Check out the Professional Development Calendar for more information and to register for the following FREE online training opportunities:
ADVOCACY
Nov. 17: 4 Simple Ways to Beef Up Your Library Marketing (Demco)
Nov. 30: NCompass Live: Reader of the Week (Nebraska Library Commission)
ASSESSMENT & PLANNING
Nov. 2: What’s a Mission Statement Worth? (4Good)
Nov. 2: Building a 21st Century Library (School Library Journal)
Nov. 10: Project Outcome: Communicating Your Results (Public Library Association)
Nov. 15: Passing the Baton: Succession Planning in a Small Library (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)
Nov. 15: Active Shooter Procedures for Libraries (Infopeople)
CAREERS
Nov. 18: A Plan for More Meaningful Work and Professional Fulfillment (American Libraries Live)
CHILDREN & TEENS
Nov. 2: Making the Case for Early STEM Learning (TechSoup)
Nov. 10: Teen Mental Illness 101 (Infopeople)
Nov. 10: High School Diplomas @ the Public Library (Library Journal)
Nov. 14: Inviting Young Children to Explore Process Art (edWeb)
Nov. 15: Engaging Reluctant and Struggling Readers in Your Library (BookList)
Nov. 16: Promoting Literacy Developmentally Appropriately: The Administrator’s Role (Early Childhood Investigations)
Nov. 16: Read Aloud for Middle Graders (American Association of School Librarians)
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
Nov. 3: Picture Books Galore! New Books for the Newest Readers (BookList)
Nov. 8: Lending Wi-Fi Hotspot Devices to Patrons (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)
Nov. 9: Break the Cycle with Evidence-based Analytics and Selection (Library Journal)
Nov. 16: Building a Digital Collection (edWeb)
COMMUNICATION
Nov. 1: Technology Overload: Unplug to Make Real Connections (InSync)
Nov. 2: Dataviz: The New Must-Have Skill for Managers (American Management Association)
Nov. 10: Project Outcome: Communicating Your Results (Public Library Association)
DATABASES & eRESOURCES
Nov. 9: NCompass Live: Do Space: Omaha’s Digital Library (Nebraska Library Commission)
Nov. 9: Beyond Google – Another Look at Finding Government Information (Federal Depository Library Program)
Nov. 10: Database of the Month: GoWYLD.net and Veteran’s Day (Wyoming State Library)
Nov. 16: Measuring America Series: Accessing International Data (Federal Depository Library Program)
Nov. 16: Building a Digital Collection (edWeb)
DEVELOPMENT & MANAGING CHANGE
Nov. 10: Millennials Schlemennials: What’s REALLY Changing Today’s Workplace Dynamics? (Training Industry)
Nov. 12: Makerspace Webinar (Colorado Association of School Libraries)
Nov. 15: 7 Steps to Deliver Better Customer Experiences (Harvard Business Review)
Nov. 16: Puff, Puff, Lend: Cannabis Culture and the Library (Colorado State Library)
Nov. 17: Your Customer-Centric Approach to Digital Transformation (GovLoop)
FUNDRAISING
Nov. 2: Introduction to Fundraising Planning (GrantSpace)
Nov. 3: Get the ‘Silent Majority’ Engaged and Giving at your Silent Auction (Nonprofit Hub)
Nov.3 : Nonprofit 911: 5 Ways Your Board Can Help with Year-End Fundraising (Network for Good)
Nov. 16: Boost Donations with an Attitude of Gratitude (Nonprofit Hub)
Nov. 16: Creating a Development Plan (4Good)
Nov. 30: Introduction to Proposal Writing (GrantSpace)
LEGAL
Nov. 3: Libraries and the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)
MANAGEMENT
Nov. 2: Work Your Dreams Using the Top Five Leadership Competencies (edWeb)
Nov. 2: 6 Essentials for Teams that Work (Effectiveness Institute)
Nov. 9: From Fear to Trust in the Library Organization (Georgia Library Association)
Nov. 10: Manager Onboarding: Setting New Leaders Up for Success (Training Magazine Network)
Nov. 10: Bozarthzone! Holiday Stressbusters (InSync)
Nov. 16: The Secrets and Science of Great Performance Management (American Management Association)
OUTREACH & PARTNERSHIPS
Nov. 8: Serving Older Adults in a Changing World (WebJunction)
Nov. 10: Teen Mental Illness 101 (Infopeople)
Nov. 15: Engaging Reluctant and Struggling Readers in Your Library (BookList)
Nov. 17: 4 Simple Ways to Beef Up Your Library Marketing (Demco)
Nov. 30: NCompass Live: Reader of the Week (Nebraska Library Commission)
PROGRAMMING
Nov. 1: STEAM, with an Emphasis on “A” (School Library Journal)
Nov. 2: Making the Case for Early STEM Learning (TechSoup)
Nov. 2: Not Just for Kids: STEM Programs Your Adult Patrons Will Love (Programming Librarian)
Nov. 8: Serving Older Adults in a Changing World (WebJunction)
Nov. 9: Tabletop Games and 21st Century Skill Development (Infopeople)
Nov. 10: High School Diplomas @ the Public Library (Library Journal)
Nov. 16: Fix It at the Library with DIY Repair Programs (TechSoup)
Nov. 16: Promoting Literacy Developmentally Appropriately: The Administrator’s Role (Early Childhood Investigations)
Nov. 16: Read Aloud for Middle Graders (American Association of School Librarians)
READERS’ ADVISORY
Nov. 1: Spring 2017 Adult Highlights from Workman Publishing Company: Food, Gardening, Lifestyle, and More!(BookList)
Nov. 3: Picture Books Galore! New Books for the Newest Readers (BookList)
REFERENCE
Nov. 1: What’s new in the Census (Washington State Library)
Nov. 2: PubMed for Librarians: Building and Refining Your Search (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
Nov. 3: Finding Historical Census Bureau Statistics (U. S. Census Bureau)
Nov. 3: The WebJunction Experience: Find Your Learning Flow (WebJunction)
Nov. 8: Targeting the librarian’s role in research services (Library Connect)
Nov. 9: Beyond Google – Another Look at Finding Government Information (Federal Depository Library Program)
Nov. 10: OSHA’s Web Pages: A Wealth of Occupational Safety Information (Federal Depository Library Program)
Nov. 16: Breezing Along with the RML (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
Nov. 16: Measuring America Series: Accessing International Data (Federal Depository Library Program)
Nov. 16: LGBT Elder Population Health Awareness: Building Collections and Connections to Improve Health, Safety, and Well-being (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
SCHOOL LIBRARIES
Nov. 1: STEAM, with an Emphasis on “A” (School Library Journal)
Nov. 2: Building a 21st Century Library (School Library Journal)
Nov. 2: Virtual Learning Commons: Rethinking Your Library Website (American Association of School Librarians)
TECHNOLOGY
Nov. 8: Lending Wi-Fi Hotspot Devices to Patrons (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)
Nov. 9: NCompass Live: Do Space: Omaha’s Digital Library (Nebraska Library Commission)
Nov. 12: Makerspace Webinar (Colorado Association of School Libraries)
Nov. 16: NCompass Live: Computer Networking for Librarians (Nebraska Library Commission)
TRAINING & INSTRUCTION
Nov. 7: Accessibility Support Model: How a Large University Supports Diverse Learners Taking Online Courses (Educause)
Nov. 10: The Power of Personalization in Learning & Development (American Management Association)
Nov. 15: Active Shooter Procedures for Libraries (Infopeople)
Nov. 30: A Bakers Dozen of Cyber Secure Tips (Lyrasis)