It's a great time to put a learning opportunity on your calendar, and you'll have plenty of choices this month. 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.

The Reference Interview, the newest course in the Library Foundational Training (LiFT) program, introduces learners to the reference interview, a service that library staff can provide to connect with users and meet their information needs. This on-demand course prepares learners to confidently approach reference work with clarity, empathy, and practical strategies they can use right away.

In our world of information overload, it can be difficult to cut through the noise and effectively connect with library users and stakeholders on important messaging. Whether you're promoting a new program or event, providing statements of library value to board members or voters, connecting with potential partners about a new community initiative, or answering a patron's email, these six tips can help set you up for success to communicate clearly and effectively to all the audiences that your library reaches.

Do you have an old card catalog gathering dust in a storage closet? The Bay St. Louis Library in the Hancock County Library System in Mississippi put its old card catalog to good use by turning it into a tea library. This creative approach to repurposing outdated furniture into a new community space helps connect people, reaffirm the library’s place as a community hub, and establish a comfy, inviting café.