Weekly listing sourced primarily from Wyoming State Library Training Calendar with free training online, and free Texas workshops, updated as new events are added. See what’s happening on the CE calendar. Confirm the date and time when you register, or follow links for archive information. Events listed in Central Time
Tuesday, Sept. 27 (12-1 p.m.)
A Black History Month Taxonomy: Programming in Public Libraries
Black History Month (BHM) is a national commemoration of historical and current contributions of African Americans, and today, virtually every public library across the U.S. conducts some programming during Black History Month. However, the content, scope, and quality of that programming vary, and little is known about how BHM programming is developed. In this session, attendees will learn about the groundbreaking Black History Month (BHM) public library program taxonomy and will explore what libraries are (and aren’t) doing to support BHM, strategies for libraries to improve or increase library offerings, and will include resources to support BHM programming.
For more information and to register, visit: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7536061918331314448
Tuesday, Sept. 27 (12-1 p.m.)
Collaborating for Access: The Outlook for Library Ebook Legislation (Digital Public Library of America)
In this fourth in our Collaborating for Access series of webinars hosted by COSLA, DPLA, and ReadersFirst, we’ll look at the recent push for ebook legislation, and what it could mean for patron access to digital content. We’ll bring together a panel of librarians and thought leaders to discuss the progress of various legislation efforts, potential ramifications, and what might come next.
For more information and to register, visit: https://pro.dp.la/events/workshops
Tuesday, Sept. 27 (1-2 p.m.)
Introducing loc.gov: Orientation and Research Strategies (Federal Depository Library Program)
This program provides an overview of the Library of Congress’s website, which serves as the portal to several million digital and digitized multimedia collection items—along with records for millions of additional physical holdings. As an introduction to the Library of Congress’s diverse online resources, the webinar highlights featured collection content as well as navigation and research strategies.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.fdlp.gov/events
Tuesday, Sept. 27 (6-7:30 p.m.)
Game-Based Learning Basics (TeachersFirst)
Learn the basics of game-based learning (GBL)! In this session, we will explore tools that you can use to incorporate GBL into different content areas, talk about strategies for implementing games, and discuss classroom management tips you can use while your students are learning. Participants will leave knowing how to choose a learning game for use in their setting.
For more information and to register, visit: https://sourceforlearning.eventbuilder.com/22FallOK2Ask
Wednesday, Sept. 28 (9-10 a.m.)
What’s Up Wednesday: Beginner’s Guide to Being in Charge (Indiana State Library)
Moving into a new leadership role can be overwhelming and intimidating. This presentation will go over some dos and don’ts to help new leaders feel more confident and become more effective in their current and future roles. Participants will learn some common mistakes new leaders make (and how to avoid them), how to conquer feelings of doubt or imposter syndrome, and practical leadership techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of creating a support network, investing in personal and professional development, and recognizing the value, knowledge, and skillset new leaders bring to their organizations.
For more information and to register, visit: https://continuinged.isl.in.gov/find-training/online-training-series/
Wednesday, Sept. 28 (10-11 a.m.)
NCompass Live: Pretty Sweet Tech (Nebraska Library Commission)
Join the NLC’s Technology Innovation Librarian, Amanda Sweet, as she guides us through the world of library-related Pretty Sweet Tech.
For more information and to register, visit: https://nlc.nebraska.gov/calendar/calendar.asp?menu
Wednesday, Sept. 28 (11-12 p.m.)
10 Free IT Security Tools (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
What should you do to protect your nonprofit from hacks if you don’t know much about IT? Where can you find expert, current information on practical steps you can take as a nonprofit leader to make sure your staff take cybersecurity seriously, without breaking the budget, or paying for security you don’t understand how to use? Nonprofits are seeing cybersecurity risks and costs go up. Come learn how to manage cybersecurity basics at every level of your organization, to better protect yourself from scams and frauds.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinars
Wednesday, Sept. 28 (12-1 p.m.)
4 Leadership Skills That Will Make Your Teams Work (Training Industry)
Teamwork is essential for creating a competitive advantage and achieving goals in the most effective way. Yet, research shows that work teams fail a staggering 60% of the time. That’s because leaders need special skills to lead teams and bring out talent in everyone. Our host, Randy Conley, vice president and trust practice leader at The Ken Blanchard Companies will present four leadership skills leaders can apply to improve collaboration, innovation and the overall effectiveness of their teams: aligning for results, communication during conflict, building team cohesion and sustaining high performance.
For more information and to register, visit: https://trainingindustry.com/webinar/
Wednesday, Sept. 28 (12-1 p.m.)
10 Quick Tips to Supercharge Your Next Fundraising Appeal (Productive Fundraising)
Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, 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/fundraising-appeals/
Wednesday, Sept. 28 (12-1:30 p.m.)
Fundraising for Collections Care (Connecting to Collections)
Fundraising is a part of collections care that is an integral part of the health of your overall collections. Without funds projects related to collections care may never leave the planning phase and lay abandoned on scraps of paper or your hard drive. This webinar will provide a brief overview of fundraising and detail ways your organization can prioritize fundraising programs to fit your needs and allow the organization to bring in more resources.
For more information and to register, visit: https://connectingtocollections.org/calendar/
Wednesday, Sept. 28 (1-2 p.m.)
“Let this Radicalize you”: Re-Envisioning LIS (Niche Academy)
Join Nicole Cooke as she addresses the need for library professionals to engage in critical, or radical, self-reflection. In order to serve students and community members in a radical way, particularly during difficult times, we must first be in tune with ourselves and our own capacities for empathy, hospitality, love, honesty, candor, and imagination.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nicheacademy.com/blog
Wednesday, Sept. 28 (2-3 p.m.)
Smart Devices for Smart Schedules (PACER Center)
Discover the strategies and schedules to make smart devices work best for you! All participants, including neurodiverse learners, will learn how the schedule planning process, executive function skills, strategies, and smart device features can all work together to help develop your skills in managing your schedules and tasks.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.pacer.org/workshops/
Wednesday, Sept. 28 (4-5 p.m.)
Tools and Strategies for Increasing Achievement in English Language and Struggling Learners (edWeb)
In this edWebinar, attendees will be introduced to strategies, tech tools, and resources that offer learners, especially English learners (ELs), optimal opportunities for language development and academic achievement. Participants will also learn how to effectively scaffold instruction for ELs and struggling learners in content-area classes while building on students’ strengths to maximize engagement.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.edweb.net/emergingtech
Thursday, Sept. 29 (12-12:30 p.m.)
ITRT Tech Chat: Library Drone Club
Since 2019, University of Texas at Arlington students, faculty and staff can join the library’s Drone Club and learn how to 3D print, assemble, program and pilot quadcopter drones using Raspberry Pi, Navio2 and Ardupilot. Besides lending drones, the library is assisting club members to organize and design a First-Person Video (FPV) quadcopter race.
Guest speaker: Martin K. Wallace, Experiential Learning Librarian, and Khoa Nguyen, Drone Lending Coordinator, from The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington TX
Please contact Henry Stokes (2020-21 ITRT Chair) at hstokes@tsl.texas.gov to receive the TLA Zoom meeting link.
Thursday, Sept. 29 (1-2:30 p.m.)
Exploring Census Data: Professional, Personal, and Other Services Sectors (US Census Bureau)
Exploring Census Data webinar series on the Professional, Personal, and Other Services sector. Census Bureau’s subject matter experts will present data available from business data sources to include the Business Dynamics Statistics, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, and Quarterly Financial Report. You will learn about the different types of data available to help guide your business decisions. The session includes how to find key data and crucial information while discovering gems and resources connected to the statistics. There will be an opportunity to connect with our experts via live chat and during the Q&A segment of the webinar. This webinar is part 6 of 6 in a series to help data users discover Census data leading up to the launch of the 2022 Economic Census.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.census.gov/data/academy/webinars/upcoming.html
Thursday, Sept. 29 (1-2:30 p.m.)
Culture and Children’s Challenging Behavior (Early Childhood Investigations)
Like the children in our care, every teacher is different. We come from different contexts and cultures, and everything we think, say, and do is processed through the filter of our own culture. Culture influences our values, beliefs, gender roles, family structures, language, and even our teaching styles. The ability to understand and celebrate differences is more important now than ever. Join our go-to social emotional development and learning expert, Barbara Kaiser to explore the dynamics of culture in shaping teachers’ expectation and children’s behavior.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/
Thursday, Sept. 29 (2-3 p.m.)
Credit Reports And Scores / Other Consumer Reports (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)
The webinars will showcase Your Money, Your Goals tools and materials that frontline staff and volunteers use with traditionally underserved populations. This series is designed for new and experienced practitioners who would like to receive an overview of the latest resources and exchange tips and strategies for using the tools with clients. Part 4 of 4.
For more information and to register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/24c3ybuh
Thursday, Sept. 29 (2-3 p.m.)
Online Tools to Assess and Build Digital Skills
According to the Public Library Association’s 2020 Public Library Technology survey, almost 85% of libraries provide some type of informal training to help patrons use technology, but how can libraries leverage existing tools and resources to meet all the need, especially with limited staff and time? This webinar will cover how to use free online assessment tools and self-guided resources to help library users and library workers level up digital skills.
Presented by: Theresa Sladek, Strategic Partnerships & Northstar Business Development, Literacy Minnesota and Cindy Fisher, Digital Inclusion Consultant, TSLAC
For more information and to register, visit: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1850041989026166285
Thursday, Sept. 29 (2-3 p.m.)
Leveraging Collective Impact to Support STEM Programs and Resources (National Girls Collaborative Project)
Too often programs that serve girls in STEM are limited in service and impact due to size, location, funding, expertise, and equipment. In other cases, projects compete with each other, duplicating services and seeking the same resources. In this webinar, learn how the National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) and other organizations leverage collective impact in order to provide the opportunity for programs to increase their ability to maintain interest and participation of girls in STEM through collaboration.
For more information and to register, visit: https://ngcproject.org/events-announcements
Thursday, Sept. 29 (3-4 p.m.)
Finding Solidarity In Storytime (University of South Carolina)
Through StoryTime Solidarity we support children’s library and education workers in teaching empathy and self-worth to kids in age-appropriate ways. This is important because so many parents and teachers default to books that center one kind of narrative and leave many feeling left out. We offer you resources that allow you to fall in love with a new generation of books by primarily living and working authors; we promote new songs that are free to use for StoryTime, and checked to avoid problematic historical associations; and offer weekly blogs sharing diverse perspectives with authors, StoryTime presenters, and more.
For more information and to register, visit: https://sites.google.com/view/bakerlectures/critical-conversations-in-lis/critical-conversations-in-lis-2022
Thursday, Sept. 29 (4-5 p.m.)
Introduction to Proposal Writing (Candid Learning)
Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don’t want to miss one of our most popular classes!
For more information and to register, visit: https://learning.candid.org/training-search/?_format=live&_location=online
