Free training: September 2024

Training opportunities for this month were compiled and shared by the Maine State Library. View and subscribe to the Maine State Library Continuing Education (CE) Calendar at: https://maine-msl.libguides.com/CECAL where events are now posted using the CE Category Color Key.

Do you have a free program that you would like us to consider for next month? Submit it by the 20^th here: https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/ce/ce_program_submission_form.shtml

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For upcoming WebJunction webinars check the WebJunction webinar calendar and visit the WebJunction Course Catalog for additional learning opportunities.

Event categories

ACCESSIBILITY

• Sep 5: Accessible eLearning: Why It Matters and How to Achieve It (TrainingIndustry)
• Sep 25: Beyond keyboards: Alternative tools for controlling your computer (Pacer)

ADVOCACY

• Sep 12: 18 Creative Ways to Show Your 2024 Impact (Bloomerang)

ASSESMENT/PLANNING

• Sep 5: Mastering the Art of Planning and Leading Effective Meetings (ASERL)
• Sep 12: Introduction to Finding Grants (Candid Learning)
• Sep 19: How to Apply for NNLM Funding (NNLM)
• Sep 25: Crafting Year-End Donor Engagement Surveys (NonProfitLearningLab)

BOARDS

• Sep 19: Where Does Governance Stop and Management Begin? (PropelNonprofits)
• Sep 26: Unlocking Your Board’s Leadership Skills for Better Governance (TechSoup)

CAREERS (Staff)

• Sep 18: LinkedIn for Librarians (NicheAcademy)

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT

• Sep 12: Ask a librarian: Smart Ways to Save Time & Stretch Budget with Digital (Booklist)
• Sep 24: Children's Collections and Boosting Engagement: A Panel Presentation (MontanaStateLib)

COMMUNICATION

• Sep 4: Social Media 102 (Firespring)
• Sep 16: Captivating Canva Graphics: Unlock the Power of Design Principles (NonProfitLearningLab)
• Sep 18: Maximizing Nonprofit Impact with Google Analytics: A Step-by-Step Guide (TechSoup)
• Sep 24: Elements of Data Visualization and Design (RIPL)
• Sep 26: Take Your Child to the Library Day Communications Training (Connecticut Library Consortium)

DEVELOPMENT & MANAGING CHANGE        

• Sep 4: Practical Steps to Organizational Development  (NonProfitLearningLab)
• Sep 11: Talk to the Elephant - Designing Learning for Behavior Change (NicheAcademy)
• Sep 24: The Neuroscience of Change: Training that Drives Results (TrainingNetwork)

DIGITAL RESOURCES

• Sep 11: Trending Titles for Back to School (LibraryJournal)
• Sep 25: Institutional Repository Basics for Academic Libraries (NicheAcademy)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION

• Sep 10: Pride In Practice: LGBTQ+ Library Workers Perspectives on Mental Health (Colorado State Library)
• Sep 25: CSL in Session - Seeing the Unseen; Raising the Visibility of Equity Work (Colorado State Library)

FUNDRAISING

• Sep 5: What Sponsors Want and Why They Need You (Bloomerang)
• Sep 11: Maximizing Impact: The Blueprint for Success with Recurring Donors (CharityHowTo)
• Sep 23: How to Defeat Fundraising’s Silent Enemy: Donor Attrition (Firespring)
• Sep 25: How to Keep All Those Donors You Worked So Hard to Get (ProductiveFundraising)

LIBRARY SPACES

• Sep 12: Your Library as a Polling Place: Election Site Security for November 5, 2024 (Library 2.0)

MANAGEMENT

• Sep 18: Crafting and maintaining effective patron policies for community success (WebJunction)
• Sep 18: Help Them Grow or Watch Go: The Development Imperative (TrainingNetwork)

OUTREACH & PARTNERS

• Sep 26: Engaging Beyond Our Walls: Libraries connecting communities through outdoor games and stories (WebJunction)

PROGRAMMING

• Sep 4: Summer Reading Recap - How did it go? (MontanaStateLib)
• Sep 12: Calling All Builders! Lego Challenge Virtual Trunk Program Overview (MontanaStateLib)
• Sep 25: What's Up Wednesday: Adult Programming Made Easy (Indiana State Library)

READERS’ ADVISORY

• Sep 3: Romance and Love Stories for All Ages (Booklist)
• Sep 9: Library Love Fest (LibraryJournal)

REFERENCE

• Sep 19: Branching Out from STEM: The Growth of Open Access Scholarship (SirsiDynix)
• Sep 25: Climate Resilience Resources from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (NNLM)
• Sep 26: Empowering Democracy: Unlocking the GODORT Voter & Elections Toolkit (FDLP)

SCHOOL LIBRARIES

• Sep 4: Addressing Challenging Behaviors: Neurodiversity-Affirming Strategies for Schools (edWeb)
• Sep 5: Small Groups and the Science of Reading: Helping Students Get Unstuck (edWeb)
• Sep 12: How Game-Based Learning Transforms Math: Unlocking the Power of Play (edWeb)
• Sep 16: Empowering Students with Digital Citizenship Skills: Your Digital Toolbox (All4Ed)
• Sep 17: How Word Problems Can Strengthen Language Development Using Math Talk (edWeb)
• Sep 18: Creating a Blended-Learning Science Classroom with Engaging Videos for High School (edWeb)
• Sep 18: Science of Reading (Indiana State Library)

TECHNOLOGY

• Sep 18: Problem-solving in Your Library using the Toward Gigabit Libraries toolkit (NebraskaLibraryCommission)
• Sep 19: DLG Webinar: Ethical and Responsible AI in Libraries (ASERL)
• Sep 25: Tech Planning and Budgeting (TechSoup)

TRAINING & INSTRUCTIONS

• Sep 26: PowerPoint Pro: New Solutions to 6 Common Problems (TrainingNetwork)

At your leisure

Pre-recorded webinars to view at your convenience

Capturing Library Contributions to Sustainable Development Goals with Project Outcome
Learn about the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and how your library can leverage Project Outcome to capture and share your library’s impact in its community and the impact of libraries worldwide. PLA is excited to announce a new feature available in Project Outcome for public libraries! Beginning in March 2023, users are able to link their program surveys to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This on-demand webinar shares how libraries have applied the SDGs. Learn about the SDGs and how your library can leverage Project Outcome to capture and share your library’s impact in its community and the impact of libraries worldwide.

Libraries Foster Social Connection: Responding to the Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation
Libraries can play a vital role in building social cohesion and promoting community resilience, especially in challenging times. The Surgeon General’s 2023 Advisory on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation brings even greater urgency to the need for us to connect. This engaging session explores ways to intentionally design for social connection in library services and programs, from passive to hosted. These innovative and practical strategies can deepen engagement with staff, trustees, local officials, volunteers, and community members of all ages and backgrounds. Through the lens of "social connector," we explore how libraries can invite the community in with intention, build relationships that enhance social infrastructure, put community at the center of the library, and demonstrate the library’s impact.

Technology in Public Libraries: Results from PLA’s 2023 Annual Survey
Learn how your library can use the 2023 Public Library Technology Survey report and PLA’s data tools to understand and improve your library's performance, demonstrate value, and increase impact in your community. Learn about the recently released results from the 2023 Public Library Technology Survey, which include key information on technology capacity, resources for patrons, infrastructure, digital literacy, and staffing in U.S. public libraries. The results address questions such as: How are libraries advancing digital equity in their communities? What types of technology devices do libraries loan to patrons, and are more or fewer libraries offering these items compared to in 2020? What are the primary challenges libraries face in providing technology resources and services?

Online conference

Coming October 1: Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries (Library 2.0)
What will libraries look like by 2035? That is the question that was tackled in the recently published book “Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries.” In that book, library leaders shared their thoughts about the lessons learned over the past decade and what they forecast as the opportunities, strengths, and challenges that lie ahead for libraries in the next decade. In this free virtual conference, we will broaden the conversation to include additional perspectives and global visions about what the future of libraries will look like.

Webinars

September 3

Romance and Love Stories for All Ages (Booklist)
From first crushes to fantasy happily-ever-afters, there’s so much to fall in love with inside our romance and love stories webinar! Prepare to feast your heart eyes on must-have upcoming romance novels for all ages from Sourcebooks, Shadow Mountain Publishing and Yen Press. Donna Seaman, editor for Adult Books at Booklist, will moderate.

September 4

Expand Library Digital Equity Services with New Funds Now! (PLA and ALA)
Join this free webinar to get essential information, examples of eligible projects, and practical tips to apply for Digital Equity Act State Capacity Grants, national competitive grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), and PLA funding for digital literacy workshops. An expert panel will break down funding opportunities with actionable information and recommendations for positioning your library for success—now and in the future.

Practical Steps to Organizational Development (NonProfitLearningLab)
The workshop is designed to provide a broad overview of the knowledge and tools available to build an operational structure that enables nonprofit and social impact organizations to strengthen sustainability and improve flexibility to internal and external changes. The workshop includes practical approaches to gain a comprehensive understanding of existing activities and resources that may be sources of challenges but also insights into unexplored opportunities to create consistency with the agility of how organizations do things to be effective with their programs. It also explores realistic approaches to identify and adopt innovative ways to address challenges and explore opportunities that allow organizations to empower people within organizations while building data-informed and evidence-based decisions.

Summer Reading Recap - How did it go? (MontanaStateLib)
This is a group discussion to talk about the highs, lows and lessons learned from 2024 Summer Reading. The goals of this session are to learn from one another and look forward to next year.

Social Media 102 (Firespring)
So you’ve finally adopted social media as a legit way to connect with your target audiences, but now you want to use it to stand out from the crowd. In our Social Media 101 webinar, we covered the Big 3 (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn) and walked through social media tools. Now it’s time to learn a few advanced social media tips and tricks, elevate your social media presence through micro strategies and activate your advocates.

Addressing Challenging Behaviors: Neurodiversity-Affirming Strategies for Schools (edWeb)
The goal of this edWebinar is to share neurodiversity-affirming strategies that school leaders and educators can use to address challenging behaviors. Attendees will learn: what “neurodiversity affirming” means, the difference between traditional behavior management and neurodiversity-affirming approaches, the root causes of common behaviors displayed by neurodivergent students, how to address challenging behaviors using strategies that affirm and empower neurodivergent youth. Attendees will gain valuable insight into neurodivergent students’ needs and how unmet needs translate into behaviors. The actionable strategies shared will empower educators and school leaders to make changes to decrease behavior incidents, creating a positive and safe learning environment for everyone. After the session, attendees will receive a guide that includes proactive and reactive ways to address common behaviors. This edWebinar will be of interest to middle school teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.

September 5

Accessible eLearning: Why It Matters and How to Achieve It (TrainingIndustry)
Learners with auditory, visual, mobility or learning issues are struggling with training that isn’t adapted to their needs. As the pressure mounts for enterprises to make training accessible to everyone, many organizations need help starting or accelerating their accessibility journey. Discover: Why accessible courses are good for all learners, even those without defined disabilities. What happens when courses aren’t accessible. How to identify your organization’s accessibility gaps — and start closing them.

Mastering the Art of Planning and Leading Effective Meetings (ASERL)
In our dynamic environment, where collaboration is key to meeting our individual, organizational, and institutional goals, and a university, mastering the art of planning and leading effective meetings is essential. This workshop is tailored specifically for academic library professionals to equip them with strategies to foster collaboration by optimizing meetings, making them more efficient, engaging, and outcome oriented.

What Sponsors Want and Why They Need You (Bloomerang)
This session will provide you with invaluable insights into the sponsor’s perspective. It will help you tailor your approach to meet their needs and secure lasting partnerships while boosting your confidence to go for the asks. Whether you’re new to sponsorship or looking to enhance your skills, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to make your nonprofit irresistible to sponsors.

Small Groups and the Science of Reading: Helping Students Get Unstuck (edWeb)
While following an explicit and systematic approach to your reading instruction, how can you help students who seem to get stuck on a particular skill? What can you do for students who “can’t blend?” What’s a good routine for students who are great at decoding but can’t read texts fluently? In this edWebinar, Dr. Julia Lindsey is back to share strategies for using research-based routines to meet students’ literacy needs, especially with small groups. You’ll walk away with classroom routines that will help your readers get unstuck and build key foundational literacy skills so they can decode, comprehend, and enjoy what they read! This edWebinar will be of interest to PreK-5 teachers, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.

September 9

Library Love Fest (LibraryJournal)
The Library Love Fest team from HarperCollins Publishers is back for our World-Famous Book Buzz! We’re highlighting our faves from the Winter/Spring 2025 Adult list. Fiction, non-fiction, memoir, fantasy, and much more! Tune in to hear about titles that have set our hearts aflutter!

September 10

Pride In Practice: LGBTQ+ Library Workers Perspectives on Mental Health (Colorado State Library)
This discussion panel delves into the lived experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) identity and mental health within the context of library work. LGBTQ+ library workers face unique challenges stemming from societal stigma, discrimination, and workplace environments. Many individuals still face prejudice and discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity, both within and outside of the workplace. This can manifest in various ways, from microaggressions and exclusion to overt acts of discrimination. Such experiences can lead to feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression, impacting job performance and job satisfaction. Despite these challenges, LGBTQ+ library professionals demonstrate resilience and resourcefulness in navigating their work environments. Sharing coping strategies, fostering supportive networks, and promoting dialogue around LGBTQ+ identity and mental health are crucial steps toward creating more inclusive and supportive library workplaces. By acknowledging the unique experiences and needs of LGBTQ+ library workers, we can work towards building environments where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported in their professional roles.

September 11

Maximizing Impact: The Blueprint for Success with Recurring Donors (CharityHowTo)
Bottom of FormIn challenging times, monthly donors are true lifesavers. They keep the lights on. They keep your mission going, no matter what happens in the world. Erica Waasdorp (who wrote two books and lots of resources on monthly giving) will show you how to do exactly that. After this 45-minute FREE session, you’ll have the magic combination of mini-stories to share and tools to apply to bring in more new monthly donors and know how to steward and keep the ones you already have. You’ll learn lots of great practical examples and case studies that can be applied to your organization right away. You do not want to miss this!   

Talk to the Elephant - Designing Learning for Behavior Change (NicheAcademy)
What do you do when people know they need to wear their safety glasses, or add to their retirement savings, or update their client records, or finish their compliance training, or submit their expense reports on time, but they still aren’t doing it? Join Julie Dirksen to explore how to design with principles and models from behavioral science. Learn the top reasons why learning fails to change behavior and what you can do instead.

Trending Titles for Back to School (LibraryJournal)
Autumn is here, demand for digital content is up, and the new school year brings new adventures and new users to your digital library. How can you best support the kids and teens in your community? Join three OverDrive librarians in a roundtable discussion as they share juvenile and young adult content trends, forthcoming titles your patrons will love, and highlight favorite titles from our annual Back to School sale you won't want to miss. This autumn, fall in love with savings while meeting demand and maximizing budget for readers of all ages.

September 12

How Game-Based Learning Transforms Math: Unlocking the Power of Play (edWeb)
Attend this edWebinar with Dr. Raz Kupferman, Professor of Mathematics at the Hebrew University, to discover how play fosters conceptual understanding, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in math. Plus, learn what critical factors support effective game-based learning that delivers a rigorous pedagogy. This edWebinar will be of interest to K-8 teachers, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.

18 Creative Ways to Show Your 2024 Impact (Bloomerang)
Proving impact is hard. Most nonprofits can’t do in-depth program evaluations. They know the work they do is making a difference, but can find it difficult to prove with traditional metrics. Luckily, there are many ways you can tell the story of your organization’s progress with these 18 creative (and true) metrics. One of the most powerful tools to secure funding year after year is demonstrating momentum…that what you are doing is working. This training will show you creative ways to explain to donors, funders, stakeholders, and your board that the work of your organization is important and impactful.

Ask a librarian: Smart Ways to Save Time & Stretch Budget with Digital (Booklist)
Are you looking for new strategies to save time and make the most of your budget this back-to-school season? (Trick question - who ISN’T?) Then don’t miss these insights from experienced digital librarians, covering smart ways to use your budget and efficiently manage your digital library. They’ll share tips on: “Set it and forget it” subscription options, affordable class set rentals for curriculum, lending models that get you the best return-on-investment for your needs, and more!

Calling All Builders! Lego Challenge Virtual Trunk Program Overview (MontanaStateLib)
Join Montana History Portal Director Jennifer Birnel to learn all about hosting a Lego Challenge with resources from the MSL Virtual Trunk program. Last year we piloted our first LEGO challenge with our friends at the Lewis & Clark Public Library. We had great time (see image linked below). We have taken what we learned from that inaugural contest and compiled it into a Virtual Trunk Program. This virtual trunk contains everything you need to offer a LEGO challenge that will capture the attention and imagination of your community members ages 5 and up. This program should inspire interest in and education about Montana history, while using science, technology, art, and math skills (STEAM).

Your Library as a Polling Place: Election Site Security for November 5, 2024 (Library 2.0)
The United States national presidential election this year promises to be an emotional event. It’s hard to recall when an election has created such strong feelings on both sides. If your library has served as a polling place for your community in the past and will do so again, you have certainly thought of the pending security concerns related to the protection of your facility, library staff, poll workers, and the ballots. If this is the first time your library will be a polling site, you’ve probably already started having a lot of meetings with county election coordinators, your County Clerk’s office, the Registrar of Voters, and perhaps even the Secretary of State’s office in your state. November 5, 2024 will be a long day of work for the library employees and poll volunteers who commit their time and energy to a safe and successful election process. This session will help library leaders and employees in every state to better understand the staff, facility, and ballot protection issues; legal and fair use of the building; weather concerns; and how to handle issues around on-site electioneering, protests, and news media visits.

Introduction to Finding Grants (Candid Learning)
Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course. You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants, including: who funds nonprofits and what are their motivations, what do funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested in funding, how do you identify potential funders and make the first approach.

September 16

Captivating Canva Graphics: Unlock the Power of Design Principles (NonProfitLearningLab)
Nonprofit communications and marketing professionals often juggle many tasks, including ad hoc Canva design. By understanding design best practices, you can create more effective Canva graphics—and stay on-brand. Learn the four key design principles (layout, color, typography, imagery) as well as sources for high-quality graphics. Basic Canva knowledge is helpful but not required.

Empowering Students with Digital Citizenship Skills: Your Digital Toolbox (All4Ed)
Join Future Ready Schools’ Dr. Adam Phyall and Shannon McClintock Miller for a webinar focused on teaching digital citizenship to K-12 learners through Achievery’s online platform. Teaching digital citizenship is crucial in today’s technology-driven world! You don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical tools to help your students become responsible digital citizens.

September 17

How Word Problems Can Strengthen Language Development Using Math Talk (edWeb)
Empower your students to be active participants in their math learning journey. In this edWebinar, Dr. Karen Fuson, a renowned math education expert, will guide you through the process of building a nurturing classroom that enhances language development through collaboration and critical thinking. Learn how to leverage word problems as a springboard for student-led discussions, where diverse perspectives are valued and mathematical understanding flourishes. These research-backed approaches, featured in the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics’ Journal of Mathematics Education Leadership, are designed to empower K-6 students to confidently share their ideas, analyze different problem-solving strategies, and build a strong foundation in both math and language. Attend this session to discover the keys to academic achievement. This edWebinar will be of interest to K-6 teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.

September 18

Problem-solving in Your Library using the Toward Gigabit Libraries toolkit (NebraskaLibraryCommission)
In this session, we will tap into the collective "IT brain" of the attendees to walk through how to solve common library tech issues using the free Toward Gigabit Libraries toolkit. The newly updated toolkit helps library staff scale up their tech skills to understand, improve, and fund IT and broadband improvements. The Toward Gigabit Libraries toolkit was made possible through two grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), RE-00-15-0110-15 and RE-246219-OLS-20. For example, how can a non-techie library worker know which cables are actually working and which ones are dormant/unused? The participants will collaborate with some help from Stephanie, Carson, and the toolkit to talk through common IT and broadband problems and find solutions. Attendees are encouraged to bring their real-life library IT and broadband issues to the session– we'll work together to leverage the community's collective knowledge and the toolkit's resources to solve them. After you attend the session, you'll know how to navigate the free toolkit to use later with your library staff to raise everyone's "IT IQ."

Science of Reading (Indiana State Library)
Participants will gain a foundational understanding of the Science of Reading and the theoretical models aligned with the Science of Reading. Presented by Shaiya Badgley and Kat Holton, literacy specialists from the Indiana Department of Education Literacy Center.

Creating a Blended-Learning Science Classroom with Engaging Videos for High School (edWeb)
Ready to transform your high school science classroom? Join this edWebinar focused on creating a blended-learning environment using high-quality, engaging videos. This session is designed to provide you with practical strategies to enhance student engagement and outcomes. You’ll learn how to use videos to present real-world scientific challenges that foster critical thinking, create an inclusive learning environment with accessible content, and integrate interactive quizzes to keep students motivated. We’ll also introduce the 4F Model (Flip, Flex, Focus, Follow-Up) to help you optimize your video-based teaching approach. As a special benefit, registrants will receive unlimited access to 20 free JoVE videos after the edWebinar—perfect for immediately applying these strategies in your classroom. This cost-effective solution is designed to make science more engaging and accessible for your students. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your teaching and inspire the next generation of scientists! This edWebinar will be of interest to high school teachers, librarians, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.

Maximizing Nonprofit Impact with Google Analytics: A Step-by-Step Guide (TechSoup)
Learn how to harness the capabilities of this powerful tool to gain valuable insights into your website's performance, understand your audience better, and optimize your online presence for maximum impact. Whether you're new to Google Analytics or looking to deepen your understanding, this webinar will equip you with practical knowledge and actionable strategies to elevate your nonprofit's digital strategy.

LinkedIn for Librarians (NicheAcademy)
LinkedIn can help with finding a job or filling open positions at the library—but it is also a great tool for professional networking, finding partners for collaboration, and sharing professional news with a wider audience. Join Melody Karle for this webinar on using LinkedIn for libraries, covering the basics of using LinkedIn as well as library-specific tips for using and managing this tool.

Crafting and maintaining effective patron policies for community success (WebJunction)
Effective library policies are essential for setting clear expectations, defining responsibilities, and establishing boundaries for both patrons and staff. This session will cover the ten most common patron-facing policies and offer guidance on selecting and tailoring them to meet your library and community needs for safe and effective operation. Using a Code of Conduct policy as an example, we’ll discuss how to avoid policies driven by trauma or drama, ensuring they are clear, accessible, and enforceable. Additionally, we’ll explore best practices for policy management, including the importance of regular reviews by directors, boards, and staff, to maintain accountability and relevance.

Help Them Grow or Watch Go: The Development Imperative (TrainingNetwork)
Despite economic conditions, unemployment levels, or any other business factor imaginable, your best employees – the ones you need most – want one thing from you, plain and simple: to support their growth and development. Study after study confirms that development is the single most powerful tool managers have for driving engagement, retention, productivity, and results. Yet, learning leaders know that career development is frequently the thing that gets sidelined unless or until the organization demands that some form be submitted during regular review cycles. This session sheds a much needed light on specifically what managers can do – within the time-starved, priority-rich, pressure-cooker environment in which they operate – to support employees’ careers. And it comes down to this: engage in short, ongoing conversations with employees about their career options, needs, and passions. It’s really that simple...and that complex.

September 19

Branching Out from STEM: The Growth of Open Access Scholarship (SirsiDynix)
What were the driving forces behind the beginnings of the open access (OA) movement? How has scholarly research evolved since then—and where is it headed next? Join us as we follow the trajectory of this pivotal, often underestimated movement, from its grassroots beginnings to its promising future. During this free, hour-long webinar, we’ll explore OA’s roots in STEM, discuss its expansion into all disciplines, and share how you can leverage CloudSource, a content neutral, OA-forward discovery platform, to expand its reach.

Where Does Governance Stop and Management Begin? (PropelNonprofits)
A nonprofit’s board and the staff need to be collaborative partners to achieve the mission of the organization. However, there are times when roles and responsibilities become blurred. Join us as we clarify where governance stops and management begins.

How to Apply for NNLM Funding (NNLM)
Designed for beginning grant proposal writers interested in NNLM funding, this class presents a general overview of grant and funding processes, as well as the level of detail required for a successful proposal.

DLG Webinar: Ethical and Responsible AI in Libraries (ASERL)
Join the Digital Library of Georgia along with presenters Hannah Scates Kettler and Yasmeen Shorish who will discuss the use of ethical and responsible artificial intelligence (AI) in libraries. This webinar will cover the use of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) in archives and libraries and aid archives/LIS/GLAM professionals make ethical decisions when implementing AI in their work.

September 23

How to Defeat Fundraising’s Silent Enemy: Donor Attrition (Firespring)
In this session, Jay will help us learn how to step off of the donor acquisition treadmill and start revving up donor retention. Stop the revolving door! Keep supporters interested and engaged with your nonprofit, and turn one-time givers into repeat donors with tips and insight from one of our most popular webinars. While statistics show that 7 out of 10 donors give only once, this doesn’t have to be your reality. Join Firespring’s founder, Jay Wilkinson, who’ll help you see how a 10% increase in donor retention will more than double the lifetime value of a donor and minimize your reliance on one-time givers.

September 24

The Neuroscience of Change: Training that Drives Results (TrainingNetwork)
The pace of change is skyrocketing, pushing the limits of even the most agile organizations. Today’s employees show increased symptoms of change fatigue and burnout. Their ability to cope with change is 50% of pre-pandemic levels and their willingness to support change has dropped from 74% to 38%. No matter the size, every change requires new learning. The reason 50-70% of change initiatives fail is that typical approaches to change training don't take into account human biology and that we are wired to resist change. This engaging session will cover the brain structures that are activated by change and how they drive higher levels of resistance and disengagement. Explore strategies that maximize the brain’s capacity to learn and embrace change. You’ll leave with new tools for creating training that accelerates adaptability and resilience across your organization.

Elements of Data Visualization and Design (RIPL)
This session will introduce basic data visualization and design elements based on best practices from current visualization research. Participants will be introduced to a story-based design method that emphasizes the target audience’s information needs to create effective data visualizations. Tools for color, chart selection and accessibility will be presented and participants will gain practice doing a visualization ‘makeover’. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to identify the key steps in creating a data-informed visualization; Participants will have increased confidence in choosing the right chart or graphic to effectively display data; Participants will be familiar with basic design principles that enhance comprehension and accommodate accessibility needs.

Children's Collections and Boosting Engagement: A Panel Presentation (MontanaStateLib)
Join us for a panel presentation and discussion from two Montana libraries who have successfully made changes with their children's collections and boosted engagement and circulations in the process.

September 25

What's Up Wednesday: Adult Programming Made Easy (Indiana State Library)
Programming for adults doesn’t have to be complicated. They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and I have gathered 12 programming ideas, complete with instructions, for your library to use.  These programs are adaptable to any budget.

Crafting Year-End Donor Engagement Surveys (NonProfitLearningLab)
Want to prepare for the year end’s fundraising meaningfully? Then listen to what your donors have to say. Join this session to enhance your donor survey strategy, focusing on inclusion. Learn how to create surveys that authentically capture diverse perspectives and ensure accessibility. You then build knowledge and tools to deepen donor relationships, personalize communications, and fuel your mission. Whether you are doing a survey for the first time or planning to re-use an old one, this session is suitable for all. Register now to secure your spot and build a donor survey strategy rooted in inclusivity. Participants will explore harms of data collection, best practices of equitable and inclusive surveys, and five must-ask questions to include in your next donor survey.

How to Keep All Those Donors You Worked So Hard to Get (ProductiveFundraising)
Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP for a discussion on the importance of donor retention and learn simple, actionable steps that you can take to boost donor retention in your organization. Attendees will also complete several exercises which will review and map the donor touchpoints at their organization. Participants will leave the session with a greater understanding of what they can do to improve donor retention and the start of an improvement plan for their organization.

Tech Planning and Budgeting (TechSoup)
As technology advances, so should your IT budget.  Tech Impact wants to help you with the arduous task of technology planning and budgeting for your nonprofit. We all know that the effective use of technology can improve efficiencies, help better deliver on your mission, and spawn innovation.  In this session, we will discuss: Alignment of your IT budget to the organization's strategy; Assessment of your current technologies; Prioritizing expenditures; Leveraging resources; We will walk through a sample budget worksheet that explores key buckets of tech spending.

Beyond keyboards: Alternative tools for controlling your computer (Pacer)
Keyboards and mice are great tools to control computers, but do not work for everyone. In this workshop, we'll explore many alternative ways to control computers and mobile devices. Tools will include voice control, switches, adaptive mice, keyboards, and more. We'll demonstrate several simple and complex setups to make accessing your computer easier.

Climate Resilience Resources from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (NNLM)
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a multitude of resources available to assist communities in planning for and responding to extreme heat events. In this webinar, staff from the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) will cover federal data tools that library workers can use to predict and prepare for heat waves. Additionally, attendees will be informed of federal programs and other resources they can share to help mitigate the negative health impacts of extreme weather events. At the end of this webinar, participants will have the knowledge and tools to support their communities before, during, and after extreme heat events.

CSL in Session - Seeing the Unseen; Raising the Visibility of Equity Work (Colorado State Library)
This session will examine how we can design makerspaces with equity in mind. We'll share the results of a photo survey conducted at the ideaLABs at Denver Public Library and Clubhouse Network community centers, which revealed how decisions big and small, from the layout of a room to the labels on a container, can affect our ability to engage patrons in a makerspace setting equitably. We will share our photo survey method and invite you to capture and share your own photos.

Institutional Repository Basics for Academic Libraries (NicheAcademy)
Institutional repositories (IRs) serve as platforms for collocating, showcasing, and disseminating institutions’ research outputs, creative scholarship, and other unique resources. Join Wendy Walker for this webinar on building and sustaining an effective IR. Wendy will share practical tips on navigating a multifaceted and evolving landscape of policies, Open Access and copyright, institutional context, staffing and resource management, and more.

September 26

PowerPoint Pro: New Solutions to 6 Common Problems (TrainingNetwork)
Most presentations stink and almost all decks could be better. Join Mike Parkinson, one of 36 Microsoft PowerPoint MVPs in the world, as he shares the six most common presentation and slide mistakes and his innovative solutions to stop them from happening. Watch Mike transform slides from bland to grand. Make designing amazing decks and slides easy. Sign up now to avoid cringy clichés with Mike’s pro techniques and tools.

Empowering Democracy: Unlocking the GODORT Voter & Elections Toolkit (FDLP)
As the November 5, 2024, U.S. general election approaches, the Government Documents Round Table (GODORT) of the American Library Association has collaborated with information professionals nationwide to create a comprehensive voter resource guide. This toolkit covers all 50 states and the District of Columbia, providing crucial information on voting rules, regulations, and services. Our presentation will: explore the toolkit's development, demonstrate how to navigate its features effectively, offer strategies for information professionals to promote civic literacy and engagement. Join us to learn how this valuable resource can empower both new and returning voters in your community. The toolkit is now available at:.

Unlocking Your Board’s Leadership Skills for Better Governance (TechSoup)
Are you helping your board learn and develop as leaders? While each board member’s skills and experience are crucial to strategic governance, so are their leadership abilities, both as individuals and as a collective group. That’s why it’s important to understand the leadership styles that are crucial for effective governance and how to evaluate and enhance your board’s leadership performance. Join OnBoard and Dr. Emilie Socash, founder of the Nonprofit Help Center, for a comprehensive webinar that covers the foundational leadership principles related to fulfilling board responsibilities and provides a roadmap for nonprofit board members to excel in their roles.

Take Your Child to the Library Day Communications Training (Connecticut Library Consortium)
Are you looking for ways to reach a broader audience about your library's participation in Take Your Child to the Library Day? In this session, you will learn how to create effective communications for the web, PR, email, and newsletters that will attract potential participants. This includes: Crafting messages for existing library users, encouraging them to participate and spread the word; Developing strategies to engage parents and guardians who are not yet library users, showcasing the event and the library's overall benefits; Creating content that appeals to community stakeholders, showcasing the event's value and the importance of their support.

Engaging Beyond Our Walls: Libraries connecting communities through outdoor games and stories (WebJunction)
Discover how libraries across the country are creating their own outdoor games and interactive stories that showcase local history, landmarks, and voices. These playful activities, often designed by library staff, include texting with murals, audio tours by Black feminist historians, ghost scavenger hunts, and "eye spy" quests for architecture and culture. These low-tech creations are part of a national project, Engaging Beyond Our Walls, which aims to connect libraries with their communities in innovative ways. Learn how over 50 towns and cities have already joined in, using free templates and training from the Playful City Lab of American University and the DC Public Library. Find out how these do-it-yourself tools can help libraries of all sizes tell their own stories and build stronger places. Whether you're looking for a small or big project, this webinar will provide you with inspiration, resources, and real outcomes that can catalyze community engagement.