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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Jun 1

Collaborative Strategies for Healthy Tech Use in Schools (edWeb)
In an era when screens are everywhere, the classroom should be the safest place for a child to learn how to use them. This edWebinar shifts the conversation from “how much” technology to “how well” we use it. Join the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction as they share their Guidance for Purposeful Screen Use in Schools and Sue Thotz, Director of Education Outreach at Common Sense Media, as they showcase how educators can think purposefully about tech use in the classroom and communicate that intentionality to families. They’ll also share how to model healthy (digital) habits and maintain a healthy “age and stage” balance that respects child development. By framing technology as an intentional tool for specific learning goals, rather than as a ubiquitous presence, we aim to build a bridge between school and home, ensuring that parents and teachers are on the same team. This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers and librarians.

June 2

Citizen Science at the Library for Homeschool Students (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
Interested in introducing Citizen Science into your library’s programming and circulating collection, but don’t know where to start? Looking for ways to support homeschooling youth? Join partners who received Citizen Science Kits from NNLM Region 7 to discuss how their libraries have supported science education and programming with a focus on homeschoolers. Panelists will address why they pursued these programs, how they catalogued the kits and introduced them to their communities, as well as lessons learned and what other libraries should know if they’re interested in similar projects. By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the NNLM Code of Conduct. Objectives: Define Citizen Science and discuss the ways libraries can engage in the process; Identify opportunities to support science learning for youth; Identify the unique needs of homeschooling families; Describe best practices for introducing Citizen Science into libraries and circulating collections.

Jun 3

Connected America 2026 (Nebraska Library Commission)
Andrew "Sherm" Sherman, NLC Library Technology Support Specialist, will share what he learned when he attended Connected America 2026, such as how enlightening it was to hear about the challenges the ISPs (Internet Service Providers) are facing as they try to provide affordable, fast, and redundant Internet connectivity to America’s rural communities. In addition, the BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, And Deployment) Program’s challenges and the impact of AI were hot topics this year.

High-Impact Literacy PD Is Personalized, Not Packaged (edWeb)
This edWebinar will interrupt the “sit-and-get” workshop cycles that fail to drive lasting literacy improvement on their own and show how personalized coaching supplies the missing link between Science of Reading knowledge and daily classroom practice. Explore breakthrough solutions with a district leader and coach whose adaptive partnership is unfolding to benefit teachers and students.

Attendees will discover a professional learning model that successfully converts knowledge into teacher confidence and student growth. We’ll move together beyond fleeting trends and one-size-fits-all “coaching” that’s tied to curriculum or product sales. Instead, learn about the key elements of a proven framework that’s actually working for educators and will help your school meet its distinctive goals. This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.

Transform Your Nonprofit's Board Development Strategy in Just One Hour Per Week (CharityHowTo)
Join us for this 45-minute free nonprofit webinar where we will show you step-by-step how to craft and execute on your organization's board development roadmap. Whether your initial focus area is board recruitment, education, engagement or fundraising -- this session will give you the confidence, knowledge and tools to implement your strategy by setting aside just one hour per week.

Data-Driven Workforce Insights: What the ACS Reveals (US Census)
This presentation highlights key employment insights from the American Community Survey. It provides a concise, data-driven snapshot of workforce trends to support informed, analysis-based decision-making.

Fall 2026 Youth Preview Part I (Booklist)
Supporting young people begins with great books! Whether they are inspired by picture book biographies, see themselves in middle-grade graphic novels, or find connections with their fellow teens in the latest YA, offering lots of options for your young readers can be life changing. Join us for part one of a two-part series showcasing top youth titles hitting shelves this fall. We’ll be joined by Tundra Books, Abrams Kids, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, Gnome Road Publishing, and Highlights! Register now--moderated by Booklist’s Books for Youth senior editor Ronny Khuri.

Have You Zine This?: Georgia State University Library's Zine Initiative (Georgia Library Association)
Join an archivist and two librarians from Georgia State University for an engaging conversation on the power of zines as tools for exploring subculture, expressing student identity, and fostering community. This session will trace the evolution of GSU Library’s zine initiative—from its origins to its current impact—and share our vision for its future. Participants will gain insight into our zine workshops, which center student voice, identity, and belonging, as well as our integration of zines and comics into course-based instruction. We will highlight key successes, reflect on challenges, and offer practical guidance for those interested in developing similar initiatives within their own institutions or communities.

How to Swim in a Sea of Data: Data Literacy for Libraries and Nonprofit Organizations (Niche Academy)
Through practical examples and accessible strategies, we will highlight how even basic data skills can help you move from simply collecting data to using it meaningfully. Regardless of your role in your organization, improving data literacy can help your organization operate more effectively, communicate outcomes more clearly, and make decisions grounded in evidence. This session is designed for library and nonprofit staff at all levels who want to feel more confident working with data and using it to advance their mission. Learning Outcomes: Identify the key components of data literacy; Recognize how data can support your decision-making and storytelling; Discover practical ways to effectively use data in your work.

Literacy Insights Series: Ep.4 Raising a Reader in the Digital Age (Harvard Graduate School of Education)
As digital tools and artificial intelligence become an even larger part of children’s everyday lives, families and educators are asking new questions about what does and does not support healthy language and literacy development in a technology-rich world. How can adults make thoughtful decisions about when, whether, and how to use digital tools to support young children’s learning without losing sight of the relationships and interactions that matter most? In this episode, Phil Capin will lead a conversation with Ying Xu (Harvard Graduate School of Education), whose research explores how AI and other technologies shape children’s language, literacy, learning, and wellbeing. Together, they’ll discuss how to tell the difference between digital literacy experiences that fuel learning and those that distract.

This conversation will help parents, educators, and school leaders think more clearly about how to support literacy development in a digital age by recognizing the affordances and limitations of technology and creating conditions in which it can enhance children’s learning.

June Virtual Book Club (US National Archives) - https://www.archives.gov/calendar
Join us virtually as we discuss President Carter's book, Our Endangered Values. In this book, Carter offers a personal consideration of "moral values" as they relate to the important issues of the day. He puts forward a passionate defense of separation of church and state, and a strong warning of where the country is heading as the lines between politics and rigid religious fundamentalism are blurred.

Jun 4

Genuine Learning in the Age of AI: A Panel Discussion (ACRL/Choice360)
When AI is embedded in student academic work, long‑standing ideas about learning, originality, and assessment are being challenged. In this webinar, part of Clarivate’s AI Thought Leadership Webinars, faculty and librarians discuss how assignments and assessment are evolving in response to AI. Based on Clarivate’s research with educators and informed by student perspectives, the session explores the shift from evaluating final products to evaluating thinking, reasoning, and evidence of engagement—and how libraries are helping guide responsible use. Our panel of educators will discuss how they are adapting to AI, along with principles and practices for navigating its impact on learning.

Co-facilitate With Ease (Training Magazine)
Co-facilitating a session is like a dance. Both partners need to coordinate and pay attention to what the other is doing. Becky and Kim have advice on how you can be the best Batman to your partner’s Robin (or vice versa). Learning Objectives: Explore ten techniques for co-facilitation; Discuss five deadly sins of team teaching; Take away your own co-facilitation checklist.

Orientation to Legal Research: Federal Legislative History (Library of Congress: Law Library)
This webinar is designed to give a basic introduction to legal sources and research techniques. This entry in the series provides an overview of U.S. federal legislative history resources, including information about the methods of identifying and locating them. In tackling this area of research, the focus will largely be on finding these documents online. We will be highlighting freely available governmental websites like Congress.gov, GovInfo, and Law.gov, and quickly touch on subscription databases that can be accessed at one’s local public law or academic library.

Supporting Community Mental Health in Libraries (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
Featuring St. David’s Foundation and RAND, this webinar provides insight from the partners of the Libraries for Health initiative that launched in Central Texas in 2022. The Libraries for Health pilot was created to respond to rural communities' need for adequate mental health resources and mental health care provider shortages. As libraries continue to play a critical role as a community hub for health, delivery of mental health for conditions such as depression and anxiety is reimagined. By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: Identify key components of the Libraries for Health pilot; dentify key components of Supporting Community Mental Health in Libraries: A Toolkit for Implementing Evidence-Based Approaches; Evaluate implementation strategies for supporting community mental health in their own library communities.

Leading Across Generations: Strategies for a Stronger, More Collaborative Team by Dr. Keena Mosley (Early Childhood Investigations)
In today’s work environment, leading a team requires a nuanced understanding of each member’s values, expectations, and work styles. With a focus on collaboration, this workshop is designed to equip leaders with the tools and insights needed to effectively engage, motivate, and guide multiple generations. Join Dr. Keena R. Mosley, former award-winning collegiate professor, author, and Founder of Momentum Leadership Group. With her people-centered strategic approach, participants will explore practical skills that foster a productive, responsive, and inclusive workplace. Through interactive activities, they will bring current research to life and identify clear next steps for applying the content in their real-world settings. This session will empower you to lead with confidence and build a cohesive, high-performing team—no matter the generational mix.

Serious Evaluation for Serious Programs (Training Magazine)
For years, the learning and development field has struggled to measure the true effectiveness of programs beyond basic knowledge and skill acquisition. While reaction and learning metrics have been commonplace for almost a century, far fewer organizations have successfully measured behavior change, impact, and especially ROI. Yet the most serious learning programs, those that are strategic, costly, and highly visible, demand this level of accountability. The good news: it’s now not only possible but increasingly expected. This session will explore what’s driving this shift, what’s involved in measuring application, impact, and ROI, and how organizations are successfully demonstrating the value of their major learning projects and initiatives. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to show executives the tangible results that matter most. After attending the session, participants should be able to: Identify the five levels of outcome from any learning program; List the data desired by the executives and sponsors; Design learning programs for application and impact; Plan next steps or serious evaluation.

The Efficient District Series: The IT Team of Tomorrow: How AI Is Changing What's Actually Possible in K-12 (Follett)
AI is showing up in every vendor pitch right now. But what's actually working inside real school IT departments — and what's still a long way off? In this candid panel discussion hosted by Carl Hooker, K-12 technology leaders cut through the hype and get specific: where AI is already saving time, what your data and systems need to look like before AI can help, and how to build your team's readiness without overhauling everything at once. Perfect for CTOs, Technology Directors, and IT leaders who want a practical, no-fluff roadmap for AI in their district operations.

Jun 5

Peer Learning Strategies That Improve AI Habits and Adoption (Training Industry)
Many organizations are pushing artificial intelligence (AI) adoption without creating the conditions people need to learn safely, ask better questions or challenge poor use. That gap slows adoption, increases risk and results in teams using powerful tools without shared norms. This session shows how emotionally intelligent learning circles help teams build AI confidence, strengthen ethical judgment and improve day-to-day technology use without sacrificing psychological safety. Attendees will leave with a structure they can use to design psychologically safe AI learning spaces, improve participation and support more responsible, efficient use of technology across teams.

Jun 8

Excel for Nonprofit Leaders: Turning Everyday Data into Clear, Actionable Insights (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
This practical webinar will walk through foundational Excel strategies that help managers structure their data for clarity, reduce common mistakes, and quickly surface key insights. Participants will learn essential formulas and tools that make reporting faster, cleaner, and more decision-ready — without requiring advanced technical expertise.

Why Your Website Matters More Than Ever (TechSoup)
Every week your website underperforms is a week your organization is leaving money, momentum, and mission impact on the table. The people you exist to serve are out there searching for what you do. The question is whether your website is showing up, and showing up well, when it counts most. What would it mean for your organization if your website was finally working the way it should? More donations coming in without more effort. Volunteers finding you instead of you chasing them. Funders seeing a credible, professional presence that makes saying yes easier. That's exactly what this session is about.

Jun 9

Multicultural Café – Library and Librarian Stereotypes (IFLA)
We hope you can join us for our 8th Multicultural Café. We will be talking about Stereotypes about Librarianship. Multicultural Cafés are a way to network with librarians from around the globe as we talk informally about different topics.

Why Your Systems Aren’t Driving Fundraising and Engagement-and How to Fix Them (TechSoup)
Many nonprofits invest in systems to support fundraising and engagement but still struggle to see meaningful results. Disconnected data, siloed teams, and unclear processes often prevent these tools from delivering their full value. Without alignment across systems and strategy, organizations can miss opportunities to effectively engage supporters and drive growth. In this session, Tapp Network will explore why systems often fail to produce meaningful outcomes and how nonprofits can address these gaps. Topics include common challenges like disconnected data and siloed teams, key reasons systems fall short, and what high-performing nonprofits do differently. Attendees will gain clarity on how to better align their systems, improve performance, and drive stronger fundraising and engagement results.

Ethics and Decision Making When Leading Volunteers (Idealist/Volunteer Match)
We've all been there - you're in a difficult situation with a volunteer and you don't know what to do. Sometimes it's just a situation where you can't make everyone happy, but sometimes you're in an ethical dilemma - torn between two or more of the core values for leading and managing volunteers. How do you know if you're in an ethical dilemma, and what should you do to ensure that you make the right decision?

Fall Youth Preview Part II (Booklist)
Supporting young people begins with great books! Whether they are inspired by picture book biographies, see themselves in middle-grade graphic novels, or find connections with their fellow teens in the latest YA, offering lots of options for your young readers can be life changing. Join us for part two of our two-part series showcasing top youth titles hitting shelves this fall. We’ll be joined by Disney Publishing, W. W. Norton & Co., Bloomsbury, Astra Books for Young Readers and Shadow Mountain for part 2! Hosted by Booklist’s Books for Youth Associate Editor Kelly Ferreira, register now!

Geography & Map Division Virtual Orientation: Mapping America’s 250th Anniversary with Graphics A250 (Library of Congress)
Join the Geography and Map Division online to explore collection materials related to the 250th anniversary of the United States (A250), including Revolutionary War battle maps, George Washington's property maps and Lewis and Clark's exploration maps. In celebration of this milestone, learn about our A250-themed partnership with the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled to make these maps accessible with audio narration. The session will show how they’re created, how to access them, and will include a Q&A.

The Overlooked Pieces of the Science of Reading (edWeb)
Language comprehension is foundational to reading, yet it can feel difficult to define and even harder to teach at scale. It begins with oral language and develops over time, with decoding strengthening the pathway to meaning. While frameworks such as Scarborough’s Reading Rope and the Simple View of Reading highlight its importance, many districts lack a clear, actionable roadmap for building it across classrooms. Research points to specific skills that distinguish strong comprehenders, including vocabulary knowledge, inference making, syntactic processing, background knowledge, self-regulation, and motivation. This edLeader Panel focuses on how these components come together in instruction, with a deeper look at vocabulary and inference making as high-impact levers for improving comprehension. This edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 teachers, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.

Jun 10

Law for Librarians (Nebraska Library Commission)
Discover how intellectual freedom and legal principles intersect in our libraries. This session delves into critical topics such as censorship, privacy, collection development, professional ethics, and the First Amendment. Gain practical strategies for advocating for equitable access to information and crafting strong policies. Designed to empower school librarians, this session provides the tools to navigate legal responsibilities while championing intellectual freedom and fostering a supportive library program.

How to Build a Lead Magnet That Actually Acquires New Donors (Nonprofit Hub)
Email list growth is often treated as a design problem or a copywriting exercise, when it’s really a research problem. Join MacKenzie Doherty of Generosity X for a workshop on building truly “ad-ready” lead magnets designed specifically for digital acquisition. Learn how to draw on donor data, perform competitive analysis, avoid common conversion pitfalls, and validate your ideas before investing in paid advertising.

Amazon Business for Libraries 101: Selection, Savings, & How to Get Started (Booklist)
Co-hosted with ALA, this beginner-friendly webinar covers everything you need to know about Amazon Business Solutions for Libraries. Panelists will provide an overview of library-exclusive pricing, the vast book selection, trusted delivery, and the full set of free features built specifically for libraries. Library experts will show you how to get started, whether you're creating a new account or discovering what your existing one can already do, including adding users and navigating Library Hub. You'll also hear directly from a library customer about what their experience has been like. The last 15 minutes are dedicated to an open Q&A, office-hours style.

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.

Creating American Community Survey Maps with R (US Census)
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to access and map American Community Survey (ACS) data using R packages like tidycensus and tigris. We’ll demonstrate how R can give you more user-level control when analyzing data, creating custom maps, and automating your work. The session will include a live demo showing how to connect to the data, access and use geographic boundaries, and build ready-to-share maps in R.

Encouraging Self-directed Learning in Your Online Learning Environment (Niche Academy)
Training is so often constrained—by time, location, or presenters—that some learners expect it to only happen when they're told to show up. But what if they were able to learn about what they want at a time of their choosing? Your learners could be driving their own growth! Join Jeremy (JT) Tuttle for this webinar to help you define self-directed learning, identify barriers within your online learning environment, and make changes so that learners can drive their professional growth. By the end of this webinar, you will be able to: Define self-directed learning; Identify barriers to self-direct learning; Configure your academy to promote self-directed learning.

How PubMed Works: Introduction (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
If you’re new to PubMed or just want a refresher this online class is designed for you. By the end of the session, you'll be able to: Identify what PubMed is and what's in it; Find the original research that is the basis for a news article; Find articles by a specific author; Search for articles on a specific subject; Narrow search results to a more specific subset; Explore the Advanced Search Builder and Search History.

Spotlight: Research Solutions (ASERL)
Get It Now is going away—access doesn’t have to. Join us for a practical look at how libraries are delivering articles on demand while keeping workflows simple and costs under control.

Literacy Awards Webinar: Exemplifying New Models for Literacy Promotion (Library of Congress)
The Literacy Awards Webinar Series showcases the 24 winners and honorees of the 2025 Literacy Awards Program. In each of the six webinars, organizations whose work promotes literacy across the globe will share their work, outline their best practices and illustrate how they define literacy. In this webinar, four organizations — Indy Reads, Knowledge Empowering Youth, READ Global and Richland County Public Library’s Education Studio — showcase new models for literacy promotion.

Summer Technology Planning: Designing a Smooth Launch for the School Year (Follett)
The school year doesn't start in September. It starts in the summer. This webinar focuses on how district and building leaders can use the summer months strategically to ensure a seamless technology launch in the fall. From infrastructure readiness and device deployment to professional learning, communication plans, and troubleshooting systems, participants will explore practical planning strategies that reduce chaos, increase staff confidence, and set students up for immediate success on day one. A smooth opening is not luck. It is intentional preparation.

Literacy Insights Series: Ep.5 Practical Insights for Families on Supporting Language and Literacy (Harvard Graduate School of Education)
Given the demands of everyday life, what are a few high-impact practices that parents can use to support children’s early language and literacy development at home? This is the central question that Phil Capin and Meredith Rowe (Harvard Graduate School of Education) will tackle in this episode. Dr. Rowe’s research examines how parent and family factors shape children’s early language, literacy, and cognitive development. Together, they’ll discuss practical, research-based ways families can support children’s language and literacy growth from early childhood through the elementary years.

This conversation will help families, educators, and school leaders move beyond home literacy advice toward a more grounded understanding of how everyday experiences can become meaningful opportunities to support children’s language and literacy development.

June 11

"Making the Declaration" Webinar (Library of Congress)
This webinar will explore the intellectual sources and material processes that allowed the Declaration of Independence to be made over the course of twenty-three days in the summer of 1776. Join us to learn about the texts and traditions that Thomas Jefferson drew upon while writing the first draft, the revision process within the Continental Congress that led to the final version of the Declaration, the process by which it was printed in Philadelphia by John Dunlap and the method of distributing the broadsides to each of the new United States and across the Atlantic.

DPLA Coffee Chat: Digital Accessibility in Libraries (DPLA)
Join DPLA for a virtual coffee chat on digital accessibility in libraries! We'll come together to share questions, challenges, and approaches to advancing digital accessibility across our community. Whether you're deep in the work of making your digital resources more accessible or just beginning to develop a road map for your institution, this is a space for open conversation and peer learning. All experience levels are welcome. Come ready to share, ask questions, and connect with others across the network.

Building a Cash Flow Forecast that Drives Real Impact (Blackbaud)
52% of nonprofits have three months or less of cash on hand, according to the Nonprofit Finance Fund. Most leaders know forecasting could help—but few are doing it consistently. That gap creates risk. It also creates an opportunity. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to turn your existing budget into a working cash forecast you’ll actually use. We’ll walk through the four truths that reshape how nonprofit leaders approach forecasting, show you the difference between a static budget and a decision-making tool, and guide you through a simple five-step process to get started. You’ll see a real cash flow forecast in action, learn the four numbers that matter most, and walk away with a practical monthly routine you can put into practice right away.

An Introduction to Congress.gov Webinar (Library of Congress: Law Library)
This orientation is designed to give a basic overview of Congress.gov. While the focus of the session will be searching legislation and the Congressional member information attached to the legislation, the new features of Congress.gov will be highlighted.

Great Graphic Novels: Graphic Novels Book Buzz Part I (Booklist)
It’s that time of year again! That’s right, Graphic Novels in Libraries Month approaches! We’re getting ready with part 1 of our popular two-part series. Hear from Random House Children’s Books, Mad Cave Studios, and Square Enix about popular, and upcoming #ReadGraphic titles! Hosted by Susan McGuire, Booklist Senior Editor for Collection Management and Library Outreach.

Special Collections Community Call: Let’s Talk Fundraising (ASERL)
Fundraising is a necessary and significant part of working in special collections, archives, and rare books, but not necessarily a part that everyone feels comfortable with. Join ASERL for a lively discussion of what works and what hasn’t for procuring funding opportunities, managing donor expectations, and ensuring that the work we do is sustained and supported. Aaron Pahl (UAB) and Lynn Eaton (George Mason) will facilitate.

Beyond the Dewey: Nonfiction Readers' Advisory for library staff (WebJunction)
This webinar introduces practical nonfiction readers' advisory skills, including how to conduct an effective readers' advisory interview. We’ll explore strategies for recommending nonfiction titles and learn how to translate fiction reader preferences—such as genre, tone, pacing, and themes—into engaging nonfiction suggestions. Ideal for staff who want to feel more confident helping readers cross the fiction–nonfiction divide.

Understanding STEM Stereotypes: A Look at the Newest Research and Strategies (National Girls Collaborative Project)
Join NGCP and Dr. Allison Master for a deep dive into the latest evidence on how STEM stereotypes are evolving—and where the most critical work remains. While progress has been made in fields like math and science, new research reveals that computer science and engineering stereotypes remain a significant barrier, forming as early as age six. In this webinar, we will explore how specific stereotypes impact interest and belonging differently across STEM disciplines. Participants will leave this webinar with practical strategies on how to empower all young learners to be the innovators of tomorrow.

June 15

How to Create a Social Media Plan (GovLoop)
A strong social media presence helps agencies connect with their audiences, build trust, and deliver important information instantly. But your social media efforts require more than posting content. They start with a clear, strategic plan. Join us to learn how to build a social media plan that aligns with your agency’s CX goals. We’ll walk through practical steps to help you reach the right audiences, deliver meaningful content, and measure success.

June 16

Pride is Better Together!: RRT x GNCRT Collaboration Core List (Booklist)
In this free, one-hour webinar from ALA’s Rainbow Round Table, attendees will discover exemplary LGBTQIA+ graphic novels for readers of all ages, as featured in a recent collaboration between the Rainbow Round Table and the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table.

Jun 17

Beyond Automation — How Robotics and Data Are Defining the Future Library (Bibliotheca)
Join us for a practical and forward-looking conversation on how libraries are approaching automation today and what it means for the future of library services. Libraries aren’t just changing, they’re being reimagined. As patron expectations evolve and operational complexity grows, robotics, automation, and intelligent data are playing a key role in how libraries adapt and move forward. Join Bibliotheca’s Chief Product Officer, Delaney Levey, and Senserbot CEO, Peter Mao, for a forward-looking conversation on how emerging technologies, from robotic solutions to data-driven operations, are reshaping what’s possible for libraries and the communities they serve. Register today and join us for a practical and forward-looking conversation on how libraries are approaching automation today and what it means for the future of library services. The sessions will conclude with a live Q&A.

Your Library Inside AI Chat Platforms (ACRL/Choice360)
Increasingly, academic work is happening inside AI chat platforms. For libraries, this is likely a structural change. When AI tools mediate how people find and use information, library resources risk being bypassed. The collections universities invest in, the services librarians have built, and the library’s role as a trusted layer of knowledge can quietly slip out of view. Join this session to find out how libraries can responsibly plug themselves into the AI chat environments their users are already in – and the strategic choices that come with doing so. We’ll explore practical approaches available today, from browser-level tools that follow users across AI platforms, to institutional connectors that integrate library systems directly into AI environments, drawing on early experience from academic library partners.

Building Father-Friendly Early Childhood Programs: From Barriers to Bridges (edWeb)
Join Dr. Jawan Burwell for an engaging edWebinar focused on strengthening father engagement and building inclusive partnerships in early childhood education. Based on insights from his upcoming book, Engaging Fathers: Strategies for Inclusive Family Partnerships in Early Childhood, this session explores the critical role fathers play in children’s learning and development while addressing barriers that often prevent fathers—particularly Black fathers and other fathers of color—from feeling welcomed and valued in early childhood settings. Attendees will gain practical strategies for creating father-friendly environments, fostering authentic family partnerships, and challenging assumptions that may unintentionally limit engagement opportunities. The presentation will also highlight ways educators and administrators can examine policies, communication practices, and classroom culture to ensure all caregivers feel represented and included. Attendees will leave with actionable tools that can immediately be implemented within programs and classrooms. This edWebinar is ideal for educators, administrators, family engagement professionals, and higher education students seeking to build more inclusive early learning communities.

Designing Accessible Slide Decks (Niche Academy)
Participants will learn to use layout and reading order to create a slide deck that is compatible with screen readers and then learn to select and implement (or remediate) a slide design that supports visual and cognitive accessibility. Beyond slide design, the webinar will address speaking practices that support accessibility in presentations. Participants will have the option to download a sample slide deck and follow along with basic remediation practices. Participants will be able to: Use layout and reading order to create a slide deck that is compatible with screen readers; Select and implement an accessible slide design; Identify speaking practices that support accessibility in presentations.

Literacy Insights Series: Ep.6 Science of Reading Comprehension (Harvard Graduate School of Education)
As conversations about the science of reading continue to shape instruction, reading comprehension remains one of the field’s most important — and often most misunderstood— domain. What does it take to help students not only decode text, but build knowledge, vocabulary, engagement, and understanding over time? In this episode, Phil Capin will have a conversation with Jimmy Kim (Harvard Graduate School of Education), whose research focuses on reading comprehension and the design of scalable literacy interventions that improve student outcomes. Together, they’ll explore what research tells us about supporting strong reading comprehension and what that means for classroom practice. This conversation will help teachers, specialists, and school leaders deepen their understanding of reading comprehension and consider how research-based practices can better support students in making meaning from increasingly complex text.

June 18

Getting into the Customer Service Flow (Fast Forward Libraries)
We've all experienced challenging security situations at our libraries. In this webinar, we'll empower positive interactions with library users through practical approaches. Use warm welcomes and quick lessons on library etiquette to prevent and redirect unwelcome behavior. Flow with your breath through challenging moments and protect yourself from feeling overwhelmed. Create consistent phrases you can use to keep control of yourself and the situation. Flow together as a team for support and encouragement.

How to Build a Digital Experience That Earns Trust and Boosts Funding (GrantStation)
Nonprofits are increasingly evaluated not just on their mission, but on how clearly and effectively they communicate their impact. Your digital experience plays a critical role in shaping that perception. Yet for many organizations, the website, content, and digital channels they rely on aren't working together to tell a cohesive story. The result is a fragmented online presence that leaves funders and constituents uncertain about who you are and what you've achieved. In this interactive workshop, you'll get a practical, structured approach to evaluating and optimizing your digital experience from the ground up.

You'll leave with a clear picture of where your digital experience is falling short and a concrete framework for making it work harder for your mission, your funders, and the people you serve. This workshop is ideal for nonprofit communications staff, development directors, and executive leaders who are responsible for how their organization shows up online.

June 22

Make Your Case Compelling! Learn How to Get Everyone in Your Organization on the Same Page When Talking About Your Organization. (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
Are you and your team struggling to communicate the impact of your organization? You CAN deliver a compelling case whenever you talk about your organization. Go from unsure to confident when sharing your impact. Learn how you can change the game forever by elevating your messaging and communications.

Leading With Authority and Empathy (GovLoop)
Supervisors often have to walk a fine line between authority and empathy — while still balancing performance, accountability, and team well-being. Striking that balance can be challenging, but it’s critical to building trust and leading effectively. Join us to explore how to lead with clarity while supporting your team. This virtual networking discussion will focus on practical strategies you can apply in your day‑to‑day leadership approach.

June 23

AI in Practice: How Academic Libraries Are Transforming Core Workflows (Library Journal)
There is no shortage of conversation about the potential of AI. What has been harder to find is evidence of its real-world impact in libraries. The Academic AI Impact Study, based on in-depth interviews with library professionals across eight institutions, provides evidence on how AI is reshaping core library workflows. Across course reading list preparation and metadata cataloguing, the pattern is consistent: staff effort shifts from manual entry to professional judgment, capacity grows without additional headcount, and materials reach users faster. Join practitioners from the study as they share what changed in their day-to-day operations, why human oversight remains essential, and what library leaders should consider as they evaluate AI adoption in their own institutions. What you will learn: Where AI delivers operational value — from cutting course list creation time by up to half, to enabling large-scale backlog cataloging that was previously out of reach; How institutions moved from experimentation to operational integration without disrupting existing services; The strategic risks of delaying adoption, including reduced discoverability and mounting metadata debt.

Dear AI: What have You Done for Me Lately?? (Training Magazine)
Artificial intelligence is evolving at a pace that is practically ridiculous. Tools appear, improve, and are then rendered obsolete by new tools seemingly overnight. For presenters and content creators, the challenge is no longer deciding if you want to use it, but how you are going to, because those who do not are risking their careers. This session will help you understand where the tools stand today and how best to implement them into your presentation work. Research, structure, design, visuals, and rehearsal -- there are AI tools for all of these facets! Along the way, we’ll also look at where human judgment still matters most (thankfully).

Why Most Nonprofit Websites Don’t Drive Engagement-and What to Do Instead (TechSoup)
Many nonprofit websites are not effectively driving engagement, despite being a central part of their digital presence. Common issues like unclear structure, outdated content, and lack of strategic direction can make it difficult for supporters to take action. Without a clear focus on user experience and engagement, websites often fall short of their potential. In this session, Tapp Network will explore why most nonprofit websites fail to drive engagement and what organizations can do differently. Topics include where websites commonly fall short, how structure and content impact user behavior, and what needs to change to drive action. Attendees will gain insight into how to create a more effective, engagement-driven web experience.

June 24

What's Up Wednesday - Transition Ready: Creating a Reference Guide for the Next Library Director (Indiana State Library)
Is your organization ready if you win the lottery, get hit by a horse and buggy, retire, or simply move on in your career? If you start creating a transition guide now, you can put your library on the right path to success with or without your leadership. There are many ways to gather institutional knowledge, but this presentation will showcase the resource that I was able to create for my library using Microsoft 365, OneNote, and OneDrive. The beauty of using technology to create a library brain is that it can be easily updated, accessed remotely, and shared with others.

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

Efficiency by Design: Stories of Process Management in Libraries and Archives (Niche Academy)
Efficiency isn’t just about numbers and charts. It’s also about people and their stories. Join Joy M. Perrin, author of Efficiency by Design: Transforming Libraries and Archives through Process Management, for a one-hour webinar that brings process management concepts to life through real-world stories from libraries and archives. Each story highlights challenges, solutions, and outcomes that illustrate the practical steps any library or archive can take to streamline workflows, improve services, and reduce frustration. Whether you’re new to process management or looking for fresh ideas to apply in your organization, this session will leave you with relatable examples, actionable strategies, and a clearer vision for designing efficiency into your work.

June 25

Why Build Relationships with Grantmakers? (CharityHowTo)
What is all the hype about relationships with grantmakers? Why isn’t a well-written proposal *enough* to get the grant award?! This course will strengthen your relationship-building efforts and grant writing results in your grant-seeking strategy. In this live webinar, we talk briefly about *why* relationships with grantmakers are important. We will share ways to learn if a grantmaker has the capacity to have relationships with potential grantees prior to submitting an award versus what their preference is for communication prior to an award. We will also address the key role that your colleagues should play in the grant relationship outreach process and how to get them excited and engaged to help look for connections and make introductions to grantmakers.

Personalizing Donor Engagement at Scale: How AI Turns Small Teams Into Powerhouses (Blackbaud)
Fundraising teams are being asked to do more than ever—build authentic relationships, grow mid‑level programs, and identify the next generation of major donors—often without the headcount to match the ambition. In this thought leadership conversation, Blackbaud experts Stephen Churchill and Carol Belair explore how a new generation of agentic AI is reshaping what’s possible for philanthropic organizations. Drawing on real‑world experience across analytics, fundraising strategy, and emerging AI capabilities, this session reframes personalization not as a manual effort, but as a scalable, outcome‑driven approach. You’ll hear how intelligent systems can act with purpose—supporting staff by identifying opportunities, adapting outreach, and stewarding donors in ways that extend far beyond traditional segmentation—while keeping humans firmly in control. This is not about replacing fundraisers. It’s about expanding their reach, sharpening their focus, and helping every donor feel known—even when teams are small and missions are big.

June 29

From Passion to Protection: 10 HR Essentials Every Nonprofit Leader Can’t Ignore (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
Nonprofit leaders are driven by mission - but without strong HR practices, risk can quickly follow. This session covers the top 10 HR essentials to help you stay compliant, strengthen hiring and documentation, and lead your team with confidence. Walk away with practical tools to protect your organization, support your people, and focus on what matters most: your mission.

Tech Tools for Job Success (PACER Center)
Join us for this workshop to learn about technology that can help teens and adults with disabilities build the skills they need to get and keep a job. Participants will see demos of apps and devices that can support them through managing time, staying organized, and getting tasks done — like alarms, calendars, to-do lists, reminders, and task directions. They'll also explore how executive function tools like these can help them gain more confidence and succeed at work.

June 30

Recalibrate Your Events to Fuel Year-Round Fundraising (Productive Fundraising)
When AI is embedded in student academic work, long‑standing ideas about learning, originality, and assessment are being challenged. In this webinar, part of Clarivate’s AI Thought Leadership Webinars, faculty and librarians discuss how assignments and assessment are evolving in response to AI. Based on Clarivate’s research with educators and informed by student perspectives, the session explores the shift from evaluating final products to evaluating thinking, reasoning, and evidence of engagement—and how libraries are helping guide responsible use. Our panel of educators will discuss how they are adapting to AI, along with principles and practices for navigating its impact on learning.

How AI Makes the Best Leaders More Human-Not Less (Training Magazine)
The leaders getting the most out of AI right now aren’t using it to be more robotic, more efficient, or more removed. They’re using it to do the opposite. To be more present with their people, more thoughtful in their decisions, and more human in the moments that matter most. This webinar is about how they’re doing it, how you can do it (and support your leaders to do it too). This is a new way to think about AI – one not media-based, but reality and results driven. What you’ll learn: A new mental model for how AI enables leaders to be more effective; The specific ways the best leaders are using AI to free up time for more human work; Practical shifts you can make this week to lead better; Ways to enables across your organization more effectively.