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American Libraries Live

Mental Heath Awareness and the Library Profession: An American Libraries Live webcast

CHICAGO — Join library experts and hundreds of your colleagues for an interactive discussion on mental health awareness at 1 p.m. EST on Monday, March 12. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately 44.7 million adults in the...

Basic American Sign Language for Library Staff eCourse

New iteration: Basic American Sign Language for Library Staff eCourse

Chicago—91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new iteration of our popular eCourse, Basic American Sign Language for Library Staff. Kathy MacMillan will serve as the instructor for a 6-week facilitated eCourse starting on Monday, March 26, 2018...

PLA opens registration for 2018 Virtual Conference

CHICAGO — The Public Library Association (PLA) is offering an alternative opportunity for public library workers who are unable to attend the Association's 2018 Conference in Philadelphia, Penn. PLA will present a condensed, live, online conference...

Liven Up Baby and Toddler Storytimes with Sign Language Workshop

New session: Liven Up Baby and Toddler Storytimes with Sign Language Workshop

CHICAGO—91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new session of our popular workshop, Liven Up Baby and Toddler Storytimes with Sign Language with Kathy MacMillan. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 1:00pm Eastern/12:00pm Central...

DigitalLearn.org Year in Review

CHICAGO – Twenty-seventeen was a busy year for DigitalLearn.org, the Public Library Association’s (PLA) website designed to help consumers increase their digital literacy skills. DigitalLearn.org offers a collection of tutorials on a wide range of...

Adult Programming: Planning for Success eCourse

New iteration—Adult Programming: Planning for Success eCourse

Chicago—91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new iteration of our popular eCourse, Adult Programming: Planning for Success. Amy Alessio will serve as the instructor for a 3-week facilitated eCourse starting on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. Learn how to...

Basic Reference Skills for Non-Reference Librarians eCourse

New iteration: Basic Reference Skills for Non-Reference Librarians eCourse

Chicago—91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new iteration of our popular eCourse, Basic Reference Skills for Non-Reference Librarians. Francisca Goldsmith will serve as the instructor for a 4-week facilitated eCourse starting on Monday, March...

Introduction to Critical Information Literacy: Promoting Social Justice through Librarianship eCourse

New iteration—Introduction to Critical Information Literacy: Promoting Social Justice through Librarianship eCourse

Chicago—91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new iteration of our popular eCourse, Introduction to Critical Information Literacy: Promoting Social Justice through Librarianship. Dawn Stahura will serve as the instructor for a 5-week facilitated...

Online Privacy & Security: Best Practices for Librarians eCourse

New eCourse—Online Privacy & Security: Best Practices for Librarians

Chicago—91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new facilitated eCourse, Online Privacy & Security: Best Practices for Librarians. Nicole Hennig will serve as the instructor for a 5-week facilitated eCourse starting on Monday, March 12, 2018. If...

Mentoring Library Employees: A Beginner’s Guide Workshop

New workshop—Mentoring Library Employees: A Beginner’s Guide

CHICAGO—91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning Solutions announces an exciting new workshop, Mentoring Library Employees: A Beginner’s Guide with Catherine Hakala-Ausperk. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 2:30pm Eastern/1:30 Central/12:30 Mountain...

American Association of School Librarians (AASL)

New Year, New Standards, New Learning

CHICAGO – As the New Year begins, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) encourages its members to keep their professional development resolution and visit AASL eCOLLAB – their one-stop shop for on-demand learning. Members can access eCOLLAB...

American Libraries Live

Community Engagement and Fundraising: An American Libraries Live webcast

CHICAGO — Libraries serve their communities above all else, and it’s crucial that librarians work not only with people in the community but also with institutions and businesses. Building positive and productive relationships with these organizations can...

Mindfulness for Librarians: Handling Stress and Thriving Under Pressure eCourse

New iteration—Mindfulness for Librarians: Handling Stress and Thriving Under Pressure eCourse

Chicago—91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new iteration of our popular eCourse, Mindfulness for Librarians: Handling Stress and Thriving Under Pressure. Richard Moniz and Martin House will serve as the instructors for a 4-week facilitated...

Understanding and Defending Copyright in Your Library: An Introduction Workshop

New workshop—Understanding and Defending Copyright in Your Library: An Introduction

CHICAGO—91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning Solutions announces an exciting new workshop, Understanding and Defending Copyright in Your Library: An Introduction with Jill Hurst-Wahl. This workshop will consist of two 90-minute sessions and take place at 2:30pm...

Working with Individuals Affected by Homelessness: An Empathy-Driven Approach Workshop

New workshop—Working with Individuals Affected by Homelessness: An Empathy-Driven Approach

CHICAGO—91´«Ã½ Publishing eLearning Solutions announces an exciting new workshop, Working with Individuals Affected by Homelessness: An Empathy-Driven Approach with Ryan Dowd. This workshop will last 60 minutes and take place at 2:30pm Eastern/1:30 Central...