Thank you, as always, to the Wyoming State Library for compiling this excellent resource! (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, Aug 10 (9am-3:45pm) Leader Talk: Managing Learning Technologies in the Age of AI With the emergence of artificial intelligence in learning, organizations have needed to invest in a variety of technologies to improve training delivery. With so many tools available on the market, learning leaders must ensure they’re selecting the right tool to meet the learning needs of their organization. However, learning leaders are not technology experts and managing all these technologies can be challenging. In this Training Industry Leader Talk, industry experts will share how to leverage the right AI tools for your company’s training needs and discuss strategies for managing your organization’s technology stack.
For more information and to register, visit: https://trainingindustry.com/webinar/
Thursday, Aug 17 (7am-3pm) SLJTeen Live! Join us Thursday, August 17th for our 12th annual SLJTeen Live! virtual event! Come learn about the latest and most exciting forthcoming titles for teens and tweens. From rom-coms and mysteries to graphic novels and classic coming-of-age stories, our daylong program of author panels, in-depth conversations, and keynote talks will keep you inspired and entertained. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the virtual exhibit hall to meet with leading publishers, enjoy additional chats, and download digital galleys and other free resources.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.slj.com/section/events
AT YOUR LEISURE – Pre-recorded webinars to view at your convenience
Informed or Influenced? Media and News Literacy Skills for Election Season and Beyond (edWeb)
In this edWebinar, join News Literacy Project experts and news literacy educators to learn how you can strengthen your students’ media and news literacy skills and equip them for active, responsible civic life. Learn about best practices for teaching about bias and primary purpose of various sources and types of information, and discover how you can help students identify news and information that is presented in a fair and accurate way. Visit: https://home.edweb.net/webinar/newsliteracy20221020/
ADVOCACY
Aug 2: The “Butterfly Effect” – Cascading Compassion Satisfaction in Library Land (Georgia Library Association)
ASSESSMENT & PLANNING
Aug 2: Data Visualization with Business Intelligence Tools (TechImpact)
Aug 9: Staff-Led Strategic Planning – A Roadmap to Success (Niche Academy)
Aug 15: Redesigning a Library Website (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries)
Aug 15: Scaling Up Your Community or Faith-Based Initiatives (GrantStation)
Aug 30: Writing Policy Without Worry (Indiana State Library)
ACCESSIBILITY
Aug 8: Info2Go! Service and Support Animals in the Library (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
Aug 16: Making Digital Services More Accessible (GovLoop)
Aug 29: Dyslexia and the Public Library (Indiana State Library)
BOARDS
Aug 8: What’s My Role as a Nonprofit Board Member? (Propel Nonprofits)
CAREERS
Aug 22: It’s OK Not to Be OK: How To Navigate Mental Health in the Workplace (GovLoop)
Aug 28: Decompress as a Supervisor – What to Do When You’re Overloaded (GovLoop)
Aug 30: Reducing Burnout for Academic Library Workers who have Complicated Lives (AKA: Everybody) (Niche Academy)
CHILDREN & TEENS
Aug 10: Play-responsiveness as a Teaching Practice: Using The Original Learning Approach (Early Childhood Investigations)
Aug 15: YA Announcements (Booklist)
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
Aug 1: Great Graphic Novels! Graphic Novel Book Buzz, Part II (Booklist)
Aug 8: Fall Adult Faves (Booklist)
Aug 9: How to Manage Volunteers in Collections (Connecting to Collections Care)
Aug 15: YA Announcements (Booklist)
Aug 23: Go Show the World: Creating a Home for Indigenous Fantasy and Publishing with David A. Robertson (Mackin)
COMMUNICATION
Aug 15: Redesigning a Library Website (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries)
Aug 15: Developing a Website That Tells Your Story (Firespring)
DIGITAL RESOURCES
Aug 15: Redesigning a Library Website (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries)
Aug 16: Making Digital Services More Accessible (GovLoop)
Aug 22: Social Media 102 (Firespring)
DEVELOPMENT & MANAGING CHANGE
Aug 8: Executive Directors Chat: Working with a World-Class AI Grant Writing Assistant (TechSoup)
Aug 9: Building Aligned Relationships: Making Connections That Support Your Values and Your Mission (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
Aug 9: Using Chat GPT Responsibly to Generate Presentation Ideas and Do Research (Training Magazine Network)
Aug 9: AI and Libraries: Enhancing Services and Engaging Communities (WebJunction)
FUNDRAISING
Aug 2: How To Save Lapsed Donors (Blackbaud)
Aug 2: How To Double Your Year-End Donations (Bloomerang)
Aug 7: Introduction to proposal writing (Candid Learning)
Aug 8: Executive Directors Chat: Working with a World-Class AI Grant Writing Assistant (TechSoup)
Aug 9: New Insights for Nonprofit Email Marketers (TechImpact)
Aug 15: Introduction to project budgets (Candid Learning)
Aug 17: AI-Powered Fundraising 101 (Blackbaud)
Aug 31: 10 Quick Tips to Supercharge Your Next Fundraising Appeal (Productive Fundraising)
LEGAL
Aug 10: Orientation to Legal Research Webinar: Tracing Federal Regulations (Law Library of Congress)
Aug 16: USPTO Intellectual Property Resources (Federal Depository Library Program)
LIBRARY SPACES
Aug 8: Info2Go! Service and Support Animals in the Library (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
Aug 29: Dyslexia and the Public Library (Indiana State Library)
MANAGEMENT
Aug 2: Data Visualization with Business Intelligence Tools (TechImpact)
Aug 9: NCompass Live: Deploying Soft Skills in the Library Setting – Online (Nebraska Library Commission)
Aug 10: Outsourcing Non-Core Functions: The Pros, Cons, Best Practices and Things to Consider (Charity Village)
Aug 22: It’s OK Not to Be OK: How To Navigate Mental Health in the Workplace (GovLoop)
Aug 28: Decompress as a Supervisor – What to Do When You’re Overloaded (GovLoop)
Aug 29: 3 Mistakes Leaders Make: Get the Balance Right (Library Support Alliance)
Aug 29: Nonprofit Recruitment: Attracting Top Talent (GrantStation)
Aug 30: Writing Policy Without Worry (Indiana State Library)
Aug 30: Develop Your Teams by Building on Strengths (Fast Forward Libraries)
Aug 31: Health Data Privacy in the Library (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
OUTREACH & PARTNERSHIPS
Aug 2: The “Butterfly Effect” – Cascading Compassion Satisfaction in Library Land (Georgia Library Association)
Aug 9: Participatory Community Building with Myanmar Refugee Women in Dallas, Texas (Network of the National Libraries of Medicine)
Aug 15: Scaling Up Your Community or Faith-Based Initiatives (GrantStation)
Aug 22: Libraries Helping Refugees and New Immigrants Learn the US Financial System (WebJunction)
Aug 31: Health Data Privacy in the Library (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
PROGRAMMING
Aug 10: Play-responsiveness as a Teaching Practice: Using The Original Learning Approach (Early Childhood Investigations)
Aug 31: Health Data Privacy in the Library (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
READERS’ ADVISORY
Aug 1: Great Graphic Novels! Graphic Novel Book Buzz, Part II (Booklist)
Aug 8: Fall Adult Faves (Booklist)
Aug 15: YA Announcements (Booklist)
Aug 23: Go Show the World: Creating a Home for Indigenous Fantasy and Publishing with David A. Robertson (Mackin)
REFERENCE
Aug 8: Should You Consider Crypto? (Federal Depository Library Program)
Aug 9: Participatory Community Building with Myanmar Refugee Women in Dallas, Texas (Network of the National Libraries of Medicine)
Aug 10: Orientation to Legal Research Webinar: Tracing Federal Regulations (Law Library of Congress)
Aug 16: USPTO Intellectual Property Resources (Federal Depository Library Program)
Aug 17: ClinicalTrials.gov for Librarians (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
Aug 23: Paper Maps & Rogue TIGERs: Using Government Documents to Digitize 1980 Census Blocks for IPUMS NHGIS (Federal Depository Library Program)
Aug 24: Congress.gov Webinar (Law Library of Congress)
SCHOOL LIBRARIES
Aug 1: Great Graphic Novels! Graphic Novel Book Buzz, Part II (Booklist)
Aug 2: C& C Back to School Webinar (Copyright & Creativity)
Aug 3: When Kids Can’t Read: What We Can Do Now that Makes a Difference (edWeb)
Aug 9: What the Research Says – I Will Drop This Class if You Are the Spy! Teaching Information Literacy with Tabletop Games (Indiana State Library)
Aug 10: Play-responsiveness as a Teaching Practice: Using The Original Learning Approach (Early Childhood Investigations)
Aug 15: YA Announcements (Booklist)
Aug 23: Go Show the World: Creating a Home for Indigenous Fantasy and Publishing with David A. Robertson (Mackin)
Aug 24: Shannon’s Summer Series on Leadership: Part III: This School Year (Follett)
Aug 30: NCompass Live: Pretty Sweet Tech – Online (Nebraska Library Commission)
TECHNOLOGY
Aug 1: An Endless Game of Catch-Up: Exploring the Impact of ChatGPT on Research and Learning in Higher Education (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries)
Aug 8: Executive Directors Chat: Working with a World-Class AI Grant Writing Assistant (TechSoup)
Aug 8: Should You Consider Crypto? (Federal Depository Library Program)
Aug 9: Using Chat GPT Responsibly to Generate Presentation Ideas and Do Research (Training Magazine Network)
Aug 9: AI and Libraries: Enhancing Services and Engaging Communities (WebJunction)
Aug 17: AI-Powered Fundraising 101 (Blackbaud)
Aug 30: NCompass Live: Pretty Sweet Tech – Online (Nebraska Library Commission)
TRAINING & INSTRUCTION
Aug 1: An Endless Game of Catch-Up: Exploring the Impact of ChatGPT on Research and Learning in Higher Education (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries)
Aug 2: C& C Back to School Webinar (Copyright & Creativity)
Aug 3: When Kids Can’t Read: What We Can Do Now that Makes a Difference (edWeb)
Aug 9: What the Research Says – I Will Drop This Class if You Are the Spy! Teaching Information Literacy with Tabletop Games (Indiana State Library)
Aug 9: What Kind of Professional Development Trainer Are You? How Your Training Type Impacts Training Results (Early Childhood Investigations)
Aug 28: Colonial Archives in the Classroom: Student and Instructor Perspectives (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries)
VOLUNTEERS
Aug 9: How to Manage Volunteers in Collections (Connecting to Collections Care)
PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:
Tuesday, Aug 1 (12-1 pm)
Great Graphic Novels! Graphic Novel Book Buzz, Part II (Booklist)
We are keeping the graphic novel vibes going through August with the second webinar in our two-part #ReadGraphic series! Join us for a free, one-hour Booklist event featuring representatives from Fantagraphics Books, Diamond Book Distributors, Image Comics, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, and Quarto Kids showcasing GN titles perfect for readers of all ages.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars
Tuesday, Aug 1 (12-1:30 pm)
An Endless Game of Catch-Up: Exploring the Impact of ChatGPT on Research and Learning in Higher Education (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries)
Our panelists will begin by providing a foundational overview of what ChatGPT is, the basics of language models, and how these models are trained. They will explore the implications of this technology as well as the need to educate students and faculty on what this tool does. Special attention will be paid to the opportunities and ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in higher education.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.aserl.org/#webinars
Wednesday, Aug 2 (12-1 pm)
How To Save Lapsed Donors (Blackbaud)
Don’t miss this Fundraising How To session to join Blackbaud University’s lead instructor for fundraising best practices, Matt Connell, and learn how to build a donor retention strategy that addresses the most common reasons donors lapse and stop supporting organizations.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.blackbaud.com/events/webinars
Wednesday, Aug 2 (12-1 pm)
The “Butterfly Effect” – Cascading Compassion Satisfaction in Library Land (Georgia Library Association)
In a nutshell this webinar, is above all else, about the impact of the ripple/cascading effects that occurs in the act of helping others as library practitioners enact their roles as service providers to meet the sundry needs of library users.
For more information and to register, visit: https://gla.georgialibraries.org/carterette-series-webinars/
Wednesday, Aug 2 (12-1 pm)
Data Visualization with Business Intelligence Tools (TechImpact)
Today data visualization and analytics are at the forefront of decision-making in every organization. Please join us for this webinar and learn from Tech Impact Senior Consultant Erica Blake as she presents on data visualization options with major Business Intelligence (BI) tools, PowerBI and Tableau.
For more information and to register, visit: https://techimpact.org/events/
Wednesday, Aug 2 (2-3 pm)
How To Double Your Year-End Donations (Bloomerang)
Year-end donations are critical for your organization. On average, nonprofits typically bring in over one-third of their revenue during the end of the year. In this session, you’ll discover how to maximize gifts without having to find more budget!
For more information and to register, visit: https://bloomerang.co/webinars-events/
Wednesday, Aug 2 (2-3 pm)
C& C Back to School Webinar (Copyright & Creativity)
C&C educators welcome you back to the 2022-2023 school year as we introduce our FREE K-12 resources for teaching copyright and fair use. See firsthand how they are used with students in the classroom and online.
For more information and to register, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvdu2urDojGdNFxdvBm-phcnqLNmRzPk4h#/registration
Thursday, Aug 3 (3-4 pm)
When Kids Can’t Read: What We Can Do Now that Makes a Difference (edWeb)
Join this edWebinar with Kylene Beers as she discusses how teachers and literacy coaches can help kids become skilled, engaged, and independent readers. Attendees will learn comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and engagement strategies.
For more information and to register, visit: https://home.edweb.net/webinars/
Monday, Aug 7 (12-1:30 pm)
Introduction to proposal writing (Candid Learning)
Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don’t want to miss one of our most popular classes!
For more information and to register, visit:https://learning.candid.org/training-search/?_format=live&_location=online&_sort=chronological
Tuesday, Aug 8 (11-12pm)
Executive Directors Chat: Working with a World-Class AI Grant Writing Assistant (TechSoup)
Still have questions about how artificial intelligence will affect grant proposals and grant writing? Nonprofits from around the world are continuing the discussion on the best way to use AI. Join this conversation with Philip Deng, co-founder and CEO of Grantable, a world-class AI-powered grant writing assistant, to learn about how generative AI is reshaping the nonprofit sector.
For more information and to register, visit: https://events.techsoup.org/techsoup-events-and-webinars/
Tuesday, Aug 8 (11-12pm)
What’s My Role as a Nonprofit Board Member? (Propel Nonprofits)
You’re at the board table – now what? Learn to participate in board meetings and other engagements with more confidence and knowledge about your role as a board member. We’ll cover the five key board responsibilities and provide tips for how you can be a strong resource for a nonprofit organization.
For more information and to register, visit: https://propelnonprofits.org/upcoming-trainings/
Tuesday, Aug 8 (11-12 pm)
Info2Go! Service and Support Animals in the Library (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
Join us for an informative and engaging webinar that explores the multifaceted world of service and emotional support animals in relation to public spaces, public access, and how to effectively respond to patrons in the library. This webinar is designed to equip librarians, staff, and administrators with essential knowledge and practical strategies to ensure inclusivity and accommodate individuals with service animals and emotional support animals.
For more information and to register, visit: https://libraries.idaho.gov/continuing-education/info2go/
Tuesday, Aug 8 (12-1 pm)
Should You Consider Crypto? (Federal Depository Library Program)
Join the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Office of Customer Education and Outreach to learn the basics and risks associated with crypto assets, including the latest fraud risks, and how to spot and avoid common frauds. You’ll learn: common characteristics of crypto assets, the mining process, the difference between custodial and non-custodial digital wallets, the risks associated with buying and owning crypto assets, recent fraud trends, steps to manage risk, free Federal Government resources.
For more information and to register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/tvfynp2v
Tuesday, Aug 8 (12-1 pm)
Fall Adult Faves (Booklist)
Summer may be in full swing, but fall is right around the corner. And there’s plenty of adult books to add to your TBR list. Join us for a free one-hour webinar where we’ll hear reps from Hachette Book Group, Macmillan, W. W. Norton & Co., ECW Press and Simon & Schuster tell us all about their upcoming fall adult titles!
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars
Wednesday, Aug 9 (8-9 am)
What the Research Says – I Will Drop This Class if You Are the Spy! Teaching Information Literacy with Tabletop Games (Indiana State Library)
In this session Carl will discuss why one might seek to employ tabletop games to teach information literacy, how to go about finding a game that fulfills a specific teaching objective, strategies to get the most out of the experience, and the pitfalls and challenges to watch out for when using tabletop games to teach.
For more information and to register, visit: https://indianastatelibrary.evanced.info/signup/calendar?ln=ALL
Wednesday, Aug 9 (9-10am)
NCompass Live: Deploying Soft Skills in the Library Setting – Online (Nebraska Library Commission)
In the library world, we find ourselves performing many essential tasks that involve call number systems, shelving, creating policies, and even giving directions to the restrooms. Dealing with concrete concepts and rules is relatively easy. But how do we handle an angry patron? What do we do when tragedy hits our community? What about the not-so-concrete things that need tailoring to each individual? This presentation will discuss what soft skills are important to library staff, library boards, and volunteers, as well as how soft skills can be taught.
For more information and to register, visit: https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL
Wednesday, Aug 9 (9-10 am)
Participatory Community Building with Myanmar Refugee Women in Dallas, Texas (Network of the National Libraries of Medicine)
Myanmar refugees in Dallas experience multiple challenges to their successful resettlement and consequent social integration. American resettlement requirements specify that refugees become economically self-sufficient less than six months after their arrival, an ambitious goal that is hard to achieve for any refugee, especially women. There was a serious need for an investigation of a successful resettlement through the eyes of Myanmar refugee women. The researcher will present the process and findings of 5 stages of the community participatory research project with Myanmar refugee women resettling in Dallas.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/participatory-community-building-myanmar-refugee-women-dallas-texas
Wednesday, Aug 9 (10-11am)
Building Aligned Relationships: Making Connections That Support Your Values and Your Mission (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
This masterclass will help support your role in creating inclusive environments and establishing relationships aligned to your core values. This includes the relationship with yourself as well as relationships with people you connect with. By the end, participants will have tools to incorporate practices of building aligned relationships that lead to more inclusive communities and environments.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinars
Wednesday, Aug 9 (10-11am)
Using Chat GPT Responsibly to Generate Presentation Ideas and Do Research (Training Magazine Network)
Chat GPT has become wildly popular but you can get burned. Discover how to use Chat GPT (and Microsoft’s Copilot) responsibly to save time without making all your content sound “GPT-bland.” In this session you’ll learn: How to cite Chat GPT and check for accuracy (yes, it’s sometimes wrong); Some prompt ideas for realistic training tasks; How to turn Chat GPT’s content into YOUR content. We’ll have fun using Chat GPT live and take your prompt ideas to see the results!
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/calendar
Wednesday, Aug 9 (11-12 pm)
How to Manage Volunteers in Collections (Connecting to Collections Care)
Volunteers are an integral part of a small and mid-sized cultural institutions workforce and can be found across departments. In this webinar we will provide an overview of collections volunteers – how to create a volunteer program or align an existing program with best practices.
For more information and to register, visit: https://connectingtocollections.org/calendar/
Wednesday, Aug 9 (12-1pm)
Staff-Led Strategic Planning – A Roadmap to Success (Niche Academy)
In this webinar, Katy B. Mathuews, PhD and Ryan A. Spellman, MLIS will provide a basic roadmap to organize, create, and implement a strategic plan. Topics will include how to structure your work, steps to create the plan, and considerations for assessment. Along the journey, the presenters will offer best practices and lessons learned from their own experience co-chairing a staff-led strategic planning process.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nicheacademy.com/upcoming-webinars
Wednesday, Aug 9 (12-1 pm)
New Insights for Nonprofit Email Marketers (TechImpact)
What’s the best day to send an email? What words should you include in your subject lines? Is preview text really that important? How does your email performance measure up to other nonprofits? Join this session to learn the answers to your biggest email marketing questions!
For more information and to register, visit: https://techimpact.org/events/
Wednesday, Aug 9 (12-1:30 pm)
What Kind of Professional Development Trainer Are You? How Your Training Type Impacts Training Results (Early Childhood Investigations)
Brian Washburn, co-founder and CEO of Endurance Learning will lead this session in which you will explore two specific tools that will help you grow more self-aware about the kind of trainer you currently are, and the kind of trainer you can become.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/webinars/
Wednesday, Aug 9 (1-2:30pm)
AI and Libraries: Enhancing Services and Engaging Communities (WebJunction)
Learn about AI fundamentals, its relevance to libraries of all sizes and types, and how it can enhance services and engage communities. Discover various uses of AI, such as data analysis and service development, and gain practical tips on integrating AI using affordable and accessible tools. Ethical considerations and challenges associated with AI implementation will also be discussed, including privacy, security, and bias mitigation.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html
Thursday, Aug 10 (11-12 pm)
Outsourcing Non-Core Functions: The Pros, Cons, Best Practices and Things to Consider (Charity Village)
To hire in-house, or to outsource? That is the question that most nonprofits face at one point or another along their journey. It’s a big decision and one that should not be taken lightly. In this webinar, we’ll tackle the ins and outs of outsourcing non-core functions, including the pros and cons, functions that lend themselves to outsourcing, best practices, and important things to consider.
For more information and to register, visit: https://charityvillage.com/learning-centre/webinars/
Thursday, Aug 10 (11-12 pm)
Orientation to Legal Research Webinar: Tracing Federal Regulations (Law Library of Congress)
This entry in the series provides an overview of U.S. federal regulations, including information about the notice and comment rulemaking process, the publication and citation of regulations, and the tracing of regulations from the Code of Federal Regulations, to the proposed rule in the Federal Register, to the regulation’s docket.
For more information and to register, visit: https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2023/07/upcoming-u-s-law-webinars-august-2023/
Thursday, Aug 10 (12-1:30 pm)
Play-responsiveness as a Teaching Practice: Using The Original Learning Approach (Early Childhood Investigations)
In this thought-provoking webinar, you will explore the foundations of Suzanne’s book, The Original Learning Approach play-responsive approach to education. Suzanne will share how play informs educators about each child’s learning and motivation, so teaching becomes focused on sense-making, meaning-making and world-making. Suzanne will share concepts and images from Sweden, as well as from other places around the world including Greece, Italy, China, Iceland, and Australia to further inspire your teaching practices.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/webinars/
Tuesday, Aug 15 (12-1 pm)
Redesigning a Library Website (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries)
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://www.aserl.org/#webinars
Tuesday, Aug 15 (12-1 pm)
YA Announcements (Booklist)
Are you looking to add some brand-new YA titles to your TBR list? Well have we got just the thing for you. Join us for a free one-hour webinar to hear representatives from Macmillan, Camcat Books and Skybound Comet tell us all about the hottest YA books that are soon to hit your shelves!
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars
Tuesday, Aug 15 (12-1 pm)
Developing a Website That Tells Your Story (Firespring)
Everything you do as a nonprofit organization leads people back to your website. It is the center of your marketing universe and home base of your brand. Does your website effectively communicate your story or is it merely an online brochure with a few photos and mission statement?
For more information and to register, visit: https://firespring.com/webinars/
Tuesday, Aug 15 (12-1 pm)
Scaling Up Your Community or Faith-Based Initiatives (GrantStation)
As part of the nonprofit community, you likely understand the eagerness to implement programs that can bring about positive change in your community. But to achieve success, it’s vital to fully determine the resources you need and the changes you would like to see. That’s why learning how to use the right planning tools is worth the time invested. During this webinar, Michelle Foster, a former engineer turned community champion, will share her journey of transforming Appalachian families through a community-based, faith-motivated initiative. She will unveil the secrets behind her success, guiding you on the path to program planning, evaluation, and sustainability.
For more information and to register, visit:https://grantstation.com/product/online-education/view-all-2
Tuesday, Aug 15 (12-1:15 pm)
Introduction to project budgets (Candid Learning)
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.
For more information and to register, visit:https://learning.candid.org/training-search/?_format=live&_location=online&_sort=chronological
Wednesday, Aug 16 (12-12:45 pm)
Making Digital Services More Accessible (GovLoop)
Join us online Wednesday, Aug.16 from 2-2:45 p.m. ET/11-11:45 a.m. PT, to learn from government and industry leaders about the steps it takes to make digital services truly accessible.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.govloop.com/training/
Wednesday, Aug 16 (12-1 pm)
USPTO Intellectual Property Resources (Federal Depository Library Program)
The webinar will provide a brief overview of the PTRC Program and USPTO resources. The presenters will highlight resources for searching trademarks and patents, as well as related resources. The presenters will also touch on a few valuable historic resources.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.fdlp.gov/events
Thursday, Aug 17 (10-11 am)
AI-Powered Fundraising 101 (Blackbaud)
Join AI fundraising expert and Dataro CEO/Co-Founder Tim Paris to learn the fundamentals of the future of fundraising. Tim will introduce you to the art and science of using machine learning and new GPT technologies to inform your data selections and answer the fundamental questions in fundraising: WHO should we contact, WHEN should we engage them, HOW much should we ask or which channel should we use, and finally WHAT should we say to build better relationships and drive better outcomes.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.blackbaud.com/events/webinars
Thursday, Aug 17 (12-1pm)
ClinicalTrials.gov for Librarians (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
ClinicalTrials.gov is the openly available federal registry and results database of publicly and privately funded clinical studies conducted in the United States and around the world. ClinicalTrials.gov is a vital resource for researchers, healthcare providers, and health sciences librarians who wish to consult the entire body of evidence on any particular topic. Learn how health sciences librarians can advocate to clinical researchers the importance of complying with the results submission requirements mandated by federal law.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nnlm.gov/training/schedule
Tuesday, Aug 22 (12-12:50 pm)
It’s OK Not to Be OK: How To Navigate Mental Health in the Workplace (GovLoop)
Join GovLoop and NextGen online Tuesday, Aug. 22 from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to learn how to identify, address and talk about mental health in the workplace.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.govloop.com/training/
Tuesday, Aug 22 (12-1 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/
Tuesday, Aug 22 (1-2pm)
Libraries Helping Refugees and New Immigrants Learn the US Financial System (WebJunction)
Navigating the US financial system is an important skill these individuals must develop to thrive in their new home country. Libraries can provide some of that assistance. In this session, learn about free and trustworthy financial literacy resources developed specifically for new immigrants and refugees. Librarians will share how they work with new immigrant and refugee communities to provide this vital education.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html
Wednesday, Aug 23 (12-1 pm)
Go Show the World: Creating a Home for Indigenous Fantasy and Publishing with David A. Robertson (Mackin)
Join host, author, and educator Pernille Ripp as she talks to David A. Robertson, bestselling author of children’s books like On the Trapline, The Song That Called Them Home, and his popular Misewa Saga novels. They discuss how his novels combine traditional European fantasy with Cree folklore, the importance of writing Indigenous and Native American heroes and epics, and how his new editorial imprint at Penguin Random House Canada will create opportunities for emerging Indigenous and Native American talent across all categories of children’s books. Participants will be invited to join the conversation and ask the authors questions.
For more information and to register, visit: https://home.mackin.com/resources/webinars/
Wednesday, Aug 23 (1-2 pm)
Paper Maps & Rogue TIGERs: Using Government Documents to Digitize 1980 Census Blocks for IPUMS NHGIS (Federal Depository Library Program)
The U.S. Census Bureau’s TIGER/Line Files provide digital definitions of the boundaries of census reporting areas, but the TIGER/Line data for 1980 census blocks (the smallest census reporting areas) are incomplete. For the IPUMS National Historical Geographic Information System (NHGIS), we are using paper maps from 1980 census publications to edit the TIGER/Line data and generate accurate digital 1980 blocks for every metro area in the country. We will share the challenges of this work, provide examples of the utility of block-level data for mapping and spatial analysis, and detail the important role of Government document librarians in our process.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.fdlp.gov/events
Thursday, Aug 24 (12-1 pm)
Congress.gov Webinar (Law Library of Congress)
This orientation is designed to give a basic overview of Congress.gov. While the focus of the session will be searching legislation and the congressional member information attached to the legislation, the new features of Congress.gov will also be highlighted.
For more information and to register, visit: https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2023/07/upcoming-u-s-law-webinars-august-2023/
Thursday, Aug 24 (3-4 pm)
Shannon’s Summer Series on Leadership: Part III: This School Year (Follett)
In the third of Shannon’s Summer Series on Leadership, join Shannon McClintock Miller as she invites Joyce Valenza, associate professor at Rutgers University, to the conversation, Be A Library Leader This School Year.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.follettcommunity.com/s/webinars
Monday, Aug 28 (12-1 pm)
Colonial Archives in the Classroom: Student and Instructor Perspectives (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries)
Where does research end and creative imagination begin? How might teaching archival literacies to students also involve understanding poetry and storytelling? And how might empowering students to produce original work from the archives allow historians, curators and publishers to re-imagine the voices present and absent in the archives – the primary evidence we have of our past? This panel brings together the voice of an instructor, Professor Christine Wiesenthal and her undergraduate student Saloni Sharma from the University of Alberta, as well as the PhD student, Shebati Sengupta, from the University of New Mexico. They will be joined by a publisher of primary source collections, Dr. Laura Blomvall from AM, in an effort to stage a conversation between instructors, students and publishers on student success in the context of the colonial legacies in the archive.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.aserl.org/#webinars
Monday, Aug 28 (2-3 pm)
Decompress as a Supervisor – What to Do When You’re Overloaded (GovLoop)
Summer is a time for vacation, but it can also cause overload at work with conflicting time off and picking up loose ends. You’ve probably experienced that feeling of sitting at your desk, with a mile-long to-do list that you can’t even start because there is too much going on. Join us to learn from government leaders and your peers about how to decompress so you can do your job.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.govloop.com/training/
Tuesday, Aug 29 (11-12 pm)
3 Mistakes Leaders Make: Get the Balance Right (Library Support Alliance)
Calling all library-support organization staff! If you work in a system, consortia, cooperative, association, state library, or some other type of organization that works with member libraries, your members look to you for leadership. Join us for an interactive webinar to talk with other library-support organization staff about leadership!
For more information and to register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/3xakcetf
Tuesday, Aug 29 (11:30-12:30 pm)
Dyslexia and the Public Library (Indiana State Library)
The public library can be a scary place for people with dyslexia. Join us for a quick overview of the science of reading and dyslexia and how to apply best practices to create a welcoming place for all brains, including people with dyslexia. We will explore ways public libraries can serve as a dyslexia resource center for children and parents and help promote awareness in local communities.
For more information and to register, visit: https://indianastatelibrary.evanced.info/signup/calendar?ln=ALL
Tuesday, Aug 29 (12-1 pm)
Nonprofit Recruitment: Attracting Top Talent (GrantStation)
During this webinar, Autumn Joyce of Cultivate Advisors will show you how to brand your recruitment efforts properly. By actively considering your brand, mission, vision, and values when recruiting, you can help your organization attract top talent and increase its impact.
For more information and to register, visit: https://grantstation.com/product/online-education/view-all-2
Wednesday, Aug 30 (8-9 am)
Writing Policy Without Worry (Indiana State Library)
In this session, we will go over the basics of writing policies and learn tips and tricks to making them as painless as possible. We will also talk about how we can ensure that our policies are fair and equitable. We will have hands-on practice with writing a simple policy.
For more information and to register, visit: https://continuinged.isl.in.gov/find-training/online-training-series/
Wednesday, Aug 30 (9-10am)
NCompass Live: Pretty Sweet Tech – Online (Nebraska Library Commission)
Special monthly episodes of NCompass Live! Join the NLC’s Technology Innovation Librarian, Amanda Sweet, as she guides us through the world of library-related Pretty Sweet Tech.
For more information and to register, visit: https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL
Wednesday, Aug 30 (11-12 pm)
Develop Your Teams by Building on Strengths (Fast Forward Libraries)
Teams are a critical unit at your library – it’s where people learn, share, and feel connected. How can we better develop our teams to ensure positive working relationships and job satisfaction? This webinar will go deep into team building (but not in a “let’s do a ropes course!” way!). We’ll share the theory behind how teams develop their dynamics and cultures and several proven approaches to using a strengths-based approach for intentionally cultivating a productive environment.
For more information and to register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/2bs4dczt
Wednesday, Aug 30 (12-1pm)
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, Aug 31 (11-12 pm)
10 Quick Tips to Supercharge Your Next Fundraising Appeal (Productive Fundraising)
Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, for a review of the best practices in writing fundraising appeal letters. Chad will boil down the research from top fundraising experts to provide actionable tips on both how to write content that spurs action and how to actually get prospects to open the envelope.
For more information and to register, visit: https://productivefundraising.com/event/fundraising-appeals/
Thursday, Aug 31 (11am-12pm)
Health Data Privacy in the Library (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
This webinar will explore the role libraries play in patron health journeys, which includes the layout of our physical spaces, the way we handle sensitive documents, which resources we share, and more. Privacy advocate Tess Wilson will discuss practical approaches to patron support and ways we might teach patrons about their health data safety.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nnlm.gov/training/schedule