Upcoming Webinars

Join James Ouellette for this presentation providing guidance to public entities under Title II of the ADA, including an understanding of its history and significance. James addresses the barriers and distrust faced by people with disabilities, emphasizes the importance of collaboration, and highlights the value of strong documentation and record-keeping practices. Real-world case studies highlight practical insights into the challenges and successes of fostering accessible and inclusive communities. 

Libraries host many programs about civic education and civic engagement for their communities. But, we may not be focused on our own staff, boards, and leadership team’s civic literacy and skills. In this webinar, EveryLibrary’s executive director, John Chrastka, will share insights into how effective libraries can understand and operationalize their own role in the "civic conversation". Participants will learn strategies to build civic literacy within their organizations, develop actionable plans for engaging in civic discussions, and strengthen their role as active contributors to civic life.

Mentorship and community-building programs for instruction librarians are critical for facilitating the development and growth of teaching practices. In this webinar, Sarah Sahn and Karleigh Riesen detail the development, assessment, and continued growth of a holistic mentorship and community-building program of support for instruction librarians at a large R1 research library. They will explore the rewards and challenges of building a community of practice that meets the needs of a group of instruction librarians across a range of disciplines and experience levels.

The First Amendment affects how libraries operate in so many ways that understanding it has become a vital skill for librarians. Join Matt Beckstrom for this webinar on developing and updating library policies and offering spaces and services with the First Amendment in mind. Starting with the founding of the Bill of Rights, Matt will discuss many of the rulings and legal cases that have molded the way the First Amendment affects libraries.

Most learning theories and the instructional design practices derived from them are based on our understanding of how children learn. Adult learners come to instruction with more extensive and varied experiences and social roles, which impact their needs and should influence our instruction. Join Laura Saunders and Melissa Wong as thet discuss the theory of andragogy, or adult learning, including constructivist and humanist approaches to teaching adults, along with strategies for tapping into their intrinsic motivation and building on prior knowledge.

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has exploded onto the scene, leaving librarians scrambling to keep up with the latest news and use cases. Understanding disciplinary differences in GenAI use and how these differences impact publication is a critical step in contextualizing and understanding recent sources. In this webinar, assistant managing editor of Library Trends, Evan Allgood, shares of how GenAI has impacted different academic disciplines and changed the publishing process.