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). MSL is the host for the national professional development calendar.
READ THIS NEXT! Starting in 2025, in addition to the calendar of professional development webinars, Read This Next! highlights one recent reading (print book, eBook or journal article published within the last five years) focusing on the librarianship profession. See this month’s reading selection in the “At Your Leisure” section following the online professional development calendar.
PROGRAMS BY TOPIC
ADVOCACY
Jun 10: Advocacy at Your Library: Hosting Legislator Visits (Public Library Assn-ALA) https://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars
ASSESMENT/PLANNING
Jun 2: Grant Readiness Unlocked: Paving the Way for Winning Grant Strategies (NonprofitLearningLab) https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinars
Jun 4: Grant Writing Basics: Practical Steps and Strategies for Beginners (NicheAcademy) https://www.nicheacademy.com/upcoming-webinars
Jun 10: Prove Your Impact: How to Become a Certified ROI Professional (TrainingMagazineNetwork) https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/calendar
Jun 12: Empowering Nonprofits: The Financial Tech Advantage (TechSoup) https://events.techsoup.org/techsoup-events-and-webinars/
Jun 17: Leveraging Data to Strengthen Nonprofit Impact (TechSoup) https://events.techsoup.org/techsoup-events-and-webinars/
Jun 17: Marketing Trends Nonprofits Need to Know (and Embrace) (Firespring) https://firespring.com/webinars/
Jun 18: More Money, More Programs: Getting More Funding for Your Library Through Grants, Fundraisers, and City Officials (NicheAcademy) https://www.nicheacademy.com/upcoming-webinars
BOARDS
Jun 17: Is Your Organization Ready to Grow Its Impact? (GrantStation) https://grantstation.com/product/online-education/view-all-2
CAREERS (Staff)
Jun 12: Info2Go! Stress Management: Living Life Essentially (Idaho Commission for Libraries) https://libraries.idaho.gov/continuing-education/info2go/
Jun 12: Permission to Lead Differently: A New Model for Nonprofit Women Leaders (CharityVillage) https://charityvillage.com/learning-centre/webinars/
CHILDREN & TEENS
Jun 12: Talking Teen Services: Kids and Teens are Patrons, Too – Restorative Justice and Trauma-Informed Approaches in Public Libraries (Colorado State Library) https://www.librarieslearn.org/csl-in-session
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
Jun 10: 2025 Fall Youth Preview (Booklist) https://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
Jun 10: Summer Sounds Like Audiobooks – 2025’s Hottest Titles (LibraryJournal) https://www.libraryjournal.com/section/events
COMMUNICATION
Jun 3: Building Voter Support for Libraries (Consultants for Libraries) https://www.consultantsforlibraries.org/events/building-voter-support-for-libraries
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION
Jun 11: Tools to Identify Service for Underserved and Not-served Communities (Libraries4de) https://libraries4de.org/resources/upcoming-events/
DIGITAL RESOURCES
Jun 3: EdPros Digital – Scalable Digital Accessibility & Title II Support for Research Libraries (ASERL) https://www.aserl.org/#webinars
Jun 17: Mapping Made Simple: A data.census.gov Guide to Maps (U.S. Census) https://www.census.gov/data/academy/webinars/upcoming.html
Jun 17: Researching Immigrant Ancestors: Alien Registration (AR-2) Forms (U.S. National Archives) https://www.archives.gov/calendar?date=2025-06
Jun 26: Good Data Come in Small Geographies (U.S. Census) https://www.census.gov/data/academy/webinars/upcoming.html
FUNDRAISING
Jun 3: Beyond the Buck- Embracing Donors as Whole Individuals and Partners in Change (Blackbaud) https://www.blackbaud.com/events/webinars
Jun 25: How to Get a Meeting with Anyone -Even the “Impossible” Ones (TrainingMagazineNetwork) https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/calendar
Jun 26: Cultivating Influence: How to Scale Your Impact Through Influencing Others (TrainingMagazineNetwork) https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/calendar
Jun 30: Recalibrate Your Events to Fuel Year-Round Fundraising (ProductiveFundraising) https://productivefundraising.com/event/
LEGAL
Jun 5: An Orientation to Legal Research: U.S. Case Law (Library of Congress) https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2025/05/upcoming-us-law-webinars-june-2025/
MANAGEMENT
Jun 9: Leading Through Uncertainty: Embrace, Adapt, Advance (Training Industry) https://trainingindustry.com/webinar/
Jun 11: Creating Learner-Centered Tutorials (NicheAcademy) https://www.nicheacademy.com/upcoming-webinars
OUTREACH & PARTNERS
Jun 4: Food for Thought: Addressing Food Waste, Access & Insecurity through Rural Libraries (Nebraska Library Commission) https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL
Jun 11: Sparking Community Connections: Rural Public Library Partnerships (Nebraska Library Commission) https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL
Jun 18: Outreach at Any Size (Nebraska Library Commission) https://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL
PROGRAMMING
Jun 18: Tools to Cut Through Equity Uncertainty & Lead Your Team with Clarity (NonprofitLearningLab) https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinars
READERS’ ADVISORY
Jun 3: Listen Up: Must-Add Audiobooks (Booklist) https://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
Jun 12: Graphic Jam: Graphic Novels Book Buzz Part 1 (Booklist) https://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
REFERENCE
Jun 3: Washington, DC, Law and Order: Cops and Robbers, 1861–1991 (U.S. National Archives) https://www.archives.gov/calendar?date=2025-06
Jun 4: Buying Real Estate: An Overview for Nonprofit Organizations (PropelNonprofits) https://propelnonprofits.org/trainings/
Jun 4: FDLP Resource Guides: Recap of Redevelopment Project (FDLP) https://www.fdlp.gov/events
Jun 4: Resources and strategies to protect older adults from fraud and scams (WebJunction) https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html
Jun 5: Census Data for the U.S., States and Counties (U.S. Census) https://www.census.gov/data/academy/webinars/upcoming.html
Jun 11: How PubMed Works: Introduction (NNLM) https://www.nnlm.gov/training/schedule
Jun 11: Save Your Family Treasures: Disaster Preparedness and Response for Family Collections (U.S. National Archives) https://www.archives.gov/calendar?date=2025-06
SCHOOL LIBRARIES
Jun 3: Inspiring a Math Culture of Flexibility, Grit, and Belief in Your School: One Rich Task at a Time (edWeb) https://home.edweb.net/webinars/
Jun 9: Elevate Debate: Build Critical Thinking with Engaging, Inclusive Class Discussions (edWeb) https://home.edweb.net/webinars/
Jun 16: Expanding Career Awareness Beyond the Classroom: Immersive Media Strategies for Out-of-School Learning (edWeb) https://home.edweb.net/webinars/
Jun 17: Uncovering Hidden ROI: Smarter Budgeting for K–12 Districts (Follett) https://www.follettcommunity.com/s/webinars
Jun 18: Discovering Library Science & Health Literacy: A High School Push-in Program (NNLM) https://www.nnlm.gov/training/schedule
Jun 25: What’s Up Wednesday – Trauma informed care for grieving families (Indiana State Library) https://continuinged.isl.in.gov/find-training/online-training-series/
TECHNOLOGY
Jun 3: What Every District Leader Should Know About Technology Planning (Follett) https://www.follettcommunity.com/s/webinars
Jun 10: Harnessing AI to Improve Your Operations and Fundraising (Bloomerang) https://bloomerang.co/webinars-events/
Jun 12: Super Searchers and Meet LEO (Public Library Assn-ALA) https://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars
Jun 12: Upholding Academic Integrity: How Libraries Are Leading the AI Conversation (ACRL Choice 360) https://www.choice360.org/media/webinars/
Jun 20: Libraries and AI: Building a Framework for Evaluation and Integration (Library2.0) https://www.library20.com/
Jun 23: Leading for AI: The Three Mindsets for Thoughtful Implementation (NonprofitLearningLab) https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinars
AT YOUR LEISURE
Pre-recorded webinars to view at your convenience
Building Bridges: Democracy, Peace, and Conflict Resolution in the Modern World (ALA eLearning)
In a world marked by increasing polarization, societal fragmentation, and a sense of unease, the concepts of peace and collaboration often seem left out of public discussion. In this series, we will spend a morning fostering dynamic discussion developing innovative strategies to use the library as a catalyst for addressing regional and local conflicts. The event will feature two key sessions: Examples from the Field and Tools and Strategies. Participants will learn from libraries sharing insights about how to successfully navigate conflicts in the communities we serve, where practical approaches and resources will be explored. For librarians, who are at the heart of their communities, this format offers a powerful way to harness collective knowledge and creativity, ensuring that they are well-equipped to address the complex social issues they encounter. Visit: https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=1323
Edi and Neal’s Book Club: ALA Tech Lists – a 2025 Mini-Conference on Library Technology and Technical Services (ALA)
In our first technology and technical services mini-conference, ALA author-experts will present on:
Tips for Keeping Up with the Latest Technology, Topics in Cataloging, Artificial Intelligence Tips, Digital Libraries and Creative Technology, and Top Tips for Digital Accessibility Now. Visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quAv_AYh2FU
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? This session will provide an overview of all kinds of graphic novels in libraries, complete with extensive booklists and links to review sources so that your library will be the hottest destination for teens and tweens readers’ next comics fix. Visit: https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1095&reset=1
READ THIS NEXT!
In addition to the calendar of professional development webinars, Read This Next! highlights one recent reading (print book, eBook, journal article or blog post published within the last five years) focusing on the librarianship profession.
In honor of Pride Month and to kick off the summer reading festivities, the book selection for June is “LGBTQIA+: Books for Children and Teens,” second edition, by Kathleen Breitenbach and Liz Deskins (Chicago: ALA Editions, 2023).
The book starts off with an overview of the history of LGBTQIA+ literature for children, teens, and young adults; it then takes a close look at the current (as of 2023) status of book challenges and book banning, and the important role of librarians who support those affected by such actions. The following four chapters, entitled “Books and conversations,” list recommended titles for specific age groups: young readers, middle grade readers, younger teens, and older teens. The last chapter addresses the role of teachers and librarians who support LQBTQIA+ students. Additional resources are included in the appendices: recommended resources; authors and illustrators to know; and a glossary of LGBTQIA+ terms. This book is an invaluable reference resource for all libraries whose collection development and programming includes this significant segment of readership.
Check out NMSL’s recently acquired library and information science collection titles: 2025 – New in Library and Information Science – LibGuides at New Mexico State Library
Happy Reading!