(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI)
Registration is now open for the CARLI Professional Development Alliance webinars taking place in January. Please see below for more information.
“Libraries Within the Ecosystem of Digital Equity: A Panel on Practical Advice and the Bigger Picture”
Thursday, January 20, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT
Digital equity is not a new concept. Library workers have been tasked with addressing this issue since the dawn of personal computers, decades ago. However, the pandemic has thrown obstacles in the end game of making sure our communities are digitally equitable. A recent influx of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is also now on the table. Panelists will share how working towards digital inclusion requires a strong ecosystem of collaboration, how libraries fit within this ecosystem, and practical guidance on what the future holds for digital equity initiatives.
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“If You Have Emotions and You Know It Shout Hooray: Presenting Social Emotional Learning in Storytime”
Tuesday, January 25, 12:00-1:30 PM CDT
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has always been an important part of education and human development. With the ongoing pandemic and shocking headlines, now, more than ever, we are prompted to help caregivers and young children learn how to express and understand their emotions. With the overwhelming amount of books in this genre, this webinar will help us choose books that involve SEL learning and also use (just about) any books, music and other storytime material to decipher feelings.
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“Working with Fire Professionals”
Tuesday, January 25, 2:00-3:00 PM CDT
Chief John High, Sr., from the Illinois Fire Service Institute, will look at identifying fire hazards, how to prevent them, and how the fire department will respond to the call. Learn how everyday items can help start a fire and how fast a fire can develop. Firefighters face a variety of hazards as they battle a burning building besides the heat and smoke. There are collapses of ceilings and walls, holes burned through the floors and live electrical and gas lines. When a fire occurs, the results are often devastating.
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“Creating Self-Led Foundational Literacy Kits for Child Care Centers”
Thursday, January 27, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT
Learn the basic steps and components to create early literacy kits for childcare centers in your area. With many outreach services put on hold, these boxes are an accessible tool for childcare providers to use in their centers. This session will walk participants through revamping existing outreach materials, or creating a new partnership initiative. You’ll leave this webinar with examples, ideas, and an excitement to get started on your library’s own Literacy Kits!
Register here.