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FTRF Hosts Webinar on Collecting and Protecting LGBTQ+ Materials and Programs
Public and school libraries experience the most challenges to materials, and in 2019 eight out of the top ten most challenged books were on that list for having LGBTQ+ content. While some schools and libraries were or are physically closed due to the...
CHICAGO - The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) and the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) are presenting the free online ACRL/SPARC Forum: Navigating the Current Budget Crisis While Creating a More...
CopyTalk webinar on copyright LibGuides coming August 6
CHICAGO - Join the 91传媒 Copyright, Legislation, Education, and Advocacy Network (CLEAN) for a free CopyTalk webinar at 2:00 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, August 6. The webinar, The Road to Mordor: Educating Faculty on Copyright, Fair Use, and Licensing...
鈥楿nited for Libraries Virtual: Trustees 鈥 Friends 鈥 Foundations鈥 to be held Aug. 4-6
EXTON, Pennsylvania — “United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees – Friends – Foundations” will be held Aug. 4-6, 2020. This interactive three-day virtual event will feature expert speakers on current topics facing library Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and...
ACRL "Project Outcome for Academic Libraries: An Introductory Workshop" webcast coming August 5
CHICAGO - Join the Associaton of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) at 1:00 p.m. Central on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, for the e-Learning webcast " Project Outcome for Academic Libraries: An Introductory Workshop." If you are interested in measuring...
Free LLAMA webinar explores sustainability in the era of Covid-19
A note on COVID-19: We know many of our members are working virtually, and LLAMA will continue to support you with a combination of free and paid continuing education opportunities. If you have questions please contact Fred Reuland at freuland@ala.org...
Libraries are well versed in protecting intellectual freedom as it pertains to books, but many do not have similar policies for online resources and services. Digital library collections are often provided by third-party vendors, who may have different...
CHICAGO — The Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL), the Public Library Association (PLA) and the 91传媒 Chapter Relations and Public Policy & Advocacy offices, with support from United for Libraries, will present the free webinar “Moving...
Privacy During a Pandemic: Town Hall for Library, Information Workers for Choose Privacy Week
CHICAGO – When states and local governments closed libraries and schools to curtail the COVID-19 pandemic, library workers and educators responded to the emergency by quickly adopting commercial online tools and platforms to ensure continued access to...
LITA Webinars: IT Buying Strategies 101 and Top Tech Trends offerings
Reserve your spot and learn new skills to enhance your career with virtual continuing education offerings from LITA. Buying Strategies 101 for Information Technology Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 1:00-2:30 pm Central Time Presenter: Michael Rodriguez...
EXTON, Pennsylvania — United for Libraries will host the webinar “How Foundations and Friends Can Support Their Libraries During COVID-19” on Thursday, May 7, at 1 p.m. Eastern. Featured presenters will be Jonna Ward, CEO, Seattle Public Library...
LLAMA webinars while you work from home
CHICAGO — The Library Leadership and Management Association is offering webinars you can enjoy while working from home. Free Webinar Wednesday, April 29, 1:30-3 p.m. Central: "Managing Remote Library Teams: a webinar to help you work from home" With many...
United for Libraries to present free April 15 webinar on 鈥楢dvocacy for Your Library During a Crisis鈥
EXTON, Pennsylvania — United for Libraries will host the free webinar “Advocacy for Your Library During a Crisis” on Wednesday, April 15 at 1 p.m. Eastern. How can you work with your local elected officials on library advocacy during this time of COVID-19...
Freedom to Read Foundation Launches Webinar Series
The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) will be conducting a webinar series over the next few months to provide online education focused on intellectual freedom for library professionals. These webinars will be geared towards librarians, library students...
LITA to host a free webinar on "A Crash Course in Protecting Library Data While Working From Home"
The Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) will present a free webinar "A Crash Course in Protecting Library Data While Working From Home," on Thursday, April 9, at 1:00 - 2:00 pm CT. Libraries across the U.S. rapidly closed their doors to...
