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ONLINE CONFERENCE:
Thursday Aug 22 (9 am-5 pm) SLJTeen Live! 2024 (School Library Journal)
Join us Thursday, August 22nd for our 13th annual SLJTeen Live! virtual event! Come hear about the latest and most exciting forthcoming titles for teens and tweens. From rom-coms and mysteries to graphic novels and classic coming-of-age stories, our daylong program of author panels, in-depth conversations, and keynote talks will keep you inspired and entertained. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the virtual exhibit hall to meet with leading publishers, enjoy additional chats, and download digital galleys and other free resources. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.slj.com/section/events?eventtype=virtualEvents
Thursday, Aug 22 (3-6 pm) School Libraries and AI (Library2.0)
Join us for an exciting and transformative mini virtual conference, “School Libraries and AI,” designed specifically for school librarians and educators passionate about the future of library services. This event will explore the integration of artificial intelligence in school libraries, offering innovative strategies and practical insights to enhance learning and teaching experiences. Our special conference chair is Elissa Malespina, writer of the AI School Librarians Newsletter. Following the opening keynote, we’ll have three half-hour slots of sessions led by experienced school librarians who are at the forefront of AI integration, designed to provide practical, hands-on knowledge that you can apply in your own library and classroom. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.library20.com/
AT YOUR LEISURE:
Pre-recorded webinars to view at your convenience
A Conversation with Administrators (ALA eLearning)
Join superintendents and principals from across the country for an engaging and frank conversation on what administrators need and expect from their school librarians and school libraries and how administrators can empower a school librarian’s leadership role to impact all learners. Visit: https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=619
Break Barriers: Get Kids Thinking Critically About Bias (ALA eLearning)
Of the many challenges educators have had to face this past year, guiding students on overcoming biases ranks high on the list. Kathy Carroll, 2020-2021 AASL President, moderates a roundtable discussion on the subject in this one-hour webinar presented by AASL and sponsored by Gale, a Cengage company. Four experts in the field share ideas on how school librarians and other educators can rely on credible sources to support diverse perspectives and help students assess and navigate bias. Visit: https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=540
Recruit, Retain & Inspire with Great Volunteer Stories (VolunteerMatch)
VolunteerMatch and MemoryFox invite you to embark on a journey of inspiration with our upcoming webinar that converges the power of volunteer stories, with the art of video storytelling, so you can exceed your volunteer goals. Join us to get YOUR questions answered! Visit: https://learn.volunteermatch.org/
PROGRAMS BY TOPIC:
ACCESSABILITY
- Aug 15: Accessibility is Not Accessible (Techimpact)
ADVOCACY
- Aug 19: Identifying and Filling Data Gaps to Tell Your Full Story (Nonprofit LL)
- Aug 22: Data Engineering for Nonprofits (Techimpact)
- Aug 26: Focus on the Future: The Art of Selling Your Board and Funders on Capacity Building (Firespring)
ASSESMENT/PLANNING
- Aug 6: Evaluating Transformative Agreements (ASERL)
- Aug 6: Introduction to project budgets (Candid Learning)
- Aug 12: Why Retention & Succession Belong in your Strategic Plan (Nonprofit LL)
- Aug 12: Project Outcome 101 (Public Library Assn. ALA)
- Aug 15: Exploring Public Libraries Survey Data for Peer Comparisons (RIPL)
- Aug 20: Safeguarding Collections (Connecting to Collections)
- Aug 22: Data Engineering for Nonprofits (Techimpact)
- Aug 27: Getting Started With the Google Ad Grant (GrantStation)
BOARDS
- Aug 15: Introduction to fundraising planning (Candid Learning)
- Aug 22: Empowering Effective Nonprofit Board Decision Making (Propel Nonprofits)
CHILDREN & TEENS
- Aug 1: The Importance of Alternative Literacy: What is it and why is it important to implement in our libraries, classrooms and lives (Colorado State Library)
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
- Aug 6: Fall Adult Faves (Booklist)
- Aug 8: D-CRAFT Toolkit — assessing use & reuse of digital collections (DPLA)
- Aug 14: Collection Development and Reference Strategies for Sexual and Reproductive Health Information (NNLM)
COMMUNICATION
- Aug 6: Introduction to TechSoup’s Digital Marketing Services and Use Cases (TechSoup)
DEVELOPMENT & MANAGING CHANGE
- Aug 8: From Boomers to Zoomers: Cracking the Code of Cross-Generational Engagement (TrainingMagNetwork)
- Aug 14: 5 Tips for Collaboration in a Hybrid World (GovLoop)
DIGITAL RESOURCES
- Aug 20: ClinicalTrials.gov for Librarians (NNLM)
- Aug 22: DOCLINE Library Groups and FREESHARE (NNLM)
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION
- Aug 6: From the Ground Up: How to Advance DEI in Any Organization (Nonprofit LL)
- Aug 22: How library-publisher partnerships can support the SDGs (Choice360)
FUNDRAISING
- Aug 15: Introduction to fundraising planning (Candid Learning)
- Aug 22: 10 Quick Tips to Supercharge Your Next Fundraising Appeal (Productive Fundraising)
MANAGEMENT
- Aug 15: Preparing for a Difficult Workplace Conversation (Charity Village)
PROGRAMMING
- Aug 8: Work It Out @ Your Library with the Wombats! (WebJunction)
- Aug 14: CSL in Session: Level Up Your Booktalks! New Ways to Engage in School Outreach Program (Colorado State Library)
- Aug 22: Health Programming at Your Library (NNLM)
- Aug 28: Civic Literacy in Public Libraries: Why, What, and How (Niche Academy)
READERS’ ADVISORY
- Aug 13: YA All Day: Upcoming Titles for Fall, Winter, & Beyond (Booklist)
REFERENCE
- Aug 6: Why Can’t I Just Google It? (Choice360)
SCHOOL LIBRARIES
- Aug 1: Daring YA Debuts from Zando Young Readers (Booklist)
- Aug 8: Teaching Copyright K-12: Ready to go and it’s all FREE! (Copyright & Creativity)
- Aug 14: CSL in Session: Level Up Your Booktalks! New Ways to Engage in School Outreach Program (Colorado State Library)
- Aug 15: Beyond the Shelf: Navigating Innovation and Collaboration as Future Ready Librarians w/Shannon McClintock Miller and special guests (All4Ed)
TECHNOLOGY
- Aug 14: A Place Called Vertigo: A Skeptic’s Guide to AI, Large Language Models, and Research Libraries (ASERL)
- Aug 16: Idea Lab: Library Managed Public WiFi Networks (Libraries4de.org)
- Aug 27: Apps to support independent living (PACER Center)
- Aug 29: AI Policies for Grantmakers: How to Manage Risk and Harness AI for Good (Blackbaud)
TRAINING & INSTRUCTIONS
- Aug 7: Must Haves for New Hire Training (Georgia Library Association)
PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:
Thursday, Aug 1 (10-11 am)
Daring YA Debuts from Zando Young Readers (Booklist)
The Zando team is proud to introduce three incredible debut YA authors to librarians and educators! Zando Young Readers is an independent publisher devoted to publishing timely and timeless books that reflect the fullness of who our young readers are and who they can become. This webinar will spotlight these authors’ journeys publishing for the first time and dive deep into how their novels explore themes of violence against women, belonging and identity as well as offer a sneak peek of the ZYR publishing program overall.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars
Thursday, Aug 1 (1-2 pm)
The Importance of Alternative Literacy: What is it and why is it important to implement in our libraries, classrooms and lives (Colorado State Library)
Alternative Literacy is the process of teaching children and young adults literacy skills through non-traditional means. In this presentation, I cover three big examples of this: graphic novels, tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), and video games. Further, I provide an overview of how educators, librarians, and individuals can implement them into their work or daily life.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.librarieslearn.org/csl-in-session
Tuesday, Aug 6 (9-10:30 am)
Evaluating Transformative Agreements (ASERL)
With the growth of transformative agreements, how are libraries effectively evaluating them? Join us for a panel discussion as we delve into the intricacies of evaluating transformative agreements, exploring their impact on library budgets, and alignment with open access strategies.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.aserl.org/events/month/2024-08/
Tuesday, Aug 6 (10-11 am)
From the Ground Up: How to Advance DEI in Any Organization (Nonprofit LL)
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re looking for some help and direction, there are a few key ways to ensure your approach to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion will create sustainable and lasting impact. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn which factors to consider and what challenges to anticipate when developing and implementing a DEI strategy. We’ll explore a framework for assessing which stage of DEI development your organization is at and you’ll walk away with practical tips and tools for building an organization that centers equity and its people.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinars
Tuesday, Aug 6 (11 am-12 pm)
Introduction to TechSoup’s Digital Marketing Services and Use Cases (TechSoup)
Discover the power of digital marketing for your nonprofit. This session will touch on fullfunnel marketing strategies, offering insights on enhancing your digital presence and engaging donors. Learn cutting-edge techniques to maximize impact in the digital fundraising landscape.
For more information and to register, visit: https://events.techsoup.org/techsoup-events-and-webinars/
Tuesday, Aug 6 (11 am-12 pm)
Why Can’t I Just Google It? (Choice360)
Google is the gateway to the internet for many, but is it really the best way to stay informed? Bias, bad actors, filter bubbles, and advertising interests often bury quality, peer-reviewed resources, resulting in an information desert where there should be abundance. Join us to lift the curtain and explore the motivations and methods behind this ubiquitous search engine and learn how CloudSource can open the door to 60 million open access and open educational resources.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.choice360.org/media/webinars/
Tuesday, Aug 6 (12-1 pm)
Fall Adult Faves (Booklist)
What pairs nicely with autumnal sweaters and pumpkin spice lattes? New fall books! Whether you are looking for your next great read, searching for a book club pick, or starting your holiday shopping early, you’ll want to make sure these upcoming adult titles are on your radar.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars
Tuesday, Aug 6 (12-1:30 pm)
Introduction to project budgets (Candid Learning)
Are you ready to start fundraising for your project or idea, but don’t know what and how much to ask for? If preparing a budget for your foundation grant is holding you back, come learn the basic elements of how to draft a project budget with confidence. This class will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to generate a standard project budget for a foundation proposal.
For more information and to register, visit: https://learning.candid.org/training-search/?_format=live&_sort=chronological
Wednesday, Aug 7 (12-1 pm)
Must Haves for New Hire Training (Georgia Library Association)
Design intentional training plans by using activities that engage both existing stakeholders and new talent. This session will explore three important training moments for new staff: something “grounding” that taps into librarianship’s goals, something “inclusive” that bridges personal experiences and community needs, and something “forward focused” that illuminates new employees’ career paths at your library. If you are considering refreshing or building a training program for new employees, please join this lively presentation and discussion.
For more information and to register, visit: https://gla.georgialibraries.org/carterette-series-webinars/
Thursday, Aug 8 (11 am-12 pm)
D-CRAFT Toolkit — assessing use & reuse of digital collections (DPLA)
Join us to learn more about D-CRAFT (Digital Content Reuse Assessment Framework Toolkit)! Anyone working with digital collections at galleries, libraries, archives, museums, or repositories may find this session useful. Three members of the D-CRAFT project team (https://reuse.diglib.org/project-team/) will share project history and introduce the toolkit.
For more information and to register, visit: https://pro.dp.la/events/workshops
Thursday, Aug 8 (1-2 pm)
From Boomers to Zoomers: Cracking the Code of Cross-Generational Engagement (TrainingMagNetwork)
Disengagement across generations stems from various factors, such as misaligned values, differing communication styles, lack of recognition, limited opportunities for career development and insufficient support for work-life balance. But solving these problems can look different for learners of different generations. By exploring the needs of each generation, we’ll discuss innovative and immersive learning approaches to cultivate a more inclusive and engaging work environment. In this interactive session, Ellen Burns-Johnson, lead learning strategist at ELB Learning, will guide participants to overcome biases associated with generations and develop inclusion strategies that can reduce turnover, increase knowledge sharing, expand partnerships and heighten employee engagement. In this session, participants will: Understand the needs and concerns of each generation; Gain skills and strategies to engage and train each generation; and Learn how immersive and game-based learning increases participation and knowledge retention.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/calendar
Thursday, Aug 8 (1-2 pm)
Work It Out @ Your Library with the Wombats! (WebJunction)
This webinar will introduce you to Work It Out @ Your Library! a new program for families in your community, built around Work it Out Wombats!, a national PBS KIDS television series for 4- to 6-year-olds. Through hands-on activities, library storytime sessions, animated videos, and a family app, this flexible program helps library staff guide families through the exploration of computational thinking. Computational thinking is a creative way of solving problems in more organized ways. When children make believe they’re running a restaurant, they explore sequencing by figuring out the steps for serving a customer a meal. When they play with blocks to make a castle, they can practice the design process by creating, testing, and improving the structure. Library staff are uniquely suited to promote this learning with their library families. The webinar will cover why computational thinking skills are important for young children, how the free resources have been used to run fun and engaging programs in libraries, and how you can, too.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html
Thursday, Aug 8, (2-3 pm)
Teaching Copyright K-12: Ready to go and it’s all FREE! (Copyright & Creativity)
Are you tasked with teaching copyright to K-12 students? Do you lack resources or want to fill in gaps in your knowledge to be more comfortable teaching? Do you want to know how to use this FREE online curriculum—2X winner of AASL’s Best Digital Tool award? Join our C&C Ambassadors (fellow teachers!) as they share their
experiences teaching with our positive resources. Learn how to teach the essentials of copyright, fair use, Creative Commons, and more with our award-winning, FREE K-12 curriculum.
For more information and to register, visit: https://copyrightandcreativity.org/online-training/
Monday, Aug 12 (9-10 am)
Why Retention & Succession Belong in your Strategic Plan (Nonprofit LL)
Agreeing on and implementing strategies to equitably address retention and succession of paid staff members and volunteers is one of the most pressing issues facing nonprofit organizations. Yet our people too often do not receive the same attention as funding and finances. This session argues for including retention and succession towards both better delivery of mission and long-term sustainability and provides examples of these strategies.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinars
Monday, Aug 12 (12-1 pm)
Project Outcome 101 (ALA/PLA)
Join this FREE webinar hosted jointly by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) and the Public Library Association (PLA) to learn about outcome measurement in libraries. Project Outcome is a free toolkit that helps libraries measure and assess the outcomes of key library programs and services. Participants will be introduced to everything the Project Outcome toolkit has to offer. Learn how to measure meaningful learning outcomes and how Project Outcome can help at every step in the process—from administering surveys to presenting the results. We recommend that participants register for Project Outcome for public or academic libraries and review basic materials in the toolkit prior to the webinar. During the webinar, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions of the expert presenters and chat with other attendees.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars
Tuesday, Aug 13 (12-1 pm)
YA All Day: Upcoming Titles for Fall, Winter, & Beyond (Booklist)
Heart-pounding thrillers; swoon-worthy romances; daring adventures; graphic novels; new worlds, dimensions, and creatures—there’s a YA for every reader and you’ll find a huge selection on display during this free webinar.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars
Wednesday, Aug 14 (9 -10 am)
Collection Development and Reference Strategies for Sexual and Reproductive Health Information (NNLM)
Looking to provide evidence-based sexual and reproductive health information in your library? This webinar is for you. Sexual and reproductive health information is a crucial aspect of comprehensive health information. Libraries have an opportunity to develop collections and reference strategies that allow patrons to learn about sexual and reproductive health information.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nnlm.gov/training/schedule
Wednesday, Aug 14 (12-12:50 pm)
5 Tips for Collaboration in a Hybrid World (GovLoop)
We are never returning to the pre-pandemic style of everyone working exclusively in the office. It’s not happening. However, we’re also not moving toward a fully remote work model. That leaves hybrid work as the de facto option. The problem is that most agencies haven’t optimized collaboration in this hybrid environment. Join us to hear from government and industry experts about best practices for collaborating in a hybrid world.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.govloop.com/training/
Wednesday, Aug 14 (12-1 pm)
A Place Called Vertigo: A Skeptic’s Guide to AI, Large Language Models, and Research Libraries (ASERL)
Faced with technologies that will allegedly overturn our systems of information retrieval and upend our core professional practices, librarians may be feeling AI fatigue. Some librarians may resent feeling compelled to adopt unproven AI tools into their daily workflows and teaching practices, while others may want to wait and see whether AI is just a fad. Exploring the value constructive skepticism can bring to AI tools, this webinar will offer librarians some potential frameworks for using these tools responsibly and effectively.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.aserl.org/events/month/2024-08/
Wednesday, Aug 14 (12-1 pm)
CSL in Session: Level Up Your Booktalks! New Ways to Engage in School Outreach Program (Colorado State Library)
Are you new to booktalking? Does the thought of giving a booktalk make you nervous? Have you been booktalking for a while but need ideas on how to level them up? Are you looking for new ways to partner with your local school or public library? Join the Youth and Teen Librarians from Arapahoe Libraries for an exciting workshop! We will introduce you to the art of confident booktalks, demonstrate ways to engage readers of all ages with interactive strategies, and share ways to create meaningful outreach experiences. Bonus: Grow your reading list with some new-to-you titles for kids and teens!
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.librarieslearn.org/csl-in-session
Thursday, Aug 15 (10:30 am -12 pm)
Exploring Public Libraries Survey Data for Peer Comparisons (RIPL)
Using library data to benchmark your library to its peers is easier than you think! This 90-minute session will provide hands-on guidance on how to access federal data tools and use guided templates to help organize data for planning and assessment. We will show you how to access and analyze freely available data on your library, your library peers, and your community using Public Libraries Survey (PLS) data and the Library Search and Compare tool and point to other resources such as the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey tool to complement and contextualize the library data that you find. You will dive into these data resources by working with a scenario based on your own library or a library that is familiar to you.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.ripleffect.org/webinars/
Thursday, Aug 15 (11 am-12 pm)
Preparing for a Difficult Workplace Conversation (Charity Village)
One of the most asked about topics in workplace conflict resolution is “How to prepare for a difficult conversation like giving someone feedback about a ‘problem’ behavior.” While we may consider them difficult, these kinds of conversations have the potential to be constructive and strengthen how we relate to one another in the workplace. In this session, we’ll look at why we find conversations difficult, what is a problem behavior anyways, and what we may want to prepare for and keep in mind to encourage a constructive experience.
For more information and to register, visit: https://charityvillage.com/learning-centre/webinars/
Thursday, Aug 15 (12-1 pm)
Accessibility is Not Accessible (Techimpact)
Ensuring that your nonprofit’s digital products are accessible to all users represents more than civic duty—increasingly, it is both a legal requirement and a smart way to expand your audiences. But, ironically for many nonprofits, the standards and responsibilities around these guidelines are murky and mystifying. In this webinar, our subject matter expert will distill the most important concepts and strategies you need to know to both launch accessible digital products and keep them compliant over time.
For more information and to register, visit: https://techimpact.org/webinars
Thursday, Aug 15 (12-1:30 pm)
Introduction to fundraising planning (Candid Learning)
Does your organization need help directing its fundraising efforts? Planning focuses your organization by setting fundraising priorities and helps give staff and board members a roadmap to success. This introductory class will provide you the basic steps for developing a fundraising plan, including tips on: making your case for support, diversifying your organization’s fundraising base, and creating a plan of action.
For more information and to register, visit: https://learning.candid.org/training-search/?_formal=live&_sort+chronological
Thursday, Aug 15 (3-5 pm)
Beyond the Shelf: Navigating Innovation and Collaboration as Future Ready Librarians w/Shannon McClintock Miller and special guests (All4Ed)
Join us as we explore the principles, strategies, and practical insights essential for thriving in the digital age of education. Whether you’re a librarian, educator, or education leader, these webinars are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to lead innovation and change in your school community.
For more information and to register, visit: https://all4ed.org/events/?_topic_dropdown=future-ready-schools
Friday, Aug 16 (10-11 am)
Idea Lab: Library Managed Public WiFi Networks (Libraries4de.org)
In recent years, libraries have expanded beyond just wifi and “internet enabled computers” (as the PLS still defines this critical service). The new roles we’ve taken on include circulating LTE devices and hotspots, extending our
network with wireless CBRS/EBS antennas, and even providing actual broadband networks in our communities. That brings new opportunities and new threats, and many times we are unprepared to deal with them until we’re already in the thick of it. What do libraries need to know before branching out? What’s the low-hanging fruit, and where can we stretch to new heights? How do liability and vulnerability impact our connectivity services? Idea Labs are fun, low-pressure virtual lunches. Libraries for Digital Equity provides a 10 minute “micro-training” with a crash course on the topic. The remaining 20 minutes are for attendees to jump in with an open brainstorming session. Come with questions or problems, and leave with answers and ideas!
For more information and to register, visit: https://libraries4de.org/resources/upcoming-events/
Monday, Aug 19 (9 am-10 pm)
Identifying and Filling Data Gaps to Tell Your Full Story (Nonprofit LL)
Have you ever felt like your data tells only part of your story, or you have lots of disparate data points and are struggling to put them all together? This session will give you A Plan To Plan: you will walk away with a facilitator agenda to identify what you know, where you have data gaps, and how you will fill them.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinars
Tuesday, Aug 20 (11-12 pm)
Safeguarding Collections (Connecting to Collections)
Has your cultural institution hosted late night events with food and drink? Filmed TV or movie productions? Or perhaps had a motorcycle drive through the building that exhibit or store collections. Safeguarding collections can be a difficult task and determining which risks should be prioritized for mitigation is never easy. Compounding this, it’s becoming more and more commonplace for museums to host myriad events or engage in novel promotional activities. But there are ways collections stewardships can advocate for the safety of our collections while maintaining access.
For more information and to register, visit: https://connectingtocollections.org/calendar/?cid=mc-3d5a35dc491e7c24858a2c2a1c6047be&month=8&yr=2024
Tuesday, Aug 20 (11 am -12:30 pm)
ClinicalTrials.gov for Librarians (NNLM)
ClinicalTrials.gov is the openly available federal registry and results database of publicly and privately funded clinical studies conducted in the United States and around the world. ClinicalTrials.gov is a vital resource for researchers, healthcare providers, patients and their families, and health sciences librarians who wish to consult the entire body of evidence on any particular topic. Learn how health sciences librarians can advocate to clinical researchers the importance of complying with the results submission requirements mandated by federal law.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nnlm.gov/training/schedule
Thursday, Aug 22 (11 am-12 pm)
10 Quick Tips to Supercharge Your Next Fundraising Appeal (Productive Fundraising)
Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP for a review of the best practices in writing fundraising appeal letters. Chad will boil down the research from top fundraising experts to provide actionable tips on both how to write content that spurs action and how to actually get prospects to open the envelope.
For more information and to register, visit: https://productivefundraising.com/event/
Thursday, Aug 22 (11 am-12 pm)
Empowering Effective Nonprofit Board Decision Making (Propel Nonprofits)
In this webinar, we will provide practical insight and share strategies for impactful decision-making processes. The webinar will highlight ways to foster collaboration and create engagement among board members in order to harness the collective wisdom of the board and make informed and impactful decisions that advance your mission.
For more information and to register, visit: https://propelnonprofits.org/trainings/
Thursday, Aug 22 (11 am-12:30 pm)
Health Programming at Your Library (NNLM)
Join us for ideas on how to create health programs for libraries and community/faith-based organizations in this 90-minute webinar. First, we’ll discuss purpose of conducting health outreach programs for libraries and how to plan a program using a logic model. Then, we’ll brainstorm potential partnerships for health programming and outreach, and learn how resources from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and other reputable agencies introduce community members to health resources in fun and engaging ways. Finally, we’ll share examples of successful programs for children, teens, adults, and seniors using NLM and National Institutes of Health resources that will activate your interest in collaborating and engaging your community in health outreach programming.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nnlm.gov/training/schedule
Thursday, Aug 22 (12-1 pm)
Data Engineering for Nonprofits (Techimpact)
Data is an invaluable asset for any organization. In nonprofits, data can help us to optimize our resources or assist in making complex decisions – often proving the difference between making a small dent in your mission or exceeding the needs of your community. Data should be readily available to support decision making across the organization. It is important to navigate the intricate terrain of managing, analyzing, and extracting optimal value from your data resources to make this possible. Small improvements to your data can be the difference between making a dent in your mission and exceeding your goals. Your team will want to understand how to think about data engineering in order to support your data needs. Join us on this as we delve into the realm of effective data engineering solutions, unlocking possibilities that can elevate nonprofits to new heights of impact and sustainability.
For more information and to register, visit: https://techimpact.org/webinars
Thursday, Aug 22 (12-1 pm)
How library-publisher partnerships can support the SDGs (Choice360)
Learn how the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals offer an opportunity for library-publisher partnerships that can create local and institutional impact and potentially contribute to significant global challenges. Leading library associations, such as the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and the American Library Association (ALA), and publisher groups including the SDG Publishers Compact, have developed strategies to increase understanding and participation in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). There is a gap in awareness and understanding in higher education in the United States, which presents an opportunity for libraries and publishers to work together.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.choice360.org/media/webinars/
Thursday, Aug 22 (1-2 pm)
DOCLINE Library Groups and FREESHARE (NNLM)
DOCLINE® is the National Library of Medicine’s interlibrary loan (ILL) request routing system. The purpose of the system is to provide efficient document delivery service among DOCLINE member libraries. This webinar will explain the concepts of reciprocal Library Groups in DOCLINE. We will review the guidelines for participating in FREESHARE, the largest no-cost Library Group in DOCLINE. We will review Routing Table tips for Library Group placement.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nnlm.gov/training/schedule
Monday, Aug 26 (1-2 pm)
Focus on the Future: The Art of Selling Your Board and Funders on Capacity Building (Firespring)
You won’t need a crystal ball to see the future for your nonprofit organization when you attend this entertaining and engaging session with Firespring’s Director of Nonprofit Solutions, Kiersten Hill. Join this session to gain invaluable insights into crafting a case for capacity that merges strategic prowess with impactful storytelling. Learn how to: sell something to your board, build steps for engagement, construct a compelling case, and identify critical messages.
For more information and to register, visit: https://firespring.com/webinars/
Tuesday, Aug 27 (12-1 pm)
Getting Started With the Google Ad Grant (GrantStation)
Is your nonprofit taking advantage of $10,000 per month of free advertising from Google?
The Google Ad Grant is a great opportunity for nonprofits to dip their feet into the world of paid advertising without spending money out of pocket. This grant provides up to $10,000 per month in in-kind advertising which your organization can use to promote your cause on the biggest search engine. However, the program comes with certain compliance requirements. Some nonprofits find the application process intimidating, consider managing the grant to be time-consuming, and struggle to fully utilize the $10,000 available. During this webinar, Jessica King of Getting Attention will walk you through the basics of Google’s Ad Grant program, including who is eligible and how to get the grant. She’ll also cover what you need to know about how to make the best use of the grant and share some success stories from nonprofits who have used it successfully.
For more information and to register, visit: https://grantstation.com/product/online-education/view-all-2
Tuesday, Aug 27 (1-2 pm)
Apps to support independent living (PACER Center)
For young adults, gaining independence can be both exciting and challenging. This workshop will demonstrate tools
that can be used to help young adults with time management, completing tasks, keeping track of money, developing social skills, and living a healthy lifestyle.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.pacer.org/workshops/
Wednesday, Aug 28 (12-1 pm)
Civic Literacy in Public Libraries: Why, What, and How (Niche Academy)
Civic literacy is one of IMLS’s 21st Century Skills and is correlated with civic engagement. As a branch of information literacy, civic literacy could help increase critical thinking skills and combat mis/disinformation. But what, exactly, is civic literacy and how can public libraries develop engaging programming around this topic? In this webinar, Laura Saunders will define civic literacy and explore some of the research on the topic before diving into specific ideas and examples for public library programming.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nicheacademy.com/upcoming-webinars
Thursday, Aug 29 (9-10 am)
AI Policies for Grantmakers: How to Manage Risk and Harness AI for Good (Blackbaud)
Artificial intelligence is being rightfully hailed as a tool that expands possibilities, improves productivity, and inspires new levels of creativity. But it also carries tremendous risks for funders and raises potentially thorny questions for grantmakers about privacy, intellectual property, and security — and poses ethical questions that connect directly to mission. Learn how a small but growing number of grantmakers are creating internal policies that aim to minimize risk while also ensuring that they can leverage AI for good.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.blackbaud.com/events/webinars