Besplatni strani webinari
Resources and strategies to protect older adults from fraud and scams
Vrijeme održavanja: 4. lipnja 2025.
21:00 – 22:00 (CET)
Scams, fraud, and exploitation have harmful consequences for anyone, but the impact can be especially devastating for older adults, who may not be able to earn back what they’ve lost.
AI in public libraries: Panel and discussion
Vrijeme održavanja: 1. svibnja 2025.
21:00 – 22:00 (CET)
The adoption and advancement of AI technologies has been swift, extensive, and…overwhelming. After assessing community interests and needs around AI in a recent poll (summarized here), WebJunction is bringing together a group of library leaders and technologists with AI expertise to discuss some of the main themes identified in the poll results, and their professional perspectives on the questions and opportunities that AI presents.
Optimizing your public library’s interlibrary loan: Exploring the power of OCLC solutions
Vrijeme održavanja: 16. travnja 2025.
20:00 – 20:30 (CET)
During this live webinar, we’ll show how public libraries are combining OCLC solutions to create efficient workflows for library staff and enhanced experiences for patrons.
Join us for this 30-minute demonstration that includes:
- Real-world examples from public libraries
- Strategies for discovering materials beyond your collection
- Tips for improving request accuracy and completeness
This session is a continuation of the ongoing Connecting the Dots webinar series.
Exploring, selecting, and implementing a new library system
Vrijeme održavanja: 19. ožujka 2025.
19:00 – 20:00 (CET)
Our panelists will share what helped and hindered their search, questions that led them towards a decision, and what they wish they knew before they went through the process.
Connecting the Dots: Harnessing the power of resource sharing for your library
Vrijeme održavanja: 19. ožujka 2025.
19:00 – 19:30 (CET)
Libraries can’t own every item their patrons may want. That’s why, with the world’s largest resource-sharing network, your library can provide patrons with extensive access to materials from libraries’ collections across your state, region, or even the U.S.
Supporting communities impacted by incarceration through library services
Vrijeme održavanja: 13. ožujka 2025.
20:00 – 21:00 (CET)
Public libraries are often on the frontlines of serving communities impacted by incarceration, with many patrons facing the challenges of trauma, stigma, and reintegration. This webinar will explore how libraries can effectively support individuals and families affected by incarceration—whether through outreach to local jails or providing services to those re-entering society.
Embracing neurodiversity: Cultivating an inclusive workplace for neurodivergent staff
Vrijeme održavanja: 4. ožujka 2025.
21:00 – 22:00 (CET)
Work environments that are made up of people who think differently bring more ideas and perspectives to the table. In fact, research consistently shows that diverse teams are better at problem solving, are more innovative, and are more effective.
Turn strategy into action with Theory of Change
Vrijeme održavanja: 26. veljače 2025.
21:00 – 22:00 (CET)
You’re getting ready to implement a change at your library, from a new strategic plan to a major project. How do you get your staff, partners, or community to understand and align with this new direction?
Empowering teens: Enhancing information literacy through games and interactive programming
Vrijeme održavanja: 6. veljače 2025.
21:00 – 22:00 (CET)
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You can help your teen patrons to become better navigators of the information that they find online. Come learn about how you can offer fun and engaging experiences that bring teens to the library and build their information literacy skills.
Building community connections by hiring for cultural knowledge
Vrijeme održavanja: 30. siječnja 2025.
21.00 – 22.00 (CET)
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Staffing demographics rarely match those of the communities they serve. Learn how valuing specific knowledge, skills, and abilities during the hiring process can develop a staff ready to serve a diverse community.