Webinars
Upcoming webinar offers guidance on starting a WiFi hotspot lending program at the library
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CHICAGO -- Last month, PLA announced a new project, supported by Microsoft Corp., called DigitalLead: Rural Libraries Creating New Possibilities, which seeks to increase digital skills programming and access to technology in rural communities. Through...
LITA Learnings: Universal Parity to Resources
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Chicago -- Sign up now for the latest LITA Learnings. Universal Parity to Resources: Rethinking Library Access Thursday, July 25, 2019, 1:00 – 2:00 pm Central Time Presenters: Christine Elliott, Learning Services & Assessment Librarian, Juniata College...
LITA Learnings: Managing Special User Groups in Academic Libraries
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Chicago -- Check out the latest LITA Learnings. Managing Special User Groups in Academic Libraries Tuesday July 16, 2019, Noon – 1:30 pm Central Time Presenters: Charissa Brammer and Sommer Browning, both Auraria Library, University of Colorado – Denver...
July PLA webinar explores access issues related to unreturned library materials
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CHICAGO – As a means of reducing barriers to library access, public libraries are increasingly eliminating overdue fines and fees. So, why do some patrons still fail to return borrowed materials? In Fall 2016, more than 10,000 people in the City of...
Creating an InterDisciplinary Space at Your Library – a LITA webinar
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Chicago -- A new LITA webinar on InterDisciplinary spaces is coming soon. Creating an InterDisciplinary Space @ Your Library Tuesday June 11, 2019, Noon – 1:00 pm Central Time Presenter: Jessica Bennett, Instruction and E Learning Librarian at Missouri...
LITA Education Call for Proposals, 2019 – 2020
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Chicago -- What library technology topics are you passionate about? Have something you can help others learn? LITA invites you to share your expertise with a national audience! Our courses and webinars are based on topics of interest to library technology...
¾«¶«´«Ã½President Loida Garcia-Febo presents webinar: 'Libraries, Comics and Superheroes of Color: Strengthening our Reading Communities'
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The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table is happy to partner with ¾«¶«´«Ã½President Loida Garcia-Febo to host a free webinar on the impact of representation and reflection of communities of color in comics. Please join us on June 12 th for the "Libraries...
Chapter Advocacy Exchange on June 6 to focus on ‘Empowering Trustees and Friends to Advocate Alongside Librarians’
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The ¾«¶«´«Ã½Chapter Relations Office, along with United for Libraries, will present a Chapter Advocacy Exchange webinar on “Empowering Trustees and Friends to Advocate Alongside Librarians,” on Thurs., June 6, 2-3 p.m. Central Time. Trustees and Friends offer...
LITA Learnings: Techniques in Managing a Library Services Platform
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Chicago -- Don't miss this new LITA webinar Techniques in Managing a Library Services Platform Thursday, May 30, 2019, Noon – 1:30 pm Central Time Presenter: Hong Ma, Head of Library Systems, Loyola University Chicago As libraries move from legacy...
Free webinar in June highlights voter education services in public libraries
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CHICAGO – In a time marked by uncertainty, the public library is in an extraordinary position as one of society’s most trusted institutions. Public libraries can leverage that trust to be at the forefront of voter education as we head into what will be...
New session: Creating Escape Room Programs and Other Immersive Experiences in Libraries Workshop
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CHICAGO—¾«¶«´«Ã½Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new session of our popular workshop, Creating Escape Room Programs and Other Immersive Experiences in Libraries with Ellyssa Kroski. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 2:30pm Eastern...
LITA Learnings: Guiding Students through Digital Citizenship
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Chicago -- Register now for the latest LITA webinar. Guiding Students through Digital Citizenship Thursday, May 16, 2019, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Central Time Presenter: Casey Davis, Instructional Designer (IT), Arizona State University’s University...
New workshop: Graphic Design Skills for All Library Employees
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CHICAGO—¾«¶«´«Ã½Publishing eLearning Solutions announces an exciting new workshop, Graphic Design Skills for All Library Employees with Aaron Schmidt. This workshop will consist of two 90-minute sessions and take place at 1:00pm Eastern/12:00pm Central/11...
New session: Offering Service and Support to the LGBTQIA Community and Allies Workshop
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CHICAGO—¾«¶«´«Ã½Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new session of our popular workshop, Offering Service and Support to the LGBTQIA Community and Allies with Jessica Jupitus. This workshop will consist of two 60-minute sessions and take place at 3...
PLA to host three webinars in May
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CHICAGO — Today, the Public Library Association (PLA) announced its webinar offerings for the month of May. All three webinars are offered free of charge, but registration is required and space is limited. Please click the webinar titles below for more...
New iteration: Working with Children of All Ages eCourse Bundle
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Chicago—¾«¶«´«Ã½Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new iteration of our eCourse bundle Working with Children of All Ages. R. Lynn Baker and Brooke Newberry will serve as the instructors for three, 4-week eCourses starting on Monday, June 10, 2019...
New session: Dealing with Challenging Patrons Workshop
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CHICAGO—¾«¶«´«Ã½Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new session of our popular workshop, Dealing with Challenging Patrons with Dr. Steve Albrecht. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 2:30pm Eastern/1:30 Central/12:30 Mountain/11:30am...
Freedom to Read Foundation to Host Emerging Issues in Intellectual Freedom Webinar
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Join the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) for “ Emerging Issues in Intellectual Freedom,” a free webinar on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 11 a.m. PST/1 p.m. CST/2 p.m. EST. Twice a year, FTRF trustees and liaisons meet to discuss emerging intellectual freedom...
New session: Making Your Library Work for Homeschoolers Workshop
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CHICAGO—¾«¶«´«Ã½Publishing eLearning Solutions announces a new session of our popular workshop, Making Your Library Work for Homeschoolers with Suzanne Walker. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 2:30pm Eastern/1:30 Central/12:30 Mountain/11...
LITA Presents: Universal Parity to Resources
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Chicago -- LITA Presents the next new webinar. Universal Parity to Resources: Rethinking Library Access Thursday, April 25, 2019, 1:00 – 2:00 pm Central Time Presenters: Christine Elliott, Learning Services & Assessment Librarian, Juniata College; and...