This month's list of free online conferences and webinars brings a wealth of learning topics for library staff. From accessibility to fundraising, and from management to technology, there something here for everyone on your team. Remember that webinars and online conferences are a great way to gather staff, volunteers, and board members to learn together on a topic. We hear from many libraries that webinars provide an opportunity for staff to "get on the same page" and to implement strategies at their libraries with fresh perspective and shared goals. Provided by the Wyoming State Library, this valuable resource comes out... Read more

Have you ever thought about applying for a grant to support your school library? It can be a great way to expand your programs, strengthen your resources, and even build new relationships and partnerships. Check out these approachable resources and strategies that can simplify this process and help you to feel supported and confident in your efforts. 

Maybe you’ve always wanted to update a part of your collection, or you’d like to bring a popular author to your school, but they’re outside of your budget. Or perhaps you want to expand your makerspace area and purchase new materials. You could... Read more

Libraries are no stranger to change. As community expectations shift, so do our libraries. This adaptability was on full display during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. But as that pressure has subsided, we’re seeing widespread reflection around what libraries will look like in the future. Many library leaders are thinking about fundamental transformations, with the goal of creating a more impactful library experience for their users.

During the past year, OCLC Global Council and OCLC Research explored the idea of the changing library experience by focusing on topics such as community engagement, collaboration, and innovative programs that meet library... Read more

The Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) provides library leaders with a proven path forward to co-create libraries and communities that will thrive in the coming years. As we contend with the realities of climate change, we must act faster, with more concentrated action than ever before.

We must not waste time in putting our pens to paper to create a Climate Action. The Sustainable Libraries Initiative and the American Library Association are partnering to create a National Climate Action Strategy for Libraries, but in the meantime, your library cannot wait for someone else to do this work for you. Start now.