Free August webinars for library staff
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 over 50 webinars.
View and subscribe to the Maine State Library Continuing Education (CE) Calendar at: https://maine-msl.libguides.com/CECAL.
Do you have a free program that you would like to be considered for next month? Submit it by the 20th here: https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/ce/ce_program_submission_form.shtml
Questions or comments about the calendar? Email: [email protected]
For additional training, check out the WebJunction Catalog, free and open to library staff and volunteers everywhere.
August 4
Understanding the Current Political Climate & Taking Action for TGX+ Rights (NonprofitLearningLab)
The political landscape for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive (TGX+) communities is changing rapidly, with shifting laws and policies at federal, state, and local levels. TGX+ rights, access, legal recognition, and safety are increasingly at risk. This workshop offers a clear overview of current political developments and actionable steps for advocacy. Participants will examine the real-life impact of executive orders, court cases, and legislation, and learn where and how to advocate effectively. The session covers the latest political changes, how they affect TGX+ individuals in daily life, and ways to engage in advocacy locally and nationally. It also provides strategies to build internal allyship in the workplace and support TGX+ communities externally. Attendees will leave with tools to take immediate action and create long-term impact. A Q&A session will address participant questions and deepen understanding. The workshop prepares attendees to lead meaningful, informed, and sustainable efforts for TGX+ equity.
August 5
Conflict Busters: Equipping Teams to Navigate Conflict with Confidence (Training Magazine Network)
In this highly interactive webinar, you’ll explore the common sources of workplace conflict and gain practical techniques to help teams transform tension into collaboration. Walk away with facilitation tools, conversation frameworks, and strategies to empower teams to diagnose and resolve conflicts on their own. Backed by findings from our World Workplace Conflict and Collaboration research, this program provides evidence-based approaches to managing conflict effectively.
Scenario Planning (Propel Nonprofits)
The webinar will provide techniques and approaches to having practical conversations critical to organizational decision making, while also providing analytical tools to assist in gauging the risks to your income and the flexibility of your expenses.
Streamlining Nonprofit Website Navigation for Better Engagement (TechSoup)
Learn how to simplify and optimize website navigation to improve user experience and engagement.
Adult Faves (Booklist)
Summer is winding down, but the TBR list stops for no one! Join us for a free one-hour webinar to hear all about the hottest new books to recommend to your adult patrons! Representatives from Hachette, Soho Press, W.W. Norton and Co, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster will be sharing their titles, with Donna Seaman, Editor-in-Chief at Booklist moderating. Register now!
AI-Hallucinated Citations in Libraries: A Discussion (ASERL)
With the advent and widespread use of large language models like ChatGPT, hallucinations (information presented as factual but which does not actually exist) have become more prevalent, even in academia. This workshop will present the results of a study on hallucinations in undergraduate papers, broach some additional topics about librarians’ role in dealing with them, and open the floor for a wider discussion.
The Research Data Services Landscape: How Do You Start and Where Does Your Library Fit In? (NNLM)
In this presentation, the speaker will share an overview and history of RDS in libraries as well as current trends. They will also introduce strategies for developing and launching research data services either through hiring or through taking on a new position or new responsibilities. Ultimately, upon completion of the webinar, you will have greater understanding of the broad scope of RDS, including how data management, data curation, data science, GIS, and other common terms can be part of what you have to offer.
Fall Audiobook Preview (Library Journal)
Get ready to dive into the exciting world of audiobooks! Join Dreamscape Media, Penguin Random House, Hachette Book Group, and Sourcebooks as they unveil a captivating lineup of new audiobooks, with titles for every patron, featuring diverse characters and themes, and offering immersive experiences in every genre. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and enhance your library's offerings with the hottest audiobooks of the season!
Supporting Struggling Math Students: 6 Recent Research-Based Recommendations for Elementary and Middle School (edWeb)
In this edWebinar, respected mathematics expert Dr. John Woodward will draw upon six key recommendations from the recent Institute of Education Sciences’ (IES) synthesis of research, Assisting Students Struggling with Mathematics: Intervention in the Elementary Grades (2021). Dr. Woodward will explore the recommendations and their strong level of support based on high-quality studies in the fields of remedial and special education. Rather than detail each recommendation in isolation, this session will show how many of the recommendations work in concert. Dr. Woodward will draw on a variety of core mathematical tasks to illustrate how educators can apply the recommendations.
Super Searchers and Meet LEO (ALA: Public Library Assn)
The ease with which misinformation can be created and spread online endangers everyday discourse—and libraries are uniquely suited to help counteract its negative effects. Google has created a new set of tools for evaluating material found online, making it easier to think critically about the veracity of digital information right at the point of search. New this year are additional tools to help library workers guide parents, caregivers and educators in safely navigating online with their children. Library consultant Toby Greenwalt demonstrates the capabilities of Super Searchers and Meet LEO and showcases potential applications in the library workspace. The same content will be presented in multiple webinars through September 2025, so you only need to participate once.
Empowering Your Library Program with AI (Follett)
As you prepare for the new school year, what if you could step into it with more time, more clarity – and a little help from AI? Join us for a timely and practical conversation with Shannon McClintock Miller and Bill Bass, where they’ll share how AI tools can help school librarians work more efficiently, support students more effectively, and collaborate more meaningfully across the school community. From automating administrative tasks to engaging students and teachers in new ways, discover how AI can lighten your load and amplify your impact. Whether you’re looking for ways to streamline your routines or find fresh inspiration as the school year begins, this session is designed to meet you right where you are.
August 6
Foundations of Philanthropic Partnership (Niche Academy)
Ready to transform how you approach philanthropy? Join Mary Riddick for this foundational session to shift your perspective from traditional fundraising to authentic partnership-building. Discover how to spark generosity in others by connecting your mission to a community who believes in what you do. When there is a need, humanity always rises to the occasion – let's unlock that potential together. Three Key Takeaways: Move from transactional fundraising to meaningful partnership that honors both your mission and donor values; Gain insights into the authentic drivers that inspire people to become generous partners in your work; Define your organization's unique role in creating positive change and community transformation.
Protecting Access: Concrete ways to Prepare for and Respond to Book Challenges (Bibliotheca)
Book challenges and other attempts to restrict or remove access to materials are making headlines and keeping librarians up at night. Get the facts and the tools to protect access in your library and support your community’s right to read. In this webinar, Bibliotheca Solution Consultant Lisa Stamm, MLS, welcomes Tasslyn Magnusson and Sabrina Baeta from PEN America, along with Peter Bromberg and Sanobar Wilkens from EveryLibrary’s Fight for the First initiative, for a straightforward, solutions-focused discussion on defending intellectual freedom in today’s highly charged climate.
Keeping It Real: Building Reading Integrity and Accountability in Schools (SLJ)
Discover how schools are transforming their approach to reading integrity and accountability to support student growth. From tracking authentic engagement to aligning staff and students around shared literacy goals, hear practical strategies and tools for driving results and cultivating a thriving reading culture at every grade level. Plus, get a sneak peek at Book Talks with Benny, Beanstack’s new AI-powered assistant, which deepens student engagement through fun, reflective conversations about their reading. When logs seem off, Benny engages students in friendly, age-appropriate chats. Paired with educator tools for tracking and insights, Book Talks fosters honest reading habits and deeper engagement without disrupting the joy of reading through quizzes and assessments.
Balancing the Books: Addressing Economic Insecurity Among Library Workers (Colorado State Library)
Library workers face economic insecurity due to low wages, inadequate benefits, and unstable job conditions. This panel will explore the scope and impact of economic insecurity among library staff, highlighting the unique financial challenges they encounter in comparison to other professions. Through personal stories, data, and expert insights, we will discuss how economic instability affects mental health, career advancement, and job performance. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how to address economic insecurity in their institutions and actionable strategies for supporting financially vulnerable library workers.
August 7
How to Make Learning Accessible for All: Designing Training with Inclusion in Mind (CharityHowTo)
Join us for this webinar where we will show you how to create effective training materials whether it's for your board members, volunteers, incoming staff, or a learning refresher. We will walk through an easy checklist and relevant examples, so at the end of the webinar you will walk away knowing exactly how to take your new or revised training and begin implementing it immediately.
Leading Gen Z: Empowering the Next Generation to Thrive (Training Industry)
In this webinar, Todd Davis, senior consultant and thought leader at FranklinCovey, will share a comprehensive learning and development (L&D) framework to help leaders empower Gen Z with the skills and opportunities they need to excel. In this webinar, learn how to: Equip Gen Z team members to thrive by developing their human skills for better communication, teamwork and productivity; Create a supportive, multi-generational workplace that fosters growth, engagement, innovation and enhanced retention; Boost your organization’s bottom line by unlocking Gen Z’s unique contributions and driving measurable business results.
Late summer strategies for fall fundraising success (Bloomerang)
Discover practical strategies to re-engage donors, uncover matching gift opportunities, and create updates they’ll love. Learn to balance meaningful connections with effective fundraising, equipping your nonprofit to inspire support and achieve its mission with confidence.
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure & Horror (Booklist)
If you’re looking for a little more excitement in your TBR list, look no further than our latest free one-hour webinar! Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Adventure & Horror is happening Thursday, August 7 at 2pm ET / 1pm CT! Hear publisher representatives from Macmillan, ECW Press, Sourcebooks and HarperCollins tell us all about their most adventurous titles! Susan Maguire, Booklist’s Senior Editor, Collection Management and Library Outreach will host. Register now!August 11
Maximizing Donor Surveys for Impactful Year-End Fundraising (NonprofitLearningLab)
As the year-end planning starts, donor surveys become an invaluable tool for understanding your supporters and crafting campaigns that resonate. This session will guide you through the best practices for designing surveys that reveal what motivates your donors, allowing you to tailor your outreach and meet year-end goals. Learn the art of asking the right questions, uncover insights that lead to personalized appeals, and make the most of donor feedback to boost engagement. With actionable tips and examples, this workshop is perfect for fundraisers looking to elevate their year-end strategy using data directly from their supporters.August 12
Smarter Grant Prospecting: Using GrantStation + AI Tools to Streamline Your Grant Strategy (GrantStation)
An effective grant strategy isn’t just about identifying potential funders—it’s about doing so efficiently, strategically, and with the right tools to support your decision-making. In this webinar, Alice Ruhnke and David Gates will demonstrate how to harness the combined power of GrantStation’s funder database with AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline your prospect research and outreach efforts. You’ll be guided through the essential steps of an effective grant strategy and learn how pairing AI tools with funder databases can make the process faster, smarter, and more targeted.
YA Announcements (Booklist)
Looking for the best recommendations for your teen readers? Great news, Booklist has a webinar geared towards just that! Join us for YA Announcements! We’ll hear representatives from Lorimer, Disney Publishing, Tundra Books, and Macmillan tell us all about their best upcoming titles for teens and young adults! Kelly Ferriera, Associate Editor for Books for Youth, will moderate. Register now!
Building Community Through Craft Programs (WebJunction)
Craft programs in libraries can create space for fostering social connection in addition to participating in art projects. In this webinar, explore practical strategies to encourage interaction among participants and build shared learning experiences in your existing programming. Learn how to design activities that enable people to express their talents and encourage them to step into leadership roles to help each other succeed. Gain ideas for programs that incorporate inexpensive process art techniques for intergenerational attendees. This session will provide actionable insights and examples to help library staff integrate intentional community-building into craft programs.
Math and STEM Walks: Inquiry-Based Learning Experiences that Engage All Students (edWeb)
How can you use everyday settings like parks, playgrounds, and neighborhoods to get students engaged and excited about math and STEM? In this edWebinar, Dr. Koshi Dhingra, founder and CEO of the nonprofit organization talkSTEM, will explore place-based learning strategies that engage students in real-world, inquiry- and observation-based learning experiences. Starting with quick virtual math and STEM walks, Dr. Dhingra will then share how teachers can develop walk stops on their own campuses—and even help students to create their own math and STEM walks. She will also show how each walk is closely connected to essential curricular concepts, strengthening both student engagement and student achievement.
August 13
Social Media Roundup for Librarians (Niche Academy)
What's new with social media? Join Melody Karle to learn about new social media platforms, existing platforms that have recently changed, and how social media is impacting libraries and library staff. Some topics will include: is TikTok banned already, or what? Is RedNote safe? How about Signal? Which platforms have recently changed how "news" and facts are vetted? Which platforms are in use by libraries and librarians? Whether helping patrons or just trying to stay ahead of technology, this session will give you the details!
What's Up Wednesday: Adult Programming Made Easy Part 2 (Indiana State Library)
Need more adult programming ideas? I've got you! I have gathered 12 more programming ideas, complete with instructions, for your library to use. These programs are adaptable to any budget.
Ditching 1000 Books: A New Initiative (Nebraska Library Commission)
Read for 20 is an innovative new reading program designed by the Ritter Public Library in Vermilion, Ohio, to push back against the intimidation factor of 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. Launched June 2024 and targeted at children birth-18, this yearlong reading program is designed to parallel the Science of Reading initiative in Ohio and gamify the experience for children and their grownups. Session attendees will learn how to implement this program including adapting the structure, incentive ideas, and where to find deals. Join this revolutionary new movement!
The $250 BillionOpportunity: How to Drive More DAF Giving (Nonprofit Hub)
Donor-Advised Funds are the fasting growing form of philanthropy, but how do you know if your organization is realizing their full DAF potential? Join this session with DAF fundraising expert, Mitch Stein, to learn how exactly DAFs work, why donor use of DAFs is growing at such an astonishing rate and how nonprofits of any size can best position themselves to take advantage of this rapid shift in philanthropy.
Finding Balance: Wellness Strategies for School Librarians (Library 2.0)
Grounded in research and informed by Loida’s decades of advocacy for the mental health and well-being of library workers, this session is designed to inspire and equip school librarians with tools to maintain well-being while staying connected to their purpose.
Keeping Threats at Bay: The Latest in Cybersecurity (GovLoop)
If your agency’s cybersecurity strategy were audited today, how would it hold up? Are your data, systems, and networks truly protected — or are there hidden vulnerabilities and outdated systems waiting to be exploited? Join us to hear government and industry experts break down the true state of agency cybersecurity preparedness. Discover common weaknesses, spot gaps in coverage, and get a clear picture of where defenses need shoring up.
Open Education 101 Session 1: Open Education Foundations (ASERL)
This session will provide a broad introduction to open education, including its core principles, key terms, and historical development. We’ll discuss how open education connects to related movements such as open access and open science, and highlight its potential to remove barriers and expand opportunities for both students and educators. Participants will leave with a strong foundational understanding to support further learning, along with awareness of key tools and resources.
Raise more money from your community through peer-to-peer and digital-first fundraising (Candid Learning)
Nonprofits are being asked to do more with less—again. With federal funding cuts, rising costs, and increasingly competitive grants, organizations feel stretched thin and overlooked. This moment also calls for bold, community-rooted strategies that shift power, spark action, and grow support in real, sustainable ways. There are tools that work. Join Floyd Jones—founder of BackBlack and national leader in community-centered fundraising—for a high-energy, practical session on how to grow your impact through peer-to-peer and digital-first fundraising.
August 14
Blueprint for Community Change: Strategic Planning Made Easy (Alliance Research & Training)
With library budgets shrinking, having a strong, community-focused strategic plan is more important than ever. Even during challenging times, your library can take the lead in shaping its future—yes, even without hiring outside consultants! Our do-it-yourself approach to strategic planning, supported by a network of peers and a toolkit of planning templates and guides, empowers libraries of all sizes to create meaningful, realistic plans using the resources you already have.
What’s New in ML Drawings: Simplifying Asset Mapping for Schools (Follett)
Managing facility assets just got easier. Join us for a focused session exploring the newest updates to ML Drawings®, an intuitive tool for creating interactive facility floor plans. Part of the Follett Facilities Suite, ML Drawings makes it simple to visualize, manage, and share information about your district’s physical assets – and recent updates make it even more powerful. Dylan Mercier from our ML Pro Services team will walk through the new Define Space feature and Offline Mode, demonstrating how these updates can help your team increase survey efficiency, reduce errors, and operate smoothly – even in low-connectivity environments. Whether you're already using ML Drawings or just getting started, this session will help you take full advantage of what’s new and what’s next. This solution is ideal for facilities managers, IT leaders, and district administrators who are focused on improving maintenance workflows and enhancing asset visibility.
From Chaos to Coordination: Utilizing Census Bureau’s Emergency Management (US Census)
The U.S. Census Bureau produces timely local data on disasters.census.gov that are critical to emergency planning, preparedness, and recovery efforts. This presentation will explore the Census’s Emergency Management Hub. A central source of information about disaster areas through insightful news stories, data products, and links to related sites and resources on Air Quality, Extreme Heat, Floods, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Pandemics & Wildfires. We will navigate data tools with mapping interfaces to understand select demographics & business, to help users identify potentially affected areas of their state, county, and community as well as current and past disaster impacted areas.
Preservation Steward Collection Inventories: Requirements and Guidance (FDLP)
This webinar will provide both existing and potential Preservation Steward partners with an overview of the item-level collection inventories required to document these print collections. During the webinar, we will cover inventory requirements, review the timeframe aspect of these partnership collections, and provide guidance and “tips and tricks” for extracting metadata from a partner library’s integrated library system (ILS).
Book Drop in Your Library (STAR Net)
Join STAR Net and Twin Cities PBS for Book Drop, an exciting new children’s series that blends storytelling, animation, and real-world STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) to engage curious minds ages 4–8. Funded by the National Science Foundation, the series is designed to ignite a passion for problem-solving and scientific thinking through the power of books and imagination. This online workshop will be offered three different times over the summer (you only need to register for one). Participants will learn best practices on engaging youth in STEM through watching media and doing hands-on activities in their library programs. Attendees will receive the Book Drop Educator Guide and library kits that include materials to do the Book Drop activities and copies of the books featured in the show! Attendees agree to participate in brief evaluation surveys post-training and post-implementation.
Teaching Copyright K-12: Ready to go and it’s all FREE! (Copyright & Creativity)
Are you tasked with teaching copyright to K-12 students? Do you lack resources or want to fill in gaps in your knowledge to be more comfortable teaching? Do you want to know how to use this FREE online curriculum—2X winner of AASL’s Best Digital Tool award? Join our C&C Ambassadors (fellow teachers!) as they share their experiences teaching with our positive, plug-n-play resources. Learn how to teach the essentials of copyright, fair use, Creative Commons, and more!
August 18
How to Increase Money for Programs and Services Without Relying on a Grant, Event, or Campaign (NonprofitLearningLab)
We will provide actionable steps that nonprofits can take to reduce their costs, freeing up resources for programs and services. Money that they already have but are likely overpaying for essential services like telecom, waste, credit card processing, supplies, software, utilities etc. Participants will leave with specific and simple things that they and their teams can do to free up resources immediately. As well as longer term action items.August 19
How to Present with Confidence (Even though you feel nervous) (Training Magazine Network)
In this session, delivered by Glenn Gibson, presentation coach and author of the book Before the Mic, you’ll learn some proven tips, tricks, and techniques to improve your confidence in front of the room. You’ll learn insights from leading body language researchers to help you understand what to pay attention to and tips to fine-tune your delivery style. You’ll learn how to: Sound confident – by knowing what to say and how you are going to say it; Look confident – by increasing your understanding of how body language impacts the perception of your audience; Stay confident – by learning what experienced presenters do before, during and after presentations to help them keep confidence levels high.August 20
Banding Together: Lessons from the MPLA Leadership Institute (Nebraska Library Commission)
Are you looking to develop your leadership skills? At the MPLA Leadership Institute you can engage in hands-on projects and collaborate with peers from across the MPLA region, all while building a strong foundation for your future leadership in the library community. Join Anne Price, Children's Librarian at North Platte (NE) Public Library, for discussion about the Mountain Plains Library Association and her takeaways as a participant at the most recent biennial Leadership Institute.
News Literacy Practices and Partnerships (Niche Academy)
Join communication professors Amy Damico and Melissa Yang for a webinar designed to support college librarians in integrating news literacy materials into their educational practice. The session will provide a brief overview of key news literacy strategies and explore how they can be applied across disciplinary content. Successful collaborations between librarians and faculty featured in the pair’s edited book, News Literacy Across the Undergraduate Curriculum, will be highlighted as a way of offering real-world examples of effective collaborations between college librarians and faculty. The session will conclude with an interactive discussion where attendees can brainstorm and share ideas for implementing news literacy content at their own institutions.
Citizen Science Month 2026: Make Your Acts Count – A Kickoff for Libraries and Event Facilitators (STAR Net)
Join SciStarter and STAR Net on August 20th at 12:00 pm Mountain Time to explore how your organization can easily integrate citizen science into events or programs. Whether you’re planning a science festival, running a small rural library, or leading a large urban institute, there are flexible, ready-to-go projects that fit your capacity and audience. What You’ll Learn: How libraries and others have benefited from Citizen Science Month; How to choose simple, engaging, and impactful citizen science projects; How to align with 2.5 Million Acts of Science and America250 (including AmericaGives); Free tools, resources, and project ideas from SciStarter and partners; Real-world success stories from past participants Just add citizen science—and turn your next event into something that also helps advance scientific research!
Introduction to the American Community Survey (US Census)
Discover the detailed social, economic, housing, and demographic statistics that the American Community Survey (ACS) provides for every community every year. You will learn about basics of the yearly estimates and datasets produced from the ACS, resources available on our website, and how to access ACS data products through a variety of tools.
Back to School Special: Ask a Future Ready Librarian (All4Ed)
As the new school year begins, librarians play a pivotal role in leading innovation, supporting student learning, and fostering a culture of literacy and digital engagement. But how can you effectively implement the Future Ready Librarians Framework while navigating challenges and seizing new opportunities? Experienced Future Ready Librarians will share their best practices, lessons learned, and strategies for success in today’s evolving educational landscape.
August 21
Listening with Text-to-Speech: Tools to Support Reading Access (PACER)
This workshop will introduce a variety of text-to-speech tools that enable users to listen to written content. Participants will see demonstrations of reading pens, mobile apps, and computer-based tools compatible with Chrome and Microsoft platforms. These technologies can benefit individuals of all ages and abilities, particularly those with dyslexia, ADHD, low vision, slower cognitive processing, or reading comprehension challenges.
Teaching Core Science with STEM: More Than a Supplement (edWeb)
This edWebinar will explore using STEM approaches, topics, and technologies to bring new life to core science classes. As instructional time, resources, and funding become increasingly focused on core subjects, teachers, principals, and district leaders can find ways to bring innovative STEM experiences to students while fulfilling state standards. Topics will include integrating the engineering design process, structuring lessons to increase student engagement and inquiry, and emerging technologies that relate to core standards, such as hydroponics and smart circuitry. This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.
Building Drama-Resilience: Evidence-Based Methods for Engaging Conflict with Compassionate Accountability (Training Magazine Network)
This session will apply new research on how Compassionate Accountability can help leaders build their drama-resilience by applying an evidence-based method for engaging conflict in a way that affirms the value, capability, and responsibility of all parties involved. Leave with new insight for quantifying and developing drama-resilience, and a template for turning conflict into new opportunities for trust, innovation, and impact.
August 22
Librarians, Legislation, and Media Training: Successfully advocate for libraries in legislature and your local community (SLJ)
Learn how to track library-related legislation and testify in front of legislators from grassroots advocates and librarians who have successfully lobbied for libraries in their states. And hear from EveryLibrary's John Chrastka on how to craft the appropriate library message for your community and the audience, as well as when it's best not to say anything at all.
August 25
Engaging an Unengaged Team (GovLoop)
As the dog days of summer roll in, you might notice your team being a little slower to respond, or maybe a bit checked out during meetings. This dip in engagement is quite common this time of year, but as supervisors, the team’s productivity and output needs to be managed and supported. So how can we help our teams stay engaged without teetering on burnout? Join us as we talk with a leadership expert about how to engage an unengaged team.
Top Tips to Supercharge Your Next Fundraising Appeal (Productive Fundraising)
Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP, for a review of the best practices in writing fundraising appeal letters. Chad will boil down the research from top fundraising experts to provide actionable tips on both how to write content that spurs action and how to actually get prospects to open the envelope.
August 26
Empowering research with GenAI and Agentic AI: From synthesis and understanding to insights and innovation (ACRL/Choice360)
With the AI revolution in full swing, the research workflow is seeing a revolution of its own. As more researchers seek to incorporate AI into their workflows, opportunities for enhancement and optimization continue to emerge, alongside ongoing concerns of ethical use and reliability.
Tech Buy-In Starts Here: A CEO’s Guide to Board Engagement (TechSoup)
Learn how to engage your board in unlocking the full strategic, financial, and mission value of your tech investments.
How to Put a Career Plan in Place (GovLoop)
Take a moment and envision what your career looks like in five or ten years. What do you see? Do you have firm goals and defined steps to achieve those goals? We can’t control the exact trajectories of our careers, but we can build a plan to set ourselves up for success and develop the skills that are crucial to advancement. Join us online to hear from an expert about how to set a direction for your career and put a plan in place to accomplish your goals.
Comics to the Core: Graphic Novels & Manga Essentials (Booklist)
Comics continue to grow in popularity—and we couldn’t be happier! But narrowing down which titles to select to best fit the needs of your community can be difficult. Our publishing partners are here to help during this free, one-hour Booklist webinar on Tuesday, August 26 at 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT! Join us to learn about upcoming graphic novels and manga for all ages from Square Enix, Flying Eye Books, and Walker Book Group, home to Holiday House, Candlewick Press, and Peachtree Teen. Register now!
August 27
What's Up Wednesday: AI-Powered Research and Data Analysis (Indiana State Library)
Learn how AI tools assist with data analysis, research automation, and text summarization. Demonstrate AI applications like ChatGPT, semantic search engines, and data visualization tools to streamline workflows.
Share Knowledge, Ideas, Learning, and Library Solutions! (Nebraska Library Commission)
Get together virtually with librarians to Share Knowledge, Ideas, Learning, and Library Solutions! You are welcome to join any or all of the meetings for networking and discussions. Research has shown that networking with fellow librarians is beneficial professional development that improves professional practice, promotes shared leadership, and helps people remain in the profession.
August 28
Unlocking Insights for Impact: Navigating Google Analytics 4 (TechSoup)
Learn how to maximize your nonprofit's impact with Google Analytics 4.