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Free online IT training courses at Alison.com DigitalLearn.org Basic computer skills from PLA -The Accidental Facilities Manager Now more than ever, the care and feeding of library buildings, from historic to new, demands greater attention. With occupant health and safety in mind, common issues, such as cleaning, plumbing, or HVAC systems, take on new urgency. Many library directors and staff become facilities managers by default, with no formal training. This webinar offers a primer on building systems and issues, along with tools for preventive maintenance, energy assessments, optimizing ventilation and filtration, and more. -De-escalation Techniques ~Montana State Library When tensions are high and both staff and patrons are encountering new rules and restrictions, there are ample opportunities for uncomfortable interactions in the library. The wide range of very strong opinions on how and what COVID related changes are in place certainly exacerbate the conditions that library staff are working under at this difficult time. This session will help librarians understand how conversations go awry and to learn practical ways to immediately address a tough patron conversation while keeping the library and library staff safe. –EdTech CertificationGCF Learn FreeFrom Microsoft Office and email, to reading, math, and more. -Firespring offering free creative marketing, commercial printing and web development webinars. –GCFLearnFree.org offers more than 200 topics, including more than 7,000 lessons, more than 1,000 videos, and more than 50 interactives and games, completely free. –Google for Education Free Applied Digital Skills Curriculum -Growing Through Conflict: Healthy Workplace Communication We are all so busy! Who has time to deal with conflicts? When conflict occurs, and we are confronted with a colleague, library patron, supervisor, or board member who is frustrated and upset, it can be tempting to identify a quick fix. However, when we do take the time to practice clear communication to uncover what people really need, we can get to better outcomes. Practicing healthy communication skills will boost your self-confidence and contribute to a happier workplace. -Niche Academy webinars -NNLM has a new page with resources for public libraries. The page features health information, programming, collections, and other resources specifically for public library staffs. The landing page features recorded webinars they have hosted on conducting virtual health programming. -Nonprofit Learning Lab - Free Webinars -NoveList and Library Aware Learning Opportunities -Programming Librarian - Free Learning Opportunities* -Training Magazine Network - Free webinars to help you be a better presenter and produce engaging virtual trainings, meetings and webinars. –Webjunction –Khan Academy Free courses, practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners, including adult learners, to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. – 450 free online courses from Ivy League Schools In response to the COVID-19 outbreak Lynda.com has made their 16-course Learning Path: Remote Working: Setting Yourself and Your Teams Up for Success available to all, no library card required.
Coping Strategies for All During a Time of Isolation and Uncertainty 4/2/20 by the Massachusetts Library System Library 2.0 special pandemic mini-conference: "Serving the Needs of Communities in Crisis." PLA Public Libraries Respond to COVID-19: Successful Ways to Work Remotely Turning Outward Together: Staying Grounded in Challenging Times by The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation weekly 4 pm EST Wednesdays Looking for a certificate program: Library Juice Academy has a range of online professional development courses for librarians, archivists, and other staff, focusing on practical topics to build new skills.
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Outstanding in Their Field Leadership Institute The Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) has announced the Outstanding in Their Field Leadership Institute. This is a wonderful growth opportunity for a group of library folks that may often feel left out of the professional discussion. The Institute is for library workers who are currently working in rural and/or small library from various backgrounds and ethnicities. They are encouraging applications from folks who may not have a Masters in Library and Information Science and maybe not even a college degree. If you love serving your community through librarianship, and your library has very limited funds for professional development or attendance at conferences; if you’re a library lifer with or without a library degree and you want to up your library game – this Institute is for you. All participant travel, materials, and instructional expenses (worth approximately $8000) are covered by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). If you’re interested in learning more about the Institute or know someone who might be a good fit for this opportunity, please visit the ARSL Outstanding in Their Field website https://arsloutstanding.org/. Applications are due February 24th, 2021.
These free webinar recordings on early literacy and library programming are helpful for library workers new to children’s services, and those who are looking for new ideas in programming for young children:
–PBS Media Literacy Certification –Raising the Bar – training initiative of the New York Public Library –Project READY: Reimagining Equity & Access for Diverse Youth 25 module free online professional development tool aimed at improving relationships with, services to, and resources for youth of color and Native youth. Please note that Section 1 (Modules 1-13) is appropriate for all library staff to begin exploring equity, diversity, and inclusion in libraries. Modules 1-13 are foundational and not youth centered and each module takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete. –Digital Storytime: Kids, Apps and Libraries Free module-based online professional development course for librarians and educators that provides a richer understanding of how and why apps can be used with young children and their adults. Developed by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. –Storytime Development Workshop A self-paced series of exercises developed by Melissa Depper, Storytime Supervisor for Arapahoe Libraries. This series designed to guide self-reflection on strategies to define storytime goals and consider best practices in literacy-based storytime delivery and content selection. –Supercharged StorytimesA free 10 hour WebJunction self-paced course consisting of six modules, which include videos, readings, activities, and reflection questions. The course provides training in how to intentionally apply research-based practices to boost early literacy in young children attending library storytime. Teen Services: –ConnectedLib 9 free self paced modules aimed at building librarians’ capacity to engage and promote connected learning and 21st century skills among today’s digital youth. Developed by faculty members from the library and information science schools at the University of Washington and University of Maryland. –A Teen Walks into the Library Developed by the Colorado State Library, this free, self-directed course is for all library staff who frequently interact with teens. Learners will gain a beginning level of understanding of working with teens in the library setting. -YALSA Teen Services Competencies for Library Staff free webinars. –Teaching Tolerance webinars and self-paced learning. |