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April 7 | 11:00am - 12:00pm (MT) $39 What are micro-aggressions and once identified, how do you address them as a manager? This webinar addresses how to maneuver and face micro-aggressions in the workplace.
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This webinar covers these six critical skills every library leader needs to have. Dr. Steve Albrecht will discuss the value of each, using practical definitions, examples, and ways to apply them for library staff members.
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Why do people do everything in their power to avoid making difficult changes? Why do some jump in with both feet? Why are some leaders more successful at guiding people through change? It’s not charisma. Navigating change is a partnership between employees and leaders. The good news is that there are proven steps you can take to predict the response to change and help people embrace it successfully.
In this session, participants will learn: - How to interpret common reactions to strategic change and recognize resistance factors
- A simple method to diagnose perceptions, assess impact and determine how much support to provide when rolling out a change
- How to apply a 5-Point Early Warning System to predict employee responses and select tactics to address potential issues in advance
- Tactics that successful leaders apply to build anticipation and reframe negative perception to positive engagement
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Avoiding New Manager Mistakes Lynda.com *subscription required (available to all Marigold member Library cardholders) Start your first leadership position off right. Learn how to avoid new manager mistakes, in this course adapted from the podcast How to Be Awesome at Your Job. Host Pete Mockaitis interviews the founder of Raise the Bar, Aaron Levy. Aaron is on a mission to transform the manager role—by empowering each manager with the tools, skills, and training to be leaders of people who unlock the potential of their team. Aaron explains why most managers are great at executing but bad at managing. He explains how you can reverse that trend by improving your listening skills and developing other key habits: asking powerful questions, communicating directly, establishing psychological safety, and providing constructive feedback.
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*subscription required (available to all Marigold member Library cardholders) Join executive leadership consultant and coach Mike Figliuolo as he reveals how to implement a strategic planning process in your organization—a process that can be repeated yearly and ensures you get input from all relevant stakeholders. In this course, Mike shows you how to establish and articulate your organization's core competencies, vision, mission, and strategic filters. Using these criteria, he shows how to prioritize competing initiatives, how to allocate resources to best support those initiatives, and how all of these factors combine to create a compelling strategic plan.
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March 10 | 11:00am - 12:00pm (MT) $39 This webinar explores how to recognize the possible consequences of bias, and develop alternative approaches to minimize the effects of bias on hiring.
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This free online training program is about psychological health and safety in the workplace. The goal is to help you, as an employee, understand the 13 psychosocial workplace factors from the National Standard of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace and what you can do to help yourself and others in the workplace.
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$49 Dealing with the general public on a daily basis normally involves minimum stress. However, there may be times when customer or client concerns escalate into a stressful or potentially explosive situation, for both the staff and the customer.
This course provides workers with an overview of the stresses and pressures that exist when dealing with customers who are volatile and/or hostile. Participants will develop a broad skill set to cope with these situations and will also learn practical communication and coping techniques to handle the situation and enhance personal performance.
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March 5 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) Do you understand the grant writing process but need some extra help crafting proposal templates? Would you love to learn how to streamline the grant writing process to save you time AND generate more money for your cause?
Join Funding for Good as we break down the narrative portion of grant proposals and teach you how to create a stellar template that you can use time and time again! This master class offers lots of quick tips to make sure your narrative captures the donor’s interests, answers key questions, offer time-saving tips, and increases your chances for funding.
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March 10 | 11:00am - 11:45am (MT) In this live, interactive webinar we will discuss how grants can help your organization implement new programs or projects to best achieve its mission. We will also address the common pitfalls encountered by many organizations seeking grants for the first time as well as common challenges for new grant writers.
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March 12 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) If you're new to to face-to-face fundraising, you’re probably focusing on “the ask” and how to frame your request in the most compelling, inspiring way. Without a doubt, a strong pitch is one of the keys to successful fundraising—but then what? When you hear the words “Yes, I’d like to help,” how do you respond?
Join us as we discuss the "after questions." Use them to strengthen donor relationships, serve your donors better, and set the stage to raise even more money in the future.
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March 12 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm (MT) OR March 19 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm (MT) $87 US
In this live, interactive nonprofit webinar we will teach you how to go beyond putting together a grant application. We will teach you how to customize each proposal to include a compelling need statement and related SMART objectives to engage the grantmakers reading your proposals.
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March 26 | 11:00am - 12:00pm (MT) What’s the real reason your small organization isn’t raising more money? It’s not about your networks or your brand recognition – it’s because no one actually wants to be fundraising. In small organizations, it’s normal for the people saddled with fundraising. They don’t like it. It doesn’t feel good. It’s not what they signed up for.
In this webinar, small-charity expert Cindy Wagman (co-host of The Small Nonprofit Podcast) will help you discover your fundraising alter-ego that will reveal how you can fundraise in a way that feels good (and is more effective).
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Many nonprofits struggle to create a fundraising plan and put it in writing, yet the benefits are tremendous. A written plan shifts you from being reactive and dealing with the crisis of the day to being proactive and working purposefully toward the results you want.
In this session, you’ll learn how to follow 7 simple steps to put together a written plan for raising the money you need in the coming year without constantly selling something or begging online.
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March 10 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm (MT) Librarians are busy. You’re on the front lines, trying to work with cardholders and community members. You’re looking up information, shelving items, filling out paperwork, and putting up displays. And now, your library expects you to do the marketing too! Don’t panic. In this webinar, Angela Hursh will give you the basics of library marketing and share tips to promote your branch, events, and collection without having to go back to school to get a marketing degree.
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March 11 | 11:00am - 12:30pm (MT) $89 US Instagram Stories is the site’s newest & most popular feature, used by more than 400 million people daily! Even if your nonprofit is small and on a shoestring budget, there are several benefits to setting up and implementing a solid strategy for creating and sharing Instagram Stories.
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March 25 | 8:00am - 9:00am (MT) Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, Tumblr … how many social media accounts does one library need, anyway? And how can you make the most of them with limited time and money? We’ll give you basic social media best practices for libraries, then delve into the specifics of Facebook so you can learn how to make the right posts at the right time to reach further than ever.
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New to LibraryAware? Join us for an overview of the many ways you can use LibraryAware to quickly create professional-looking promotional materials for your library. We’ll show you step-by-step how to use our most popular templates for print, email and social media so you’ll be ready to start creating right away. With our new drag and drop editor, working in LibraryAware has never been faster or easier!
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Episode 29 A Library Marketing show viewer recently asked me: "Do you target specific audiences with different social media venues?" I do, but I reverse engineer it! I'll explain in this video.
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Episode 32 Tiffani from the St. Charles City-County Library sent in a question. She asked, "What analytics are the most helpful to determine if social media is working?" Angela shares the three big measures of success and ONE metric that doesn't mean much anymore! Suggest a topic by emailing me at ahursh@ebsco.com or going to SuperLibraryMarketing.com and clicking on The Library Marketing Show tab.
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Episode 33 In this episode, we talk about a hot button issue: deleting your library's Facebook account. Many libraries are thinking about quitting Facebook for a variety of reasons. In this episode, we hit on a few key statistics about Facebook to consider before you make a decision. NO JUDGEMENT HERE! Stats are courtesy of Social Media Today.
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Learning Canva Lynda.com *subscription required (available to all Marigold Member Library cardholders) Canva is an easy way—without any graphic design experience—to create professional graphics for social media, presentations, newsletters, business cards, brochures, gift certificates, and more. Flexible design templates provide the correct layout for your target destination, letting you focus on the design, not the size or file formatting. And because Canva lives on the cloud, you can access your graphics from anywhere you can get online. Learn how to get up and running with Canva in this short, fun training course from Canva expert Marley Baird. Marley shows how to add and edit images, work with typography, and use the built-in design templates to build your next project with Canva.
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*subscription required (available to all Marigold Member Library cardholders) Social media dramatically altered marketing by allowing businesses to directly engage with customers and vice versa. Brands that stand the test of time will use these platforms to create fresh connections and build long-term loyalty. In this course, you can learn the basics of social media marketing. Instructor Brian Honigman—a top marketing consultant—explains why making an investment in social media can benefit your business. He shows how to define your audience and craft a social media strategy focused on your organization's goals. He also teaches you how to communicate effectively on leading social networks such as Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat; drive results with paid ads; and measure your success.
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March 3 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) Your clock won’t be the only thing springing ahead this March; accompanying the shift in seasons is a bevy of beautiful new books for youth. In this free, one-hour webinar moderated by Books for Youth senior editor Julia Smith, representatives from Albert Whitman & Company, Disney Publishing Worldwide, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers, Running Press Kids, and Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing will introduce an array of exciting forthcoming releases for the younger set (approximately ages three through 10). Don’t miss this glimpse at the latest and greatest in kid lit!
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March 6 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) Join Macmillan’s Adult Library Marketing team as they share their Absolutely Fabulous favorites from Winter, Spring, and Fall 2020. This webinar will start with YA titles at 1:00 p.m. CT and move on to Adult titles at 1:20 p.m. CT. Moderated by Donna Seaman.
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March 25 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) Do you have a go-to strategy for helping historical fiction readers? Whether your readers are fans of family sagas or shady ladies, let NoveList and LibraryReads break down the best historical fiction has to offer your readers — from Biblical fiction to World War II and everything in between.
Join us as they cover: Why readers love historical fiction and how libraries can ramp up their collections How historical fiction developed, including classics, newcomers, and awards to know Subgenres and trends NoveList insider information on genre headings, appeal terms, and more
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Are you intimidated at the thought of helping readers of crime, mysteries, and thrillers? Whether your readers are fans of police procedurals (like the Inspector Gamache series) or fans of Grisham-esque legal thrillers let NoveList and LibraryReads break down the best these genres have to offer your readers—from behind the iron curtain to unreliable narrators.
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The world is a diverse place. No two people, communities, cultures or mindsets are identical. As librarians, it’s critical to offer a collection that is as diverse as your readers. Seeing ourselves in books is validating--and seeing others in books is mind-expanding. And both are essential to reaching readers where they are.
Join us Wednesday, January 22 at 3PM Eastern to learn all about diversifying your collection. JLG’s own Drew Scott and Angela Christianson, a former public librarian herself, will share the importance of diversifying, the wide breadth of what is considered “diverse” and how you can round out your collection. Plus, they’ll explore the JLG categories and selections that are ideal for diversifying your shelves!
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March 12 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm (MT) $65 US If you are responsible for creating programs in your library, you probably face the challenge of building programs of various sizes that appeal to people from different backgrounds and age groups.
In this workshop, library programming experts Emily Vinci and Katie LaMantia will present several engaging and interactive programs for patrons of all ages, including those that are great for the whole family. You’ll get tips for spooky fun with Haunted Halloween Happenings and learn the simple craft of making and keeping “rememberlutions,” as well as how to facilitate a Prom Formal Wear Giveaway and a Road Rally/Scavenger Hunt. With additional tips provided for running simple yet effective Resume Writing and Healthy Eating programs, you'll walk away with templates for creating programs to reach patrons no matter their age or need!
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March 18 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) In this session, three contributing authors from “Rainy Day Ready: Financial Literacy Programs and Tools” (ALA Editions, 2020) will share ideas and tips for hosting financial literacy initiatives at your library.
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March 31 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm (MT) Reading and writing depend on language processing. Word recognition and spelling, contrary to appearances, are primarily language skills. Reading comprehension is enabled not only by vocabulary and background knowledge but also by facility in deciphering sentence structure and recognizing cohesive devices in text. Structured Literacy instruction includes explicit teaching of all aspects of language and is the most effective approach for any student who does not process the written word easily. This edWebinar will present an overview of the concepts and language content that are essential for teaching reading, spelling, and writing effectively – the content in the Speech to Print (3rd edition) book and workbook. Participants will gain insight into what there is to learn about speech sounds, spelling, sentences, and text structures – the language essentials for teachers of literacy.
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April 1 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) In this compelling webinar, early childhood teacher, equity expert, and author, Nadia Jaboneta will share the story from her most recent book, “You can’t Celebrate That!” The session will explore the depths of Nadia’s riveting social justice journey as she partnered with families to explore cultural identity, religious celebrations and expressions of racism in response to a biased comment by one child to another in her diverse preschool class.
Join us to: - Understand the critical thinking and collaborative planning process that goes into social justice education.
- Explore how children learn about identity and appreciate difference
- Learn the strength that comes from courageous and vulnerable teaching
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April 1 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm (MT) $60 US By one count, there are more than 7,200 escape room environments in 1,445 cities in 105 countries. So why not in libraries?
These engaging and captivating games that can be designed around nearly any theme—from zombies to pirates to detective dramas—are being used by libraries in a multitude of ways. They can be employed for marketing and outreach, engaging library patrons, incorporating instruction and experiential learning outcomes, and team-building and training for staff. In this workshop, Ellyssa Kroski, author of Escape Rooms and Immersive Experiences in Libraries, shows you how you can create an escape room experience from scratch, regardless of your level of personal experience.
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$25 US Not all storytime presenters have the opportunity get professional instruction in developing and implementing storytimes. This webinar will focus on developing a basic preschool storytime (ages 3-5) from deciding on a theme or no theme, choosing books, choosing extension activities, and developing early literacy messaging for caregivers. Get the basics so you can feel confident in creating storytimes!
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$49 US Learn how to grow beyond traditional programming and implement new approaches perfect for your library. Understand how to introduce unique programs to better engage your community without putting too much stress on the budget. This on-demand webinar presents approaches to reinvigorate classic programs by creatively integrating technology, stealthily provide skill building and learning opportunities, and highlight existing library services—all in a fun, interactive environment. Best of all, you’ll walk away with ready-to-replicate program ideas that can be customized for your unique library users.
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March 10 | 11:00am - 12:00pm (MT) $45 for members / $55 for non-members This session will explore how public libraries can become strong advocates in their communities, supporting partners and providing direct service to customers who need support, and explore the importance of developing anti-oppressive and trauma-informed practices to serve vulnerable customers. You will learn: 1) Key concepts such as vulnerability, intersectionality, and trauma-informed practices; 2) How to begin to develop inclusive practices to better serve patrons; 3) How to identify the needs of your community and develop new programs and services; and 4) Advocate to be a strong partner within local community networks and spaces, and develop strategic partnerships to better serve your communities.
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March 12 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) One of the most difficult issues for frontline library staff to navigate is the balance between personalized service, which can devolve into special favors for well-liked customers, and even-handed consistency, which can become volumes of rigid rules. The key is to establish guidelines for how you treat all library users, regardless of who they are. The welcome for everyone, services that anyone can use, and common courtesy are standards that you can apply to every library visitor, including strangers, difficult customers, and people who are different from you.
Topics include examples of written standards, the importance of strategic planning and job descriptions that support customer services, and why consistency and civility can solve many customer behavioral issues.
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March 13 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) Why are some clients or co-workers so frustrating to work with? Or more importantly, why would anyone think of YOU as a difficult person? For example, isn’t it irritating when the person across the desk or on the phone can’t seem to ever make a decision… or makes a snap decision only to change it a day later? In this interactive and engaging Webinar, you will discover why “different” does not have to mean “difficult.” Then you will learn the magic of making slight adjustments in your awareness and behavior that will have a significant impact on your ability to “click” with customers and co-workers.
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This 30 minute webinar will share information about promoting accessible library services, the value of accessible communications and how to implement best practices to ensure library communications are accessible to patrons with print disabilities.
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March 24 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) Don your hard hats and take a journey inside the teenage brain with former sixth grade teacher, Institute on Media and the Family speaker and Storyteller, Jenifer Strauss. Find out "why they act that way" and what it takes to really connect with tweens and teens at your library.
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April 9 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) Passive-aggressive behavior can be maddening. It catches us off guard, causes confusion, resentment, and low morale. What causes it and how can you help prevent it? This webinar will bring together research from multiple fields on how to handle passive-aggressive behavior, with particular tips for librarians. It will also explore the causes of passive-aggressive behavior, the benefits of anger, gender biases around anger and more.
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How can we make libraries more inclusive for people who are trans or nonbinary? In this session we will share practical recommendations from VCU Libraries' 2018 gender-inclusive library workgroup report, and our subsequent work to implement the recommendations in the report. The presenters will help attendees brainstorm small to large changes to library spaces, services, systems, and staff training that can create a more affirming environment at their organizations.
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$20 When diversity and cultural differences lead to misunderstandings or distrust, they are often viewed as challenges to manage within our work environments. However, they are better viewed as valuable assets to organizational health. This webinar examines specific elements of diversity and culture as they relate to communicating, power differentials, and experiences of discrimination.
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It’s rare to find someone who truly enjoys public speaking. Even those who seemingly lead meetings with ease can struggle to feel confident and capable. For some, even everyday face-to-face interactions can be a major source of stress. Join GovLoop and NextGen online Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 2-3 p.m. ET/11 a.m.-noon PT to learn how to strengthen your public speaking skills and find your professional voice.
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Are you interested in increasing your understanding of transgender issues, changing your use of gendered language, and thinking about how to implement policies of inclusion?
This webcast will share a basic understanding of the rich variety of gender identities and experiences, best practices for working with transgender patrons and communities, and tips on where to begin thinking about the impact of library policies on queer and transgender people. Participants will be introduced to trans-inclusive language and basic concepts of gender and sexuality, improved services for transgender patrons, and the opportunity to move beyond basic respect and inclusion to affirmation and representation. This session is appropriate for individuals interested in all types of librarianship and will give practical tips, tools and takeaways to improve interactions and services for transgender patrons and co-workers.
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April 6 - May 3 $175 US Are you new to the reference desk? The ability to provide reference services is a valuable skill for every librarian, but proper training is essential. Basic Reference Skills for Non-Reference Librarians is a full-online course designed to help librarians who have never done reference work get up to speed.
Francisca Goldsmith is an experienced reference librarian and instructor who will demonstrate and instruct you on what you need to know about working the reference desk. You’ll start with the basics of communicating with patrons and conducting a reference interview, and then you’ll be familiarized with important resources that will allow you to successfully assist patrons. Finally, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need to continue to train yourself after the course so you can keep expanding your capabilities.
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April 13 - May 11 $210 US As libraries strive to serve increasing numbers of patron and offer innovative new services, it is no surprise that unexpected challenges emerge. One type of challenge that libraries of all types encounter is that of difficult and disruptive patrons. In this course, participants will develop new ways to address these problems both before they arise and in the moment.
Through a combination of readings, videos, projects and in-class discussion forums, participants will develop empathy for patrons in various situations, learn successful techniques for preventing these problems, and understand how to support staff in de-escalating interactions with challenging, difficult, and disruptive patrons. The course topics will be broken over four weeks, each of which will require 1 1/2 - 3 hours of work by each participant.
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*subscription required (available to all Marigold Member Library cardholders) Difficult people are everywhere—including your office. In this course, adapted from the popular podcast How to Be Awesome at Your Job, psychiatrist Jody Foster offers advice for handling the distinct kinds of difficult people in your workplace. Jody explains how to spot the 10 personality types of difficult people, from narcissists to bean counters. She then lays out some simple rules of engagement, which you can use to make sure everyone knows what is expected in the workplace. Jody also explains how to conduct a self-assessment to make sure you’re not the one who may be causing the problems. Plus, get tips for transitioning to a different work environment and having the difficult conversations required to change the one you’re in.
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April 6 - May 3 $195 US Service design is a holistic, co-creative methodology that puts the user at the center of the service delivery model to create user-centered services. This eCourse will explore the service design methodology as a valuable toolkit that librarians and administrators can use to assess, revise, and create library services, spaces, and workflows.
Within this 4-week eCourse, you will read articles, respond to prompts in a general discussion board, and complete exercises to help familiarize yourself and get comfortable using service design tools. By the end of the course, you’ll create a draft service design plan for a service or touchpoint in your own library. The course will also rely on a workbook created by the instructors that highlight the phases and tools of service design, as well as the list of library service design heuristics.
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$48 Indigenous Awareness Canada designed the program to create greater understanding and enhance communications between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. It serves as a tool for gaining awareness and understanding of a group of people who, through historical events, location, law, legislation and policies have remained separated, isolated, segregated and marginalized from mainstream society. The building of trusting and respectful relationships will occur through awareness, comfort, confidence and much improved communications.
The Indigenous Awareness Introduction course is a stand-alone highly abridged version of the widely-recognized Certification course. It takes about 60-90 minutes to complete.
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Publisher Essential Training (Office 365) Lynda.com *subscription required (available to all Marigold Member Library cardholders) Follow along with instructor David Rivers as he demonstrates how to use the core features and tools in Publisher, the desktop publishing and layout app from Microsoft. David utilizes a real-world project, and begins by showing how to work with text frames, the basic building blocks of a Publisher file. Next, he demonstrates how to format and edit text; insert and position shapes, pictures, and tables; and customize the layout and design of publications. Dave also shows how to share your publications in print, by email, or online.
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Mention collection development and most librarians think of the selection of new materials for the library. Weeding - removing library materials from your collection - is an often forgotten, yet integral part of collection development. In this course you will first discover why that is true, and then learn the techniques of weeding, develop policies and avoid common pitfalls.
The information is relevant to all types of libraries and addresses the weeding of all types of library materials, including adult and children's collections, as well as print and non-print materials.
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March 10 | 11:00am - 12:00pm (MT) This webinar will discuss the use of AI in public libraries and provide advice on how your library can ensure it is not only prepared for the changes AI will bring, but that it is positioned to shape and then lead the world that AI is helping to create. Featuring presentations from the New Orleans Public Library, King County Library System and collectionHQ, the webinar will share specific examples of how AI is being used to inform the selection of pre-published titles based on predictive algorithms, and how voice-assisted technology can be used to connect patrons to library resources.
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March 11 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) You want to share the impact volunteers have in your organization and in the community, but often the information you track doesn’t help you tell that story. This webinar will help you move past number of volunteers and number of hours and start telling the real story. You'll learn about information gathering and the key components to good storytelling, how to evaluate your current measurements and how to build support for a more thorough measurement and evaluation program, and how to engage other staff – paid and volunteer – in this work. You'll also receive a worksheet to help you begin to tell the story of volunteer impact in your organization.
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Volunteer service is a valuable strategy for community engagement, but traditional volunteer programs in libraries of all sizes need to be redesigned to work with today’s volunteers – many of whom have limited time to give and expect to have their expertise put to good use. Join us and learn how to engage and harness the power of skilled volunteers with talents ranging from graphic design and public relations to event planning and leadership.
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March 14 | Lamont, AB March 21 | Red Deer, AB *registration open approximately one month prior to workshop date This workshop is open to all library trustees, library managers and library system staff. It is designed to help participants support effective public library service in their communities and regions.
In particular, participants will understand: - Libraries Act and Regulations and other pertinent legislation.
- The Alberta public library network.
- Library board roles, responsibilities and relationships.
- Other important issues such as finances and effectiveness.
There is no fee for the workshop. Participants will receive a workbook and other support materials, snacks and lunch. Other meals, travel and any required accommodation will be the participant's responsibility.
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March 12 | 11:00am - 12:00pm (MT) Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries (FVRL) went fine free in 1971 after doing an internal study that showed the cost of collecting fines exceeded the amount collected. They then took the necessary steps to implement and become a fine free library. This policy has saved their library money, and more importantly, increased the amount of positive interactions with their patrons. They have seen a significant decrease in their overdue materials, with last year being less than 4%.
Going fine free is not an easy decision for any library, but Brenda Cameron, a Library Systems Coordinator for FVRL, is passionate about the impacts it has had on their library and their community. She has seen why eliminating fines has brought more people into the library especially since “fines most affect those least able to pay them.” She believes in the positive impact going fine free can have for all libraries.
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This video provides general information about dyslexia.
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Are you introverted or extroverted? I’m right in the middle with a sway towards extroversion. It can sometimes look like the modern work environment is created for us extroverts and if you're introverted, it can feel draining or even exclusionary. Today’s podcast guest, Trina Isakson, spent years working in our sector as an introvert and created the Quiet Changemaker Project - a place for introverted nonprofit professionals to connect. Our conversation is all about thriving as an introvert (and supporting introverts on your team).
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Edmonton, AB March 11 | 12:30pm - 5:00pm $25 This interactive workshop intends to examine the concept of culture, the effect culture has on one’s personal and professional life, as well as the role that our cultural norms and expectations play in our interactions with others. It will equip the participants with practical tools to reflect on their programs and services, apply strategies to challenge cultural bias and discrimination, practice intercultural communication, and create a more inclusive workplace where colleagues and clients from different cultural backgrounds feel valued and respected.
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This mini-conference will explore the human side of 21st-Century information work. We will define what soft skills are, how and when to use various soft skills, types of training that can improve soft skills, and how to share emotionally engaging stories. Learn what libraries are doing now to extend services, create welcoming spaces, and engage users with soft skills such as compassion, empathy, creativity, curiosity, and finding balance. Sessions will focus on how we can nurture a positive mindset in our employees, use the power of stories to promote understanding, and extend our reach into our global communities. Soft skills are heart skills.
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March 31 - April 2 Computers in Libraries provides a unique, annual opportunity for library and information professionals from all over the world to gather together and discuss the myriad of ways technology continues to impact libraries and the people who use them. Join more than 1,000 of your peers to learn, share, and celebrate the technologies and people that are shaping the future of libraries.
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April 6 - 7 This will be an exciting year as celebrations for Manitoba’s 150th birthday take place across the province!
This year, MLC 2020: Where the Rivers Meet will take place from April 6th to 7th at the Delta Winnipeg Hotel. We have many exciting speakers, sessions, exhibitors and events planned for you and your colleagues. Following MLC, the CFLA-FCAB National Forum 2020 will happen on April 8th.
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April 15 - 17 Libraries are uniquely able to support and maintain an inclusive and diverse society. We provide staff, space, programming, and services to help individuals, families, groups, and communities maximize their potential for development and enhance their well-being. As the author Eric Klinenberg put it in his book “Palaces for the People,” libraries provide the “setting and context for social participation” and are a cornerstone of civic life.
The conference theme “Libraries, Democracy, and Action” is meant to inspire discussions about how libraries continue to build robust social infrastructure and how libraries play a critical role in linking communities to essential thinking and action focused on areas such as reconciliation, inclusion, diversity, intellectual freedom, creative and critical thinking, and social responsibility. Libraries build social infrastructure and capacity every day. The 2020 BC Library Conference theme provides an opportunity to share the ways libraries currently do this work, and to explore the ways we intend to broaden and deepen the contributions libraries make to society.
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April 22 The Connections Conference brings together over 300 professionals, leaders, and changemakers from Alberta’s nonprofit, business, and government sectors for a day of learning and dialogue to turn ideas into actions. This annual event is dedicated to sharing innovative best practices and thought leadership that inspires action to tackle complex problems from a systems perspective.
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April 23 - 26 The Alberta Library Conference (ALC) is the premier annual conference hosted by Library Association of Alberta (LAA) & Alberta Library Trustees Association (ALTA).
The conference is attended by library staff, library trustees, and library school students, as well as representatives of library-related businesses and organizations. ALC is held in the beautiful location of Jasper, Alberta, in the Canadian Rockies. It provides a unique combination of learning and connections with others in libraries, in a unique, secluded setting that creates a sense of community.
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April 30 - May 3 The AALT Conference Committee welcomes you to the 46th Annual conference of the Alberta Association of Library Technicians. The 2020 theme is EYE ON THE FUTURE .
We are embracing this theme by filling the program with a variety of interesting sessions, dynamic speakers, and interactive activities planned with you in mind! A library is an ever changing place. We all have to be adaptable in how our jobs works, and blend into the lives of our target audience. How do we fit in? What can we learn going forward?
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May 14 The Marigold Member Libraries' Workshop (MLW) is an annual one day conference providing sessions on relevant topics to library staff and board members. The theme of MLW 2020 is Make it Matter, Make it Happen What motivates you? What makes you optimistic and fills you with a sense of meaning? When you choose to make something matter to you, you will be determined to make it happen. Take positive initiative and make it matter, make it happen.
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Please join us in the lush and beautiful Annapolis Valley for APLA 2020: Cross Pollinate. Cultivate. Change. From June 9th to June 12th, 2020! Although we’re still in the early stages of planning, we invite you to reflect on the ways in which you’ve collaborated (or cross-pollinated!) with others to nurture and grow exciting change in your library and beyond. We’re looking forward to hearing about the incredible partnerships you’ve made! In addition to learning about the fascinating work of your colleagues, you’ll be hosted in the stunning town of Wolfville, where our specialties are food, drink, and merrymaking! Walk the dykes, grab some fresh produce at the farmers’ markets, catch a glimpse of Cape Blomidon, or enjoy a drink at one of the many wineries in the area. Come and see what the buzz is all about at APLA 2020!
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Marigold Library System 710 - 2nd Street Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K4 403-934-5334www.marigold.ab.ca/ |
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