Upcoming Webinars

We all know our meetings are too long and largely not impactful, that we cut corners when hiring, and that we waste time responding to low-value emails. Yet we keep doing it day after day. There are reasons. But only after you understand them can you overcome these barriers to success. Best-selling author and Stanford Business School lecturer David Dodson will provide practical and actionable steps you can take to break down the barriers to reaching your potential and get you on the path to success.

Join Carrie Rogers-Whitehead and Gene Ballard for an informative webinar on how E-Rate funding can support mobile hotspots and bookmobile Wi-Fi connectivity. They'll cover the latest eligibility requirements, the application process, and best practices for securing funding. Learn how libraries can ensure compliance, increase access to online learning, and enhance connectivity for underserved communities.

Discrimination or not, it always hurts when someone tries to avoid you, socially exclude you, or reject you from conversations or events.  What can you do about it? Join Dan Berstein, a mediator living with bipolar disorder, to learn a model for responding to social exclusion and discrimination in workplace settings. Dan will share free resources you can use to navigate any time you might be rejected.

Effective alt text can be tricky. How detailed does one need to be? Would context change the alt text? And if alt text is supposed to be brief, how does one describe complex images like artwork and research data? In this webinar, Melissa Wong will help participants learn to write effective alt text for different contexts and types of content, from simple social media posts to complex scientific and artistic materials. 

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.

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. 

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.