Presented by Idaho State Library This webinar will discuss foresight (or futures thinking) and how strategically thinking about the future can support the people that work in libraries, the library organization, and the community the library serves. With insights from a group of library staff across the state of Idaho, library consultants at the Idaho…
Your work makes a difference, but funders don’t always see it. In this 30-minute session, learn how to turn your impact into investments with a story funders understand and support. We’ll explore common pitfalls, show what’s possible with a clear, confident story, and share reflection questions to help you strengthen your fundraising success.
Presented by CharityHowTo. There is no one right way to ask for a donation. Some people take great care preparing well-organized and complete presentations. Others prepare with just a few talking points and then use the energy of the prospect to guide the conversation. Some people are energized by the prospect of tying down a…
Presented by Niche Academy Keep your public library a part of local, county, and state conversations. Al Hayden shows how trustees can advocate on behalf of their libraries. One of the most important jobs for a library trustee is advocating for the public library the board represents. Many trustees consider their advocacy role to be…
Presented by Indiana State Library. Want to bring Library Con to your library? Learn how our library held a full day, system-wide library con across three locations. We’ll share our strategy for working with community partners to offer LARP demonstrations, Dungeons & Dragons and other TTRPGs, cosplay demos and miniature painting, a costume contest and…
Inviting emerging adults into the library: Lessons from El Paso’s Centre Future El Paso Public Library’s Centre Future blends mentorship, technology, and community in ways that traditional classrooms and job centers often cannot. Learn new ideas from Center Future’s youth fellows about how libraries can position themselves as an important part of emerging adults’ lives.…
Presented by the PACER Center. This one-hour workshop will introduce mobile apps designed to support mental and emotional well-being for children, teens, and adults. Participants will explore user-friendly tools that encourage calm-breathing exercises, offer guided meditation experiences, support mood tracking and journaling, and teach practical coping strategies and healthy habits. The goal of this session…
Presented by Niche Academy About the webinar Manage distressing bureaucratic challenges and conflicts at work. Dan Berstein shares resources for managing distressing bureaucratic challenges and conflicts at work. Some processes are often inherently distressing for anyone. How do you decide your options when you think you may have experienced misconduct and bullying, and what are…
Creating a culture of trust and bridgebuilding: One library’s transformation story Learn about bridgebuilding from a library director and her community engagement coordinator as they share their library’s story of transformation from both perspectives. Join us for an engaging webinar that explores how public library staff can lead bridgebuilding efforts to create meaningful change, build…
Presented by Idaho Commission of Libraries. Stay informed on how shifting copyright laws and policy debates are responding to generative AI. This session explores recent legislative developments, emerging case law, and practical guidance for libraries navigating AI driven content and copyright questions. Registration. All who register will receive access to the live event as well…
