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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...
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...
The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table is happy to partner with 91´«Ã½ President Loida Garcia-Febo to host a free webinar on the impact of representation and reflection of communities of color in comics. Please join us on June 12 th for the "Libraries...
The 91´«Ã½ Chapter Relations Office, along with United for Libraries, will present a Chapter Advocacy Exchange webinar on “Empowering Trustees and Friends to Advocate Alongside Librarians,” on Thurs., June 6, 2-3 p.m. Central Time. Trustees and Friends offer...
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 session: Creating Escape Room Programs and Other Immersive Experiences in Libraries Workshop
CHICAGO—91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new session of our popular workshop, Creating Escape Room Programs and Other Immersive Experiences in Libraries with Ellyssa Kroski. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 2:30pm Eastern...
LITA Learnings: Guiding Students through Digital Citizenship
Chicago -- Register now for the latest LITA webinar. Guiding Students through Digital Citizenship Thursday, May 16, 2019, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Central Time Presenter: Casey Davis, Instructional Designer (IT), Arizona State University’s University...
