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Professional Development Resources for Library Staff and Board Members July 2020
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July 8 | 11:00am - 12:00pm (MT) Leaders at all levels struggle when they lack the ability to identify and express emotions. For many who have thrived early in their career on technical knowledge and IQ, working with their emotions is often uncomfortable and unfamiliar territory. This webinar will uncover the power of emotional intelligence in leadership, and challenge leaders to tap into next-level intelligence to practice better self-management and handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. At CCL, we believe that teaching people to better understand and use emotions underpins growth as a leader and the development of a variety of intrapersonal and interpersonal competencies.
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July 15 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm (MT) $65 US With budget cuts and shrinking staffs, library staff members are taking on responsibilities for which they have no formal training. For managers, this creates a unique challenge—how do we train staff members to take on new responsibilities while ensuring that day-to-day operations are unaffected?
In this event, you’ll learn how to help your staff utilize their natural talents in order to work effectively outside of their areas of formal training and experience. This workshop provides you with practical tools for training your staff cross-functionally and giving them the motivation they need to gain new skills.
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August 13 | 11:00am - 12:00pm (MT) This webinar will discuss the impact of COVID-19 and how the spill over line between work and home has become thinner than ever. While society reopens and the economy restarts, it remains unclear what the future holds and how the pandemic may continue to unfold, and this means you must be able to manage your employees well during these uncertain times.
In this webinar we will discuss: - understanding mental health and the unique challenges of COVID-19
- the importance of the workplace in our employees’ lives
- implications for leaders and managers
- effective people strategies for resilience and organizational success in the face of uncertainty
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1:06:09 Some people seem to be natural leaders, yet anyone can develop the skill set needed with some practice, patience and experience. If you want to take your team, department, organization and career as far as it can go, then you will have to be willing to put in the work to develop your leadership skills and style. In this interactive and informative program attendees will briefly examine four areas of leadership; communication, accountability & expectations, failure, and initiative and creativity.
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Creating a Culture of Wellness for Library Staff ALA July 29 | 11:00am - 12:00pm (MT) It is now more important than ever to create a healthy environment for library workers. Fostering a culture of wellness can help lower stress, reduce burnout, improve recovering from compassion fatigue and more. This webinar will take a holistic approach covering all aspects of a healthy workplace including physical, mental, and emotional components. We will explore why, and how, libraries should focus on improving the health and wellness of library staff.
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14:38 This recorded webinar gives employers, supervisors and workers information about minimizing risk from respiratory virus in the workplace.
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Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Lynda.com *subscription required (available to all Marigold Member Library cardholders) Diversity is having a culture that values uniqueness: people of different backgrounds, cultures, genders, and races. Inclusion means inviting diverse groups to take part in company life. If you're tuned into conversations about HR, you've probably heard these terms before. But there's a third critical piece: belonging. It's belonging that makes each individual feel accepted for who they are. Explore the diversity, inclusion, and belonging (DIB) approach, and discover how to activate it in your organization. Join HR luminary Pat Wadors as she explains how to drive the conversation on DIBs, hire and retain diverse talent, listen to employees, and integrate DIBs into your employee life cycle. Managers and executives should tune in for special tips on embedding DIBs in the employee experience.
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Out and Proud: Approaching LGBT Issues in the Workplace Lynda.com *subscription required (available to all Marigold Member Library cardholders) Attracting and maintaining a diverse workforce offers a slew of benefits to organizations. It boosts innovation and problem-solving by providing access to an array of experiences and ideas, helps ensure that more workers feel that they belong, and more. In this course, instructor Jacqui Lloyd lays out why diversity and inclusion matters for businesses, how professionals who identify as LGBT can feel more confident about coming out at work, and how allies can help create a more inclusive work environment. Using her own experiences as a visible and proud out gay woman, Jacqui explains how coming out can help you personally and professionally. Plus, learn why, regardless of your sexual orientation, it's important to be aware of the role you can play as an ally in supporting your LGBT colleagues.
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July 15 | 11:00am - 12:30pm (MT) $99 US During this nonprofit webinar, we will show you step-by-step proven tactics and strategies to successfully set up and run a great Facebook Fundraising campaign for your nonprofit.
Your presenter, Julia Campbell, has personally assisted many small and medium-size nonprofits with successful Facebook fundraising campaigns. During this nonprofit webinar, she will share her personal real world in the trenches experience of how she has helped other small and large nonprofits be successful with Facebook Fundraising campaigns.
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July 29 | 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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59:38 It’s easy to believe you have plenty of marketing information at your disposal—until you’re in the middle of a project and you run across a need you didn’t anticipate. Would you rather search in a panic, or have a great resource list at your fingertips?
During this webinar, you’ll get 40 resources (at least!), explained and annotated by a library marketing expert. If you don’t know everything, you can at least know where to find everything.
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1:03:21 Color impacts accessibility, design, and even our emotions! In this session, we’ll explore some of the interesting history and science of color theory and the basics of color theory through the lens of design. You’ll gain new insights into creating dynamic presentations, flyers, websites, and so much more. Take your design skills to the next level!
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Episode 51 Angela talks about Google's new Keen app, which appears to be a competitor for Pinterest. What does this new development mean? Does your library need to jump onboard?
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1:01:13 Library displays are a powerful tool that can be used to increase circulation, generate statistics, and support your library’s mission statement. Library displays make the library a physical destination where patrons can interact with the library without using a great amount of staff time or funds.
Make library displays a regular and exciting part of your library programming. Highlight local events, recommend read a-likes, boost circulation, and show your community that you are ready to meet their information and entertainment needs.
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Episode 50 Angela answers a viewer question from a viewer who asked, "Is it okay to post non-library content on your library's social media accounts?"
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58:31 Nonprofits, friends groups and libraries that want to reach new supporters, establish thought leadership, and be at the forefront of trending news topics need to be on Twitter. Their user-base is nothing to sneeze at: Twitter now claims 330 million monthly active users and of these users, more than 40 percent use the service on a daily basis. Want to reach those ever-elusive younger generations? Twitter claims that 80% of their users are “affluent millennials.” 36% of Americans aged 18 to 29 years old use Twitter, more than any other age group.
The way that people use Twitter can be beneficial to libraries and library support groups that want to get discovered by people interested in their cause. People use Twitter as a search engine. Did you know that the #1 reason people come to Twitter is to “discover something new and interesting”?
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July 14 | 12:00pm - 1:000pm (MT) Graphic novels have the power to convey powerful stories, history, and adventure through a unique combination of words and illustrations. While we love to celebrate this spectacular genre all year round, we’re kicking off Graphic Novels Month 2020 with a smash! Join us Tuesday, July 14 at 1 PM CT for an in-depth dive into upcoming graphic novels from Oni Press, Simon & Schuster, Fantagraphics Books, Diamond, and Image Comics. This free, one-hour webinar is a can’t miss for reading superfans that want to #ReadGraphic 24/7! Moderated by Books for Youth Associate Editor, Ronny Khuri.
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July 22 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) Collection development specialists from across the country will shout about and share their favorite forthcoming books in this lively presentation. Attendees will have the pleasure of hearing from Robin Bradford, Collection Development Librarian for the Pierce County Library System, in Pierce County, WA ; Allison Escoto, Head Librarian at The Center for Fiction in Brooklyn, NY; Sharon Fason, Adult Services Librarian for the Chicago Public Library (CPL) , and Sarah Martinez, Library Manager of the Nathan Hale Library in Tulsa, OK.
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1:35:55 Though the Dewey Divas and Dudes are missing hitting the road and presenting to our fabulous librarian friends in person, we are excited to offer a virtual presentation of the Spring 2020 books that should absolutely not be missed!
These titles are the must-reads and hidden gems hand-picked by our reps that will entertain, absorb, and comfort readers of all ages.
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1:55:51 Though the Dewey Divas and Dudes are missing hitting the road and presenting to our fabulous librarian friends in person, we are excited to offer a virtual presentation of the Spring 2020 books that should absolutely not be missed!
These titles are the must-reads and hidden gems hand-picked by our reps that will entertain, absorb, and comfort readers of all ages.
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1:07:58 An area of need that has emerged from American libraries and the American publishing industry is the need for diverse books. Canadian libraries have a similar need, but does the American publishing industry reflect the unique minority populations found in Canada? Librarian Laina Kelly looked at the YA collection of a medium-sized library branch, analyzing the diverse content of each book, as well as author minority identities. This presentation builds on BookNet Canada’s report Demand for Diversity and reveals areas of diversity specific to Canadian populations that are needed in library collections.
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56:04 We’ve all been there. The patron who has read EVERY. SINGLE. LOUIS. L’AMOUR title in your collection. The Elmer Kelton fan who has to resort to ILL. Laura Jean, one of the Reader's Advisory Librarians at the Talking Book Program, has some possible solutions for you. She’s going to suggest different ways of approaching westerns that will have your patrons looking at this beloved genre in a whole new way.
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56:36 Join Kirsten Nilsson, Summit County Library’s Children’s Librarian, as she discusses the “how” and “why” of building more inclusive children’s library collections. She’ll give suggestions for assessing our current collections to determine what we have, and what we may be missing, that could cause our readers to feel invisible or unimportant. She’ll also provide resources for how to dig deeper into this subject of inclusion and where to find the best books to broaden the reach of our collections so that every reader can find themselves on the shelves of our libraries.
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July 8 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm (MT) $55 US To plan for your library’s present and future, it’s essential to target patrons in their 20s and 30s.
In this workshop, Katie LaMantia and Emily Vinci will present strategies and resources for reaching the 20s and 30s demographic. Using the insight they’ve gained throughout their careers, they’ll also share ideas and examples of effective programs and marketing approaches.
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July 9 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm (MT) $60 US By building programs that engage and attract active seniors to your library, you can help reinforce your library’s status as an important community center for residents of all ages.
In this workshop, Amy Alessio will provide you with several programming ideas and tips on how to market these programs, so that you can build successful programs that attract more seniors into your library. She has conducted over 250 live programs on related topics at libraries, senior centers, and national conferences including 2013 ALA Annual and is recognized as one of the top library programming authorities in the country.
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July 22 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) $59 US Start virtual programming for adults using Zoom! Learn about training staff to present virtually, integrating community partners into your virtual schedule, and other strategies to transition programs from in-house to online.
In this webinar, community outreach specialists will cover best practices for programs, setting up accounts for maximum security and effectiveness (no Zoom-bombing!), program selection, and shifting staff to a virtual environment.
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July 28 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm (MT) Closed buildings and social distancing doesn’t need to mean the end of engaging and fun board game groups hosted by libraries. Many libraries have worked hard to organize board game groups, while others are still considering how to get started. Using popular and free online board gaming platforms (Board Game Arena, Yucata, Tabletopia, Tabletop Simulator, and Boitejeux), communities of gamers can continue meeting safely online. This webinar will explore how to make the transition to online board gaming, moderate meetups, and facilitate discussions among participants. The session will be applicable to those looking to move online and anyone interested in starting their first gaming group.
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40:11 Join MLC Consultant Shellie Zeigler as she discusses virtual options for adult programming in public libraries!
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1:01:49 Are you looking for a way to gamify your teaching that goes beyond badges and score boards? Eva Sclippa and Stephanie Crowe, editors of the recent ACRL publication Games and Gamification in Academic Libraries, bring their experience of developing an information literacy escape room to this webinar on breakouts and information literacy instruction.
Escape rooms and breakouts are collaborative puzzle-solving game experiences in which groups work to solve a series of puzzles before a timer runs out. The hands-on, fast-paced, goal-oriented nature of breakouts has made them an exciting new option for library instruction gamification. In this webinar, we will discuss rationales and best practices for gamifying information literacy and developing information literacy escape experiences, share examples of IL breakouts from several different institutions, and give participants the chance to experience one of our breakout activities themselves.
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51:36 Crime fiction in its many forms is perennially popular. There’s something about a good mystery that draws our patrons in. Take advantage of this passion and bring your patrons in with mystery-related programming.
Participants will: - Discuss passive programming and displays
- Explore potential partnerships with mystery writers and enthusiasts in their communities
- Learn about the fun a mystery night and/or a regular mystery book group can bring to their library, along with best practices and tips for maintaining those programs
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56:42 As libraries are expanding their online efforts in response to COVID-19, library and program outcomes should also shift in order to build the strongest and most impactful instruction. In-person opportunities often bring with them advantages of seeing patrons reactions to learning and subsequent micro-improvements that can be made to improve a program. Without “seeing” a full room, presenters are more limited in their ability to understand how participants are responding. Additionally, there is no longer a home field advantage of an in-person program, and online learning introduces a new set of external factors that could distract participants from taking full advantage of the virtual program. This on-demand webinar is designed to help libraries develop targeted outcomes to use when designing online programs to maximize the learning opportunities and measure the resulting value of them from attendees.
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57:36 Are you interested in virtual storytimes, dance parties, and other wellness activities for ages 0-6? This webinar will offer tips & tricks for presenting digitally, partnering with community organizations, and igniting kid's imagination with wellness-themed programs.
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July 2 | 11:00am - 11:45am (MT) Do you want to improve your Virtual Speaking Skills? Are you nervous about starting with video chat? Want to be better so that you can present to the masses and grow your audience?
In this virtual workshop Simon Scriver will talk you through everything you need to be a better speaker on video. We'll start with the basics like equipment choice, topics and platforms. We'll figure out what holds your viewers' attention and what prompts them to switch window. You'll get homework! But by the end of this workshop you'll feel ready to jump right in and tick it off your list.
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1:01:30 Creating a work environment where individuals are connecting and honoring differences is critical to the success of any workplace team. This workshop provides valuable research and insight about how all employees need to understand that what they do on behalf of the organization matters. We will discuss the ways individuals best receive the message of appreciation differs from person to person.
The overarching goal of the Appreciation at Work workshop is to assist individuals in the workplace (both employees and volunteers) in understanding how to communicate appreciation and encouragement effectively to their colleagues and to provide the resources and support to apply this knowledge proactively in their current work environment.
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1:10:05 Oh yes…they’re out there and they’re coming to your library. Angry, nasty and even downright unreasonable customers on a mission to tell and show you how they feel. Their behaviors really are difficult! The good news is that you can choose to not let them drag you down or ruin your day. And by using a few proven techniques and questions some of these angry customers could actually leave feeling better! This webinar is an interactive program filled with practical and useful information that you’ll be using to more effectively handle your Angry Customers the next time they are in front of you!
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57:51 There is a “missing link” in organizations today. This link is the difference between just delivering “customer service” and wanting to deliver “Customer Experience”. This seminar will focus on giving your attendees the tools to use The Power of Hospitality to create the “”art of making a personal connection”” with the people they come into contact with every day. Your attendees and their teams are the brand and the face of their organizations.
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Julian Treasure 7:18 Have you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening? Here's Julian Treasure to help. In this useful talk, the sound expert demonstrates the how-to's of powerful speaking -- from some handy vocal exercises to tips on how to speak with empathy. A talk that might help the world sound more beautiful.
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Bystander Training: From Bystander to Upstander Lynda.com *subscription required (available to all Marigold Member Library cardholders) Working in a toxic environment can make anyone feel helpless. Even HR representatives can feel like their hands are tied. But you have the power to change the trajectory of your organization’s culture. By going from bystander to upstander—someone who holds their coworkers accountable for bad behavior—you can turn a toxic workplace into a supportive environment where employees are able to do their best work. In this course, Catherine Mattice Zundel introduces tools and strategies to become an upstander and an ally. Learn how to build an upstander culture, hold employees and peers to professional conduct, and develop the skills you need to speak up when fellow employees are being bullied or harassed.
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1:02:03 This webinar introduces the basics of Google Analytics – from getting started and understanding how it works so you can get your website running with the powerful tools offered through Google Analytics. This webinar highlights the importance of using it for tracking of your website or marketing campaigns so you can make better informed decisions, understand your users, and use that data to provide a better digital experience. We will also explore how you can incorporate Google Data Studio with your Analytics for amazing interactive reports that are sure to impress any board meeting.
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1:02:15 There has been a buzz surrounding Fifth Generation (5G) wireless networks for many years; but in 2019, cellular companies finally started widespread deployment. 5G technologies promise to change the way people communicate online with blazingly fast speeds connecting billions of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, which will help shape truly ubiquitous computing in the future. Users will be able to download entire films instantly, stream 4K video games flawlessly with decreased latency, accomplish astronomical computing tasks thanks to split rendering, and much more.
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July 7 | 11:00am - 12:00pm (MT) Volunteer Canada, in collaboration with Volunteer Management Professionals of Canada (VMPC), commissioned Ipsos to conduct research to understand the impact of COVID-19 on volunteer organizations and volunteers. Join us for a presentation of the complete survey results.
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July 7 | 11:00am - 12:00pm (MT) $39 Conversations around diversity and inclusion can create some discomfort and guilt for those who don’t identify as “diverse”, especially with respect to the notion of privilege. This webinar will explore strategies and tools that can be used to contextualize the notion of “privilege” and its historic and systemic origin, while managing and acknowledging individual feelings and experiences.
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National Book Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi discusses "How to Be an Antiracist."
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July 23 | 1:00pm - 1:45pm (MT) This 45 min webinar will introduce the CELA Educator Access program which allows public libraries to offer educators at the elementary, secondary and post-secondary levels in their community access to CELA services on behalf of students with print disabilities. This webinar is for both educators and public library staff.
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August 5 | 10:30am - 11:30am (MT) The Wake County (North Carolina) Public Library System made decreasing barriers to library use a priority in their strategic and tactical planning. In this informative session participants will explore the common barriers including unnecessary or restrictive policies, difficulties of accessing library facilities, lack of service awareness, and insufficient literacies that WCPL uncovered in their libraries, that might be happening in your library too!
Join Ann, Sarah and Katrina and learn how their library has worked to combat the impact of these barriers by systematically reviewing and updating library policies and operational practices and by responding to customer needs within their community.
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10:49 One of the staples of community that hasn't re-opened yet is the local library. To find out these institutions are are adapting, Russell reached out to the CEO of the Lethbridge library, Terra Plato
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1:15:25 In 2014, Alicia Garza wrote a Facebook post that helped create a movement: “Black people. I love you. I love us. Our lives matter. Black lives matter.” Join Alicia and One World editor-in-chief Chris Jackson as they discuss the importance of resistance and resilience, and why they ground their work in a vision of collective humanity.
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59:40 CBC hosts Sandra Batson and Tanara McLean held a free, public forum discussion on Thursday, June 25, to shine a light on systemic racism in Alberta, through the stories of people who have experienced it firsthand.
We Need to Talk was an opportunity to hear from individuals with a real and personal understanding of how systemic racism operates in Alberta, with an aim to put forward potential solutions, concrete actions and examples of success.
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Unprecedented times call for unprecedented approaches to collaboration and connection.
A joint effort of Parkland Regional Library System, The Alberta Library, Peace Library System and Yellowhead Regional Library, Stronger Together is a virtual conference that you can attend without leaving your home or office. Featuring 4 keynote speakers, 24 session options and opportunities to engage and interact, Stronger Together is designed for libraries and library trustees to connect and learn at a time when meeting in person isn't possible.
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July 8 | 11:00am - 12:00pm (MT) Join us for this interactive session where we will discuss signs of stress and how it impacts you physically and mentally. You will walk away with stress reduction techniques that you can use immediately. Leave feeling refreshed and prepared to meet challenges in healthier, more productive ways.
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32:03 Do you feel anxious? I sat down with my friend @MichellePoler to discuss how to deal with anxiety, lessen stress and what happens when we have to face our fears. Michelle conquered 100 fears in 100 days and now feels less anxious and afraid...or better yet, she knows how to handle her stress and anxiety and wants to share those tips with you!
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August 4 | 9:00am - 10:00am (MT) The COVID-19 pandemic has given cybercriminals many opportunities to reach out to the public with fraudulent claims. Cybercriminals continue to use the same old tactics, phone calls and emails, to lure people into their frauds and scams because these tactics work so well.
Amy VanDeVelde from The Oasis Institute will talk about the most common scams seen during the pandemic and provide tips and resources participants can use to avoid these scams.
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A social and financial pivot is on the horizon. Change management consultant Nolan Crouse and Susan Gardner discuss the long term financial impacts of COVID-19 on rural communities. Plus, how the pandemic has affected the oil/gas sector, working from home and the profound impact on tax revenue.
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From great new books to favorite classic reads, from news to the latest in on-screen adaptations, the Hey YA podcast is here to elevate the exciting world of young adult lit.
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Disclaimer: The links provided in this newsletter are intended to inform subscribers about information and learning opportunities that may be of interest. Inclusion in this newsletter does not constitute a recommendation by Marigold Library System or its staff members. |
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