BIG thanks to the Wyoming State Library for curating and sharing this great list of continuing education opportunities with us. (All events are listed in MT time).
Do you have a free program that you would like to share? Add it to the calendar here: https://library.wyo.gov/community/training-calendar/
ONLINE CONFERENCES
Thursday, Nov 9 (1-4 pm) EDI 2.0: Individual Responsibility for Creating Belonging and Connection in the Library Profession (Library 2.0/San Jose State University) In our fall Library 2.023 mini-conference we explore the evolution of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) efforts within the library profession, focusing on how libraries can help to create belongingness and meaningful connection and what individuals, specifically, can do to help make change. This event will showcase strategies that libraries employ to cultivate and integrate into their services a profound sense of belongingness, as well as the ways that library leadership is crucial in fostering an environment of inclusion and meaningful connection. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.library20.com/edi20
Thursday, Nov 9 (8-3 pm) LibraryCon Live! 2023 (Library Journal) Join Library Journal and School Library Journal on November 9th for our seventh annual LibraryCon Live! We’re excited to present a day-long celebration of fandom, spotlighting genre fiction for adults and teens with panels devoted to comics and graphic novels, horror, sf/fantasy, and more. In addition to panels and keynotes, we’re also offering studio spotlights focusing on visual artists. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.slj.com/section/events
AT YOUR LEISURE – Pre-recorded webinars to view at your convenience
Giving Storytime a Tune-Up: Embedding Music Activities to Support Texts and Engage Participants (Association of Library Service to Children) Songs, rhythms, and rhymes are a natural, developmentally-appropriate way to build processing skills, memory, and focus. Learn specific songs, rhythms, and rhymes that pair with a diverse array of titles to bring a greater amount of equity and social justice into your storytimes. You’ll also learn ways to communicate the importance of music activities in building early literacy skills. https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=224
Audience Engagement and Interaction in Hybrid Programs (Programming Librarian) In this webinar, moderator Melissa Wong will share strategies for engaging audience members in the hybrid environment. https://programminglibrarian.org/learn/audience-engagement-and-interaction-hybrid-programs
Promoting Your Federal Documents Collection (Federal Depository Library Program) In this webinar, we will share the various ways that each library promotes Government documents, from conferences to webinars and exhibits (both in the building and online), and how each library engages with their communities through Government information. Learn different strategies for promoting Government information, your Government documents collection, and the FDLP. https://www.fdlp.gov/training/promoting-your-federal-documents-collection
ADVOCACY
- Nov 15: Streamlining and Outsourcing Financial Operations (GrantStation)
- Nov 16: Nonprofit Marketing Plan Workshop (TechSoup)
ASSESSMENT & PLANNING
- Nov 7: Overcoming the Overhead Myth: Budgeting for an Effective Website, Marketing & Growth (Firespring)
- Nov 15: Strategic Planning for IT Staffing (TechImpact)
- Nov 20: Introduction to project budgets (Candid)
- Nov 23: Getting your Not-for-Profit Organization’s Financial Operations Ready for 2024 (Charity Village)
ACCESSIBILITY
- Nov 7: Accessible Learning Spaces: A Guide to Implementing Universal Design in Early Childhood (edWeb)
BOARDS
- Nov 9: How to Conduct Board Recruitment in 3 Easy Steps (CharityHowTo)
CAREERS
- Nov 16: From Hire to Retire: the Employee Lifecycle (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
- Nov 29: Reducing Burnout for Academic Library Workers who have Complicated Lives (AKA: Everybody) (Niche Academy)
CHILDREN & TEENS
- Nov 1: Innovative Engagement for Libraries: Using Sport, Physical Literacy, & Wellness to Engage & Support Your Community (ALA/Public Library Association)
- Nov 1: Native Storytelling in Children’s Books (School Library Journal)
- Nov 8: Gift Books for Preschool Children (And the People Who Care For Them) From 3 Rockstar Librarians (Early Childhood Investigations)
- Nov 14: Choosing Toys to Inspire Young Girls in STEM (National Girls Collaborative Project)
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
- Nov 1: Native Storytelling in Children’s Books (School Library Journal)
- Nov 2: The Science of Reading: Phonics and Decodable Books (Booklist)
- Nov 7: Dazzling Debuts! (Booklist)
- Nov 13: New and Notable Novels in Verse from Random House Children’s Books (Booklist)
COMMUNICATION
- Nov 1: Canva and Design for Libraries: Learn Page Layout and Social Media Design (Niche Academy)
- Nov 1: Building A Social Media Calendar & Strategy For Your Nonprofit (Nonprofit Hub)
- Nov 1: Growing Readers Together: Hugo Public Library (Colorado State Library)
- Nov 3: Super Searchers Program Beyond Super Searchers: Public Libraries in the Age of Misinformation (ALA/Public Library Association)
- Nov 6: Heart on Your Digital Sleeve: How to Integrate Your Nonprofit’s Story Across Platforms (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
- Nov 9: DK School & Library Spring 2024 Preview (Booklist)
- Nov 15: Library Marketing 101 (Niche Academy)
- Nov 15: NCompass Live: Redesigning a Library Website (Nebraska Library Commission)
- Nov 16: Nonprofit Marketing Plan Workshop (TechSoup)
- Nov 16: Mastering the Art of Difficult Conversations (Alliance Research and Training)
- Nov 20: How to Have an Effective One-on-One (GovLoop)
- Nov 28: Social Media 102 (Firespring)
- Nov 30: Diffuse the situation: Using conversation to build empathy and trust with the public (Alliance Research and Training)
DIGITAL RESOURCES
- Nov 1: Canva and Design for Libraries: Learn Page Layout and Social Media Design (Niche Academy)
- Nov 9: 4th Annual Digital Learning App Smash for Future Ready Librarians® (All4Ed/Future Ready Librarians)
- Nov 28: Super Searchers for Library Workers (ALA/Public Library Association)
DATABASES & E-RESOURCES
- Nov 16: How to Train Your Community on Libby (OverDrive)
DEVELOPMENT & MANAGING CHANGE
- Nov 2: How to Leverage Language and Culture to Train a Diverse Workforce (Training Industry)
- Nov 28: Living Our Values Out Loud: Programs that Walk the Talk (WebJunction)
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION
- Nov 8: Building an Autism-Friendly Environment (Indiana State Library)
- Nov 14: Elder Justice Networks and Libraries (Federal Depository Library Program)
- Nov 15: Assistive Technology for Reading (Pacer Center)
FUNDRAISING
- Nov 2: Embracing AI in End-of-Year Fundraising (Blackbaud)
- Nov 14: How to reach your year-end fundraising goals starting with Giving Tuesday (CharityHowTo)
- Nov 14: From scarcity to abundance (Candid)
- Nov 29: Simplified Fundraising Planning for Small Nonprofits (Productivity Fundraising)
LEGAL
- Nov 2: Orientation to Legal Research Webinar: Federal Legislative History (Law Library of Congress)
LIBRARY SPACES
- Nov 8: The Bridge: Noble County Public LIbrary’s Makerspace (Indiana State Library)
- Nov 8: Building an Autism-Friendly Environment (Indiana State Library)
MANAGEMENT
- Nov 13: Navigating Nonprofit Leadership: Leadership is Hard… And That’s Ok (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
- Nov 16: From Hire to Retire: the Employee Lifecycle (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
- Nov 16: Mastering the Art of Difficult Conversations (Alliance Research and Training)
- Nov 20: How to Have an Effective One-on-One (GovLoop)
OUTREACH & PARTNERSHIPS
- Nov 8: Health Insurance Literacy in Libraries (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
- Nov 8: Library Programs for Homeschoolers: A Guide (Niche Academy)
- 15: Streamlining and Outsourcing Financial Operations (GrantStation)
PROGRAMMING
- Nov 1: Innovative Engagement for Libraries: Using Sport, Physical Literacy, & Wellness to Engage & Support Your Community (ALA/Public Library Association)
- Nov 2: Breaking Beats and Myths: Exploring Hip-Hop Pedagogy to Confront Misinformation (edWeb)
- Nov 7: Low-Cost, High Impact Programming – Online (Nebraska Library Commission)
- Nov 8: Boost Your Eclipse Programming with Citizen Science (SciStarter)
READERS’ ADVISORY
- Nov 1: Native Storytelling in Children’s Books (School Library Journal)
- Nov 2: The Science of Reading: Phonics and Decodable Books (Booklist)
- Nov 7: Dazzling Debuts! (Booklist)
- Nov 8: Gift Books for Preschool Children (And the People Who Care For Them) From 3 Rockstar Librarians (Early Childhood Investigations)
- Nov 9: DK School & Library Spring 2024 Preview (Booklist)
- Nov 13: New and Notable Novels in Verse from Random House Children’s Books (Booklist)
- Nov 22: NCompass Live: Best New Children’s Books of 2023 (Nebraska Library Commission)
REFERENCE
- Nov 2: Improving Library Services to the Incarcerated (Federal Depository Library Program)
- Nov 8: Resources at the National Indian Law Library (Federal Depository Library Program)
- Nov 14: Orientation to Law Library Collections Webinar (Law Library of Congress)
- Nov 16: Rural Health Resources (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
- Nov 16: R4 Connections: Finding Rural Health Information with RHIhub (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
SCHOOL LIBRARIES
- Nov 1: AASL Town Hall: Conference Connections – Takeaways from AASL 2023 (American Association of School Librarians)
- Nov 1: Native Storytelling in Children’s Books (School Library Journal)
- Nov 2: The Science of Reading: Phonics and Decodable Books (Booklist)
- Nov 2: Breaking Beats and Myths: Exploring Hip-Hop Pedagogy to Confront Misinformation (edWeb)
- Nov 7: Dazzling Debuts! (Booklist)
- Nov 7: Accessible Learning Spaces: A Guide to Implementing Universal Design in Early Childhood (edWeb)
- Nov 7: Share or Beware, The STEM Edition: Sorting Science Fact from Fiction (edWeb)
- Nov 8: Gift Books for Preschool Children (And the People Who Care For Them) From 3 Rockstar Librarians (Early Childhood Investigations)
- Nov 9: The First Amendment: Five Rights in One (Grades 3–5) (National Archives)
- Nov 9: Make Your Voice Count: Learning About the First Amendment (Grades K–2) (National Archives)
- Nov 9: DK School & Library Spring 2024 Preview (Booklist)
- Nov 9: 4th Annual Digital Learning App Smash for Future Ready Librarians® (All4Ed/Future Ready Librarians)
- Nov 13: New and Notable Novels in Verse from Random House Children’s Books (Booklist)
- Nov 14: Choosing Toys to Inspire Young Girls in STEM (National Girls Collaborative Project)
- Nov 16: “Civics for All of US” Teacher Workshop – Teaching the 14th Amendment (National Archives)
TECHNOLOGY
- Nov 1: Blockchain Basics for Nonprofits: Preparing for the Future (TechSoup)
- Nov 1: Canva and Design for Libraries: Learn Page Layout and Social Media Design (Niche Academy)
- Nov 2: Embracing AI in End-of-Year Fundraising (Blackbaud)
- Nov 15: Assistive Technology for Reading (Pacer Center)
- Nov 15: NCompass Live: Redesigning a Library Website (Nebraska Library Commission)
TRAINING & INSTRUCTION
- Nov 2: How to Leverage Language and Culture to Train a Diverse Workforce (Training Industry)
- Nov 7: Share or Beware, The STEM Edition: Sorting Science Fact from Fiction (edWeb)
- Nov 9: The First Amendment: Five Rights in One (Grades 3–5) (National Archives)
- Nov 9: Make Your Voice Count: Learning About the First Amendment (Grades K–2) (National Archives)
- Nov 16: How to Train Your Community on Libby (OverDrive)
- Nov 16: “Civics for All of US” Teacher Workshop – Teaching the 14th Amendment (National Archives)
PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:
Wednesday, Nov 1 (10-11 am)
Blockchain Basics for Nonprofits: Preparing for the Future (TechSoup)
Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and NFTs. We hear these terms every day, but what do they really mean? And, more importantly, how can they open up new opportunities for leaders in nonprofits and civil society? If this is your first introduction to these topics, Jason will give you a foundation to start bringing these conversations alive in your organization so you can begin preparing for the future of fundraising.
For more information and to register, visit: https://events.techsoup.org/techsoup-events-and-webinars/
Wednesday, Nov 1 (11-12 pm)
Innovative Engagement for Libraries: Using Sport, Physical Literacy, & Wellness to Engage & Support Your Community (ALA/Public Library Association)
Research shows that participating in youth sports can lead to immediate and long-term benefits for youth, their families, and communities. In this one-hour webinar, we’ll explore how libraries can leverage physical activity as a tool to engage with patrons. This webinar is perfect for children’s librarians, youth librarians, and anyone interested in learning about an innovative digital resource aimed at promoting equity and access to quality physical wellness education for all.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars
Wednesday, Nov 1 (11 am-12 pm)
Building A Social Media Calendar & Strategy For Your Nonprofit (Nonprofit Hub)
We believe that storytelling is the key to successful communications because human connection is a basic fundamental need around the world. How do we connect with others? Through hearing their stories, their experiences, what drives them, and why – and we can do that through strategic social media campaigns. Join us for this timely session as GivingTuesday and year-end giving is quickly approaching, and your fundraising and communications efforts are more important now than ever.
For more information and to register, visit: https://nonprofithub.org/webinars-events/
Wednesday, Nov 1 (12-12:30 pm)
Growing Readers Together: Hugo Public Library (Colorado State Library)
Join Growing Readers Together this autumn to celebrate and learn from the work of seven 2023 Buell Foundation grantee libraries! From outdoor playscapes and amphitheaters to reimagined indoor children’s sections; from intergenerational community service projects to creative outreach and programming efforts, you’ll have the opportunity to explore many different ways of building library service to informal family, friend, and neighbor caregivers into your library’s unique approach to early childhood.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.librarieslearn.org/
Wednesday, Nov 1 (12-1 pm)
Canva and Design for Libraries: Learn Page Layout and Social Media Design (Niche Academy)
There are so many options in design it can be overwhelming. Join Jennifer Blair to learn skills and design principles that help you format and develop a design for print and digital media. In this workshop, you’ll learn the basic skills to format your designs in various platforms, including Canva and Photoshop, as well as tips on stock photography. This training session focuses on image editing, stock photography, and basic tools in Canva and is ideal for beginners. It is open to all library professionals, focusing on those who are charged with marketing and design for their library.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nicheacademy.com/upcoming-webinars
Wednesday, Nov 1 (12:30-1:30 pm)
Native Storytelling in Children’s Books (School Library Journal)
We’ve come a long way from Peter Pan’s Tiger Lily and Pocohontas, but how far? Acclaimed authors Angeline Boulley and Cynthia Leitich Smith discuss Indigenous representation, craft, and the future of Indigenous kid lit.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.slj.com/section/events
Wednesday, Nov 1 (5-6 pm)
AASL Town Hall: Conference Connections – Takeaways from AASL 2023 (American Association of School Librarians)
Join AASL leadership, special guests, and peers across the country in an open conversation focused on leading learning in your school and community.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.ala.org/aasl/about/townhall
Thursday, Nov 2 (9-10 am)
Embracing AI in End-of-Year Fundraising (Blackbaud)
Join AI fundraising expert and Dataro CEO/Co-Founder Tim Paris to discover the game-changing impact that AI can have on your end-of-year fundraising campaign planning and results. Discover how new generative AI tools and machine learning can boost your teams’ productivity, improve your campaign targeting, and help you raise more funds with less cost and effort than before.
For more information and to register,visit: https://www.blackbaud.com/events/webinars
Thursday, Nov 2 (9-10 am)
How to Leverage Language and Culture to Train a Diverse Workforce (Training Industry)
As businesses become increasingly global and workforces become more diverse, we face new challenges in equipping employees with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their roles. Culture has a tremendous impact on the way people learn. Through culturally aware design approaches, employees can reach higher levels of job success and satisfaction. This interactive webinar will provide easy-to-understand insights on: the role of language and culture on human learning, ensuring inclusivity of increasingly diverse workforces, and design strategies that improve global training outcomes.
For more information and to register, visit: https://trainingindustry.com/webinar/
Thursday, Nov 2 (12-1 pm)
The Science of Reading: Phonics and Decodable Books (Booklist)
With many states passing science-based-reading legislation for classroom curricula, decodable readers are in higher demand—time to stock those shelves!
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars
Thursday, Nov 2 (1-2 pm)
Orientation to Legal Research Webinar: Federal Legislative History (Law Library of Congress)
This webinar will discuss how to find debates, hearings, reports, and other documents that may reflect a bill’s legislative intent as it moves through Congress. The presentation will focus largely on how to find these documents through online government resources, including Congress.gov, govinfo.gov, and Law.gov, and quickly touch on subscription databases that can be accessed at one’s local public law or academic library.
For more information and to register, visit: https://blogs.loc.gov/law/
Thursday, Nov 2 (2-3 pm)
Breaking Beats and Myths: Exploring Hip-Hop Pedagogy to Confront Misinformation (edWeb)
Hip-hop has grown into a global phenomenon with a diverse community of artists, scholars, and enthusiasts. Though it has evolved across decades, it has maintained roots in self-expression, creativity, and social justice. Moreover, hip-hop is integral to youth culture—so it can serve as a powerful teaching tool for students. Join us to explore how the five pillars of hip-hop (MCing, DJing, Breakdance, Graffiti, and Knowledge) can be leveraged as a pedagogical strategy to inspire students to think deeply about misinformation and how it impacts their lives.
For more information and to register, visit: https://home.edweb.net/webinars/
Thursday, Nov 2 (2-3 pm)
Improving Library Services to the Incarcerated (Federal Depository Library Program)
People who are incarcerated are often unable to access vital information that meets their interests and needs. Jeanie Austin and Bee Okelo will present background information on the information needs and interests of incarcerated people and will highlight the work that libraries are doing to better provide information to incarcerated people. They will also present resources that are useful for librarians looking to create new services or extend their existing services. Ms. Rodriguez will present the American Association of Law Libraries new OLIR (Online Legal Information Resource) tool, a new way to find authentic legal resources and connect with public law libraries across the United States, including law libraries that assist the incarcerated.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.fdlp.gov/events
Friday, Nov 3 (12-1 pm)
Super Searchers ProgramBeyond Super Searchers: Public Libraries in the Age of Misinformation (ALA/Public Library Association)
The spread of digital misinformation continues to have profound effects on the physical world, and libraries are in no way immune. How can the profession use its information literacy and critical thinking skills to understand the current landscape and better inoculate itself against these effects? In this webinar, we’ll take a look at some of ways misinformation has impacted public library service, and how libraries can better operate in this rapidly changing environment. This panel features multiple perspectives on the effects of online misinformation and offers first-person narratives on the threats and opportunities presented.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars
Monday, Nov 6 (10-11 am)
Heart on Your Digital Sleeve: How to Integrate Your Nonprofit’s Story Across Platforms (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
For a busy nonprofit, thinking about how to strategically share the stories of your board, volunteers and other stakeholders online in a way that resonates often falls on the back-burner. Learn practical strategies to build up your storytelling skills through social media, email and emerging platforms beyond your annual fundraiser. Keep the impact and heart of your organization at the forefront of your digital efforts all year long with Barefoot PR’s Sarah Hogan & Zoe Clemmons. They will provide helpful tips, tricks and tools to set you up for storytelling success.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinars
Tuesday, Nov 7 (12-1 pm)
Dazzling Debuts! (Booklist)
From debut titles to debut authors, there’s so much to see and hear about in this Dazzling Debuts webinar! Join us to check out what’s news with debuts and find your next read! We’ll hear reps from Holiday House, and Charlesbridge buzz all about their upcoming debut titles, and we’ll also have a special author presentation from Random House Children’s Books debut author, Jumata Emill, discussing his YA debut The Black Queen! Webinar hosted by Adult Books editor Donna Seaman. Register now!
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars
Tuesday, Nov 7 (12-1 pm)
Low-Cost, High Impact Programming – Online (Nebraska Library Commission)
Chelsea Price, Director of Meservey Public Library in Iowa, will be presenting her tips for programming on a budget. Meservey, Iowa has just 220 residents and a tiny budget to match. Despite that, their public library has more than tripled their program attendance numbers in the last five years by hosting several memorable yet budget-friendly events. Price, author of “209 Big Programming Ideas for Small Budgets,” will share creative ideas for hosting inexpensive or free programs at your library, as well as discuss the importance of partnerships and passive programming.
For more information and to register, visit: https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL
Tuesday, Nov 7 (3-4 pm)
Accessible Learning Spaces: A Guide to Implementing Universal Design in Early Childhood (edWeb)
From designing flexible learning spaces to using technology to support diverse learners, you’ll discover practical strategies and tips for implementing UDL in your classroom to increase student engagement and success.
For more information and to register, visit: https://home.edweb.net/webinars/
Tuesday, Nov 7 (3-4 pm)
Overcoming the Overhead Myth: Budgeting for an Effective Website, Marketing & Growth (Firespring)
Join us in this webinar and discover:What is the overhead myth and why does it matter? The impact of underinvestment; How to address concerns with donors; What marketing efforts provide the best ROI to help you move the needle; How to improve the budgeting process at your nonprofit.
For more information and to register, visit: https://firespring.com/webinars/
Tuesday, Nov 7 (5-6 pm)
Share or Beware, The STEM Edition: Sorting Science Fact from Fiction (edWeb)
In this interactive edWebinar, learn how to identify the signs of spotty science reporting, then practice identifying and evaluating credible sources using pro fact-checking strategies. We’ll also play our favorite game, Share or Beware, a free, virtual game from KQED. Educators will leave with ideas, teaching tips, and ready-to-use resources for STEM classrooms and any learning environment that uses current events and informational media.
For more information and to register, visit: https://home.edweb.net/webinars/
Wednesday, Nov 8 (9-10 am)
The Bridge: Noble County Public LIbrary’s Makerspace (Indiana State Library)
Find out how The Bridge Makerspace evolved at the Noble County Public Library
For more information and to register, visit: https://continuinged.isl.in.gov/find-training/online-training-series/
Wednesday, Nov 8 (9-10 am)
Health Insurance Literacy in Libraries (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
Many people have difficulty knowing how to find a physician, fill a prescription, use and pay for medications, and use health information to make informed decisions about their health. Libraries are prominent places in communities, making libraries and librarians excellent resources for advancing health information literacy. For example, librarians can address the unmet information needs that leave many unable to make appropriate health insurance choices. For those with lower levels of health insurance literacy, the ability to procure appropriate levels of health insurance coverage may be limited, which can have dire effects on individuals’ health statuses. Addressing this critical information need, Emily Vardell, Ph.D., will present a talk titled “Health Insurance Literacy in Libraries.”
For more information and to register, visit: https://nnlm.gov/training/schedule
Wednesday, Nov 8 (12-1 pm)
Boost Your Eclipse Programming with Citizen Science (SciStarter)
The total solar eclipse is coming! Libraries nationwide are playing a pivotal role during the April 2024 eclipse, and we’re here to support you by helping boost your eclipse programming with citizen science. Whether your library is in the viewing path or not, scientists need help understanding what happens in the world around you before, during, and after the eclipse. The National Citizen and Community Science Library Network and StarNet are collaborating to bring your training and resources to support your eclipse programming with citizen science. On this webinar, you’ll learn about projects and accompanying resources you can use to engage the public in real scientific research before, during, and after the eclipse. You’ll also hear from libraries that used citizen science resources during the October 14, 2023, Annular eclipse.
For more information and to register, visit: https://scistarter.org/events
Wednesday, Nov 8 (12-1 pm)
Library Programs for Homeschoolers: A Guide (Niche Academy)
With over 4.3 million homeschoolers reported by the US Census Bureau’s household pulse survey, there is a need for libraries to serve the growing population with resources. Join Christina Giovannelli Caputo, author of Library Services for Homeschoolers: A Guide, for a workshop on engaging homeschoolers and alternative learners in your community. Learn tips and tricks, proven programs, and so much more for this growing audience!
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nicheacademy.com/upcoming-webinars
Wednesday, Nov 8 (12-1:30 pm)
Gift Books for Preschool Children (And the People Who Care For Them) From 3 Rockstar Librarians (Early Childhood Investigations)
Books are the gifts that never stop giving, especially for preschool children. What better time to hear about and see some of the best books curated by three passionate children’s librarians with hearts of early educators, just in time for holiday gift giving (and receiving), classroom wish lists, and maybe even treating yourself! Join our librarian friends from Evanston Public Library, Betsy Bird, Martha Meyer and Bridget Petrites as they share their year’s work on reading and discovering the best books of the year for children!
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/
Wednesday, Nov 8 (1-2 pm)
Resources at the National Indian Law Library (Federal Depository Library Program)
There are 574 Federally recognized Native American tribes in the United States, all with their own unique governments and laws. Unlike the laws for many jurisdictions in the U.S., however, these laws can be difficult to find, if they are accessible at all. This session will discuss some of the reasons tribal law can be hard to find and the best resources for locating tribal law, including tribal websites, legal publishers, and NILL’s Tribal Law Gateway. The session will conclude with a brief description of some of the other resources available to researchers through the National Indian Law Library.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.fdlp.gov/events
Thursday, Nov 9 (9:15-9:45 am)
The First Amendment: Five Rights in One (Grades 3–5) (National Archives)
Students will explore the First Amendment freedoms from the Bill of Rights in this interactive and engaging civics program based on historical primary sources from the National Archives. Students will learn about the importance of First Amendment rights, identify examples in photographs and short written documents, and discover how to exercise those freedoms. This program is a part of Civics for All of US, the national civic education initiative from the National Archives. Our interactive distance learning programs draw upon the vast holdings of the National Archives to promote the knowledge, skills, and dispositions students need for civic engagement in the 21st century.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.archives.gov/calendar
Thursday, Nov 9 (11-12 pm)
Building an Autism-Friendly Environment (Indiana State Library)
In this presentation, we will discuss brain differences in autism and how these create unique sensory profiles which in turn determine responses to the environment. You will learn about the sensory and social needs of autistic people and how to create an environment that promotes calmness and security, as well as how to prevent or respond to meltdowns. The presentation also includes book recommendations for all ages.
For more information and to register, visit: https://indianastatelibrary.evanced.info/signup/calendar?ln=ALL
Thursday, Nov 9 (11:15-11:45 pm)
Make Your Voice Count: Learning About the First Amendment (Grades K–2) (National Archives)
During this interactive civics program, students will explore the First Amendment in the Bill of Rights using primary historical sources to learn about the importance of rights and how to exercise their freedoms. This program is a part of Civics for All of US, the national civic education initiative from the National Archives. Our interactive distance learning programs draw upon the vast holdings of the National Archives to promote the knowledge, skills, and dispositions students need for civic engagement in the 21st century.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.archives.gov/calendar
Thursday, Nov 9 (12-1 pm)
DK School & Library Spring 2024 Preview (Booklist)
Get a glimpse of DK’s top children’s and adult titles coming in spring 2024—from picture books and brand-new reference to inspirational reads and gardening guides to hone your green thumb—including our newest Spanish-language offerings. Discover the latest in the A KIDS BOOK ABOUT series, delve into STEPHEN HAWKING: GENIUS AT WORK, and find inspiration in the garden with GARDENING THROUGH THE YEAR.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars
Thursday, Nov 9 (1-1:45 pm)
How to Conduct Board Recruitment in 3 Easy Steps (CharityHowTo)
Don’t forget to attend our 45-minute free interactive webinar for insights and practical tips to enhance board member recruitment strategies for nonprofits.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.charityhowto.com/nonprofit-live-webinars
Thursday, Nov 9 (3-4 pm)
4th Annual Digital Learning App Smash for Future Ready Librarians® (All4Ed/Future Ready Librarians)
Get ready for an exciting hour of inspiration and innovation as twenty Future Ready Innovators come together to unleash the power of twenty cutting-edge digital tools. In this fast-paced event, our presenters will showcase how they use digital tools to craft interactive and engaging learning experiences for students across face-to-face, virtual, and blended learning environments and even at home! Hosted by Shannon McClintock Miller.
For more information and to register, visit: https://all4ed.org/events/
Monday, Nov 13 (10-11 am)
Navigating Nonprofit Leadership: Leadership is Hard… And That’s Ok (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
As a new leader you are moving from buddy to boss; tactics to strategy; doing to managing. How do you navigate that? Leadership is a learned skill. If you haven’t practiced that skill, it can feel awkward and hard. Coaching skills, specifically powerful questions and active listening, can help you build your confidence and make leadership feel less difficult, awkward and hard. In this webinar you will learn specific coaching techniques of powerful questions and active listening to lead, manage and coach direct report staff. This webinar will also review the tools needed to move from a tactics focus to a strategy focus in your work as a leader.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinars
Monday, Nov 13 (12-1 pm)
New and Notable Novels in Verse from Random House Children’s Books (Booklist)
Novels in verse are having a moment! This format has been slowly growing in popularity with both middle-grade and young adult readers. Novels in verse can help make narratives accessible for reluctant readers and the lyrical storytelling paints a vivid picture for readers of all ages and interests. Join Random House Children’s Books to celebrate four new and notable novels in verse and their creators.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars
Tuesday, Nov 14 (11-11:45 am)
How to reach your year-end fundraising goals starting with Giving Tuesday (CharityHowTo)
With real-world examples of fantastic end-of-year campaigns, Floyd Jones will share several year-end fundraising strategies—including Giving Tuesday campaigns.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.charityhowto.com/nonprofit-live-webinars
Tuesday, Nov 14 (12-1 pm)
Let’s Talk Race: Community Healing through Conversation (Niche Academy)
Recognizing the need for community healing, library staff at the Richland Library in South Carolina formed the Let’s Talk Race team to explore strategies for deepening community connections and engagement. Earlier this year, the Richland Library launched the open-source Let’s Talk Race Curriculum, providing a set of easy-to-follow resources for other libraries, museums, and related organizations to implement with their local communities. The curriculum includes facilitation best practices, conversation guides, videos, and more. The curriculum provides a learning pathway to help get started, build facilitation skills, and create conversation guides to hold your own circles of dialog.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html
Tuesday, Nov 14 (12-1:30 pm)
From scarcity to abundance (Candid)
Focus will be on the shifts that need to take place to ensure philanthropy can fully meet the challenges of supporting nonprofits of the future, like PEAK, who need to be differently resourced and centered as trusted partners. Nonprofits have a key role to play in ensuring we can work alongside funding institutions so that our respective missions are equally achieved.
For more information and to register, visit: https://learning.candid.org/training-search/?_format=live&_sort=chronological
Tuesday, Nov 14 (1-2 pm)
Orientation to Law Library Collections Webinar (Law Library of Congress)
This webinar is designed for patrons who are familiar with legal research, and would instead prefer an introduction to the collections and services specific to the Law Library of Congress. Some of the resources attendees will learn about include the Law Library’s research guides, digital collections, and the Guide to Law Online, among others.
For more information and to register, visit: https://blogs.loc.gov/law/
Tuesday, Nov 14 (2-3 pm)
Elder Justice Networks and Libraries (Federal Depository Library Program)
Elder justice networks bring together stakeholders from across disciplines to prevent, detect, and respond to elder financial exploitation in their communities. Members of local elder justice networks frequently include agencies on aging, financial institutions, legal aid, law enforcement, and adult protective services. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)—a Federal agency—leads an initiative to promote this network-based approach. Librarians may also work in collaboration with other organizations to protect older patrons from financial exploitation. At least one network has been organized and led by a library system.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.fdlp.gov/events
Tuesday, Nov 14 (2-3 pm)
Choosing Toys to Inspire Young Girls in STEM (National Girls Collaborative Project)
Join NGCP for an exciting webinar on choosing toys and encouraging play that will inspire young girls in STEM!
For more information and to register, visit: https://ngcproject.org/events-announcements
Wednesday, Nov 15 (9-10 am)
NCompass Live: Redesigning a Library Website (Nebraska Library Commission)
Developing a website that meets branding guidelines, prioritizes student-focused user needs, and caters to library professional user quirks can be tricky and, at times, downright impossible. This session explores redesigning a library homepage, including planning, building, implementing, and assessing a new library website. A robust resource list is provided to help start the redesign process, along with guidance on developing a unique website schema and layout.
For more information and to register, visit: https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL
Wednesday, Nov 15 (12-1 pm)
Assistive Technology for Reading (Pacer Center)
In this workshop, we’ll demonstrate assistive technology to help with all stages of reading. Apps and tools to help with learning the basics, minimizing the effects of dyslexia, and helping with vision impairments are some areas that will be covered.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.pacer.org/workshops/
Wednesday, Nov 15 (12-1 pm)
Library Marketing 101 (Niche Academy)
This one-hour webinar will introduce learners to library marketing terminology and concepts. Mark Aaron Polger will introduce beginners to the library marketing “umbrella” and explain the differences between the terms outreach, marketing, promotions, communications, publicity, and public relations (PR).
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nicheacademy.com/upcoming-webinars
Wednesday, Nov 15 (1-2 pm)
Strategic Planning for IT Staffing (TechImpact)
Every day, you rely upon technology and data to help support delivering on your organization’s mission. It’s critical to have the right people to keep your organization and the work you do secure and running. When you have someone on your team who understands your technology, they can help your team get the most out of it and suggest the best improvements and additions. This session will discuss the kinds of expertise on technology this role would need, such as security, networks, and data.
For more information and to register, visit: https://techimpact.org/events/
Wednesday, Nov 15 (2-3 pm)
Streamlining and Outsourcing Financial Operations (GrantStation)
Are you so busy doing the day-to-day tasks within your nonprofit that you can’t even think about anything long term? Do you struggle with creating a new process for systems within your organization because “it is the way it has always been done”? During this webinar, Doug Gerdts will help you to rethink your day-to-day financial operations to become more efficient and effective in order to take your nonprofit to the next level. By focusing on streamlining systems and properly delegating tasks, you can advance your mission and grow your impact.
For more information and to register, visit: https://grantstation.com/product/online-education/view-all-2
Thursday, Nov 16 (9-10 am)
How to Train Your Community on Libby (OverDrive)
Training your users on how to use Libby is an easy and effective way to increase awareness and usage of your digital collection. Join OverDrive experts to get the tools and guidance to confidently lead your own Getting Started with Libby session. At the end of this session, our OverDrive experts will provide you with a complimentary training kit, jam packed with everything you need to train your users.
For more information and to register, visit: https://overdrive.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XmhucbJTRWOA5vrQbnqgyA#/registration
Thursday, Nov 16 (11 am-12 pm)
Rural Health Resources (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
Evidence shows that there are marked health disparities between those living in rural areas versus their urban counterparts. Not only do rural residents suffer from higher incidence of chronic illness, they also have limited access to primary care services and are more likely to be uninsured or under-insured. This webinar will describe hallmarks of rural America, identify access challenges of living in rural communities, and equip participants with tools to service the health information needs of those living in rural communities.
For more information and to register, visit: https://nnlm.gov/training/schedule
Thursday, Nov 16 (11 am-12pm)
Nonprofit Marketing Plan Workshop (TechSoup)
Prepare for the year ahead with strategic foresight at our 2024 Nonprofit Marketing Plan Workshop. This comprehensive session, led by experts Joe DiGiovanni and Jason Spangler, will guide participants through the essentials of crafting an impactful marketing strategy tailored to the unique needs of nonprofit environments. From audience analysis to effective messaging and outreach tactics, you’ll learn to anticipate challenges, leverage opportunities, and set achievable goals. Embrace the power of effective planning to expand your organization’s reach and deepen its impact in 2024.
For more information and to register, visit: https://events.techsoup.org/techsoup-events-and-webinars/
Thursday, Nov 16 (12-1 pm)
From Hire to Retire: the Employee Lifecycle (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
This webinar will provide an overview of the “hire to retire” lifecycle of employees and the employer’s responsibility at each stage. Our presenter, Tammy Middleton from ICRMP, will cover the processes every library should have in place, as well as the legal risks and responsibilities that go along with supervising people.
For more information and to register, visit: https://libraries.idaho.gov/continuing-education/info2go/
Thursday, Nov 16 (1-2 pm)
R4 Connections: Finding Rural Health Information with RHIhub (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
The Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub) is committed to supporting healthcare and population health in rural communities by providing access to current and reliable resources as well as tools to help the you learn about rural health needs and address them. This webinar will highlight the mission of RHIhub and provide an in-depth look at the variety of information available through the RHIhub website. The presentation will include discussion of common rural health risk factors and how to find the data, best practices, funding, tools, and more to address those risk factors. Participants will get hands on experience navigating and using RHIhub resources as well as learn how to connect with RHIhub through multiple platforms for continued rural health educational development.
For more information and to register, visit: https://nnlm.gov/training/schedule
Thursday, Nov 16 (3-4 pm)
Mastering the Art of Difficult Conversations (Alliance Research and Training)
In this webinar, you’ll develop skills to stop avoiding difficult conversations and tackle them head on to create meaningful change in your organization. We’ll introduce the elements of difficult conversations, why we struggle to communicate, and provide methods you can use to prepare yourself for having a difficult conversation to increase the likelihood of a positive outcome. We’ll also touch on difficult conversations in the workplace like how to have difficult conversations with your boss or people you manage and how to receive a difficult message.
For more information and to register, visit: https://allianceresearchco.org/
Thursday, Nov 16 (5-6pm)
“Civics for All of US” Teacher Workshop – Teaching the 14th Amendment (National Archives)
This interactive workshop for educators will feature a seminar discussion of the revolutionary qualities of the 14th Amendment. We will unpack the text of this amendment and discover why it was desired after the Civil War, its destiny in the decades that followed, and its relevance today. This program is a part of Civics for All of US, the national civic education initiative from the National Archives. Our interactive teacher workshops draw upon the vast holdings of the National Archives to promote the knowledge, skills, and dispositions students need for civic engagement in the 21st century.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.archives.gov/calendar
Monday, November 20 (12-1 pm)
Introduction to project budgets (Candid)
Are you ready to start fundraising for your project or idea, but don’t know what and how much to ask for? If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back, come learn the basic elements of how to draft a project budget with confidence. This class will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to generate a standard project budget for a foundation proposal.
For more information and to register, visit: https://learning.candid.org/training-search/?_format=live&_sort=chronological
Monday, Nov 20 (4-5 pm)
How to Have an Effective One-on-One (GovLoop)
To provide your direct reports great feedback and help them prioritize their week ahead, there is no better place to do so than in a one-on-one meeting. But as we all know, one-on-ones can be realllllllly hard. Join us online to learn from government experts and your peers how to transform your one-on-ones from something you dread to something that is super impactful.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.govloop.com/training/
Wednesday, Nov 22 (9-10 am)
NCompass Live: Best New Children’s Books of 2023 (Nebraska Library Commission)
Sally Snyder, the Nebraska Library Commission’s Coordinator of Children and Young Adult Library Services, will give brief book talks on titles published in the last year that could be good additions to your library’s collection. Titles for pre-school through elementary school will be included.
For more information and to register, visit: https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL
Thursday, Nov 23 (11 am -12 pm)
Getting your Not-for-Profit Organization’s Financial Operations Ready for 2024 (Charity Village)
2024 is going to be another challenging year. Economic uncertainty remains, interest rates are still high, and money is hard to come by. Now is the time to prepare. This webinar will be of primary interest to nonprofit professionals, Board of Directors, finance/accounting professionals, and leaders.
For more information and to register, visit: https://charityvillage.com/learning-centre/webinars/
Tuesday, Nov 28 (12-1 pm)
Living Our Values Out Loud: Programs that Walk the Talk (WebJunction)
This webinar with the Sustainable Libraries Initiative will feature practitioners who have found ways to design, implement, and evaluate programs using frameworks that better represent their library’s values.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html
Tuesday, Nov 28 (12-1 pm)
Super Searchers ProgramSuper Searchers for Library Workers (ALA/Public Library Association)
The ease with which misinformation can be created and spread online endangers everyday discourse—and libraries are uniquely suited to help counteract its negative effects. Using research developed at University of Washington, Google has created a new set of tools for evaluating material found online, making it easier to think critically about the veracity of digital information right at the point of search. In this interactive presentation, library consultant Toby Greenwalt will demonstrate the capabilities of Super Searchers and showcase potential applications in the library workspace.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars
Tuesday, Nov 28 (3-4 pm)
Social Media 102 (Firespring)
In our Social Media 101 webinar, we covered the Big 3 (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn) and walked through social media tools. Now it’s time to learn a few advanced social media tips and tricks, elevate your social media presence through micro strategies and activate your advocates.
For more information and to register, visit: https://firespring.com/webinars/
Wednesday, Nov 29 (11 am-12 pm)
Simplified Fundraising Planning for Small Nonprofits (Productivity Fundraising)
Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, for a workshop covering some of the biggest mistakes that nonprofit organizations make when putting together their annual fundraising plan. Processes and tools will be shared which pare the planning process down to its simplest form. Attendees leave with actionable steps that they can take to make their organization’s planning process more effective.
For more information and to register, visit: https://productivefundraising.com/event/
Wednesday, Nov 29 (12-1 pm)
Reducing Burnout for Academic Library Workers who have Complicated Lives (AKA: Everybody) (Niche Academy)
Jessica Lee, Mike Holt, and Robert Griggs-Taylor have researched the experience of parents and burnout. But they recognize that everyone has complicated lives. Individual practices that alleviate and reduce burnout are to everyone’s benefit, including parents of minor children. In this presentation, they will reach into their survey data and examine the interventions used to prevent burnout, along with institutional measures that respondents felt would make positive impacts on their immediate lives.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nicheacademy.com/upcoming-webinars
Thursday, Nov 30 (3-4 pm)
Diffuse the situation: Using conversation to build empathy and trust with the public (Alliance Research and Training)
Join us to discuss positive, empathy-driven techniques to improve communication with your library patrons. In this webinar, we will identify common conversation types, how to prepare for and plan conversations addressing various issues, strategies for using positive language to guide conversations, and how to use empathy-driven approaches to gain greater understanding and build trust with patrons.
For more information and to register, visit: https://allianceresearchco.org/