FCPL Staff Blog: Learning Links for August 2024: Upcoming and Archived Webinars

Submitted by Olivia Kolosna

Looking for your next training hours? Check out these upcoming and archived webinars! Please remember to log your training hours in CMT to receive credit for participating.

Archived Webinars

Here are a few recorded webinars that you can watch virtually at any time.

Cultural Humility in Library Work (WebJunction)

Cultural humility offers a renewing and transformative framework for navigating interpersonal interactions in libraries, whether between patrons and staff or staff members with one another. But what is cultural humility, and what does it look like in practice? Join the editors of Hopeful visions, practical actions: Cultural humility in library work, (ALA Editions 2023) as they define and explore the concept of cultural humility, its strengths and limitations, and strategies for applying more inclusive practices to library customer service, policies, and collection development.

Time: 1 hour

Digital Safety and Privacy for Librarians (Niche Academy)

Melody Karle discusses how librarians can help patrons with digital safety and privacy, including with AI and social media.

Time: 1 hour

Discover New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror Titles (Booklist)

Alternate universes, magical creatures, terrifying twists—it’s all here in our Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror webinar. Join us to learn about new titles from CamCat Books, Dreamscape, Macmillan Library Marketing, and Simon & Schuster. Plus, we’ll be joined by Terry J. Benton-Walker, editor of THE WHITE GUY DIES FIRST from Tor Teen. Register now for this free, one-hour Booklist webinar moderated by Susan Maguire, Booklist’s Senior Editor, Collection Management and Library Outreach.

Time: 1 hour

Effective Communication: How to Have Learning Conversations with Patrons and Colleagues (Niche Academy)

When faced with tricky conversations, our bodies often react with physical signs of stress like sweaty palms and increased heart rates, making it hard to maintain clarity of thought. In this session, you'll gain practical techniques for handling challenging dialogues, whether they arise unexpectedly or are deliberate. Additionally, you will acquire tools and tactics for resolving conflicts with both patrons and co-workers.

Time: 1 hour

Enhancing Literacy Outcomes for Struggling Readers: Strategies, Challenges, and Future Directions (edWeb)

This edWebinar will focus on specific strategies or programs that school districts have found effective in closing the literacy gap in adolescent and secondary education. It highlights effective strategies and programs utilized by school districts to address the literacy gap among struggling readers, alongside ongoing challenges. The focus extends to professional development opportunities aimed at equipping secondary teachers with essential literacy skills to support struggling students. Additionally, it examines state-level initiatives targeting low literacy rates among students, detailing specific interventions implemented in districts with at-risk learners affected by factors like unemployment and low educational attainment. The discussion also addresses the needs of multilingual learners and the crucial role of literacy in reducing dropout rates. Successful interventions that keep students engaged and progressing in school are identified, with an outlook on future changes and initiatives aimed at enhancing literacy outcomes for all students.

Time: 1 hour

Maximize Your Creative Power (LinkedIn Learning)

Creativity is a superpower that we all can tap into to be more innovative and effective leaders. This course with master creative Yemi A.D. offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to explore and develop the full range of your creative potential. Learn new techniques, strategies, and tools to help you unlock and maximize your creative power, and gain the confidence to express your ideas. Whether you're a creative professional, artist, manager, engineer or simply wanting to strengthen your imagination, this course provides valuable insights and resources to help you develop and grow your creative abilities. Join Yemi to start on your journey to unlocking your full creative potential.

Time: 30 minutes

Upcoming Webinars

August 2024 CE Events List

Here is a list of upcoming webinars for the month of August, generously provided by Trina Schlecht, our GPLS coordinator. Even if you can not attend the webinar at the time of its streaming, you can still register and in most cases will be sent a recording of the webinar a few days later to watch on your own time.

Get Ready for Back to School with NoveList Plus (NoveList)

August 22, 2024 at 02:00 PM

Want to help young readers, whether they're looking for a book for school or want something great to read in their free time? Join us for this microtraining and learn A+ tips and strategies for using NoveList Plus to delight every student reader. Can’t make the live session? Register anyway. We’ll send the recording to all registrants a few days after the event.

Time: 30 minutes