Rural Library

Yes

Zoom

Online

Creating Engaging Library Spaces for All Ages

SHOFMANN — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Creating Engaging Library Spaces for All Ages SHOFMANN Wed, 01/22/2025 - 13:00

eLearning

Webinar

Jan 22, 2025 | 1 - 2pm

$47.40 for PLA personal members; $71.10 for 91��ý personal members; $79.00 for nonmembers

Learn to create engaging spaces for library patrons of all ages! In this webinar, Heather Hall, deputy director at Cumberland County Public Library in North Carolina, will present real-life examples and outcomes to showcase how you can incorporate manipulatives, interactives, sensory elements, and engaging activities in library spaces with minimal staff moderation needed. Learn about creating a strategic plan for the vision of spaces, how to seek funding and include low-budget items, identify intended outcomes for spaces, and seek community feedback.

plawebinars@ala.org

91��ý Units

Yes

Zoom

Online

Public Libraries Standing Up and Standing Together

SHOFMANN — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Public Libraries Standing Up and Standing Together SHOFMANN Tue, 01/14/2025 - 14:00

eLearning

Webinar

Jan 14, 2025 | 2 - 3pm

Free

Following a polarized political season and threats to de-fund public agencies, the Public Library Association (PLA) has heard a range of concerns from our members and a desire for community and peer sharing. From increased book challenges to potential adverse legislation to supporting diverse staff and patrons, library workers are feeling isolated and overwhelmed by what lies ahead. But you are not alone! Standing up for libraries and library workers will demand persistence and strategic action from all of us. Join PLA for a virtual town hall to connect with colleagues and hear from PLA member-leaders on how they are staying focused but flexible during these times of transition.

Registration is free, but space is limited. Please note: This virtual town hall will not be recorded.

Panelists

Sonia Alcantara-Antoine, CEO of the Baltimore County (MD) Public Library and PLA Past-President
Mary Ellen Icaza, Director and CEO of the Stark County (OH) Public Library and PLA Director-at-Large
Nick Demske, Director of the Racine (WI) Public Library, and member of the PLA Committee on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice
Adam Webb, Director of the Garland County (AR) Public Library and member of the PLA Advocacy and Strategic Partnership Committee
San Francisco City Librarian and PLA President Michael Lambert will serve as the moderator

Accommodations

This virtual town hall will be captioned in English (United States). Zoom desktop client or mobile app is required to access captions.

Attendees using screen readers are advised to turn off speech prior to joining the Zoom event because PLA webinars make extensive use of chat functionality. Attendees who find chat distracting may wish to disable it in the Zoom event, as PLA moderators will verbally highlight important topics raised in chat.

If you have a physical or communication need that may affect your participation in this webinar, please contact us at plawebinars@ala.org or 800-545-2433 ext. 5PLA (5752) at least two weeks prior to the webinar. Without prior notification of need, we may not be able to provide appropriate accommodations for the live event.

Tech Requirements

This webinar will be presented using the Zoom platform. Please review Zoom technical requirements and support information, and test your connection.

Once you've joined the webinar, there are two ways to connect your audio: via computer or via telephone. No microphone is required. PLA works with its webinar platform provider to assure the highest quality audio is being delivered to attendees. However, variables over which PLA has no control—such as the speed of your Internet connection or traffic on your local network—can affect the end quality of the webinar audio delivered by your computer. Each webinar’s audio is also available by telephone via a toll number, so we recommend you have access to a long-distance enabled phone as a backup in case you experience issues with webinar audio.

Contact

Questions about this webinar? Please contact us at plawebinars@ala.org or 800-545-2433 ext. 5PLA (5752).

plawebinars@ala.org

91��ý Units

Intellectual Freedom & Copyright

Yes

Zoom

Online, Free

One Library's Mission to Provide Its Senior Community with Social Engagement and Emotional Connectedness

SHOFMANN — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000

One Library's Mission to Provide Its Senior Community with Social Engagement and Emotional Connectedness SHOFMANN Wed, 01/08/2025 - 13:00

eLearning

Webinar

Jan 8, 2025 | 1 - 2pm

$47.40 for PLA personal members; $71.10 for 91��ý personal members; $79.00 for nonmembers

Public libraries are all about creating an uplifting environment of connection and support. When COVID struck in 2020, and our traditional ways of engaging with patrons became unsafe, it was nearly impossible for the North Canton (Ohio) Public Library (NCPL) to maintain those important relationships with older adults in our community. The city of North Canton did not have a dedicated senior center, and other senior programming opportunities had been cut due to the pandemic. As a result, senior residents were feeling isolated. In this webinar, you’ll learn how NCPL partnered with the city to reduce social isolation and increase connectedness for this vulnerable population. Almost three years later, the library’s senior programs continue to thrive and make a real impact, with attendees noting that the programs “make them look forward to each day now.” Join us to learn how strategic partnerships can help your outreach initiatives make an impact too!

plawebinars@ala.org

91��ý Units

Send Participation Request

Yes

Zoom

Online

Disability and (in)Accessibility in the Library Workplace

MBLIXTSHEHAN — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:43:22 +0000

Disability and (in)Accessibility in the Library Workplace MBLIXTSHEHAN Fri, 12/20/2024 - 13:43

eLearning

Forum

Jan 14, 2025 | 9am - 5pm

Jan 15, 2025 | 9am - 5pm

Free!

Description: Workplace accessibility theoretically allows library workers with disabilities to do their best work and retain their jobs. How accessible is the library workplace? How do we develop empathy and create policies, spaces, and accommodation plans in concert with disabled individuals that are unique and flexible to the individual's needs without placing unintentional barriers and burdens on them? How can we ensure that we are creating a sustainably supportive and accessible workplace? Join us for a conversation addressing these questions and more.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will:

Develop a better understanding of how diverse and unique accommodation plans are based on the individual in question.
Discuss policies and space designs that they have seen increase, or create barriers to, accessibility within the Library workplace.
Share resources (groups, news, government websites) to help individuals looking to develop empathy and identify potential action items for change in their own workplace.

Who Should Attend: Anyone who is interested in fostering inclusive and supportive workplaces for individuals with visible and invisible disabilities.

Moderators:

Kiyomi Deards is a Professor and part of the Collection Strategies and Open Scholarship Department at the University Libraries, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She identifies as disabled and has previously served as the Chair of the Libraries Faculty, and as Visiting Program Officer for Diversity and Leadership for the Association of Research Libraries (ARL).

Margaret Dawson has spent 23 years working in academic and joint-use libraries. From 2014 to 2021, she worked at Texas A&M University-Central Texas in Killeen, Texas as an Outreach and Instruction Librarian, and has developed programs for university students, their children, and the general public. She is currently the Co-Head of Public Services and Outreach. She has presented and published on the topics of instruction and outreach.

Mary Schiavone (she/her) is a Student Success and Engagement Librarian and Federal Depository Coordinator at Beloit College. Her current work centers around increasing approachability and accessibility in academic libraries.

How to Participate:

e-Forums are two-day, moderated, electronic discussion forums that provide an opportunity for librarians and library professionals to discuss matters of interest on an email discussion list. These discussions are free and available to anyone who wishes to subscribe to the email list.

To participate, subscribe to the list by sending an email to core-eforum+subscribe@groups.io. Your message can be empty. Your request will be approved within 1-2 business days. You will receive a welcome email from groups.io with instructions on how to create a user account to manage your notification settings.

If you have question, need assistance, or would like to propose an e-Forum topic, please write to core-eforum+help@groups.io.

Mia Blixt-Shehan

mblixtshehan@ala.org

91��ý Units

Send Participation Request

Yes

Free

Grow your Project Management Skills

MBLIXTSHEHAN — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:19:45 +0000

Grow your Project Management Skills MBLIXTSHEHAN Thu, 12/19/2024 - 15:19

eLearning

Forum

Feb 18, 2025 | 9am - 5pm

Feb 19, 2025 | 9am - 5pm

Free!

Description: Interested in leading more effective meetings? Wish you could develop better communication in your department projects? Tired of having your project expand beyond its original purpose? Looking for a tool to help manage your projects? All these things and more are part of learning to manage your individual and collaborative projects to increase efficiency and transparency. Join this e-forum to discuss your successes, your not-so-successful endeavors, and to learn how to incorporate project management solutions to best fit your needs through all the stages of a project. Both those new to project management and seasoned PMs are invited to the conversation.

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this e-Forum, attendees will be able to:

Apply project management techniques to day-to-day work;
Identify and communicate with stakeholders to effectively share project updates;
Discover helpful tools to manage projects; and
Connect with others in the library community interested in project management.

Who Should Attend: Anyone who is interested in this topic can benefit from this session and is welcome to participate.

Moderators:

Nicole Lewis is the Metadata Standards Librarian at the Brigham Young University Library. She is responsible for providing leadership and guidance on the development, analysis, and application of metadata schemes, and manages database and metadata cleanup projects. Prior to BYU, Nicole worked at the University of Utah and Backstage Library Works. She has an MLIS from the University of Alabama and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Timothy Provenzano is the Digital Initiatives Librarian at Arizona State University Libraries, and the co-chair of the Core Project Management Interest Group. He has worked at ASU since 2018, and has worked as a Project Manager in several roles within higher education, including administering a First in the World Grant from the US Department of Education. He has a BA in Philosophy from Arizona State University, an MA from the University of Arizona, and an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. His research interests include the organization of digital collections in repositories and linked data in archives.

Kelly Sattler is the Project Manager for the Libraries Strategic Projects, Michigan State University, and currently the co-chair of the Core Project Management Interest Group. Kelly has worked at Michigan State for 18 years. The first 15 as Head of the Web Services Unit managing the Libraries’ website. Prior to working at MSU, Kelly worked for Exelon in their IT department. She has a BS in Computer Engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering and an MLIS from UIUC. She’s volunteered in many roles within Core and LITA over the past 18 years. She’s also a member of the 91��ý Biblioquilters. Like many librarians, she loves cats and drinking tea.

How to Participate:

If you have question, need assistance, or would like to propose an e-Forum topic, please write to core-eforum+help@groups.io.

Mia Blixt-Shehan

mblixtshehan@ala.org

91��ý Units

Yes

Free

How the Work of Fred Rogers Supports the Evolution of Public Libraries

SHOFMANN — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:00:00 +0000

How the Work of Fred Rogers Supports the Evolution of Public Libraries SHOFMANN Wed, 12/18/2024 - 13:00

On-Demand

Webinar

Dec 18, 2024 | 1 - 2pm

$47.40 for PLA personal members; $71.10 for 91��ý personal members; $79.00 for nonmembers

Public libraries uphold a civic responsibility to provide communities a space to connect, learn, and grow collectively. Their identity reflects a global landscape of diverse viewpoints and history. Similarly, Fred Rogers worked tirelessly to create a welcoming neighborhood for all. In this on-demand webinar, attendees learn how Rogers’ philosophy aligns with the mission of public libraries and the three philosophical keys identified in a recent study; how to implement the Neighborhood of Make-Believe as an asset model approach when evaluating library services; and how to apply Rogers’ philosophy to support the wellbeing of library staff.

plawebinars@ala.org

91��ý Units

Yes

91��ý eLearning

Online

Is Your Library Hearing-Friendly?

SHOFMANN — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Is Your Library Hearing-Friendly? SHOFMANN Thu, 11/21/2024 - 13:00

On-Demand

Webinar

Nov 21, 2024 | 1 - 2pm

$47.40 for PLA personal members; $71.10 for 91��ý personal members; $79.00 for nonmembers

As library staff, it is our duty to ensure that our library spaces and services are accessibile to all community members, including those with hearing loss. Join us to better understand the difficulties people with hearing loss experience and the need for different strategies for communication and accessibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This on-demand webinar covers the benefits and limitations of personal hearing devices, the ADA law and effective communication as it pertains to libraries, and the pros and cons of different assistive listening systems (ALS). This on-demand webinar also includes examples of ALS installations at libraries, best practices for RFPs, educational materials for patrons, how to find trained installers of user-friendly technology (hearing loops), and share what is on the horizon.

plawebinars@ala.org

91��ý Units

Yes

91��ý eLearning

Online

Become a Data-Informed Library with Benchmark

SHOFMANN — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:00:00 +0000

Become a Data-Informed Library with Benchmark SHOFMANN Tue, 11/19/2024 - 13:00

On-Demand

Webinar

Nov 19, 2024 | 1 - 2pm

Free

Watch for Free

Benchmark: Library Metrics and Trends features interactive data visualizations that allow libraries to easily compare themselves to peers in areas such as library programs, services, and operations. In this free on-demand webinar, you learn how Benchmark can support your library in everyday decision-making.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Benchmark’s interactive and user-friendly data dashboards and reporting tools for public library subscribers. These tools make it easy to compare your library’s data to peer and national reference points, using data sourced from PLA annual surveys, the IMLS Public Libraries Survey, and the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. PLA staff and member leaders share examples of how libraries can use the data to unlock insights about performance, demonstrate value, and increase community impact.

Originally presented November 19, 2024.

Benchmark offers both free and subscription levels of access. This webinar will highlight the exclusive features available to subscribers. More information about Benchmark is available on the PLA website.

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this free on-demand webinar, participants will be able to:

Use Benchmark to help with planning, decision-making, and advocacy;
Know what benchmarking is and how to make effective peer comparisons;
Use the Benchmark tool’s data and interactive features; and
Understand how other libraries have used Benchmark to support their goals.

Additional Resources

Slideshow (PDF)
Information about Benchmark and subscription types: /pla/data/benchmark
Benchmark login page: https://librarybenchmark.org/
Free on-demand webinar for groups/states (December 2023): /pla/education/onlinelearning/ondemand/webinars/datatools
Benchmark video tutorials: https://vimeo.com/showcase/10468218
PLA Benchmark subscription form (also linked within your library’s Benchmark account): https://ala.dragonforms.com/loading.do?omedasite=PLA_new
Email us with any further questions: plabenchmark@ala.org

Who Should Attend

This free on-demand webinar is relevant to public library directors, administrators, and managers responsible for data collection and analysis. However, staff from any level within their organizations are welcome to attend to learn more about Benchmark

Panelists

Jerianne Thompson is director of the Tualatin Public Library, part of the Washington County Cooperative Library Services in Oregon. She has worked in public libraries for more than twenty years and serves as co-chair of PLA’s Measurement, Evaluation, and Assessment Advisory Group.

Katina Jones is the program manager for evaluation and assessment at PLA. She supports Project Outcome, Benchmark, PLA's annual topical surveys, and other data and evaluation work. Katina started her library career working for five years as the state data coordinator at the Missouri State Library, followed by nearly nine years as the data analyst at one of that state's large suburban public libraries.

Accommodations

This on-demand webinar is captioned in English (United States).

If you have a physical or communication need that may affect your access to this on-demand webinar, please contact us at plawebinars@ala.org or 800-545-2433 ext. 5PLA (5752) prior to registering so we can attempt to provide appropriate accommodations.

Tech Requirements

To play this on-demand webinar you should use a browser with native HTML5 support. Please use the most up-to-date version available of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera, or Edge. A fast Internet connection and computer is recommended.

plawebinars@ala.org

91��ý Units

United for Libraries Personal Members

Advocacy

Yes

Vimeo

Online, Free

Start Planning Now (YES NOW!) for Your Library's Annual Giving Campaign

BNAWALINSKI — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:57:01 +0000

Start Planning Now (YES NOW!) for Your Library's Annual Giving Campaign BNAWALINSKI Thu, 11/14/2024 - 12:57

eLearning

Jan 14, 2025 | 1 - 2pm

Learn More

January 2025 Learning Live

Description

Every library should have a plan for raising funds to pay for extras not covered by the budget. The easiest way to get started - an annual giving campaign! If you want to fundraise for your library, but are anxious about asking people for money, an annual giving campaign is an effective way to identify potential donors while also providing a vehicle for giving.

We all receive mailers from nonprofit organizations asking for donations during the end-of-year giving season, so how can your library be part of the mix? During this webinar, we'll go over all the steps to plan and execute an annual giving campaign - from where to get a mailing list to writing an appeal letter to keeping track of donors to stewarding donations. You'll leave the webinar confident that you can organize an annual giving campaign for your library!

Speaker

Amanda Standerfer’s passion is helping libraries and nonprofit organizations advance so they can create meaningful impact in their communities. Since 2002, Amanda's consulting practice Fast Forward Libraries has worked with libraries and nonprofits on strategic planning, fundraising, organizational development, and capacity building. Amanda has 15 years of experience at various positions in public libraries, most recently as the Director of Community Engagement for The Urbana (IL) Free Library. She also has 7 years of experience working in the philanthropy sector. She has a BA and MA in History from Eastern Illinois University and a MLIS from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

About Learning Live

United for Libraries Learning Live sessions take place on the second Tuesday of each month* at 2 p.m. Eastern Time. Each month’s session will cover a hot topic of interest to Trustees, Friends and/or Foundations, followed by Q&A and/or discussions. Sessions are open to all personal members of United for Libraries and those with statewide access.

*Learning Live is not held in August due to United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees, Friends, Foundations.

How to Register

United for Libraries Personal Members & Statewide Partners

Statewide Partners (MA, MD, MI, MN, ND, NE, OR, SC, and VA)

Non-Members

Non-members may purchase a one-year subscription to Learning Live, which includes live attendance and on-demand access to 11 webinars over a 12-month period* beginning with the month of purchase.

Some Learning Live sessions are available for standalone purchase.

Trustees, Friends & Foundations

Marketing & Outreach