In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of collection development for kids and teens. Youth collection expert Julie Jurgens will cover the wide variety of formats available for these audiences and special considerations for curating and maintaining these collections. You'll also learn about how to prepare for and handle material challenges and how to make… Read More »Developing the Youth Collection
Three-week Course **Live sessions run on Thursdays, February 2, 9, and 16, 2023 from approximately 11:00 am - 1:00 pm PDT (recorded for on-demand viewing)** Learn innovative and equity-centered instructional strategies for engaging learners, teaching sensitive topics, and handling censorship. Equity-centered instruction is not just about the books or materials you teach, it’s about how… Read More »Equity-Centered Instruction: Strategies for the Library or Classroom
According to the CDC, 1 in 6 children experience disability. Due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, children with disabilities and their families are disconnected from their communities now more than ever before. How can libraries connect with these families and deliver more welcoming library experiences that support and welcome all abilities? In this webinar,… Read More »Libraries for All: Accessible Library Services for Children with Disabilities and their Families
Register for this one-hour webinar. In this webinar we will focus on the specific resources available through the workforce development platforms for care economy workers or those interested in the field. Join us to hear how libraries are working with local partners, and learn more about how to connect your patrons with related free courses,… Read More »CAreer Pathways Resources for Care Economy Jobs
This webinar series is comprised of five 90-minute sessions - one session each month from December 8, 2022 to April 12, 2023. As books, media, and research have become available online, many public libraries are reimagining their work. Live music, video game tournaments, and even weddings are taking place in our libraries! While books will always… Read More »Libraries for the People: A Series on Trauma-Informed Customer Service – Approaching Patrons Who Have Experienced Trauma
Save the date! My Leadership Journey (MLJ) is a series of conversations with leaders from the library and museum profession. In these one hour conversations, guests share their personal leadership journey, experiences and leadership philosophy. MLJ sessions are part of the Leadership for All under CALL and are free and open to the greater library… Read More »My Leadership Journey – Save the Date!
Empathic design, often referred to as empathetic design, takes a user-centered approach with empathy and compassion towards your user. Through observation and listening, empathic design calls libraries to analyze and apply what users need with empathy and purpose. Through visualization and creativity, you will develop knowledge and skills to identify critical needs of your library.… Read More »Empathic Design: Center Your Library with Empathy, Compassion, and Purpose