Check out the Professional Development Calendar for more information and to register for the following FREE online professional development opportunities.
NOTE: until we can get the calendars synced, the calendar will show Maine State Library (MSL), this is ok, as the MSL is the new host for the professional development calendar.
ASSESSMENT & PLANNING
Feb 1: Strategic Planning The Beginning: Creating a Process that Produces Results (Bloomerang)
Feb 6: Introduction to measuring your impact (Candid Learning)
Feb 20: Crisis Communication: The Librarian’s Guide to Clear Communication Under Pressure (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries)
Feb 27: Fundraise Smarter, Not Harder – How to Identify High Value Fundraising Tasks (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
Feb 29: Working with Facilities to Create a Fuller Picture of Your Collection Environment (Connecting to Collections)
ACCESSIBILITY
Feb 7: Low Vision Tools to Support Independence (PACER Center)
Feb 21: How to Apply DEIA to Your Programs, Policies and Tech (GovLoop)
BOARDS
Feb 1: Strategic Planning The Beginning: Creating a Process that Produces Results (Bloomerang)
Feb 8: Empowering Nonprofit Admins with Modern Governance Technology (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
Feb 22: Build the Board You Need (Candid Learning)
CAREERS
Feb 1: Unpacking Peace of Mind: A Librarian’s Guide to Calming Relocation Jitters (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries)
Feb 13: Occupational Wellness in a Service Profession (Nebraska Library Commission)
Feb 28: Transforming Librarianship to Model Neuroinclusion in Libraries (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries)
CHILDREN & TEENS
Feb 5: Igniting Summer Learning with STEAM (edWeb)
Feb 21: Pathways to Careers with Purpose (Harvard Graduate School of Education)
Feb 29: Free & Low Cost Programming for Youth (Indiana State Library)
Feb 29: New by Newbery! Spring into These New Middle Grade Reads by Newbery Authors! (Booklist)
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
Feb 1: Collaborating for Access: Libraries and Independent Authors (Digital Public Library of America)
Feb 2: Collection Development Policies in a Dynamic Collections Environment (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries)
Feb 6: Graphic Novels for Adults and Young Adults (Booklist)
Feb 22: Digital Preservation 101: What Libraries Should Know (Indiana State Library)
Feb 22: Switching it Up! Creating a Video Game Collection for Your Library
COMMUNICATION
Feb 6: Choosing the Right CRM for your Website, Fundraising, and Marketing (TechSoup)
Feb 22: Convert Supporters with Powerful Landing Pages (Firespring)
DIGITAL RESOURCES
Feb 1: Collaborating for Access: Libraries and Independent Authors (Digital Public Library of America)
Feb 15: Health Statistics on the Web (Federal Depository Library Program)
DEVELOPMENT & MANAGING CHANGE
Feb 20: Bridging Generational Communication Gaps in the Nonprofit Workplace (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
Feb 26: How to Manage an Inclusive Team (GovLoop)
Feb 27: The Inside-Out Library – How OA is Changing the Role of the Librarian (Association of College and Research Libraries)
Feb 28: Transforming Librarianship to Model Neuroinclusion in Libraries (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries)
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
Feb 7: Building Belonging, The Key to Creating Connection with your DEI Efforts (Niche Academy)
Feb 7: Building Inclusive Online Tutorials (Georgia Library Association)
Feb 12: Nurturing Resilience: Fostering Healing and Inclusion Through Trauma-Informed Care and DEI (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
Feb 21: How to Apply DEIA to Your Programs, Policies and Tech (GovLoop)
Feb 26: How to Manage an Inclusive Team (GovLoop)
Feb 27: Co-Creating Library Services for Transformative Impact (WebJunction)
FUNDRAISING
Feb 6: Choosing the Right CRM for your Website, Fundraising, and Marketing (TechSoup)
Feb 6: Introduction to measuring your impact (Candid Learning)
Feb 27: Fundraise Smarter, Not Harder – How to Identify High Value Fundraising Tasks (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
LIBRARY SPACES
Feb 29: Working with Facilities to Create a Fuller Picture of Your Collection Environment (Connecting to Collections)
MANAGEMENT
Feb 2: Collection Development Policies in a Dynamic Collections Environment (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries)
Feb 8: Practical Applications of AI in Libraries (Wyoming State Library)
Feb 13: Occupational Wellness in a Service Profession (Nebraska Library Commission)
Feb 20: Bridging Generational Communication Gaps in the Nonprofit Workplace (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
Feb 20: Crisis Communication: The Librarian’s Guide to Clear Communication Under Pressure (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries)
Feb 22: Build the Board You Need (Candid Learning)
OUTREACH & PARTNERSHIPS
Feb 6: The Power of Collaboration: Strategies and Lessons Learned from the NGCP Network (NGCP)
Feb 7: Building Belonging, The Key to Creating Connection with your DEI Efforts (Niche Academy)
Feb 7: Leading a Culture of Reading: How to Engage and Inspire Readers in Your School Community (edWeb)
Feb 14: Cultivating and Sustaining the Relationship-Driven Library (Niche Academy)
Feb 27: Living Room Conversations: Connecting Your Library Community Through Conversation (Programming Librarian)
Feb 27: Co-Creating Library Services for Transformative Impact (WebJunction)
PROGRAMMING
Feb 5: Igniting Summer Learning with STEAM (edWeb)
Feb 6: The Power of Collaboration: Strategies and Lessons Learned from the NGCP Network (NGCP)
Feb 20: ALA’s Sara Jaffarian Award Presents – Growing Readers, Growing Leaders: Fostering Bi-literate, Bi-Cultural, and Bi-Lingual Students (Programming Librarian)
Feb 27: The Inside-Out Library – How OA is Changing the Role of the Librarian (Association of College and Research Libraries)
Feb 27: Co-Creating Library Services for Transformative Impact (WebJunction)
Feb 29: Free & Low Cost Programming for Youth (Indiana State Library)
READERS’ ADVISORY
Feb 6: Graphic Novels for Adults and Young Adults (Booklist)
Feb 20: Magnificent Middle Grade (Booklist)
Feb 29: New by Newbery! Spring into These New Middle Grade Reads by Newbery Authors! (Booklist)
REFERENCE
Feb 1: Fact Finding and Black History (School Library Journal)
Feb 15: Health Statistics on the Web (Federal Depository Library Program)
Feb 21: Pathways to Careers with Purpose (Harvard Graduate School of Education)
Feb 27: The Inside-Out Library – How OA is Changing the Role of the Librarian (Association of College and Research Libraries)
Feb 28: Building Critical Thinking Across the Disciplines (Niche Academy)
SCHOOL LIBRARIES
Feb 1: Fact Finding and Black History (School Library Journal)
Feb 5: Igniting Summer Learning with STEAM (edWeb)
Feb 7: Building Inclusive Online Tutorials (Georgia Library Association)
Feb 7: Leading a Culture of Reading: How to Engage and Inspire Readers in Your School Community (edWeb)
Feb 20: ALA’s Sara Jaffarian Award Presents – Growing Readers, Growing Leaders: Fostering Bi-literate, Bi-Cultural, and Bi-Lingual Students (Programming Librarian)
Feb 20: Magnificent Middle Grade (Booklist)
Feb 22: Switching it Up! Creating a Video Game Collection for Your Library
Feb 29: Collaboration and Communication in Your School and District (Follett)
TECHNOLOGY
Feb 6: Choosing the Right CRM for your Website, Fundraising, and Marketing (TechSoup)
Feb 7: Building Inclusive Online Tutorials (Georgia Library Association)
Feb 7: Low Vision Tools to Support Independence (PACER Center)
Feb 8: Empowering Nonprofit Admins with Modern Governance Technology (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
Feb 8: Practical Applications of AI in Libraries (Wyoming State Library)
Feb 13: Beyond Outlook and OneDrive (TechImpact)
Feb 22: Digital Preservation 101: What Libraries Should Know (Indiana State Library)
Feb 22: Convert Supporters with Powerful Landing Pages (Firespring)
ONLINE CONFERENCES: There are no conferences for February
AT YOUR LEISURE: Pre-recorded webinars to view at your convenience
Connecting with Teens Using Discord (Georgia Library Association): This webinar includes information on what Discord is, some of Discord’s capabilities, programs held through Discord by the Salt Lake County Public Library, and recommendations for setting up and maintaining your own Discord server for teens. https://gla.georgialibraries.org/carterette-series-webinars-archives/
Turning Your Volunteers Into Donors: Insights for Multi-Chapter Nonprofits (Bloomerang): Did you know that volunteers who believe in an organization’s mission are 80% more likely to donate? Not only that, but they are also more likely to contribute 10 times more money to charities than non-volunteers. It’s clear that volunteers and donors go hand-in-hand, and every nonprofit needs both to thrive. Delve into the art of turning your passionate volunteers into loyal and engaged donors. https://bloomerang.co/webinar/turning-your-volunteers-into-donors-insights-for-multi-chapter-nonprofits-01-16/
*Training opportunities are compiled and shared by the Maine State Library each month via WebJunction. See WebJunction for detailed abstracts. Note: some of these opportunities may not be free.