Webinars
01 May 2025
AI and public libraries: Panel and discussion
Learn how public libraries are using AI, ways to support community members with this new technology, and the most prevalent issues and concerns—and how to navigate them.
- Venue: Webinar
- Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]
18 September 2024
Crafting and maintaining effective patron policies for community success
Learn to create policies that will enable safe and effective library operations in your community.
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17 July 2024
Cultural humility in library work
Explore the benefits of incorporating cultural humility into library practice, whether through interpersonal interactions or to inform and improve policies and procedures.
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22 May 2024
Cardholder signup policies: Access in practice
Learn key findings and takeaways from national research on cardholder signup policies from public libraries across the country.
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18 May 2023
Library Safety and Security: A Holistic Approach
This session presents a holistic approach for creating safe environments, through strong community relationships, inclusive policies, and empowered staff.
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19 April 2023
Proactive Planning for Library Staff Transitions
This webinar introduces practical approaches to preserve organizational knowledge, clarify processes for current staff and trustees, and ease the learning curve for new employees.
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31 March 2023
Universal Design at Your Library
This presentation will introduce the principles of Universal Design and offer concrete advice for how to apply each of the principles at any library.
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22 February 2023
Library Policies for Today’s Communities
View this webinar to learn the importance of crafting clear policies for your library, to help establish and set standards that ensure equity and safety for both staff and patrons.
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29 November 2022
Social Work Approaches to Library Services
Learn how a range of social work approaches can be applied to help improve library services for your community.
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24 May 2022
Book Challenges and Intellectual Freedom: Proactive Planning for Public Libraries
This webinar explores ways for libraries to be proactive in developing and sharing policies and procedures around book challenges.
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