Date: Tuesday, October 01, 2024Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMPlace: Online at https://www.library20.com/library-2035Cost: Free What will libraries look like by 2035? That is the question that was tackled in the recently published book “Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries.” In that book, library leaders shared their thoughts about the lessons learned over the […]
Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMPlace: Online at https://clrc.org/event/webinar-collection-management/Cost: Free (select Capital District Library Council as your ESLN Council when registering) The circle of life applies to libraries too! Developing and managing collections is a continuous process, and knowing how materials flow through this cycle can help libraries keep their collections manageable and attractive for patrons. […]
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPlace: Online at https://wnylrc.org/event/effective-library-advocacy-engaging-representatives-locally-and-albanyCost: Free (select Capital District Library Council as your ESLN Council when registering) This session is designed to equip professional academic, school, public, and special, library staff with the resources and knowledge needed to effectively organize local meetings with legislators, navigate Library Advocacy Day in Albany, and stay engaged […]
Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMPlace: Online at https://tinyurl.com/42tv8acfPresenter: Andrew SanderbeckCost: Free Communication skills are some of the most important skills that you need to develop to be successful in the workplace and in life. We are constantly communicating! We talk to people face to face, and we listen when people […]
Date: Tuesday, August 06, 2024Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMPlace: Online at https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinarsPresenter: Natalie Rogers, the Acacia Company Whether you’re just starting out or you’re looking for some help and direction, there are a few key ways to ensure your approach to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion will create sustainable and lasting impact. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn […]
Date: Wednesday, August 07, 2024Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMPlace: Online at https://go.iii.com/WBN-2024-08-07TheSafeLibrarySecuritySafetyandServiceattheMomentsofTruth_LP-Registration.htmlPresenters: Dr. Steve Albrecht Spend time online with one of the nation’s leading experts on library safety and security. Dr. Steve Albrecht has trained thousands of library employees on handling challenging, entitled, eccentric, or even threatening patrons who may want to disrupt the library. His popular program offers […]
Date: Thursday, August 08, 2024Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMPlace: Online at https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/work-it-out-wombats.htmlPresenters: Mary Haggerty and Nicki Sirianni, GBH Learn the important role your library can play in supporting young children learning computational thinking skills through Work It Out @ Your Library! This webinar will introduce you to Work It Out @ Your Library! a new program for families in your community, […]
Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMPlace: Online at https://tinyurl.com/48rzeymsPresenter: Melody KarleCost: Free Join us for this webinar on digital safety and privacy from a librarian’s perspective. How do we help patrons in this area and what guidance should and can we offer them in protecting themselves online? What are the best tools and resources? What privacy and […]
Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMPlace: Online at https://tinyurl.com/3py75wd7Presenter: John Chrastka, Executive Director of EveryLibraryCost: Free Regardless of the board type, there are common responsibilities such as policy, budget, facilities, and HR. To ensure effective board management, it’s important to have a well-organized agenda, follow a regular order, and use parliamentary […]
Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMPlace: Online at https://go.iii.com/WBN-2024-06-20Well-BeingforLibraryWorkers_LP-Registration.htmlCost: FreePresenters: Loida Garcia-Febo The role of today’s library worker is evolving in ways that can impact their well-being. Because the library serves as a welcome, safe place for all members of the community, library workers often find themselves on the front line […]
