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EXTON, Pennsylvania — United for Libraries is hosting a live webinar for members, “2020 Census: What Trustees, Friends and Foundations Need to Know,” on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Gavin Baker, assistant director of government relations at...
LLAMA Webinar helps library leaders guide their staffs through changing roles
LLAMA Webinar helps library leaders guide their staffs through changing roles For decades, front-line circulation and access services staff focused primarily on the transactional nature of circulating materials. But times have changed, and those same...
Upcoming free webinar focuses on data-visualization techniques
CHICAGO -- The Public Library Association (PLA) will present a webinar next month designed to help public library professionals apply data-visualization techniques to their work. The webinar is presented as part of PLA's Performance Measurement Initiative...
LLAMA Webinar helps you manage your projects
In the rush to get started on a project, especially if it is complicated or time consuming, many project planners neglect the most important step. Careful pre-planning is the secret that will help your project go smoothly and end successfully. By creating...
Upcoming webinar offers guidance on starting a WiFi hotspot lending program at the library
CHICAGO -- Last month, PLA announced a new project, supported by Microsoft Corp., called DigitalLead: Rural Libraries Creating New Possibilities, which seeks to increase digital skills programming and access to technology in rural communities. Through...
LITA Learnings: Universal Parity to Resources
Chicago -- Sign up now for the latest LITA Learnings. Universal Parity to Resources: Rethinking Library Access Thursday, July 25, 2019, 1:00 – 2:00 pm Central Time Presenters: Christine Elliott, Learning Services & Assessment Librarian, Juniata College...
LITA Learnings: Managing Special User Groups in Academic Libraries
Chicago -- Check out the latest LITA Learnings. Managing Special User Groups in Academic Libraries Tuesday July 16, 2019, Noon – 1:30 pm Central Time Presenters: Charissa Brammer and Sommer Browning, both Auraria Library, University of Colorado – Denver...
Gain Business Reference Skills
Business Reference 101 is for any librarian in-training who wants to gain confidence and knowledge around BizRef topics such as company and industry research, consumer and market research, entrepreneurship topics and more. This 3-week long, asynchronous...
July PLA webinar explores access issues related to unreturned library materials
CHICAGO – As a means of reducing barriers to library access, public libraries are increasingly eliminating overdue fines and fees. So, why do some patrons still fail to return borrowed materials? In Fall 2016, more than 10,000 people in the City of...
Creating an InterDisciplinary Space at Your Library – a LITA webinar
Chicago -- A new LITA webinar on InterDisciplinary spaces is coming soon. Creating an InterDisciplinary Space @ Your Library Tuesday June 11, 2019, Noon – 1:00 pm Central Time Presenter: Jessica Bennett, Instruction and E Learning Librarian at Missouri...
LITA Education Call for Proposals, 2019 – 2020
Chicago -- What library technology topics are you passionate about? Have something you can help others learn? LITA invites you to share your expertise with a national audience! Our courses and webinars are based on topics of interest to library technology...
LITA Learnings: Techniques in Managing a Library Services Platform
Chicago -- Don't miss this new LITA webinar Techniques in Managing a Library Services Platform Thursday, May 30, 2019, Noon – 1:30 pm Central Time Presenter: Hong Ma, Head of Library Systems, Loyola University Chicago As libraries move from legacy...
Free webinar in June highlights voter education services in public libraries
CHICAGO – In a time marked by uncertainty, the public library is in an extraordinary position as one of society’s most trusted institutions. Public libraries can leverage that trust to be at the forefront of voter education as we head into what will be...
New iteration: Planning Programs and Services for Toddlers and Preschoolers eCourse
Chicago—91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new iteration of our popular eCourse, Planning Programs and Services for Toddlers and Preschoolers. Brooke Newberry will serve as the instructor for a 4-week facilitated eCourse starting on Monday...
New iteration: Using and Understanding Library of Congress Subject Headings eCourse
Chicago—91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new iteration of our popular eCourse, Using and Understanding Library of Congress Subject Headings. Bobby Bothmann will serve as the instructor for a 6-week facilitated eCourse starting on Monday...
