The American Library Association- Reference and User Services Division (RUSA), continues to offer an outstanding combination of repeat and new courses/webinars. Check out our list of upcoming programming below: Making the Most Out of Free Historical Resources 90-minute live webinar on November 2, 2022 This webinar will allow the participant to discover a…(Read More)
A comprehensive six -week course focusing on the methods of evaluating reference service, behavioral aspects of reference service, and the different types of questions that can be used to help patrons identify what they need. To register visit: https://www.ala.org/rusa/reference-interview-101-fall-2022…(Read More)
This 90 minute webinar will describe how the process of completing an EEAAP encourages collaboration across library units, provides valuable feedback for vendors, and provides a level of assurance that library patrons with physical or visual disabilities are able to access online resources. To register visit- https://www.ala.org/rusa/ensuring-accessibility-discovery-eeaap…(Read More)
This four week asynchronous course teaches participants that marketing and promotion can help us better serve our patrons in the 21st Century, and improve awareness and regard for our profession. To register visit: https://www.ala.org/rusa/marketing-21st-century-library…(Read More)
CHICAGO- The American Library Association- Reference and User Services Division (RUSA), continues to offer an outstanding combination of repeat and new courses/webinars. Check out our list of upcoming programming below: Marketing the 21st Century Library Four-week asynchronous course beginning on Monday, September 12, 2022 During this four-week course, participants will learn marketing…(Read More)
Learn about free websites librarians can use to point their patrons to for help, including the FamilySearch Research Wiki and many others. Additional information and registration may be found here…(Read More)
For those library staff interested in going a little deeper into sources, Holly will look at the most used types of sources in genealogy and family history research, show what information can be gleaned from them, and provide examples along the way using a case study. She will give an overview of the following types…(Read More)
In this four-week course, librarian and gerontologist Fatima Perkins shared date-driven strategies that will help you assess the needs of the older population in your community and create impactful programs and services. Registration and additional information may be found here…(Read More)
Libraries are often tasked with handling genealogy requests from patrons who need guidance about the types of records that exist and how they can be located. Tina will cover how libraries can utilize and promote their genealogy and local history collections to users, and where to turn when patrons need help outside of their collection…(Read More)