Summer Online Courses

10% early-bird discount for registering at least two weeks early!

NEW! Library Advocacy and Storymaking: The Hero’s Journey from Community to Page, Aug 5 – Sep 1

As librarians we’re steeped in story—through our patron interactions, in our communities and programs, and, of course, on our shelves. How can we use the power of story to bring out the best in our communities and our work? How can we craft library advocacy stories with the greatest transformative effect? This course explores the impact of advocacy stories in a shifting library landscape and how to implement library advocacy through strategies that both uncover and inspire community heroes.

Library Space Design in the 21 st Century, Jun 17 - Jul 28
Strategies For Supervising Part-Time Employees, Jul 1 – Aug11
NEW! Tackling Tough Work Conversations, Jul 29 – Aug 25
NEW! Makerspace Magic – Plan and Design Your Library’s Makerspace, Aug 5 – Sep 1

Tech Crash Course: AI & Libraries Webinar Series

When: Everything Thursday in October

Where: Online, Zoom Webinar

Join experts for a series of engaging and practical webinars focused on the opportunities and challenges libraries are now presented with when it comes to ChatGPT and other generative AI. Whether you are new to AI, cautiously optimistic about what AI can do for you and your staff, or questioning the uses of AI we have a session for you.

AI & Libraries: A Very Short Introduction
Navigating the AI Landscape: Information Literacy in the Digital Age
Uses & Abuses of AI in Libraries
Unlocking Tomorrow's Libraries: Navigating Generative AI
Can AI be Fair? The Ethical Uses of Generative AI in Libraries

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