Date: Monday, August 28, 2023Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMPlace: Online at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrf-qvqjkiHtS266tltIGPKtpuSEY83hm3#/registrationPresenter: Jamie LaRueCost: Free The value of Intellectual Freedom has been an integral part of librarianship since the dawn of World War II. In recent years, we have seen an unprecedented surge of challenges to libraries across the country, primarily focused on resources concerning LGBTQ+ people and […]
Date: Friday, August 25, 2023Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMPlace: Online at https://utexas.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAlcuGvrD0uH9I6w26ILI0aItwZjsX9wlGr#/registrationCost: Free Learn about effective techniques for attracting diverse audiences, increasing community engagement, and leveraging digital platforms to amplify your library’s offerings. Through practical examples and interactive discussions, attendees will develop the skills needed to create compelling marketing campaigns that successfully promote their library’s programs and services, […]
Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMPlace: Online at https://lilrc.org/event-5284893Presenters: Kate Hall, Kathy ParkerCost: Free (select Other Library Resource Council, and then CDLC when registering) Libraries are like airports with continual arrivals and departures of key staff. In order to have takeoffs and landings go smoothly, directors and trustees need to prepare […]
Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMPlace: Online at https://www.slj.com/event/slj-teen-live-2023Presenter: PanelCost: Free Join us Thursday, August 17th for our 12th annual SLJTeen Live! virtual event! Come learn about the latest and most exciting forthcoming titles for teens and tweens. From rom-coms and mysteries to graphic novels and classic coming-of-age stories, our daylong program of author panels, in-depth conversations, and […]
Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2023Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMPlace: Online at https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/sustainability-101.htmlPresenters: Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Executive Director, Mid-Hudson Library System (NY) and Co-founder/Current President, Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI), and AuthorCost: Free WebJunction and the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) are teaming up to support libraries in creating a more sustainable future! Starting this summer, WebJunction and the SLI are collaborating to […]
Date: Tuesday, July 11, 2023Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMPlace: Online at https://libraries.idaho.gov/event/info2go-what-does-obscene-or-harmful-to-minors-mean-exactly/Presenters: Benjamin Cover, University of Idaho Law ProfessorCost: Free In recent years, there has been increased controversy surrounding content available to minors in public and school libraries. Some have accused libraries of providing material that is “obscene” or “harmful to minors.” Library workers follow the policies of their library, […]
Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMPlace: Online at https://tinyurl.com/bdz24deaPresenters: Shannon OltmannCost: Free Book challenges and bans have been on the rise across the nation since 2020, especially in public and school libraries. Many librarians have faced these challenges with courage and commitment to the principles of intellectual freedom and access to information, while others have yet […]
Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMPlace: Online at https://libraries.idaho.gov/event/info2go-developmentally-appropriate-collection-development/Presenters: Carolyn GoldenCost: Free There is a growing movement to deem an increasing number of library materials as “harmful to minors” or “obscene.” Recently, some are pointing at any representation of nudity in a book and declaring it to be “harmful,” for example in picture books about bathing or […]
Date: Friday, June 23, 2023Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AMPlace: Online at https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/10775272Presenters: Kristin O’Neill, NYS Committee on Open GovernmentCost: Free This session provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about a public body’s responsibilities in relation to the Open Meetings Law, particularly about several recent statutory amendments. The session will focus in part on recent changes […]
Date: Tuesday, June 06, 2023Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PMPlace: Online at https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=944Presenters: PanelCost: Free to ALA Members Pride Month displays and programming, as well as materials with LGBTQ+ characters and themes, have been a primary target for censorship. Library workers have faced harassment, LGBTQ+ events have been canceled due to safety concerns, and many resources have been […]
