Empathic design, often referred to as empathetic design, takes a user-centered approach with empathy and compassion toward your user. Empathic design calls libraries to analyze and apply what users need with empathy and purpose and through visualization, develop knowledge and skill to identify the critical needs of your library. You will learn the importance…(Read More)
Due to budget restrictions, purchasing an Adams Matthews or other historical databases may no longer be possible. This webinar will allow the participant to discover a plethora of primary sources to be provided within an instructional service, reference service desk, or personal consultation with a researcher. The webinar will look at each area of history…(Read More)
Squash the ideals of extroverted, outgoing, or charismatic leadership by combating the idea to be a model leader you have to be loud. Quiet or introverted leadership challenges the extroverted norms and expectations by promoting a healthy and successful working environment through modesty, humility and action. Learn to focus on individual aspirations and talents, inspiring…(Read More)
Creating a social media post, a flyer, or poster is now easier than ever with Canva, but what if you’re not sure where to start? In this workshop, you will learn the basic skills in formatting your designs in Canva. Learn skills and principles that will help you develop a design eye and translate…(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)
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: Design and Marketing for Libraries Webinar 75-minute live webinar scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Learn marketing principle and standards of design to apply…(Read More)
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: Inside Interlibrary Loan: Basics for a New Millennium Four-week asynchronous course beginning on Monday, April 4, 2022 During this four-week course, registrants will…(Read More)
It is not uncommon to be thrust into a leadership role. As a new supervisor, manager, you now make decisions that could affect your entire library and library staff. How do you build confidence to lead your staff in the right direction? Leading and managing a library requires decision-making skills, developing a leadership style…(Read More)
Our panel will address different aspects of how to make services better to remote users, addressing the following topics: Rapid Revisions: Updating Reference & User Services Chat Reference: Training during a Pandemic Access, Technology & Connection: Assessment for Sustainable Solutions Libraries, Older Adults & COVID-19 Register here for this free webinar: https://ala-events…(Read More)