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Libraries Adapt to Changing Needs
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The changing roles of libraries and library staff, highlight how imperative it is that we learn how to assess shifting situations, adapt to changing
needs, and look to evolve our organizations to respond to our users and our communities. It is a process that requires flexibility and openness, and often some fresh ideas and perspective.
The webinar recordings below feature examples of adaptive responses provided through library services and programming. These, and many more learning opportunities are available for free in WebJunction's Course Catalog.
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With numerous budget cuts to social services programs, public libraries are encountering more individuals experiencing homelessness, and
poverty. Why are there so many people experiencing homelessness in our libraries? How do we better serve our vulnerable customers? How do we educate and support our library staff? In this Infopeople webinar, social worker Elissa Hardy addresses these questions
and explores some solutions.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged many cultural institutions to reimagine their practices. Partnerships, programming, and services have all shifted to meet the public's new and changing needs.
Some of these changes have been temporary, and others are here to stay. In this webinar, international library, archive, and museum colleagues discuss the operational changes they will be continuing, regardless of pandemic conditions.
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Let’s face it – online meetings and events are here to stay. Whether it’s delivering online programming, facilitating staff meetings, or
orchestrating an online conference, we are spending many hours online, trying to connect with others while staring at a screen. "Zoom fatigue" is real, but there are ways to mitigate it. Learn strategies to plan, design and host live online meetings or presentations
that will energize, inform, and encourage your library audience to settle in, participate, and learn.
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To access all upcoming events and webinar recordings, go to the
Events Calendar.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2021
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Understanding Eviction and How Libraries Can Help
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3:00 PM–4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
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Housing insecurity and high rates of eviction were already a crisis in certain regions prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Soaring unemployment levels and confusing moratoria have also aggravated
the situation. Under normal circumstances, the eviction process is so complex that it can be difficult for landlords and tenants alike to understand and navigate. Over the last two years, additional layers of complexity were added as national, state, county,
and municipal government implemented, rescinded, or modified an assortment of policies related to eviction. Join this webinar to understand the current state of the eviction crisis, recognize the basic stages of the process, and discuss options for forestalling
evictions through rental assistance. Learn how you and your library can sort through the maze and connect people to eviction-related information and services. You can make a big difference in the lives of these community members.
Presented by: Kristin Wong, Financial Analyst, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Rent Content Lead, Federal Housing
Help Portal; and Deb Hamilton, Strategic Services Librarian - Law Collection, Pikes Peak Library District (CO)
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2021
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The Myth of the Work/Life Balance for Small Library Directors
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3:00 PM–4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
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Being the director of a small library means that you often can, and do, do it all! It can be a challenge to find the balance between your personal and professional life, but organization, planning
and creativity can all help make time for what’s important to you. But so can flexing the muscles that allow us to let go of what we can’t control, manage expectations (including our own), and appreciate that ‘less than perfect’ can be the secret to a balanced
life. Join us to explore ideas to better delegate, cross train, and collaborate, and how to live with a job done well-enough, in service of yourself and your community.
Presented by: Cindy Fesemyer, Principal and Founder, Fesemyer Consulting, LLC and Trustee for the Madison Public Library
(WI)
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2021
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Promote Community Engagement and Challenge Prejudice with a Human Library
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3:00 PM–4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
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The idea of circulating ‘human books’ first emerged in 2000, in Copenhagen, Denmark, as a way to help grow community understanding of the diversity of the human experience, locally and on a global
level. The Human Library® model seeks to create safe spaces for dialogue where topics are discussed openly between human books and their readers. Join us to gain insights from a public and academic library using this innovative and impactful model to create
meaningful community dialogue. The Anne Arundel County Public Library’s Human Library provides an opportunity for people to connect one-on-one with those they might otherwise never have a chance to talk – people who may have life experiences, stories, or beliefs
different from their own. At the DiMenna-Nyselius Library at Fairfield University ‘human books’ are students, faculty, staff, or community members who have volunteered to share their life experiences and answer questions that address stereotypes, prejudices,
stigmas, or taboo topics. The session will include discussion on how these organizations were able to plan and implement a Human Library program, how the ‘books’ were prepared and how the program was offered successfully online.
Presented by: Lisa Thornell, Student Engagement & Outreach Librarian, DiMenna-Nyselius Library, Fairfield University (CT);
Rebecca (Becky) Hass, Programming and Outreach Manager, Anne Arundel County Public Library (MD); and Monica Powell, Library Associate, Anne Arundel County Public Library (MD)
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Additional Online Learning
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WebJunction Course Catalog
Our
Course Catalog is free and open to library staff everywhere whenever you are ready to learn. We offer library-specific self-paced courses, webinar recordings along with other practical learning resources.
Certificates of Completion are available to help library staff meet CE and LEU credit requirements.
Create your free account and start learning today.
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Other Free Learning
There are still more
webinars coming in November. These training opportunities are compiled and shared by the
Wyoming State Library. Highlights of this month's remaining offerings include:
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November 18—Supporting Formerly Incarcerated Individuals with a Fresh Start @ Your Library (Public Library Association)
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November 24—NCompass Live: Pretty Sweet Tech (Nebraska Library Commission)
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November 30—Library Design Online (Library Journal)
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