 (May 18): Chapters 7–12
Week 4 (May 25): Chapter 13–Conclusion

A Conversation with Billie Jean King and Liz Robbins (Booklist)
Join Booklist and Calkins Creek, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, for a very special conversation with global sports icon and equality trailblazer Billie Jean King about her newest book, SEE IT TO BE IT: ELEVEN CHAMPIONS LEADING WOMEN'S SPORTS TODAY. In this webinar, King will be in conversation with co-author Liz Robbins to discuss this powerful nonfiction book that will empower young athletes, sports fans, and readers seeking real-life inspiration. Register now!

May 5

Calculating True Program Costs (Propel Nonprofits)
Understanding the true, full cost of delivering programs and services is essential for management decisions, program design, and effective fund development. This webinar provides an introduction to calculating program costs and an overview of tools that will help you understand your true program costs and develop realistic budgets.

The Clue Is in the Title: Upcoming Thrillers, Mysteries, and True Crime (Booklist)
Cozy mysteries, psychological thrillers, globe-trotting criminals—it’s all here in our upcoming webinar featuring thrillers, mysteries, and true crime titles from Hachette Book Group, Sourcebooks, and Disney Publishing. Join us for this webinar that will unlock the clues behind these excellent books! Keep readers’ hearts pumping and improve their amateur detective skills and register now!  Moderated by Booklist’s Editor in Chief and Adult Books editor Donna Seaman.

Literacy in Transition: Research on What’s Working, What’s Missing, and What’s Next (edWeb)
The conversation around literacy instruction has reached a pivotal moment. While states, districts, and educators have largely aligned around research-backed reading practices and structured literacy, the real challenge now lies in effective implementation and in helping students catch up amid evolving demands on literacy instruction. This edWebinar explores insights from the Literacy in Transition report, based on a 2026 survey of 2,600 educators across 49 states, capturing the voices of those navigating this shift firsthand. Despite widespread alignment, implementation is happening unevenly across schools and classrooms, creating both new challenges and opportunities for educators. The goal of this session is to connect national literacy policy momentum with classroom realities by elevating educator perspectives and identifying what it takes to successfully implement and sustain structured literacy practices.

May 6

How to Build a Training System, One Useful Program at a Time (Nonprofit Hub)
Many organizations struggle to build a comprehensive training system because the task feels too large to tackle. In this webinar, you will learn a step-by-step framework to build one manageable, high-priority program at a time—giving you a foundation that can grow into a complete system. Whether you are starting from scratch or adding structure to existing training, you’ll leave with a clear starting point.

From Data to Story: Communicating Nonprofit Impact That Inspires (Niche Academy)
Impact isn’t just about numbers—it’s about the lives you change and the stories that bring your mission to life. Join Kari Anderson for this storytelling-centered session to explore how to connect data and human experience to craft powerful narratives that capture hearts, spark action, and deepen trust. Move beyond dry reports and transform your outcomes into meaningful, memorable stories that funders, partners, and community members can't ignore. Through real-world examples and practical exercises, you’ll gain tools to measure what matters, find the story in the data, and share your organization’s impact in a way that inspires lasting support.

MacKids Fall 2026 Preview Event (Booklist)
RSVP now for the Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group Fall 2026 Preview Event, where we’ll preview upcoming picture books, middle grade, young adult, and adult titles. Join us for our live special guests! Newbery Honor-winning and National Book Award finalist author Kyle Lukoff will introduce his inspiring picture book, THE VICIOUS CYCLE, and New York Times–bestselling author Ayana Gray will be in conversation about HAWK & SPARROW, a Gilded Age-inspired tale of mystery, magic, and romance!

Markus Zusak Virtual Classroom Visit With Student Q&A (Mackin)
Join us for Mackin’s Storyteller Spotlight as we welcome Markus Zusak for a free, virtual visit as he reads aloud from The Book Thief. His reading will be followed by a spirited Q&A, giving students a chance to ask questions about his books.

Understanding Housing Change with Census Data Tools (U.S. Census)
Discover the latest housing insights with census data! This session will walk you through newly released housing unit and group quarters counts, plus annual estimates from the American Community Survey. Learn how to explore tract-level data, download files, and use interactive tools like the Housing Unit Change Viewer and the Current Address Count Listing Files Viewer for map-based insights from 2020 - 2025. You’ll also see how to bring housing data to life from the American Community Survey using tables, charts and thematic maps on data.census.gov.

Back to Basics: What Every School Library Should Be Doing Right Now (Follett Learning)
Back to basics does not mean doing less. It means returning to the conditions that actually make reading work. In many schools, there is no shortage of literacy initiatives. Displays are created. Reading programs are launched. New strategies are introduced. And yet, despite all of that effort, reading engagement often remains inconsistent, and deeper thinking is not always happening. In this webinar, Gabrielle Mace introduces the Literacy Ecosystem Framework and explores four key lenses that help schools understand where reading culture is being strengthened, and where it may be fragmented. Rather than asking schools to do more, this session helps teacher librarians and school leaders step back, identify where their greatest opportunity for impact sits, and refocus effort where it matters most.

May Virtual Book Club (U.S. National Archives)
The May book club discussion will focus on A Remarkable Mother by Jimmy Carter. As we approach Mother's Day, let's take some time to reflect on the inspiration and influence Miss Lillian had on her son before he became President of the United States and the role she played during and after his presidency.

May 7

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee Meeting (U.S. National Archives)
The National Archives and Records Administration's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2024-2026 Advisory Committee will host its ninth meeting of the sixth term. The agenda and meeting materials will be available on the 2024-2026 Committee webpage. The purpose of the meeting will be to hear reports from and discuss any recommendations from each of the three subcommittees: Statutory Reform, Volume and Frequency, and Implementation.

Strategic Speaking Skills for Female L&D Executives (Training Magazine Network)
Women with greater speaking skills are viewed as 75% more credible. Unlock a new level of influence and leadership in this research-based, highly interactive workshop designed for training professionals who want to empower women—or themselves—to speak with confidence and authority in any setting. Overcome the bias that associates male voices with leadership. Learn to use precise words and vocal patterns to project the authority and credibility traditionally linked to powerful male voices.

An Orientation to Legal Research: U.S. Case Law (Law Library of Congress)
The Orientation to Legal Research Series provides a basic introduction to legal sources and research techniques. These orientations, taught by legal reference librarians, are typically offered once a month on a rotating basis. This entry in the series provides an overview of U.S. case law research, including information about the U.S. federal court system, the publication of court opinions, methods for researching case law, and information about locating records and briefs.

Planning for Impact: How Library–Curriculum Partnerships Move the Achievement (Follett Learning)
What if you could clearly show how your library program advances curriculum and student achievement—without adding one more “extra” initiative to your plate? In this session, award-winning teacher-librarian Shannon McClintock Miller will share practical ways to design library-led experiences that plug directly into existing units and priorities, so your work is seen as instructionally essential. Join us to get practical workflows, real examples, and ready-to-use ideas that elevate your library’s role in teaching and learning—and make that impact visible to decision-makers. This session is a must-attend for K–12 school librarians seeking to strengthen their instructional role by leveraging their work, library program, and resources to support student engagement and achievement.

Understanding Restricted Grants (TechSoup)
When should I record a grant: when I find out we got it or when we get the funds? What about a reimbursement grant? If I haven’t earned the money yet, should I put the grant on profit and loss, or should it go to deferred revenue on the balance sheet? Accounting for restricted grants can be confusing. To make things worse, your board doesn’t want to see future grants on the profit and loss, but the accountant or auditor says they must be there. How do you keep your board happy but still stay in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)? These are some of the questions to be answered in this webinar with national nonprofit CPA and QuickBooks expert Gregg Bossen. Key takeaways: Overview of the latest accounting rules for grants. What’s the difference between a “conditional” grant and a “restricted” grant? When should I book a grant and when should I wait? What’s the best way to enter them? How to show them separately, so as not to confuse the board?

Shifting School Culture: From Reactive to Proactive, System-Driven Approaches for Change (edWeb)
School culture is often treated as something intangible, shaped by morale, relationships, and shared values, yet many schools see little lasting improvement despite ongoing initiatives. The reality is that culture does not shift through slogans or isolated programs; it improves when systems, behaviors, and daily experiences are intentionally aligned. This edWebinar will examine the real reasons school culture efforts stall while providing a clearer, more actionable path forward grounded in Edtomorrow’s focus on sustainable, system-level change.

May 11

The Stories We Carry: Exploring our Implicit Bias and Creating Equitable Change (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
We all move through the world shaped by experiences, messages, and stories that influence how we see others. Implicit bias is a natural part of how the human brain categorizes information, yet without reflection it can shape decisions and relationships in ways that limit equity and belonging. This interactive session invites nonprofit professionals to explore implicit bias with curiosity rather than blame, building awareness through reflection, dialogue, and real world application. Participants will deepen their understanding of how empathy and emotional intelligence help interrupt automatic assumptions and strengthen leadership. The session concludes with practical tools to align organizational values with everyday practices.

May 12

Smarter Resource Sharing. Faster Access (ACRL/Choice 360)
Library users expect quick, easy access to the resources they need, no matter where those materials come from. For library staff, meeting those expectations often means juggling tight budgets, rising demand, complex resource-sharing workflows and increasing staff workloads. In this webinar, librarians from the University of Arizona, Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Central Florida share how they rethought resource sharing with Rapido. They discuss how simplifying workflows helped their teams process more requests while delivering faster access for users. Join this peer-led session to hear what changed behind the scenes and what made the biggest difference for staff day to day.

Turn Summer Into an Adventure: Interactive Learning with The Achievery Live Stream (All4Ed)
Summer learning doesn’t have to mean worksheets or lost momentum. With the right tools and engaging content, it can be a time for curiosity, creativity, and meaningful learning experiences for students and families. Join us for an interactive session featuring resources from The Achievery, where you’ll explore ready-to-use summer learning choice boards designed by Shannon McClintock Miller. These choice boards are built to be easily shared by educators and used by families to support learning all summer long.

Data-Driven Decision-Making: From Dashboards to AI Automation (TechSoup)
Nonprofits collect more data than ever, but too often it sits in dashboards without driving meaningful action. Accurate data-driven decision-making requires moving beyond vanity metrics to insights that inform strategy, operations, and long-term impact. In this session, Tapp Network will explore how nonprofits can utilize real-time analytics, predictive modeling, and AI-powered automation to enhance forecasting and informed operational decision-making. Attendees will learn how to identify the metrics that matter most, connect data across systems, and build a culture where data is trusted, accessible, and actively used to guide smarter decisions across their organization.

Adult Faves (Booklist)
Cultural studies, romantasy, comics, mysteries—it’s all here and more during our Adult Faves webinar. Representatives from Beacon Press, Bloomsbury, Soho Press, and Drawn & Quarterly will present their season’s best that will be “must-haves” for your shelves! Register now! 

When Things Don't Go as Planned (VolunteerMatch)
What should you do if you have a volunteer who simply won't follow your policies and procedures? In this workshop you'll have the opportunity to explore when and how you might have to ask a volunteer to leave your organization. It's not something we should take lightly, but sometimes dismissal is the best option and we'll walk through the steps of making this decision, and following through. This workshop is the fourth in the series. Please plan to attend or watch the three previous workshops before attending.

How to use media and information literacy events to engage teens and communities (WebJunction)
Organizing and hosting events focused on media and information literacy topics can bring together teens and the larger community. In this session, staff from the Center for an Informed Public (CIP) and a librarian from Hoboken Public Library (NJ) will provide a brief overview of two programmatic models, A Day for an Informed Public and Media Mentorship, that libraries and their partners can use in their own communities. Hear about how you can engage with a mix of different formats such as games, small group activities, and intergenerational learning.

Access by Design: Assistive Technology in K–12 Schools (Follett Learning)
Assistive technology is often treated as a specialized service. In reality, it is a mindset. In this session, Dr. Jennifer Harriton-Wilson and Laurie Guyon explore how access becomes transformative when it is designed into instruction from the start rather than added after students struggle. Based on their book Access By Design, this webinar challenges the idea that AT is "for some" and instead reframes it as good teaching for many. Participants will walk away with practical strategies to proactively remove barriers, confidently match tools to student needs, build shared language across teams, and create classrooms where independence and dignity are protected.

May 13

From Grant to Gathering Place: A Library Placemaking Journey (Indiana State Library)
This workshop will walk participants through the full lifecycle of a successful community placemaking project, from grant award to ribbon cutting. Jaime Pitt, Director of the Marion Public Library, and Kelsey Winters, Project Lead, will share their firsthand experiences obtaining a Community Placemaking Grant and partnering with Project for Public Spaces (PPS) to reimagine the library’s outdoor courtyard. Presenters will discuss the project process from design to implementation, and how meaningful community engagement and collaboration shaped this public space from start to finish. The session will conclude with lessons learned and insights on celebrating the completed project with the community, offering practical guidance and takeaways for libraries and organizations undertaking similar placemaking initiatives.

Play, Explore, Learn: Building Early Literacy Through Station-Based Programs (Nebraska Library Commission)
Looking for ways to go beyond traditional storytime? Discover how to create an interactive, play-based early literacy program built around themed learning stations that encourage exploration and engagement. This session shares how one library developed a successful station-based model that promotes early learning through activities tied to the five early literacy practices: Read, Write, Talk, Sing, and Play. Using simple materials and creative themes, the program provides families with a flexible, hands-on experience that supports key developmental skills such as language, fine motor coordination, and social-emotional growth. Attendees will learn practical tips for setup, rotating themes, and caregiver involvement. Walk away with ideas and inspiration to make early literacy come alive in your library - one playful station at a time!

3 Reasons Your Directions Aren’t Working (And What to Do Instead) (edWeb)
Students aren’t ignoring you; they just don’t know what success looks like. If you’ve ever repeated directions (again…and again) or watched students go off track, this edWebinar will show you what’s really going wrong and how to fix it fast. When directions aren’t working, the impact goes far beyond a single task. It can lead to lost instructional time, constant redirection, and uneven student engagement, which quickly add up. In this session, you’ll learn how to make small, high-leverage shifts that lead to immediate, visible changes in how students start, stay on task, and complete their work.

Empowering Library Staff and Customers: Building A Culture of Teamwork and Trust (Niche Academy)
In response to rising social isolation and rapid technological change, libraries must prioritize trust, adaptability, and collaboration. By fostering compassionate leadership, embracing innovation, and forming strategic partnerships, libraries can remain vital community hubs. Christine Feldmann and Catherine Hollerbach share how libraries can cultivate a strong, inclusive workplace culture that empowers staff and strengthens community engagement. They will present actionable strategies to build trust, support neurodiverse and LGBTQIA customers and staff, navigate workplace unions, and lead cultural transformation with patience and purpose.

May 14

Developing Leaders Who Deliver Performance Under Pressure (Training Industry)
New research shows that pressure on leaders is showing up in ways we’ve never seen before. Today’s environment requires leaders who can build resilience to change, choose thoughtful responses amid chaos, reframe their perceptions and respond skillfully under pressure to ensure their teams deliver when the stakes are high. This webinar combines fresh research with practical application. You’ll learn how to translate leadership trends into development strategies, where emotional intelligence (EQ) fits as a force multiplier and which practices can help leaders stay effective through change, overwhelm and complexity. Expect actionable ideas you can use to strengthen leadership programs right away.

Connected Systems: How to Eliminate the Divide between Fundraising and Finance (Blackbaud)
Fundraising and finance are the two critical functions that keep your organization running but oftentimes these teams can feel disconnected. But what if your technology enabled you to get these two teams on the same page, empowered them with the right data, and offered visibility into how money flows through the organization from funding to disbursement? Whether you work in fundraising, finance, or leadership, you’ll see how technology can help these two teams work together to drive more impact for your organization.

Orientation to Law Library Collections featuring the Law Library of Louisiana (Law Library of Congress)
The Orientation to Law Library Collections (OLLC) Webinar is designed for patrons familiar with legal research who would like an introduction to the Law Library of Congress’s collections and services. The purpose of the State Law Libraries Outreach Project is to strengthen the ties between the Law Library of Congress and state law libraries by sharing information about our collections, products, and services with one another and with the public. This project involves providing a guest spot for state law librarians, or their designees, to discuss the collections and services they offer during our OLLC Webinars.

5 steps to major gifts for any nonprofit (Bloomerang)
Major gifts are more accessible than they seem. They’re simply gifts worth focused, personal attention. This session introduces a five-step framework to help you identify the right donors, prioritize your efforts, and build a system that keeps your work organized—turning major gifts from intimidating to simple.

Finding the Data You Need in A World of Census Data (U.S. Census)
With a wide variety of surveys, variables, geographies, and methodologies, it can be helpful to know where to start when accessing Census Data. Join us to build your own data search framework and discover a variety of ways to explore, filter, and learn how to effectively search for the data you seek.

Library Schools Spotlight (Library Journal)
Discover the advantages of a master’s degree in library and information science (MLIS) from four esteemed universities with a history of graduating distinguished alums! Whether you're a seasoned librarian or aspiring to enter this dynamic field, join us to explore the diverse offerings and unique strengths of each institution's program. During this webcast, you'll learn about innovative curricula, hands-on experiences, and career pathways tailored to the evolving demands of modern libraries and information centers. You'll have the opportunity to engage directly with faculty members, gain insights into industry trends, and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about shaping the future of information access and literacy. Don't miss this chance to chart your path to success in Library Science!

Intentional Professional Learning for Teachers. Real Impact for Students (edWeb)
Professional learning is under pressure to do more than ever before, and educators cannot wait for support that misses the moment. As student needs shift, instructional demands evolve, and expectations continue to rise, schools need professional learning that is timely, relevant, and built to make an immediate difference. Join us for an energizing edLeader Panel on how to design professional learning that is intentional, responsive, and grounded in the real challenges educators face every day. We’ll explore how leaders can create learning experiences that address urgent needs, strengthen instructional practice, and build lasting capacity across their systems.

May 15

Transforming Library workflows through AI agents (IFLA)
This webinar showcases how agentic AI can support the analysis of historical documents. Drawing on recent research applied to declassified intelligence records from the session demonstrates a practical, replicable workflow for turning scanned archives into structured narratives. It also discusses where AI helps, where it falls short, and why human expertise remains essential.

May 19

Theory of Change 101: What's so Great About Mapping Change? (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
Workshop participants will hear a 10-15 description of the Theory of Change methodology, and then engage in a 10-15 exercise of mapping that will allow them to explore (via a Whiteboard) how looking at the issues on which they work through the lens of a Theory of Change can expand their understanding of how change is created and different ways to perceive their role in that effort.

Active-Allyship in the Modern World (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
Today’s social climate can feel overwhelming, to say the least. As we navigate ongoing societal shifts, economic uncertainty, and the very real impact these dynamics have on marginalized communities, many of us are left balancing a desire to make a difference with the everyday responsibilities of work and life. During this session, we will explore what it means to be an Active Ally in today’s environment. Whether you're leading a nonprofit through funding uncertainty, managing diverse teams in fast-paced settings, or working in corporate spaces while striving to create positive change, this session will offer practical tools to help you show up with intention and integrity for the communities you care about.

How Agentic AI Rewrites the Rules of Workplace Training (Training Industry)
This Research Spotlight draws on exclusive Training Industry data to examine both sides of the equation: the capabilities of agentic AI and the human factors that shape its success. You’ll learn where AI can enhance L&D workflows, what barriers organizations encounter during implementation and the beliefs that most influence learner engagement and trust. You’ll gain evidence‑based insights to help you adopt AI responsibly and strategically.

May  20

Beyond the Summary: Information Literacy in the Era of Google AI Overviews and ChatGPT (SirsiDynix and Library Journal)
How do librarians respond when patrons arrive with AI-generated answers, partial citations, or information that is incomplete—or simply wrong? In this webcast, we will analyze current research on AI summaries and their impact on clicking and reading behaviors, including a recent Pew Research Center study finding that when an AI summary appears, users are almost half as likely to click on traditional search results and far less likely to visit the original sources cited. We will also demystify how Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are trained to predict and generate text, why these tools can “hallucinate,” and what that means for librarians on the front lines who are responsible for providing quality services and information. Participants will leave with practical approaches libraries can use to help patrons verify claims, recognize uncertainty, and re-anchor their information seeking in high-quality, transparent sources.

Engaging New Voices in Advocacy: Youth, Trustees, and Everyday Patrons (Nebraska Library Commission)
As a member of the Illinois Library Association’s Advocacy Committee, I’ve seen how impactful it is when advocacy goes beyond directors and staff. For small libraries, advocacy can feel daunting - but it doesn’t have to be. This session will showcase practical models for engaging youth, trustees, and patrons as your partners in advocacy. We’ll share examples of storytelling, everyday conversations, and grassroots efforts that build trust and visibility without requiring extra staff or budgets. Small libraries are uniquely positioned to connect personally with their communities - let’s harness that strength to keep our voices strong.

Building Community Groups to Stand Against Book Challenges and Support Local Librarians (Bibliotheca)
Join us for a conversation with PEN America and Texas Freedom to Read Project. PEN America and Texas Freedom to Read Project share ways to reach and gather community members who want to lend their time and talents to stand against book challenges and threats to librarians. Learn how and where to reach out for help, and how to build community groups whose purpose is to protect library materials and support library staff. The session will conclude with a live Q&A. Register today to join the conversation.

Assessing Risk to Protect Your Collections (FAIC/Connecting to Collections)
Risk assessment is the foundation of successful emergency planning, but getting started can be daunting. As part of the annual May Day Programming, join us for an introduction aimed at small and mid-sized institutions with little experience in emergency preparedness to learn about useful tools that will help you assess your risks so that you can create an emergency plan that covers the situations that your institution is most likely to experience.

Overcoming MTSS Challenges to Better Serve All Students (edWeb)
Picture books can be the starting point of turning young ones into avid readers, and we have just the thing to help you source the best ones for your patrons! Join us for this free, one-hour webinar sharing all the best picture books sure to engage even your most reluctant young readers! We’ll hear representatives from Waxwing Books, W. W. Norton & Co., Publisher Spotlight, Disney Publishing and Charlesbridge! Ronny Khuri, Senior Editor for Books for Youth, will host!

Finding Pictures: Twentieth-Century Ephemera (Library of Congress)
Join us for insights into the lives of Americans as represented through the ephemeral world of commercial art—objects made to be used for a short time. Archivist Owen Ellis and Curator Sara W. Duke will talk about packaging, trading cards, design drawings, greeting cards, labels, advertisements, and more. The Library received these fascinating items through the U.S. Copyright deposit program between 1909 and 1978.

May 21

How to Prove the Value of Coaching and Consulting (Training Magazine Network)
Where the demand for coaching and consulting services has grown dramatically in recent years, a key challenge remains: demonstrating the value of these services in terms that executives can clearly understand. For most coaches and consultants, this means showing measurable impact and ROI. This session provides a step-by-step approach to help coaches and consultants rise to this challenge and prove the value of their work. In this content-rich session, you’ll learn how to demonstrate the value of your work and leverage results to retain existing clients, attract new business, and drive revenue.

Boost engagement with donor-advised fund donors with tips from Vanguard Charitable (Candid Learning)
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are one of the fastest-growing forms of charitable giving and understanding how they work is key to unlocking new funding opportunities. In this webinar with Vanguard Charitable, you’ll hear directly from experts on how donor advisors discover and evaluate giving decisions — and how your Candid profile plays a key role in what they see.

Building a Podcast to Create Organizational Learning Impact (Training Magazine Network)
While there are plenty of reasons people listen to podcasts, learning new things is clearly one of them.  And chances are over 60% of the people in your organization have listened to one in the last month. That makes podcasts a potentially powerful learning and communication tool for your organization.

Where is AI in 2026, and Where is it Going? (WebJunction)
While In just the past year, AI has advanced at a pace that has stunned even leading experts. These systems aren’t science fiction anymore—they’re reshaping work, relationships, and even crime in real time. This fast-paced, beginner-friendly interactive webinar explores AI's current capabilities and what we know about where it is headed. Ramirez will explain why AI is quite proficient at some tasks while it performs poorly on others. AI safety concepts will be a significant part of the presentation. Leave with knowledge that will help you and your library be more prepared to serve your communities.

May 26

Nonprofit Stability Planning: Finding Firm Ground in a Chaotic Context (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
The purpose of this session will be to offer an alternative to traditional strategic planning that can help drive stability (and even optimism!) in your nonprofit even amidst our chaotic context. We’ll look at what stability planning means organizationally, financially, and programmatically, and then walk through how to lead this process in your own organization.

How Nonprofits Should Think About Their Website as a Platform (TechSoup)
Treating a website as a one-time project limits its long-term value. Leading nonprofits view their websites as connected platforms that evolve with their programs and goals. In this session, Tapp Network will explore how nonprofits can shift from a project-based mindset to a platform mindset. Attendees will learn how websites integrate with CRM and marketing systems, support ongoing optimization, and provide enhanced insights into user behavior. This session helps nonprofits plan websites that scale and remain effective over time.

Tips for Effective Communication (GovLoop)
Effective communication is one of the most important — and challenging — parts of being a government supervisor. However, team and arguably mission success depends on supervisors being able to communicate deliverables, objectives and goals in a clear, concise manner. Whether it’s via email, phone, virtual meeting or presentation, you need to make sure you’re being heard, loud and clear. Join us for a virtual discussion focused on tips to help you be a more effective communicator.

May 27

Microsoft Teams for Libraries (Indiana State Library)
Join us for an insightful webinar designed specifically for libraries on how to use Microsoft Teams as an effective communication tool at all levels of your organization. Learn from Emily Ellis, Director of Greenwood Public Library, as she shares her 18 years of experience transitioning staff from tools like Google Docs and Trillian to Teams.

Pretty Sweet Tech (Nebraska Library Commission)
Join the NLC’s Technology Innovation Librarian, Amanda Sweet, as she guides us through the world of library-related Pretty Sweet Tech.

fundraiserchad’s Favorite Free (or cheap) Fundraising Tools (Productive Fundraising)
Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP for a fun, fast-paced session where he will highlight the free (or inexpensive) tools that he uses to make fundraising easier and more efficient. Over 15 tools will be discussed and demonstrated ranging from apps to websites to gadgets to books and more. It’s your chance to take a look under the hood and see how Chad works and serves his nonprofit clients on a daily basis..

Effective Health Communication and Health Literacy: Understanding the Connection (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
How are health communication and health literacy connected? How can you be more effective in providing health information to consumers, patients, clients, library patrons and your community?  This 1 hour webinar introduces the concepts of health literacy and health communication, outlines components of clear health communication, and identifies online resources from NLM, government agencies and other recognized resources for health literacy and health communication.

Fundraising Across the Generations (Niche Academy)
Boomers will carry philanthropy until 2035. Then what?! We’ve got less than a decade to replace these donors, who tend to give bigger gifts and donate on a more frequent basis. We need to start building our donor pipeline now, which means cultivating new relationships with donors from Gen X, Millennials/Gen Y, and Gen Z. Join Sarah Lange for this webinar to help you effectively build a “farm team” for the future. Participants will identify the characteristics of each generation, understand how each generation approaches philanthropy, and gain actionable strategies for effective engagement.

May 28

Smarter Together: A Human First Approach to Agentic AI (Blackbaud)
Artificial intelligence is moving fast—and for nonprofit and social impact organizations, the stakes couldn’t be higher. As “agentic AI” enters the conversation, leaders are asking important questions: What does this technology actually do? Where should humans stay firmly in control? And how do we design AI that supports trust, transparency, and mission—not just efficiency? In this thought leadership conversation, Timothy Hammond and Steffanie Brown explore what it really means to take a human‑first approach to agentic AI in the philanthropic sector. Drawing from product design, user experience, and frontline consulting work with nonprofits, they’ll unpack how intelligent systems can extend human capacity—without replacing human judgment, empathy, or accountability. This session is designed to level‑set the conversation, cut through the hype, and offer a grounded perspective on where AI fits in purpose‑driven work today.

Advancing Research Literacy: Building Real-World Information Competence with Grey Literature (ASERL)
Most students have used grey literature without realizing it, and many don’t trust it at first. In this session, the University of Florida’s Patty Takacs walks through a practical instructional approach that increased students’ readiness to find, evaluate, and apply real-world evidence. You’ll see how structured exposure to grey literature formats and credibility criteria (author expertise, bias, methodology, cross-verification) paired with Policy Commons can strengthen research quality and depth across assignments.

Exploring Census Data: Discovering America's Workforce with the Longitudinal Employer-Household Data (U.S. Census)
Join us in our upcoming webinar to explore how workers and jobs interact across the U.S. economy. Discover key insights into the labor market and learn how to access data on career pathways, job mobility, and earnings growth—helping you answer questions such as: How many people commute to a city versus live there? Which industries are gaining or losing jobs in a local area? How frequently do workers change jobs—and where do they go? What do graduates from a specific college earn over time? …and much more. The session features a live demonstration on how to access the data, followed by a Q&A segment.

Mission Critical Email Security in an Age of Constant Cyber Risk (TechImpact)
With cyber threats growing more sophisticated every day, organizations must safeguard their data—especially the information sent and shared through email. As billions of messages move across inboxes daily, email remains one of the most targeted attack surfaces for cybercriminals. Protecting access to and usage of your organization’s email systems is no longer optional—it’s mission-critical. In this webinar, we’ll explore the evolving landscape of email-based cyberattacks and share practical, effective solutions you can implement right away. You’ll learn how to strengthen your defenses, empower your employees, and create a culture of security that keeps your organization protected at every level.

Measuring trust: How to collect meaningful and actionable data (WebJunction)
Trust is such an important part of library’s work – being a trusted member of the community, promoting trust in the community. But measuring trust is a tricky task. Our partners at IREX have spent lots of time thinking about how to do just that. Join us to hear IREX and several libraries discuss experiments they ran with trust-building programs. Learn how they collected data and what the data told them, and leave with some tips and tools for measuring trust in your library.

Mentoring K-12 Teachers Through the Copyright Maze (Copyright & Creativity)
Are you charged with training and mentoring other teachers on copyright and fair use? Do your colleagues reach out to you with questions about what they can and cannot do? C&C has a course to help fellow teachers become positive role models and confident, knowledgeable instructors. Attendees will come away with a resource for teaching colleagues to navigate the copyright maze.