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How Libraries Can Build Connections to Combat Loneliness

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Learn how to create a culture of empathy and action by developing micro-communities to combat loneliness.

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Creating Engaging Library Spaces for All Ages

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Learn to create engaging spaces for library patrons of all ages from real-life examples and outcomes.

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Public Libraries Standing Up and Standing Together

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Connect with colleagues and hear from PLA member-leaders at this free virtual town hall.

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

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Learn how to partner with local agencies to create an uplifting environment of connection and support for older adults.

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Disability and (in)Accessibility in the Library Workplace

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Are you interested in fostering increasing retention in the library workplace? Join us for a conversation about disability and (in)accessibility in the library workplace.

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Grow your Project Management Skills

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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.

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

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Learn how Fred Rogers’ work can inform the evaluation of library services and support the wellbeing of library staff.

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Is Your Library Hearing-Friendly?

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Learn about difficulties people with hearing loss experience and different strategies for communication and accessibility.

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Become a Data-Informed Library with Benchmark

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Learn how Benchmark, PLA’s interactive data visualization and peer comparison tool, can support your library in everyday decision-making.

January 2025 Learning Live

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

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January 2025 Learning Live

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Microaggressions: What Are They and Why Are They So Harmful?

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Explore microaggressions in the workplace, their impact on individuals and organizational culture, and how to address them.

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The Experimental Library: A Guide to Taking Risks

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This webinar shows how to draw from new approaches and technologies to harness experimentation as a tool for testing ideas and responding to change. It borrows ideas and inspiration from the startup sector to demonstrate how to take a human-centered and design thinking-based perspective on problem solving.

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Transforming LibGuides: A Case Study

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This webinar will explore the technical and political processes of overhauling and streamlining LibGuides and an A-Z database list. Through case studies, the presenters will describe how they built on existing relationships, created new workflows, and secured buy-in for what is a total overhaul of the ways Georgia Tech Library employees share their expertise with an online audience.

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Copyright (Basics) For Creators

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This webinar seeks to foster a basic understanding of Copyright, emphasizing content creators. It will provide an introduction to a vast topic in hopes of making it a less intimidating subject.

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Library In-Reach to Boost Morale and Realize Our Full Potential

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In-reach, a play on “library outreach,” helps to develop fresh and different perspectives – and boost morale. In this session participants will learn seven easy-to-use in-reach techniques or can-do-isms.

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Growing and Training Your Staff at Any Level!

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Learn how to think outside of the box with professional development and training in order to retain great staff members.

United for Libraries Member Virtual Roundtables

United for Libraries Member Virtual Roundtables

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United for Libraries personal members are invited to join virtual roundtable discussion groups.

United for Libraries Member Virtual Roundtables

United for Libraries Member Virtual Roundtables

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United for Libraries personal members are invited to join virtual roundtable discussion groups.

December 2024 Learning Live: Telling Stories That Inspire Engagement

Telling Stories That Inspire Engagement

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December 2024 Learning Live: Hone your storytelling skills.

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AI Insights: Revolutionizing Metadata Management

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Explore how AI is revolutionizing metadata management in libraries, from automated tagging to quality control. Share experiences and learn practical strategies for implementing AI tools while addressing key challenges and ethical considerations.