(via Lindsay O’Neill, Linday O’Neill Consulting LLC) Registration is open for the ALA LearnRT (Learning Round Table) webinar “Reimagining Safety with the Library Safety Volunteers”. It will take place on Thursday, April 16, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. The presenter is Heath Umbreit, who works as an Adult Services Librarian at a public library…
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Registration Open for ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table Virtual Summit “Health Equity in Action”–Online Wed., April 29 – Thurs., April 30
(via ALA) Registration is open for the ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table’s “Health Equity in Action” Virtual Summit. It will take place on Wednesday, April 29, and Thursday, April 30. Join us via Zoom to hear from a diverse slate of speakers who will explore: This event is free and open to the public. Register…
Call for Panelists: Upcoming Episodes in ALA Residency Interest Group Webinar Series Life After Residencies, with Focus on Transferable Skills–Deadline Fri., Feb. 13
(via Courtney Shareef, University of Louisville) The Residency Interest Group (RIG) Programs Team will continue its Life After Residencies webinar series this Spring with a two-part mini-series on leveraging transferable skills in the job hunt. Each panel will likely include a 30-45 moderated panel discussion and 15-20 minute audience Q&A. We anticipate the panels occurring…
Registration Open for Webinar “Sustaining a Seed Library: Borrowing Procedures and Donations from the Community”–Tues., Feb. 17, at 12:00 PM CDT
(via Aja Bettencourt-McCarthy, University of Cincinnati) Register now for “Sustaining a Seed Library: Borrowing Procedures and Donations from the Community”, which will take place online Tuesday, February 17, at 12:00 PM CDT and is designed for anyone looking to start or enhance a seed library. Hosted in a partnership between the Seed Library Network and SustainRT…
Reminder: Applications for Fifth Round of Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia Due Tues., Jan. 20
(via Mary Beth Riedner, Library Services for Dementia/Alzheimer’s/ODLOS/ALA) There’s still time to submit your application for the fifth round of the ALA Reference and User Services Association’s Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia. This grant is designed to provide seed money for new efforts to produce library…
Registration Open for ALA Virtual Event “Recharging in Challenging Times”–Tues., Feb. 10, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
(via ALA) The webinar “Recharging in Challenging Times: An ALA Virtual Event” is your opportunity to pause, connect, and find renewed energy for the work ahead. Join us live on Zoom Events for two inspiring keynotes and nine dynamic sessions designed to strengthen your skills and restore your sense of purpose. With three focused content…
Registration Open for ALA Bridging Deaf Cultures Interest Group Webinar “Helping Patrons Thrive: How Libraries Can Use HLAA’s Website as a Resource Hub”–Wed., Jan. 21, at 10:00 AM CDT
(via the American Library Association) Registration is open for the ALA Bridging Deaf Cultures Interest Group webinar “Helping Patrons Thrive: How Libraries Can Use HLAA’s Website as a Resource Hub”. It will take place on Wednesday, January 21, at 10:00 AM CDT. Join the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) for an informative session designed…
Call for Applications: Fifth Round of ALA RUSA Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia–Deadline Tues., Jan. 20
(via Mary Beth Riedner, Library Services for Dementia/Alzheimer’s/ODLOS/ALA) Applications are now being accepted for the fifth round of the ALA Reference and User Services Association’s Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia. Two $2,500 grants will be awarded to libraries for planning new services/programs for their patrons living…
Registration Open for ALA IRC Webinar “Libraries as Builders of Peace: Fostering Understanding through Access, Dialogue, and Knowledge”–Wed., Dec. 10, at 11:00 AM CDT (Presenters Include UIUC’s Dr. Clara Chu)
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) The ALA IRC (International Relations Committee’s) United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Subcommittee presents “Libraries as Builders of Peace: Fostering Understanding through Access, Dialogue, and Knowledge”. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, December 10, at 11:00 AM CDT. December 10 is Human Rights Day. Description Libraries contribute to building…
Registration Open for Free ALA Editions Webinar “Planning for Digital Accessibility and Literacy in 2026”–Wed., Dec. 3, at 11:00 AM CDT
(via the American Library Association) Registration is open for the free webinar “Planning for Digital Accessibility and Literacy in 2026”. ALA Editions invites anyone seeking top-notch tips for building digital accessibility and literacy to join us Wednesday, December 3, at 11:00 AM CDT, when we’ll present this two-part webinar over the course of an hour….