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.
PROGRAMS BY TOPIC
ADVOCACY
Nov 14: Secrets of Successful Nonprofit Leadership: Leveraging Data to Tell the Story of your Mission (CharityVillage). https://charityvillage.com/learning-centre/webinars/
Nov 20: Synergy and Impact Measurement: The Power of Cross-Sector Collaboration (TechSoup). https://events.techsoup.org/techsoup-events-and-webinars/
ASSESMENT/PLANNING
Nov 7: Preparing Your Nonprofit’s Finances for 2025: A Roadmap to Success (CharityVillage). https://charityvillage.com/learning-centre/webinars/
Nov 7: Six Steps for Impact Report Success: Enhancing Retention and Stewardships (Blackbaud). https://www.blackbaud.com/events/webinars
Nov 7: Strategy, Planning, and Outcomes: Bridging your strategy work with ground level impacts (PropelNonprofits). https://www.propelnonprofits.org/upcoming-trainings/
Nov 7: Visual Storytelling & AI Insights using Data Commons (TechSoup). https://events.techsoup.org/techsoup-events-and-webinars/
Nov 12: CSL in Session: Everyday Library Evaluations: Part 3 – Analysis and Visualization (LibrariesLearn). https://www.librarieslearn.org/csl-in-session
CAREERS (Staff)
Nov 13: Proving the Value of Soft Skills (Niche Academy). https://www.nicheacademy.com/upcoming-webinars
Nov 19: Build Essential Human Skills for Today’s Evolving Workforce (Training Magazine Network). https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/calendar
Nov 20: Leading from Within: Cultivating Managerial Self-Care for Resilient Organizations (LibrariesLearn). https://www.librarieslearn.org/calendar/month/2024-11/
Nov 26: Share Knowledge, Ideas, Learning, and Library Solutions! (Nebraska Library Commission). https://www.govloop.com/training/
CHILDREN & TEENS
Nov 6: NCompass Live: Summer Reading 2025: Color Our World Program (Nebraska Library Commission). https://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
Nov 7: Open Affiliation Metadata: How Recent Innovations Help Libraries and Librarians (ACRL Choice 360). https://www.choice360.org/media/webinars/
Nov 15: Creating Maawn Doobiigeng: Developing A New Classification System for a Tribal Library (NNLM). https://www.nnlm.gov/training/schedule
Nov 22: What’s up with Controlled Digital Lending (CDL) after the Hachette decision? (ASERL). https://www.aserl.org/#webinars
COMMUNICATION
Nov 6: Social Media Dos and Don’ts (Proquest). https://about.proquest.com/en/events/events/
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION
Nov 13: Are You Ready for Equity: Navigating biases in volunteer engagement (Volunteer Match). https://learn.volunteermatch.org/
Nov 15: Creating Maawn Doobiigeng: Developing A New Classification System for a Tribal Library (NNLM). https://www.nnlm.gov/training/schedule
Nov 19: How Wide is Your Window: A Thoughtful Approach to EDI Family Programming (LibrariesLearn). https://www.librarieslearn.org/calendar/month/2024-11/
FUNDRAISING
Nov 4: The Truth About Philanthropy and the Power We Have to Change It – Turning Frustration Into Action and Getting Dollars In the Door (Nonprofit Learning Lab). https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinars
Nov 7: Write Better Fundraising Emails: 3 Strategies To Make Your Writing More Compelling to Donors (Bloomerang). https://bloomerang.co/webinars-events/
Nov 18: Funding Your Makerspace (Connecticut Library Consortium). https://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/event_list.asp
Nov 20: Today’s Digital Fundraising Trends, and How to Apply Them to Your Nonprofit (CharityHowTo). https://www.charityhowto.com/nonprofit-live-webinars
Nov 21: Simplified Fundraising Planning for Small Nonprofits (Productive Fundraising). https://productivefundraising.com/event/
MANAGEMENT
Nov 12: Accounting for Nonprofits (TechSoup). https://events.techsoup.org/techsoup-events-and-webinars/
Nov 14: Secrets of Successful Nonprofit Leadership: Leveraging Data to Tell the Story of your Mission (CharityVillage). https://charityvillage.com/learning-centre/webinars/
Nov 26: Meeting Makeover: How to Maximize Your Time (GovLoop). https://www.govloop.com/training/
OUTREACH & PARTNERS
Nov 14: Take Your Child to the Library Day Coalition Training Program (Connecticut Library Consortium). https://www.ctlibrarians.org/events/event_list.asp
Nov 21: Building community in a changing climate (Webjunction). https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html
PROGRAMMING
Nov 5: Freedom Walk: New Programming to Celebrate Our Freedom to Read (ProgrammingLibrarian). https://programminglibrarian.org/webinars
READERS’ ADVISORY
Nov 5: What’s News in Debuts (Booklist). https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars
Nov 13: DK Spring 2025 School & Library Preview (Booklist). https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars
REFERENCE
Nov 6: Congress.gov: Taking the Fear out of Questions about Congress (Niche Academy). https://www.nicheacademy.com/upcoming-webinars
Nov 7: Providing Multilingual Health Information (NNLM). https://www.nnlm.gov/training/schedule
Nov 12: How do we rebuild trust in authoritative information sources? (Webjunction). https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html
Nov 13: Media Literacy Education for Adult Audiences: Decoding Algorithms (ProgrammingLibrarian). https://programminglibrarian.org/webinars
Nov 19: Career Coach Quest: Mastering the Art of Personalized Career Guidance (Washington State Library). https://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/training/trainingCalendar.aspx?audience=state
Nov 20: Providing Mental Health Resources at Your Library (NNLM). https://www.nnlm.gov/training/schedule
Nov 21: Rural Health Resources (NNLM). https://www.nnlm.gov/training/schedule
SCHOOL LIBRARIES
Nov 4: Using Video to Engage Students with Diverse Learning Needs (edWeb). https://home.edweb.net/webinars/
Nov 7: Preparing Students for Real-World Learning: Strategies and Insights from Educators (edWeb). https://home.edweb.net/webinars/
Nov 12: Fostering Positive Behavior: Establishing Expectations in the Classroom (edWeb). https://home.edweb.net/webinars/
Nov 14: Maximizing Instructional Time: How Effective EdTech Solutions Improve Classroom Efficiency (edWeb). https://home.edweb.net/webinars/
Nov 14: Teaching Students to Listen and Talk Across Differences (Harvard Graduate School of Education). https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/events
Nov 20: Beyond the Shelf: Navigating Innovation and Collaboration as Future Ready Librarians (All4Ed). https://all4ed.org/events/?_topic_dropdown=future-ready-schools
TECHNOLOGY
Nov 6: The Risk of Unvetted Apps: How to Keep Your Network Secure (GovLoop). https://www.govloop.com/training/
Nov 7: From Theory to Real AI Solutions – Enhance Library Services for Users and Staff (Proquest). https://about.proquest.com/en/events/events/
Nov 14: Tools to Boost Confidence for Delivering Successful PowerPoint Presentations (Training Magazine Network). https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/calendar
Nov 19: The Geopolitics of the Internet and Its Implications for the Governance of AI (Proquest). https://about.proquest.com/en/events/events/
Nov 19: Impactful Visual Storytelling in PowerPoint to Banish Bullet Points (Training Magazine Network). https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/calendar
Nov 20: 4th Annual App Smash (All4Ed). https://all4ed.org/events/?_topic_dropdown=future-ready-schools
Nov 20: Media Literacy Education for Adult Audiences: Navigating the Attention Economy (Programming Librarian). https://programminglibrarian.org/webinars
ONLINE CONFERENCES
Friday, Nov 1 (10 am-6 pm) Nonprofit Hub Marketing Bootcamp (Nonprofit Hub)
Join us for the Nonprofit Hub Marketing Bootcamp! This collaboration model is designed to take away the guesswork, the avoidance, the imposter syndrome, and the uncertainty that prevent new and small organizations from investing in marketing. Sometimes, nonprofits avoid and skip marketing in favor of what we are more comfortable doing. Other times, we just do what seems like the “right thing” because we see others do it. Either way, we’re missing out on an opportunity to make our organizations more sustainable. Create a full-fledged marketing plan for your organization! Marketing activist and speaker Lindsay LaShell takes you step-by-step in your journey to get smart, strategic marketing into your organization. You’ll leave with the following: A digital marketing plan that is easy to share with collaborators and supervisors; Three-month content plan so you know exactly what your next steps are; Clarity on what channels are required and which are not to simplify your workload. For more information and to register, visit: https://nonprofithub.org/webinars-events/
Thursday, Nov 14 (10 am-5 pm) LibraryCon Live (LJ & SLJ)
Join Library Journal and School Library Journal for our eighth annual LibraryCon Live! We’re excited to present a day-long celebration of fandom, spotlighting genre fiction for adults and teens with panels devoted to comics and graphic novels, horror, sf/fantasy, and more. In addition to panels and keynotes, we’re also offering fast-track learning sessions hosted by librarians and studio spotlights focusing on visual artists. Plus, network online while exploring the virtual exhibit hall, where you’ll hear from publishers about their newest books, download galleys and resources, and engage in live chats with featured authors and illustrators. Whether you’re a public or school librarian, an educator, or a superfan, don’t miss this chance to meet with some of your favorite creators! For more information and to register, visit: https://www.libraryjournal.com/event/libraryconlive2024
AT YOUR LEISURE: Pre-recorded webinars to view at your convenience
Banned Books 101: What Library Boards & Trustees Need to Know
Whether or not their community has experienced book bans, library Trustees/Board Members have a responsibility to protect access to books, programs, and resources in their libraries. Learn what board members need to know about the current state of book bans in the U.S., and how to advocate for the freedom to read and activate local support networks. Find out about United for Libraries and ALA resources, including Unite Against Book Bans, Advocacy Academy, and “Reader. Voter. Ready.” Visit: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/8717277051318/WN_eXnp7ZxBR6mCd4LotJE9mw#/registration
Centering Community, Building Equity: A Social Justice Approach to Outreach with Families and Children in Underserved Communities
Are you seeking to develop relevant and meaningful programs and services for young children and families in underserved communities? Offering outreach programs and services that meet these young children and their families where they live and thrive is crucial for overcoming some of the many barriers these families can face with coming to the library. Centering the community’s values and strengthening equity, engagement, and empowerment in these efforts can help you develop relevant, authentic programs and services that meet these families’ needs and aspirations. In this webinar, the Project VOICE team will provide an overview of the importance of outreach efforts to underserved communities; how to intentionally integrate the social justice concepts of equity, engagement, and empowerment into these efforts; and the role of community values in developing authentic outreach services for young children and families. Visit: https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=317
Preparing for Program Challenges at your Public Library
Learn best practices and strategies to support staff, board, and community through program challenges. Are you unsure how to handle a program challenge in your library? Do you worry about having the right policies and procedures in place? Two public library directors will share their personal experiences with intellectual freedom challenges of programs. Learn best practices and strategies for supporting staff, board, and community members through program challenges. Resources to assist in responding to challenges and crafting appropriate policies, procedures, and training will be provided. Visit: https://programminglibrarian.org/learn/preparing-program-challenges-your-public-library
*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.