Check out the Professional Development Calendar for more information and to register for the following FREE online professional development opportunities:
ASSESSMENT & PLANNING
June 7: Quantifying Our Worth: Revisiting What We Measure with Statistics (North Carolina Library Association)
June 8: Event Preparedness: Active Shooters and Hostile Activity at Your Venues (Lyrasis)
June 15: How to Develop a Workable Strategic Plan for Your Nonprofit (CharityHowTo)
June 16: Chartering Your First 100 Days (Blackbaud)
June 21: Continuous Improvement Trumps Strategy: How to Become a Learning Organization (Fast Forward Libraries)
June 21: Disaster Response for Performing Arts Organizations (Lyrasis)
June 22: Scenario Planning in Uncertain Times (Propel Nonprofits)
CAREERS
June 8: Library Schools Spotlight (Library Journal)
June 22: NCompass Live: Retirement: Time to Ease on Down, Ease on Down the Road (Nebraska Library Commission)
CHILDREN & TEENS
June 1: Supporting Families and Young Children in Times of Fear and Anxiety (Early Childhood Investigations)
June 8: Taming the Trauma Dragon with the Ordinary Magic of Fairytales (Early Childhood Investigations)
June 11: Tech for Teens: Building Websites (PACER Center)
June 15: Creating an Earth-Friendly and Sustainable Preschool Classroom (Early Childhood Investigations)
June 15: Empowering Students with Choice, Voice, and Engagement for Better Learning (Follett)
June 16: Unlock the Magic of Fairy Tales with TeachingBooks (TeachingBooks)
June 21: Lessons Learned: Engaging Teens In Evaluating Online Health Information (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
June 22: Active Listening: How to Use Audio to Empower Every Student’s Learning Journey (edWeb)
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
June 1: Tell Me More: Historical fiction Adult Titles (Brodart)
June 3: Queer Peers and Graphic Novels: Creating Space for LGBTQ+ Readers (Booklist)
June 9: Unlocking Value: Keys to Incorporating Open Access in Library Collections (SirsiDynix)
June 14: Amazing Picture Books (Booklist)
June 16: Must-Read Mysteries (Booklist)
June 23: Care of Musical Instruments (Connecting to Collections Care)
June 29: NetGalley for Libraries: Live Demo and Overview (Indiana State Library)
COMMUNICATION
June 7: Quantifying Our Worth: Revisiting What We Measure with Statistics (North Carolina Library Association)
June 14: Citizen Science To Inspire Educators – The Importance Of Metadata And Open Data (SciStarter)
June 16: Chartering Your First 100 Days (Blackbaud)
June 21: How Emotional Intelligence Can Help You In The Workplace (GovLoop)
June 22: Data Makeovers: How to Make Your Data More Beautiful and Engaging (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
June 22: I See You: The Strengths-Based Perspective in Public Service SBEC (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)
DIGITAL RESOURCES
June 7: How to Find Which Surveys Have the Data You Need (US Census Bureau)
June 14: Break Free from Misinformation in an Escape Room (WebJunction)
June 14: What Works in Education: Using the What Works Clearinghouse to Find High Quality Education Research (Federal Depository Library Program)
June 16: Exploring Census Data: Construction (US Census Bureau)
June 16: Health Statistics on the Web (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
June 16: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Institutional Repository and Federal Publications (Federal Depository Library Program)
June 16: Unlock the Magic of Fairy Tales with TeachingBooks (TeachingBooks)
June 23: How to Access Education Data (US Census Bureau)
June 29: NetGalley for Libraries: Live Demo and Overview (Indiana State Library)
June 30: Congress.gov Webinar (Law Library of Congress)
DATABASES & E-RESOURCES
June 9: NoveList Plus Overview (Novelist)
June 16: Exploring Census Data: Construction (US Census Bureau)
June 16: Health Statistics on the Web (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
June 16: Unlock the Magic of Fairy Tales with TeachingBooks (TeachingBooks)
June 21: Gale OneFile: Educator’s Reference Complete (Gale)
June 28: Gale OneFile: News (Gale)
DEVELOPMENT & MANAGING CHANGE
June 2: Leadership Development Series- Episode 1 (SirsiDynix)
June 2: Finding & Living in Your Zone of Genius (Bloomerang)
June 7: Collaborating for Access: Book Challenges in a Digital World (Digital Public Library of America)
June 8: Anxiety at Work: 8 Strategies to Help Teams Build Resilience, Handle Uncertainty, and Get Stuff Done (Training Magazine Network)
June 16: Chartering Your First 100 Days (Blackbaud)
June 21: How Emotional Intelligence Can Help You In The Workplace (GovLoop)
June 22: Am I Doing This Right? Advice for First Time Managers (Georgia Library Association)
June 22: A New Frontier – Setting Your Library Up for Remote Work Success (Niche Academy)
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION
June 8: I See A Library! Making Libraries More Accessible to the Visually Impaired (Indiana State Library)
June 8: NCompass Live: Policies of Yes (Nebraska Library Commission)
June 9: A Place Of Pride: Creating A Shame-Free Classroom (Saddleback Educational Publishing)
June 16: Inclusion 101: Get the Basics on Accessibility & Beyond (Training Magazine Network)
June 22: Active Listening: How to Use Audio to Empower Every Student’s Learning Journey (edWeb)
FUNDRAISING
June 1: Approach & Need Discovery: Asking the Right Questions (Nonprofit Hub)
June 2: Curating a Culture of Excellence in Development (Blackbaud)
June 2: Introduction to Finding Grants (Candid Learning)
June 7: 10 Tips and Tricks for a Successful Grant Seeking Strategy (CharityHowTo)
June 9: How to Generate Unrestricted Revenue for Your Organization (Bloomerang)
June 16: Optimizing Your Nonprofit’s Events to Fuel Fundraising Growth (Productive Fundraising)
June 22: Introduction to Proposal Writing (Candid Learning)
June 23: The Great Transfer of Wealth: How to Reach The Next Generation of Donors (Charity Village)
June 30: How to Move Up in Your Fundraising Career by Building Your Personal Brand (CharityHowTo)
LEGAL
June 6: What Nonprofits Need to Know About ASC 842 (Blackbaud)
June 9: Orientation to Legal Research: U.S. Federal Statutes (Law Library of Congress)
June 30: Congress.gov Webinar (Law Library of Congress)
LIBRARY SPACES
June 8: I See A Library! Making Libraries More Accessible to the Visually Impaired (Indiana State Library)
June 8: Event Preparedness: Active Shooters and Hostile Activity at Your Venues (Lyrasis)
June 15: Creating an Earth-Friendly and Sustainable Preschool Classroom (Early Childhood Investigations)
MANAGEMENT
June 2: Leadership Development Series- Episode 1 (SirsiDynix)
June 2: Curating a Culture of Excellence in Development (Blackbaud)
June 9: Onboarding: Building and Growing Your Team (Wyoming SBDC)
June 15: How to Enhance Employee Engagement and Commitment (Harvard Business Review)
June 15: How to Develop a Workable Strategic Plan for Your Nonprofit (CharityHowTo)
June 16: Inclusion 101: Get the Basics on Accessibility & Beyond (Training Magazine Network)
June 16: Chartering Your First 100 Days (Blackbaud)
June 21: Continuous Improvement Trumps Strategy: How to Become a Learning Organization (Fast Forward Libraries)
June 22: Scenario Planning in Uncertain Times (Propel Nonprofits)
June 22: Am I Doing This Right? Advice for First Time Managers (Georgia Library Association)
June 22: A New Frontier – Setting Your Library Up for Remote Work Success (Niche Academy)
OUTREACH & PARTNERSHIPS
June 1: Supporting Families and Young Children in Times of Fear and Anxiety (Early Childhood Investigations)
June 8: Academic Library Marketing 101: Identifying Priorities, Creating a Budget, and Tailoring your Message (Niche Academy)
PROGRAMMING
June 1: Info2Go! Library Programming in the Great Outdoors (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
June 1: Supporting Families and Young Children in Times of Fear and Anxiety (Early Childhood Investigations)
June 8: A Step-By-Step Guide to Hybrid Programming (Programming Librarian)
June 8: Taming the Trauma Dragon with the Ordinary Magic of Fairytales (Early Childhood Investigations)
June 11: Tech for Teens: Building Websites (PACER Center)
June 15: Fun For All: Game-Based Programming Across the Generations (Niche Academy)
June 16: Optimizing Your Nonprofit’s Events to Fuel Fundraising Growth (Productive Fundraising)
June 21: Lessons Learned: Engaging Teens In Evaluating Online Health Information (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
READERS’ ADVISORY
June 1: Tell Me More: Historical fiction Adult Titles (Brodart)
June 3: Queer Peers and Graphic Novels: Creating Space for LGBTQ+ Readers (Booklist)
June 14: Amazing Picture Books (Booklist)
June 16: Must-Read Mysteries (Booklist)
June 29: NetGalley for Libraries: Live Demo and Overview (Indiana State Library)
REFERENCE
June 9: Orientation to Legal Research: U.S. Federal Statutes (Law Library of Congress)
June 16: Health Statistics on the Web (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
June 16: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Institutional Repository and Federal Publications (Federal Depository Library Program)
June 21: Gale OneFile: Educator’s Reference Complete (Gale)
June 28: Gale OneFile: News (Gale)
June 30: Congress.gov Webinar (Law Library of Congress)
SCHOOL LIBRARIES
June 1: Tell Me More: Historical fiction Adult Titles (Brodart)
June 3: Queer Peers and Graphic Novels: Creating Space for LGBTQ+ Readers (Booklist)
June 7: Collaborating for Access: Book Challenges in a Digital World (Digital Public Library of America)
June 8: Taming the Trauma Dragon with the Ordinary Magic of Fairytales (Early Childhood Investigations)
June 9: NoveList Plus Overview (Novelist)
June 9: A Place Of Pride: Creating A Shame-Free Classroom (Saddleback Educational Publishing)
June 11: Tech for Teens: Building Websites (PACER Center)
June 14: Amazing Picture Books (Booklist)
June 14: Break Free from Misinformation in an Escape Room (WebJunction)
June 14: What Works in Education: Using the What Works Clearinghouse to Find High Quality Education Research (Federal Depository Library Program)
June 15: Empowering Students with Choice, Voice, and Engagement for Better Learning (Follett)
June 15: Creating an Earth-Friendly and Sustainable Preschool Classroom (Early Childhood Investigations)
June 16: Must-Read Mysteries (Booklist)
June 16: Unlock the Magic of Fairy Tales with TeachingBooks (TeachingBooks)
June 21: Lessons Learned: Engaging Teens In Evaluating Online Health Information (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
June 22: Active Listening: How to Use Audio to Empower Every Student’s Learning Journey (edWeb)
June 29: NCompass Live: Pretty Sweet Tech (Nebraska Library Commission)
TECHNOLOGY
June 14: Citizen Science To Inspire Educators – The Importance Of Metadata And Open Data (SciStarter)
June 29: NCompass Live: Pretty Sweet Tech (Nebraska Library Commission)
TRAINING & INSTRUCTION
June 2: Indigenous Educational Practices In The SLIFE Classroom: Cultural Relevance To Build Academic Learning (Saddleback Educational Publishing)
June 9: Onboarding: Building and Growing Your Team (Wyoming SBDC)
June 9: Unlocking Value: Keys to Incorporating Open Access in Library Collections (SirsiDynix)
June 14: Break Free from Misinformation in an Escape Room (WebJunction)
June 14: What Works in Education: Using the What Works Clearinghouse to Find High Quality Education Research (Federal Depository Library Program)
June 15: Empowering Students with Choice, Voice, and Engagement for Better Learning (Follett)
June 21: Lessons Learned: Engaging Teens In Evaluating Online Health Information (Network of the National Library of Medicine)
VOLUNTEERS
June 7: Walking the Walk: Engage Volunteers in your Volunteer Engagement Strategy (VolunteerMatch)
June 15: The New Volunteer Manager’s Toolkit (VolunteerMatch)
AT YOUR LEISURE – Pre-recorded webinars to view at your convenience
- Grant Writing for Every Occasion (Wyoming SHRAB)
Want to develop your grant proposal writing skills? Or are you just beginning to explore the world of landing grants? Grant writing is no secret– it’s a learned skill. This workshop will help you master the logic and preparation needed for success. Learn tips, tricks, and pitfalls of grant writing, plus where to find help. We’ll discuss the elements of a proposal and how to develop, prepare, and present a compelling case that will make funders sit up and take notice. View recordings at: - Active Shooter Procedures for Libraries (Infopeople)
Have you thought about what to do in an active shooter situation? Have you identified the most vulnerable areas in your library? Do you know where to go for resources to create an active shooter procedure? Join North Dakota State Librarian Mary Soucie as she discusses what should be included in an active shooter procedure, including an emergency & disaster plan, communication plan and evacuation plan. Additionally she will cover how to respond (run, hide, fight), and what you need to be aware of to prepare for this situation. This webinar was presented on November 15, 2016. Visit: https://vimeo.com/191715398 - Reconsideration Process – From Complaint to Conclusion (Future Ready Librarians)
We’ve all heard about the recent attempts to remove books from school libraries. But what happens after a complaint is lodged? In this session, we’ll learn about both ends of the reconsideration process to understand how a school librarian and a board of education member respond to book challenges. https://all4ed.org/event/future-ready-librarians-webinar-reconsideration-process-from-complaint-to-conclusion/ - Public and School Libraries: Creative Ways to Build Successful Partnerships (WebJunction)
Public and school libraries are driven by a similar goal—to help community members gain new knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue their lives fully. Unfortunately, these libraries often lack the resources to fulfill that goal. There is a powerful opportunity for public and school libraries to collaborate to overcome many of the resource gaps they encounter when seeking to meet community needs. Join this webinar to explore how public and school libraries can initiate collaborative relationships and the types of programming that can benefit from these partnerships. Learn how to market or publicize your services to teachers and school librarians, and identify the best times of year to communicate with local schools. https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/public-and-school-libraries-partnerships.html
*Training opportunities are compiled and shared by the Wyoming State Library each month via WebJunction. See WebJunction for detailed abstracts. Note: some of these opportunities may not be free.