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Conduct Effective Library Assessment Focus Groups with this Core Webinar on December 1
More often than not, assessment techniques are learned on the job rather than taught in a MLIS degree program. While some are easy to learn without formal training, focus groups can be especially challenging to both facilitator and participants. Given the...
EXTON — United for Libraries will present a free webinar for members on Baker & Taylor’s Sustainable Shelves program Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. Eastern. Register here. Baker & Taylor has teamped up with United for Libraries to offer a program with...
Core Webinar Helps you Build a Holistic Employee Engagement Framework
This webinar will explore various important aspects of engaging employees. Included will be workforce planning guides; ways to reduce bias and hacking in the job interview; human resources best practices for employee development and onboarding; and...
Create More Effective Policies and Procedures with this Core Webinar
Writing effective policies and procedures is the key to many aspects of successful library management. In this webinar, we will discuss approaches to writing policies and procedures that promote positive relationships with your library’s patrons and...
Learn Information Technology Fluency and Poster Design in this Core Webinar
This webinar will discuss technological gaps in knowledge and best practices when creating research posters. Using the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education, this webinar will...
What You Need to Know about Library Assessment Focus Groups
Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, and Futures, will present the webinar “ Finding Focus: Library Assessment Focus Groups,” on Tuesday, December 1, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Central Time. Assessment techniques are usually learned on the job rather than taught...
Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, and Futures, a new division of 91´«Ã½, will present the webinar “Don't click that link! Cybersecurity best practices for your institution and staff,” on Wednesday, October 28, from 1:00 – 2:00 pm, Central Time. In this...
Panel to feature internet pioneer Larry Irving WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, October 21, the 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) Public Policy and Advocacy Office will host a panel of thought leaders and advocates on how library workers and advocates can...
New from Core...Quickly Implement a Contactless Service for your Library in this Oct. 27 webinar
Learn the latest techniques for planning and implementing a contactless hold, pickup service to keep you and your library safe. The Loyola University Chicago staff developed a successful model over this summer with very limited time. The presenters will...
CHICAGO — The 91´«Ã½ Chapter Relations Office and United for Libraries will present the free webinar “Responding When COVID Comes to Your Library: Learning from Real Stories” on Monday, Sept. 28, noon-1 p.m. Central. Register at www.ala.org/united/responding...
Core Webinar Presents Effective Communications for Libraries in a Crisis
Any situation that threatens the integrity or reputation of your organization is a crisis. It could include funding reductions, safety and security events, or health issues at your library. Libraries must be prepared for potential emergencies and...
Legal and Legislative Update Webinar
For over fifty years, the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) has been at the forefront of legislative issues -- whether it's fighting a book challenge, protecting access to information, or defending free speech as provided under the First Amendment. Join...
Focusing on the challenges and opportunities in working with metadata for unusual types of content, “ Expand the Horizon: Challenges and Opportunities in Working with Metadata for Unusual Content Types” will explore the creation, management, and...
Core webinar will help you build a communications plan to convey your library’s values
A coordinated and strategic plan for communication and outreach can highlight your library’s value significantly. It can create a common experience and understanding for your library’s community of stakeholders including users, boards, administrators...
LLAMA webinar: "Soliciting Feedback -- Up, down, and sideways"
All too often professional development related to feedback focuses on how we give feedback as managers, and less often about how we solicit feedback to improve our own performance, and perhaps more importantly, how we respond and take action based on what...
