After more than 17 years of curating and sharing the very excellent, valued, and nationally-recognized monthly continuing education (CE) calendar, the Wyoming State Library has passed the mantle to the Maine State Library. Thank you Wyoming State Library staff for all of your hard work and the great information you have shared with us for so many years. And thank you Maine State Library for ensuring that this monthly CE aggregation lives on for library staff everywhere. (All events are listed in MST time – but please verify when registering!).
Do you have a free program that you would like us to consider for the calendar? Submit it here: https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/ce/ce_program_submission_form.shtml
ONLINE CONFERENCES:
There are no conferences for January
AT YOUR LEISURE: Pre-recorded webinars to view at your convenience
A Step-By-Step Guide to Hybrid Programming (ALA)
Using two examples from the Boston Public Library’s recent hybrid programming, the presenters will walk through the logistical details to consider when planning hybrid programs. The many decisions to make about staff roles and responsibilities, registration, managing the online and in-person audience engagement, and leveraging AV and technology, will be outlined and discussed.
https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=369
Graphic Novels and Manga For Teens and Tweens (Infopeople)
Hey, library staff! Comics! Everyone is looking for them at your library, but they all want something different. What do you say to the parent whose child won’t let go of Dog Man? How high is your stack of Raina Telgemeier read-alikes? Where is your manga section, and how do you know which series to add to your collection?
https://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar/archived
Laying Out the Welcome Mat: Asset Mapping to Better Serve the Immigrant Community (WebJunction)
With immigration in the news, many library practitioners are wondering how they can support immigrant populations as they transition into their communities. This webinar covers how to use asset mapping—a way to discover, gather, and share community resources—to grow strong relationships and align with existing community partners and resources. Asset mapping will help you understand and highlight your community’s resources, strengthening your library as an invaluable hub for the immigrants in your area.
https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/laying-out-the-welcome-mat.html
PROGRAMS BY CATEGORY:
ADVOCACY
- Jan 10: Canva 2.0 for Libraries: Page Layout Design (Niche Academy)
- Jan 16: Social Media 101 for Nonprofits (Firespring)
- Jan 22: Public Relations Saves the World: Three Steps to Maximizing Media Opportunities (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
- Jan 23: Free Nonprofit Webinar: 5 Reasons Why Direct Mail Continues to Create Fundraising Home Runs (CharityHowTo)
ASSESSMENT & PLANNING
- Jan 9: Why Your Annual Report Should Be a Marketing Tool and Not a Snooze Fest (Firespring)
- Jan 10: You Locked, Now What? Sharing Results with LibPAS Reports (Montana State Library)
- Jan 11: Cultivating Generative Conversations on Nonprofit Boards (Propel Nonprofits)
- Jan 17: All aboard GrantStation (GrantStation)
- Jan 23: Introduction to fundraising planning (Candid Learning)
- Jan 31: Annual Reports: Simplifying the Process for Maximum Donor Engagement (Productive Fundraising)
BOARDS
- Jan 11: Cultivating Generative Conversations on Nonprofit Boards (Propel Nonprofits)
- Jan 11: Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing Our Power (Bloomerang)
CAREERS
- Jan 17: Talking Mental Health and Addressing Challenges at Work (Without Accidentally Discriminating) (Niche Academy)
- Jan 25: I-Engage – Your Personal Engagement Roadmap: The talk about YOU. About how are YOU doing! (Training Mag Network)
- Jan 29: Modeling a Healthy Work-Life Balance (GovLoop)
- Jan 30: Networking With Purpose: How to Build Lasting Relationships (GovLoop)
CHILDREN & TEENS
- Jan 10: 5 Essentials for Inspiring Young Learners with the Science of Reading (edWeb)
- Jan 16: Navigating Student Mental Health Needs in the Classroom (edWeb)
- Jan 18: Adolescent Mental Wellness in Crisis: What Can High Schools Do? (edWeb)
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
- Jan 9: MSL Learn Webinar Series – Ready Player One! Video Games in the Library (Montana State Library)
- Jan 11: New Year, Balanced Life (Booklist)
COMMUNICATION
- Jan 9: The Trainer’s Guide to Podcasting (Training Mag Network)
- Jan 10: Canva 2.0 for Libraries: Page Layout Design (Niche Academy)
- Jan 16: Social Media 101 for Nonprofits (Firespring)
- Jan 22: Public Relations Saves the World: Three Steps to Maximizing Media Opportunities (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
DIGITAL RESOURCES
- Jan 10: Beyond ChatGPT – Navigating the LLM and Generative AI Landscape (Training Mag Network)
DEVELOPMENT & MANAGING CHANGE
- Jan 18: Best Practices for Gender Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION
- Jan 11: Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing Our Power (Bloomerang)
- Jan 17: Talking Mental Health and Addressing Challenges at Work (Without Accidentally Discriminating) (Niche Academy)
- Jan 18: Best Practices for Gender Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
- Jan 30: Building Authentic Relationships with Underserved Communities (WebJunction)
- Jan 31: A Thematic Session on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Evidence from the Microdata (US Census)
FUNDRAISING
- Jan 11: Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing Our Power (Bloomerang)
- Jan 17: All aboard GrantStation (GrantStation)
- Jan 23: Free Nonprofit Webinar: 5 Reasons Why Direct Mail Continues to Create Fundraising Home Runs (CharityHowTo)
- Jan 23: Introduction to fundraising planning (Candid Learning)
- Jan 31: Annual Reports: Simplifying the Process for Maximum Donor Engagement (Productive Fundraising)
LEGAL
- Jan 24: What’s Up Wednesday – Anatomy of a Book Challenge (Indiana State Library)
- Jan 25: CSL in Session: Sticky Situations: Patron privacy, and customer service (Colorado State Library)
LIBRARY SPACES
- Jan 30: 2024 MSL Learn Webinar Series – Facilities Management (Montana State Library)
MANAGEMENT
- Jan 9: Why Your Annual Report Should Be a Marketing Tool and Not a Snooze Fest (Firespring)
- Jan 10: You Locked, Now What? Sharing Results with LibPAS Reports (Montana State Library)
- Jan 23: Efficient Management of Your Technology Devices (Techsoup)
- Jan 23: Info2Go! Addressing Harassment in the Workplace (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
- Jan 24: Centering Humans in AI (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
- Jan 24: Ask the Experts: Focus on Ethics, Principles, and Governance of Generative AI (Techsoup)
- Jan 25: I-Engage – Your Personal Engagement Roadmap: The talk about YOU. About how are YOU doing! (Training Mag Network)
- Jan 29: Modeling a Healthy Work-Life Balance (GovLoop)
- Jan 30: 2024 MSL Learn Webinar Series – Facilities Management (Montana State Library)
OUTREACH & PARTNERSHIPS
- Jan 4: Libraries Foster Social Connection: Responding to the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation (WebJunction)
- Jan 25: Getting READy to Build Better School Partnerships (Indiana State Library)
- Jan 30: Building Authentic Relationships with Underserved Communities (WebJunction)
- Jan 30: Networking With Purpose: How to Build Lasting Relationships (GovLoop)
PROGRAMMING
- Jan 10: 5 Essentials for Inspiring Young Learners with the Science of Reading (edWeb)
READERS’ ADVISORY
- Jan 11: New Year, Balanced Life (Booklist)
REFERENCE
- Jan 17: Best Practices When Using American Community Survey Data (US Census)
- Jan 24: Misinformation in the College Classroom: How are Faculty and Librarians Teaching News Literacy Skills? (Niche Academy)
- Jan 31: Leader Talk: AI-Powered Learning Solutions (Training Industry)
- Jan 31: A Thematic Session on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Evidence from the Microdata (US Census)
SCHOOL LIBRARIES
- Jan 9: Inclusive Innovation: How School Districts Can Unlock the Power of R&D to Create Transformative Solutions (edWeb)
- Jan 16: Navigating Student Mental Health Needs in the Classroom (edWeb)
- Jan 17: Rising to the Challenge of Behaviors at Home, at School and in the Community (PACER Center)
- Jan 17: Best Practices When Using American Community Survey Data (US Census)
- Jan 18: Adolescent Mental Wellness in Crisis: What Can High Schools Do? (edWeb)
- Jan 18: Teaching Copyright K-12: Ready to Go, and It’s All Free (Copyright & Creativity)
- Jan 24: What’s Up Wednesday – Anatomy of a Book Challenge (Indiana State Library)
- Jan 24: Misinformation in the College Classroom: How are Faculty and Librarians Teaching News Literacy Skills? (Niche Academy)
- Jan 25: Getting READy to Build Better School Partnerships (Indiana State Library)
- Jan 25: Ethical and Productive: Considering Generative Artificial Intelligence Citation Across Learning and Research (ARCL)
TECHNOLOGY
- Jan 9: Inclusive Innovation: How School Districts Can Unlock the Power of R&D to Create Transformative Solutions (edWeb)
- Jan 10: Beyond ChatGPT – Navigating the LLM and Generative AI Landscape (Training Mag Network)
- Jan 23: Efficient Management of Your Technology Devices (Techsoup)
- Jan 24: Centering Humans in AI (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
- Jan 24: Ask the Experts: Focus on Ethics, Principles, and Governance of Generative AI (Techsoup)
- Jan 25: Ethical and Productive: Considering Generative Artificial Intelligence Citation Across Learning and Research (ARCL)
- Jan 31: Leader Talk: AI-Powered Learning Solutions (Training Industry)
- Jan 31: Introduction to Google Workspace (Tech Impact)
TRAINING & INSTRUCTION
- Jan 4: Libraries Foster Social Connection: Responding to the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation (WebJunction)
- Jan 9: The Trainer’s Guide to Podcasting (Training Mag Network)
- Jan 17: Rising to the Challenge of Behaviors at Home, at School and in the Community (PACER Center)
- Jan 18: Teaching Copyright K-12: Ready to Go, and It’s All Free (Copyright & Creativity)
- Jan 23: Free Nonprofit Webinar: 5 Reasons Why Direct Mail Continues to Create Fundraising Home Runs (CharityHowTo)
- Jan 23: Info2Go! Addressing Harassment in the Workplace (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
- Jan 24: What’s Up Wednesday – Anatomy of a Book Challenge (Indiana State Library)
- Jan 25: CSL in Session: Sticky Situations: Patron privacy, and customer service (Colorado State Library)
- Jan 25: Ethical and Productive: Considering Generative Artificial Intelligence Citation Across Learning and Research (ARCL)
- Jan 31: Introduction to Google Workspace (Tech Impact)
PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:
Thursday, Jan 4 (1-2 pm)
Libraries Foster Social Connection: Responding to the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation (WebJunction)
Libraries can play a vital role in building social cohesion and promoting community resilience, especially in challenging times. The Surgeon General’s 2023 Advisory on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation brings even greater urgency to the need for us to connect. This engaging session will explore ways to intentionally design for social connection in library services and programs, from passive to hosted. These innovative and practical strategies can deepen engagement with staff, trustees, local officials, volunteers, and community members of all ages and backgrounds. Through the lens of “social connector,” we will explore how libraries can invite the community in with intention, build relationships that enhance social infrastructure, put community at the center of the library, and demonstrate the library’s impact.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html
Tuesday, Jan 9 (10-10:30 am)
MSL Learn Webinar Series – Ready Player One! Video Games in the Library (Montana State Library)
Learn about why and how a video game collection can be implemented successfully in your library! Presented by Joe Lanning, Billings Public Library.
For more information and to register, visit: https://mslservices.mt.gov/ASPeN/Events/
Tuesday, Jan 9 (10-11 am)
The Trainer’s Guide to Podcasting (Training Mag Network)
With thousands of podcasts under her belt, Becky Pike Pluth has put her personal style and brand out for the world to grab. And in this session, you’ll discover how to find your podcasting style and voice, why it’s a good idea for trainers, and exactly how to get started. Takeaway a game plan for quickly creating messages that matter, building your audience, and translating it all into training results.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/calendar
Tuesday, Jan 9 (1-2 pm)
Why Your Annual Report Should Be a Marketing Tool and Not a Snooze Fest (Firespring)
Is your annual report a real bore? A good annual report goes beyond pages of financial data and compels your audience to take action. In this session you will discover: What an annual report is and what it isn’t, How to determine whether you need one, The best way to write the report for your target audience, The most common mistakes to avoid, Tips for creating an engaging annual report. You’ll walk away with all the tools you need to create an annual report that spotlights your organization and energizes your donors.
For more information and to register, visit: https://firespring.com/webinars/
Tuesday, Jan 9 (3-4 pm)
Inclusive Innovation: How School Districts Can Unlock the Power of R&D to Create Transformative Solutions (edWeb)
With the Inclusive Innovation model, school districts can be hubs of teaching and learning innovation by engaging in research and development (R&D) in collaboration with communities. Emerging district-created solutions include strengths-based data systems, credentialed cybersecurity career pathways, student-led mental health PD, innovative diverse workforce retention models, and more! Digital Promise is a global education non-profit organization working to expand opportunities for every learner. They work with educators, researchers, technology leaders, and communities to design and scale innovations.
For more information and to register, visit: https://home.edweb.net/webinars/
Wednesday, Jan 10 (10-11 am)
Beyond ChatGPT – Navigating the LLM and Generative AI Landscape (Training Mag Network)
Generative AI has taken the business world by storm, but very few have explored the marketplace beyond ChatGPT or Bing AI. What other options are out there, how do they work and what advantages do they offer over the aforementioned platforms? Join Chad Udell, co-founder of SparkLearn and author of Shock of the New: The Challenge and Promise of Emerging Technologies as he breaks down various products and platforms that offer capabilities beyond the obvious providers. Examples will include private LLMs, Cloud providers with competing products and how to integrate these offerings into your daily workflows.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/calendar
Wednesday, Jan 10 (10-11 am)
You Locked, Now What? Sharing Results with LibPAS Reports (Montana State Library)
Learn about how to access and use reports from the Public Library Survey using LibPAS Reports. Presented by Rebekah Kamp and Lindsay Thompson.
For more information and to register, visit: https://mslservices.mt.gov/ASPeN/Events/
Wednesday, Jan 10 (12-1 pm)
Canva 2.0 for Libraries: Page Layout Design (Niche Academy)
Based on the webinar Canva and Design for Libraries: Learn Page Layout and Social Media Design, this workshop focuses on page layout design, learning to format your design for social media, flyers, and posters, and formatting for the web vs. print. This training session is a tutorial, focusing 100% on Canva with the most common design and layout topics, and is ideal for beginner-intermediate learners. This webinar is open to all library professionals, focusing on those who are charged with marketing and design for their library. If you’re interested but not able to attend the live webinar, go ahead and register. We’ll send a recording to all registrants after the fact.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nicheacademy.com/upcoming-webinars
Wednesday, Jan 10 (2-3 pm)
5 Essentials for Inspiring Young Learners with the Science of Reading (edWeb)
In this edWebinar, discover how the Science of Reading can shape best practices and policies in your early childhood program so that children develop a deep reading brain and are primed for success in elementary school.
For more information and to register, visit: https://home.edweb.net/webinars/
Thursday, Jan 11 (11-12 pm)
Cultivating Generative Conversations on Nonprofit Boards (Propel Nonprofits)
Join us to learn how to foster generative conversations within nonprofit board settings. We will explore the power of meaningful dialogue and collaborative thinking as catalysts for innovation, creativity, and strategic decision making. We will discuss ways to encourage diverse perspectives, promote constructive dissent, and spark collective wisdom on nonprofit boards.
For more information and to register, visit: https://propelnonprofits.org/upcoming-trainings/
Thursday, Jan 11 (12-1 pm)
Fundraising for Introverts: Harnessing Our Power (Bloomerang)
It’s time to break free from the biggest stereotype holding back the nonprofit world – that only extroverts can be successful fundraisers. Join Brian Saber to learn about the powerful attributes introverts bring to fundraising. Additionally, Brian will cover board dynamics, the key roles introverted board members play, and strategies for engaging introverted donors.
For more information and to register, visit: https://bloomerang.co/webinars-events/
Thursday, Jan 11 (12-1:15 pm)
New Year, Balanced Life (Booklist)
2024 is a new year with all new books to inspire health, wellness, and balance. Join Penguin Random House Library Marketing along with North Atlantic Books, Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Shambhala Publications, Hay House, and Parallax Press for a free, 75-minute Booklist webinar to hear about the essential titles necessary to make your library’s collection in the new year complete. Moderated by Booklist’s Adult Books editor Donna Seaman.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars
Tuesday, Jan 16 (12-1 pm)
Navigating Student Mental Health Needs in the Classroom (edWeb)
One of the most pressing issues educators face today is the mental health of their students. In this edWebinar, Dr. Hanni Flaherty, Assistant Professor and Chair of Advanced Clinical Practice at Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University, will provide helpful tips for identifying and assisting students who struggle due to emotional and environmental factors that go beyond classroom studies.
For more information and to register, visit: https://home.edweb.net/webinars/
Tuesday, Jan 16 (1-2 pm)
Social Media 101 for Nonprofits (Firespring)
This session includes practical tips and tools for extending your cause and mission via social media. We cover the basics of using social media for your nonprofit organization and give you handy tips for the most useful social media platforms for nonprofits.
For more information and to register, visit: https://firespring.com/webinars/
Wednesday, Jan 17 (11-12 pm)
Rising to the Challenge of Behaviors at Home, at School and in the Community (PACER Center)
Supporting your child or youth with challenging behaviors can be difficult. Learn more about how to address their mental health and behavior challenges in this workshop. We’ll address how to improve responses to behavior challenges and how to use positive support and restorative practices to prevent behaviors and improve relationships and learning.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.pacer.org/workshops/
Wednesday, Jan 17 (12-1 pm)
All aboard GrantStation (GrantStation)
Finding the funds needed to fulfill your mission is a never-ending challenge for all nonprofits. Whether you’re part of an established nonprofit constantly searching for new funding to expand your programs, or you’re a one-person development office, which means you need to do it all, GrantStation can work for you because it is designed to help nonprofit organizations of all sizes get funded.
For more information and to register, visit: https://grantstation.com/product/online-education/view-all-2
Wednesday, Jan 17 (12-1 pm)
Best Practices When Using American Community Survey Data (US Census)
Join us for a deeper dive into the American Community Survey (ACS) and learn best practices when using ACS data. This webinar will provide a brief overview of the ACS and focus on differences between the 1-year and 5-year ACS data products, explain the data collection process, provide an explanation of margins of error, and provide guidance and tools to compare ACS data. Additional ACS resources for data users will also be covered.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.census.gov/data/academy/webinars/upcoming.html
Wednesday, Jan 17 (12-1 pm)
Talking Mental Health and Addressing Challenges at Work (Without Accidentally Discriminating) (Niche Academy)
All workplaces and communities face challenges discussing mental health issues and addressing challenging behavior without inadvertently acting in stigmatizing or biased ways. Dan Berstein is a mediator living with bipolar disorder who has spent over a decade adapting conflict resolution best practices to help libraries, government agencies, and companies around the world have empowering mental health discussions. Join Dan to learn equitable ways to address challenging behaviors and trauma-informed accessibility practices – all while preventing accidental mental illness discrimination. Attendees will leave with free tools they can use right away in their daily practice to facilitate empowering, bias-resistant responses to the challenges they face regularly. If you’re interested but not able to attend the live webinar, go ahead and register. We’ll send a recording to all registrants after the fact.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nicheacademy.com/upcoming-webinars
Thursday, Jan 18 (11-12 pm)
Best Practices for Gender Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
The landscape for gender inclusion is changing every day. We’re seeing this cultural shift in our offices, personal lives, and in the media. Our news feeds are filled with stories about transgender, nonbinary, and gender expansive individuals. The most current research shows that 56% of Gen Z know someone who uses gender neutral pronouns like they/them. Yet, most people have confusion around using they/them pronouns for a singular person. So, how do we keep up with the ever-changing shifts that are taking place in order to be inclusive of TGX+ (transgender and gender expansive) individuals?
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinars
Thursday, Jan 18 (2-3 pm)
Adolescent Mental Wellness in Crisis: What Can High Schools Do? (edWeb)
In a recent national survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a whopping 60 percent of teen females, 30 percent of teen males, and 52 percent of LGBTQ+ teens reported feeling persistently sad and hopeless in the past year. The survey’s takeaway: “Overall, young people are experiencing a level of trauma and distress that requires action.” When young people are in distress, they are not able to learn to their potential. Join Committee for Children’s Senior Research Scientist Dr. Jane Choi to explore the mental health crisis facing adolescents today and what high schools can do to support students to thrive and succeed.
For more information and to register, visit: https://home.edweb.net/webinars/
Thursday, Jan 18 (2-3 pm)
Teaching Copyright K-12: Ready to Go, and It’s All Free (Copyright & Creativity)
Are you tasked with teaching copyright to K-12 students? Do you lack resources or want to fill in gaps in your knowledge to be more comfortable teaching students? Join our C&C Ambassadors (fellow teachers!) as they share their experiences teaching with our positive FREE resources. Learn how to teach the essentials of copyright, fair use, Creative Commons, and more with C&C’s award-winning, FREE K-12 curriculum.
For more information and to register, visit: https://copyrightandcreativity.org/online-training/
Monday, Jan 22 (9-10 am)
Public Relations Saves the World: Three Steps to Maximizing Media Opportunities (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
In this dynamic session, participants will gain valuable insights into the power a little prep work brings to an earned media strategy. Discover how to craft a strategic messaging plan that directly aligns with organizational goals, ensuring your organization can shine in any story it is a part of. Learn practical tips for proactively pitching media and responding to inbound requests. We will also discuss how to select the right spokesperson for any given moment and how to media and message train them for the highest impact. Take advantage of this chance to elevate your organization’s media presence and make the most of every opportunity that comes your way.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinars
Tuesday, Jan 23 (11-11:45 am)
Free Nonprofit Webinar: 5 Reasons Why Direct Mail Continues to Create Fundraising Home Runs (CharityHowTo)
Join us for this 45-minute FREE Nonprofit Webinar where we will show you the top 5 reasons why direct mail is important in helping you reach your fundraising goals. With so many events canceled or moved to virtual and digital, direct mail has received a much deeper appreciation. Especially with increased email and social media use, direct mail results can’t be beat! At the end of the 45-minute Nonprofit webinar, you will know why it’s important to keep or even add more direct mail into your fundraising plans.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.charityhowto.com/nonprofit-live-webinars/free-for-nonprofits
Tuesday, Jan 23 (11-12 pm)
Efficient Management of Your Technology Devices (Techsoup)
As organizations support remote and hybrid workforces, it’s more important than ever to have a solid device management strategy. Having the right strategy and tools can allow for ease of configuring new devices for staff and automating security patches, inventory controls, and remote support. In this session, we will discuss standardizing your technology devices, management tools, and support options.
For more information and to register, visit: https://events.techsoup.org/techsoup-events-and-webinars/
Tuesday, Jan 23 (11-12 pm)
Info2Go! Addressing Harassment in the Workplace (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
With role-play scenarios and practice dialogues, this webinar will be a fun, engaging, and dynamic presentation on addressing workplace harassment. Both internal and third-party harassment in the workplace will be discussed, along with helpful ideas for reducing, preventing, and eliminating this kind of harassment. Ben Earwicker from the Idaho Human Rights Commission and Linda Li from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will be presenting.
For more information and to register, visit: https://libraries.idaho.gov/continuing-education/info2go/
Tuesday, Jan 23 (12-1:30 pm)
Introduction to fundraising planning (Candid Learning)
Does your organization need help directing its fundraising efforts? Planning focuses your organization by setting fundraising priorities and helps give staff and board members a roadmap to success. This introductory class will provide you the basic steps for developing a fundraising plan, including tips on: Making your case for support, Diversifying your organization’s fundraising base, Creating a plan of action. Start thinking about your organization’s fundraising strategies! Join us for an optional 30-minute exercise after the in-person class.
For more information and to register, visit: https://learning.candid.org/training-search/?_format=live&_location=online&_sort=chronological
Wednesday, Jan 24 (8-9 am)
What’s Up Wednesday – Anatomy of a Book Challenge (Indiana State Library)
As the pressure to remove and censor books from our libraries increases, librarians have to be prepared to defend everyone’s right to read. Learn how one school corporation has dealt with several recent challenges to their school library collections and has been able to educate their staff and community on the tenants of intellectual freedom. While challenges can be stressful situations, the presentation will offer you several tools, resources and guidance to help you find some unintended positive outcomes when these contentious situations find their way to your library.
For more information and to register, visit: https://indianastatelibrary.evanced.info/signup/calendar?ln=ALL
Wednesday, Jan 24 (10-11 am)
Centering Humans in AI (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
We have AI-driven products around us. We are heading towards a future where embracing this technology will be the normal. How do we ensure that it centers community in the core? In this session, we will discuss those not-so-subtle points we must know and remember for the human-centric AI our nonprofit industry deserves. We will also hold space to brainstorm common questions when we start with AI. Learning outcomes include understanding what the collective challenge with AI is and understanding what can be done when we intend tocenter the community at the core of the design. Promise of the session: You will work through an exercise to explore how you can design your AI values.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinars
Wednesday, Jan 24 (12-1 pm)
Ask the Experts: Focus on Ethics, Principles, and Governance of Generative AI (Techsoup)
Embracing artificial intelligence is an exciting way to drive innovation in the nonprofit sector — but we know a core concern is safety and ethics. In this session, our experts will discuss recent increased innovation of AI applications such as Microsoft Copilot. This session offers practical advice for using AI responsibly. From everyday best practices to protecting sensitive data of your constituents and beneficiaries to validating AI-generated information, discover how to integrate AI into your organization’s workflow safely and transparently.
For more information and to register, visit: https://events.techsoup.org/techsoup-events-and-webinars/
Thursday, Jan 25 (8:30-9:30 am)
Getting READy to Build Better School Partnerships (Indiana State Library)
Strong school-library partnerships are vital for students in our communities. In 2022, the St. Joe County Public Library designed the SB READy program, which provided 16 schools, 57 classes, and more than 950 Kindergarteners with library cards, field trips and outreach storytimes. In this session, learn how to build comprehensive school partnership plans, pitch ideas to school and library administrators, gain teacher and library staff buy-in, and make the magic happen!
For more information and to register, visit: https://indianastatelibrary.evanced.info/signup/calendar?ln=ALL
Thursday, Jan 25 (10-11 am)
I-Engage – Your Personal Engagement Roadmap: The talk about YOU. About how are YOU doing! (Training Mag Network)
This hour of discovery will include powerful and revealing real time polling and benchmarking. Are you under or over your baseline of engagement? Gallup claims that only 35% of us are engaged in the workplace. This is before a global health crisis, an event is causing us to have concerns for our health, our family, our jobs, and the economy. It is unlikely you’re at the top of your game today as studies reveal that what happens AFTER work, often has more to do with our engagement as what happens DURING work. And if you’re a manager, knowing your own engagement is exponentially important because research tells us that if a manager is disengaged, his/her employees are 3 TIMES more likely to be disengaged themselves. No matter where you are, you’ll better understand why you’re there. And perhaps take comfort that there are others just like you!!
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/calendar
Wednesday, Jan 24 (12-1 pm)
Misinformation in the College Classroom: How are Faculty and Librarians Teaching News Literacy Skills? (Niche Academy)
Information literacy skills can help students identify mis- and disinformation, both for coursework and as they navigate the world of information beyond college, but are they being taught these skills? In this webinar, Laura Saunders will share original research on faculty and librarians’ perceptions of mis- and disinformation, explore the ways in which they are addressing mis- and disinformation in their instruction, and conclude with ideas for how academic librarians can work with faculty to more fully integrate information literacy related to mis- and disinformation into college curricula across disciplines. If you’re interested but not able to attend the live webinar, go ahead and register. We’ll send a recording to all registrants after the fact.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nicheacademy.com/upcoming-webinars
Thursday, Jan 25 (12-1 pm)
CSL in Session: Sticky Situations: Patron privacy, and customer service (Colorado State Library)
Privacy and confidentiality are core values of librarianship, but what does that mean when we are interacting with our patrons on a day-to-day basis? Join us for an interactive session as we explore how patron privacy connects to everyday customer service.
No registration is needed! Simply log into the Adobe Connect meeting room the day of the session: https://enetlearning.adobeconnect.com/cslinsession/
Thursday, Jan 25 (12-1 pm)
Ethical and Productive: Considering Generative Artificial Intelligence Citation Across Learning and Research (ARCL)
As librarians consider the implications of generative artificial intelligence (AI) for our students and scholars, important questions around the ethical use of these tools and ways to properly credit AI generated work abound. This webinar offers insight into how librarians can work through these questions and support the citation and ethical use of generative AI to our campus communities in learning and research.
Together we will examine how generative AI might be used as an information tool in higher education and contemplate the role academic librarians could have in our campus conversations around these resources.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.ala.org/acrl/conferences/free
Monday, Jan 29 (2-3 pm)
Modeling a Healthy Work-Life Balance (GovLoop)
We’ve all heard the saying “actions speak louder than words” and this is true even in the work environment. For example, if you tell your employees they can have a flexible schedule to go pick up their kids after work, but then you work until 8 p.m. every night, it sends a mixed message. Join us to learn from government leaders and your peers about how to model a healthy work-life balance.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.govloop.com/training/
Tuesday, Jan 30 (12-1:30 pm)
2024 MSL Learn Webinar Series – Facilities Management (Montana State Library)
Join Robie Culver and Clint Smith from Stahly Engineering to learn about the basics of facilities management and capital improvement planning. Bring your questions!
For more information and to register, visit: https://mslservices.mt.gov/ASPeN/Events/
Tuesday, Jan 30 (12-12:50 pm)
Networking With Purpose: How to Build Lasting Relationships (GovLoop)
In a hybrid work environment, figuring out how to network and build relationships is hard. However, it’s not impossible. And it is imperative for your career growth to cultivate strong relationships with your mentors, supervisors and peers. Join GovLoop and NextGen online to learn from a government networking expert about how to build relationships that matter in today’s work environment.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.govloop.com/training/
Tuesday, Jan 30 (12-1 pm)
Building Authentic Relationships with Underserved Communities (WebJunction)
You know your library could do more to connect with and respond to the systematically excluded communities you serve. But if you’re starting with little or no existing connection, how do you build authentic, trust-based relationships? How do you go beyond transactional interactions and guessing at services to effective engagement and participation? This webinar will help you develop a plan for identifying, reaching, and building relationships with communities experiencing oppression.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html
Wednesday, Jan 31 (9-10 am)
Leader Talk: AI-Powered Learning Solutions (Training Industry)
During this Training Industry Leader Talk, we will explore the opportunities and challenges of AI-powered learning solutions, uncovering some practical applications of AI in learning and development (L&D), such as course development, personalized learning paths, coaching feedback and more. We’ll unravel the diverse use cases that AI presents for L&D professionals, along with best practices like making AI your co-pilot and avoiding overreliance on the technology. You’ll hear from experienced industry leaders as they share the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving landscape of AI in L&D.
For more information and to register, visit: https://trainingindustry.com/webinar/
Wednesday, Jan 31 (11-12 pm)
A Thematic Session on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Evidence from the Microdata (US Census)
The FSRDC Presentation Series offers a virtual platform for researchers who have conducted research in an FSRDC using Census Bureau data to share their work. This session will feature 3 projects that use the restricted microdata to address topics related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.census.gov/data/academy/webinars/upcoming.html
Wednesday, Jan 31 (11-12 pm)
Annual Reports: Simplifying the Process for Maximum Donor Engagement (Productive Fundraising)
Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, for a workshop focused on simplifying the process of creating a nonprofit annual report. Chad will review the evolution of annual reports over the last 20+ years and provide multiple real life examples of what is working today. The focus of the session is on designing an annual report that donors actually want to read. Participants will leave the workshop with templates and samples to make implementing the best practices a breeze at their nonprofit organization.
For more information and to register, visit: https://productivefundraising.com/events/
Wednesday, Jan 31 (11-12 pm)
Introduction to Google Workspace (Tech Impact)
Join Tech Impact for a demonstration of the tools and features of Google Workspace for nonprofits. This 101 Demo is a great overview for decision-makers who are considering moving their organization to Google Workspace, or those who are using the platform minimally.
For more information and to register, visit: https://techimpact.org/events/