The Technology Reference Interview

There’s no doubt about it – for many of us, handling discipline is probably one of the things we dread most about our jobs. Yikes! The key is to understand the importance of doing what we dread the most – handling it! So often we try to ignore it, hoping it will go away. Does it? Rarely. And what we try to …

Deep Dive into Device Lending

More and more libraries are lending devices such as WiFi hotspots, Chromebooks, and tablets. This webinar will take a deeper look at the nitty gritty details of device lending, such as device security, policies, budgeting, and vendors. Presenters: Stacy Vincent, Amy Purdy, Cristina Graham, & Karen Barton Login and view on Niche Academy

Effective Workplace Communication Skills

Experts suggest that we are communicating in one way or another more than 90% of the time we are awake! Communication can be positive or negative, verbal, non-verbal or in writing. Communicating effectively is a learned skill that requires practice, patience and a desire to be more effective every day. This interactive and informative webinar program will give attendees the …

Digital Inclusion, Policy Change, and Volunteers

Experts suggest that we are communicating in one way or another more than 90% of the time we are awake! Communication can be positive or negative, verbal, non-verbal or in writing. Communicating effectively is a learned skill that requires practice, patience and a desire to be more effective every day. This interactive and informative webinar program will give attendees the …

Digital Inclusion Resources

Join us for a webinar about resources for affordable broadband, device, and technology education resources for libraries and patrons. Special guests Liesl Seborg and Emma Hernandez with discuss digital inclusion resources used in their libraries. Presenters: Emma Hernandez, Liesl Seborg, Shauna Edson, & Stacy Vincent Login and view on Niche Academy

Digital Inclusion 101

Join us for an introduction to Digital Inclusion. Learn about what Digital Inclusion is and why it matters to libraries. Special guests Nicole Umayam, Technology Outreach Specialist with Arizona State Library, and Marion Christmon, Digital Inclusion Program Manager with Nashville Public Library, will talk about the digital inclusion work happening in their libraries. Presenters: Nicole Umayam, Marion Christmon, Stacy Vincent, & …

Now You Behave: Practical Behavior Management Techniques for Every Program

In this session we’ll be discussing the developmental relationship framework and different strategies that can be implemented to build strong relationships with youth in small doses.  Participants will leave with tools that can be utilized to establish expectations and boundaries while empowering and encouraging youth through positive interactions. Presenter: Ben Trentelman, Utah Afterschool Network Login and view on Niche Academy

Innovative Approaches to Change Management, Part 2

Learning to Love Resistance Libraries are experiencing a time of rapid revolutionary change that never seems to let up. Change can be disruptive, upsetting, stressful, and unpredictable. Oftentimes we are faced with multiple changes at the same time. How can we best adapt to frequent and significant change? How do healthy library organizations manage change? What are the best strategies …

Innovative Approaches to Change Management, Part 1

Rethinking Quality Communication Strategies Libraries are experiencing a time of rapid revolutionary change that never seems to let up. Change can be disruptive, upsetting, stressful, and unpredictable. Oftentimes we are faced with multiple changes at the same time. How can we best adapt to frequent and significant change? How do healthy library organizations manage change? What are the best strategies …

‘Tween Programming

As librarians, we often offer abundant storytimes and teen programs. But what about our patrons between these age groups? Join us for a webinar on programming for ‘tweens (ages 8-12). Whether you’ve been offering ‘tween programs for years or you’re just getting started, you’ll come away with ideas on program themes, structures, and organization. Presenter: Amanda Moss Struckmeyer Login and …