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Professional Development Resources for Library Staff & Board Members COVID-19 Special Edition, April 2020 |
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Are you suddenly working from home because of the coronavirus? Do you end up wearing your PJ’s all day and forget to shower? Do you feel unfocused and kinda lonely? Working from home in normal circumstances has its challenges, but doing so during a pandemic is a whole other story. While it’s certainly an opportunity to connect with your loved ones if they live with you, finally get the laundry done, or watch an episode on Netflix during lunch, you still need to be effective, productive, and feel connected. In this webinar you’ll learn: Three strategies to stay focused, organized, and get into your flow How to create healthy boundaries between your work and home life so it’s not all a blur Easy evidence-based practices to maintain positivity and stay resilient
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*free until April 30, 2020 1:05:15
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us find ourselves working from home. Being productive in this new work environment that now includes the demands and distractions of home requires a unique set of strategies to support our success. With the right tools, we can create a positive work experience for ourselves and continue to contribute to our organization’s success from a distance. This webinar offers suggestions for maintaining communication with other staff and supervisors, and explores strategies for how you can maintain personal motivation and manage your time while working remotely.
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What is a Zoom Meeting? Spend 30 minutes learning the basics with one of our Zoom experts. We will cover scheduling, inviting others, host controls, and wrap things up with Q&A.
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Get a quick introduction to the basic meeting controls available on Zoom calls.
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Managing Virtual Teams Lynda.com *subscription required (available to all Marigold Member Library cardholders Working remotely has been on the rise for many years now, with research showing that hiring managers expect nearly half of all their workers to be working remotely over the next decade. While many trends feed into this way of organizing work, managing the work effectively will be key to the success of organizations globally. In this course, instructor Phil Gold provides managers with a clear approach for getting the most out of their remote teams. He zeros in on the key factors that will ensure productivity, engagement, and growth, as well as a manager’s role in building trust, removing roadblocks, nurturing connections with team members, and setting clear goals.
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April 21 | 11:30am - 12:00pm (MT)
Want a quick tutorial with ideas for promoting your collection digitally? Join us for an online microtraining session where you’ll get ideas and inspiration for collection marketing through email, on your website, and on social media using LibraryAware.
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April 29 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT)
Librarians’ essential work, connecting books to readers, is more difficult now, since so many libraries and schools have closed. While you’ll be helping from afar your work *can* continue to be responsive, compassionate, and innovative.
Join our panel of readers’ advisory experts from public libraries for a special webinar on how to implement form-based personalized reading recommendations at your library, no matter how large or small your system. They’ll also share tips on providing effective readers’ advisory and keeping readers engaged with your collection from a distance. You’ll also get tips on how to promote your collection digitally through email, social media, and on your website. Want additional ideas? Stay for an additional 15-minute training with Angela Hursh who will share how to use LibraryAware email templates to share personalized book recommendations to your readers. |
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May 1 | 8:00am - 9:30am (MT) $60 US
With many libraries currently closed to the public, library staff are turning to online storytimes as a way to provide quality programming for young patrons.
Join veteran storyteller Kathy MacMillan to explore the fundamental differences between online and in-person storytimes and best practices to bring early literacy programming into an online environment. Learn how to plan video-friendly programs, how to keep your programming interactive even when you don’t have live feedback from storytime attendees, and how to manage external stresses such as technological glitches and internal stresses such as camera fright. |
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Panel discussion on how libraries can provide virtual services during COVID-19.
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Looking for a place to start when developing and presenting remote and online programs for your community’s kids? Join us for ideas!
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Physical libraries are closed because of COVID-19 but librarians are still hard at work, offering help to readers online. Going live on social is a great way to connect with your community, deliver help to readers stuck at home, and help combat social isolation with “face” time and interactive comments.
In this 30-minute microtraining, NoveList Senior Engagement Consultant Angela Hursh will show you how to set up your live session and give you quick tips to make the experience the best possible for your viewers. Plus, she’ll share ideas for livestream programming that your community will enjoy and will help keep your library top-of-mind. |
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April 21 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm (MT)
Have you or your family been impacted financially by Covid-19? Are you worried that your income may be impacted in the near future? Worrying about our health along with our finances can be scary, stressful and can create a lot of stress on us and our families. Join us for a practical webinar on how to plan for reduced income, deal with your bills as well as your creditors. You are not alone and we are here to help you!
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April 17 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT)
The turbulence of current events increases stress, drains energy and reduces productivity. In this webinar you’ll learn three essential steps for not only surviving but thriving in the chaos.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is reshaping our lives in a way that has great potential to impact our mental health. Key changes include heightened anxiety in our local community and the world; social and physical disconnection from others; and the ever-present threat of an unfolding unknown. These factors can create new mental concerns, or exacerbate existing ones, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and our patterns of coping. This webinar will explore key factors for understanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Viewers will receive concrete guidance for building resilience and staying emotionally and mentally healthy during this stressful time, including insights for supporting children.
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Lynda.com *subscription required (available to all Marigold Member Library cardholders Learn how to have it all and enjoy it all by balancing your life and work. In this talk, author and business coach Dave Crenshaw explores smart strategies to make work a focus at work and give yourself time to enjoy your time at home. In the bonus Q&A chapter, he tackles tough questions like these: What are the warning signs that my life is out of balance? How do I keep balance when I travel so frequently? How do I balance work, life, and school? |
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How to Manage Feeling Overwhelmed Lynda.com *subscription required (available to all Marigold Member Library cardholders Feeling overwhelmed is common. It’s a sign that the demands on your time and energy have surpassed your ability to cope with them. Sometimes overwhelm is temporary; other times, it can lead to persistent and unhealthy pressure and strain. The good news is that with the right mindset you can make the unmanageable feel manageable again. In this course from stress expert and performance coach Heidi Hanna, you can learn how to identify and conquer that overwhelmed feeling—so you can remain focused, productive, and in control in the face of whatever comes your way. Discover how to disrupt the stress circuit, cultivate calm and positive emotions, and take small, imperfect steps toward resolution. Heidi also provides tips for recognizing and preventing the overwhelm, so it doesn’t get out of control the next time you have too much to do.
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Managing Stress Lynda.com *subscription required (available to all Marigold Member Library cardholders A little stress can be motivational; a lot of stress can damage your health and your relationships. The good news is that with the right management techniques, you can reduce the amount of stress in your life. In this short course, Dr. Todd Dewett shares his tips for managing stress. Learn how to identify and assess your stress triggers, manage your responses more effectively, and make positive personal choices.
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Mindful Meditations for Work and Life Lynda.com *subscription required (available to all Marigold Member Library cardholders You can be successful at work while maintaining a calm, Zen-like approach to your daily decisions and routines. Meditation and mental exercises like visualization can help you manage stress and create the life you want. This audio course led by Scott Shute, head of the Mindfulness and Compassion program at LinkedIn, offers a practical and easy approach to meditation, including simple, short exercises that you can build into a regular practice—even in the minutes before a meeting. Learn the science underlying the brain-body connection and how adapting your posture and changing your position can help you relax. Explore different kinds of breathing exercises, and discover visualization and loving-kindness techniques to open your mind and your heart. Scott closes with some advice for making your practice stick and integrate meditation into a busy schedule.
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In this edWebinar, Michael DiSpezio covers the basics of viruses, especially focusing on the COVID-19 virus. From virus literacy to planetary impact, he addresses the content and issues faced by global systems in this far-reaching pandemic.
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In this knitting class, I'll teach you the basics of hand knitting. Whether you're an absolute novice or you want to refresh some rusty skills, this beginner class will get you going!
Four exciting and useful projects will build your knitting skills over time, adding new techniques along the way. You'll make a basic scarf, a stretchy ribbed scarf, a striped hat in the round, and a pair of basic mittens. You'll become familiar with the language of knitting patterns and gain the confidence to seek out new knitting projects on your own. |
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I had 10 wooden boards laying around my house and wasn't sure what to do with them. String art was the only idea that kept hitting me. I've seen spirograph string arts but never attempted to make one, so I thought... lets give it a try. The ones I've made are really simple and beginner friendly since this is my first attempt as well. I still have 8 wooden boards left and I can't wait to make a few more spirograph string arts, using more exciting patterns.
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Baby Goose Rhyme time program from Strathmore Municipal Library.
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Join Airdrie Public Library for a weekly Crafternoon video presented by Lori Harahap. Each week, we'll feature crafts that can be easily made from common home supplies. The program is designed for youth.
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Join various Marigold Library System staff members as they read aloud some of their favourite picture books. Playlist contains 29 videos.
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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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Marigold Library System
710 - 2nd Street
Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K4
403-934-5334www.marigold.ab.ca/ |
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