Free Online Learning Opportunities for May 2021

Once again, we thank the Wyoming State Library for putting together an amazing list of FREE online learning opportunities for library staff! You all rock!

*SLJ Day of Dialog 2021 (School Library Journal) Tuesday, May 20 (7-4 pm) Come hear about the latest and most exciting forthcoming titles for children, tweens, and teens, from picture books and nonfiction to graphic novels and YA, and engage in Q&A sessions with authors and illustrators. There will also be opportunities to visit the virtual exhibit hall to network with leading publishers, enjoy additional author chats, and download digital galleys and other free resources. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.slj.com/?subpage=Events

*Indigenous Voices: Authentic Children’s Literature in the Classroom & Library (San Diego County Office of Education) May 25-26 Hear from Indigenous authors and educators. Register at: https://sdcoe.k12oms.org/event_register.php?id=201019&fbclid=IwAR2rqBcRKQckXP37LGZb8p40-3z13lGHoWrOgim8RLgOAciEWRedEEWWNL0

*Heart Mountain Presentation with Sam Mihara (Wyoming Department of Education) Wednesday, May 5 (1:30 pm) Heart Mountain internee Sam Mihara to address Wyoming 7-12 students.Sam Mihara, who was imprisoned at the Heart Mountain Relocation Center in northwest Wyoming as a 9-year-old boy during World War II, will share his recollections of the experience during a Zoom talk at 1:30 p.m. on May 5, 2021. Teachers will need to register their classes here by 5 p.m. on May 4, 2021. The session will also be live streamed on YouTube. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/36epxzmw

AT YOUR LEISURE – Pre-recorded webinars to view at your convenience

Rethinking How We Measure the Impact of Libraries (Bibliotheca) https://www.bibliotheca.com/rethinking-how-we-measure-the-impact-of-libraries/ . A nuanced discussion that reimagines how we measure and communicate the impact of libraries today and in the future.

Storytelling for Justice: How Libraries and Archives Hold History to Account (Andrew W. Mellon Foundation) https://bit.ly/3t488ku . Mellon Foundation President Dr. Elizabeth Alexander led a wide-ranging conversation with Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla D. Hayden, UCLA Professor/Project Director, Million Dollar Hoods Dr. Kelly Lytle Hernández, and Liberatory Memory Worker and PhD candidate of the Department of Anthropology at Harvard University Jarrett Martin Drake. Panelists discussed how libraries and archives are both empowering underrepresented communities and advocating for increased representation of marginalized stories and experiences in our country’s historical record.

Avoid Risk: When blocking on social media & the First Amendment intersect (ArchiveSocial) https://bit.ly/3vjpxHA . The pandemic has accelerated the pace of digital transformation shifting the need for social media from nice-to-have to must-have. And while there are undeniable benefits to social media, you also face unique challenges with First Amendment violations, managing trolls, blocking users, and moderating interactions. Learn how to establish a strong social media governance model that can help optimize risk management and mitigate inherent risks that come with having an online presence in 2021.

Communication Mistakes Only Really Really Smart Or Busy People Make (Pattern Research) https://bit.ly/3aOobN7 . Intelligent busy people sometimes cut corners when it comes to workplace relationships. Are you a degreed professional, devoted scholar and researcher, or just a superior smart cookie? You might have been rewarded for brilliant ideas, big grants, and amazing productivity, but not so much for getting along well with others. Now that no one wants to be part of your team, what will you do?

Small Business Administration Resources for Public Libraries (Montana State Library)https://vimeo.com/channels/403784/526282793 . Learn about the resources available to public libraries from the Small Business Administration.

ADVOCACY

May 25: Storytelling for Impact (Firespring)
May 27: Good Trouble: How to Advocate for Change (Nonprofit Learning Lab)

ASSESSMENT & PLANNING

At Your Leisure: Rethinking How We Measure the Impact of Libraries (Bibliotheca)
May 13: First Steps to Nonprofit Strategic Planning, Now! (Bloomerang)
May 18: Deep Fakes and Social Media (DigitalGov)
May 18: Celebrating the Woman Suffrage Centennial: What Happened and What Have We Learned? (National Archives)

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

May 11: Don’t Forget to Remember: Tools to Support Memory (PACER Center)

BOARDS

May 20: Be More Productive, Powerful & Persuasive with Board, Staff & Donors (Bloomerang)

CAREERS

May 5: Is Starting A Nonprofit Right For You? (Candid Learning)
May 6: You’ve Been Let Go From Your Nonprofit Job – Now What? (Bloomerang)
May 13: Becoming… An Early Childhood Leader with a Progressive Lens (Early Childhood Investigations)
May 18: Understanding the Role of Public Library Directors (Public Library Association)

CHILDREN & TEENS

May 6: Effective Strategies for Coordinating Summer Reading Growth for K-3 Learners (edWeb.net)
May 10: Introducing “Outdoor School” from Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group (Booklist)
May 19: Nature-based Learning Environments: What Every Early Childhood Program Leader Needs to Know (Early Childhood Investigations)
May 22: Tech for Girls: Science Under the Sea (PACER Center)

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT

May 3: Shake Up Your Shelves: Diversify Your Book Collection! (School Library Journal)
May 4: Understanding the Present and Future of Diverse Children’s Literature (Mackin)
May 10: Introducing “Outdoor School” from Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group (Booklist)
May 11: Picture Books for Summer & Beyond (Booklist)
May 11: MarcEdit for Beginners (Federal Depository Library Program)
May 18: Windows & Mirrors (Booklist)
May 19: Collections Emergency Kits (Connecting to Collections Care)
May 19: Preservation 101: Basic Planning for Future Access to Collections (Federal Depository Library Program)
May 20: Spanish Language Collection Development (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)
May 26: Importance of Tangible Formats (Federal Depository Library Program)
May 27: 2021 Michael L. Printz Celebration (YALSA)
May 27: BCALA’s Best of the Best Booklist: Diversity in Public and School Libraries (Follett)

COMMUNICATION

At Your Leisure: Communication Mistakes Only Really Really Smart Or Busy People Make (Pattern Research)
May 12: Managing Difficult Conversations at Work (EdSurge)
May 12: The Power of the Podcast: How Consultants and Other Experts Can Reach a Wider Audience (Early Childhood Investigations)
May 20: From A to Z: An Amazing Array of Awesome Antidotes for Zoom Fatigue (Training Magazine Network)
May 20: The Art of Effective Digital Workplaces: A Communication Style Workshop (Charity Village)
May 25: Storytelling for Impact (Firespring)
May 27: One More Time – Stop Lecturing in Webinars; Change 7 Deadly Habits (Training Magazine Network)

DIGITAL RESOURCES

May 12: Finding Genealogy Resources and Tools on Archives.gov (National Archives)

DATABASES & E-RESOURCES

May 12: Introduction to HeritageQuest (ProQuest)

DEVELOPMENT & MANAGING CHANGE

May 4: Leading Change: Breakthroughs Don’t Happen Overnight (Firespring)
May 5: Education Now: The Power of Resilience (Harvard Graduate School of Education)
May 7: Working towards Wellbeing: Setting Your Compass Heading Toward Community Wellbeing (Southern Tier Library System)
May 11: Sustainable development goals: Insights and inspiration (OCLC)
May 11: Mobile Device Lending: What Works and What Doesn’t (Utah State Library)
May 14: Working towards Wellbeing: Belonging: Practices, Beliefs and Impacts (Southern Tier Library System)
May 17: Ensuring a Leadership Pipeline with Succession Planning (FastForward Libraries)
May 18: Equitable Staffing Models in the Current and Post-Pandemic Landscape (Association of College & Research Libraries)
May 18: Prioritizing and Promoting Self-Care to Avoid Burnout (WebJunction)
May 20: From A to Z: An Amazing Array of Awesome Antidotes for Zoom Fatigue (Training Magazine Network)
May 21: Working towards Wellbeing: Resources for Deeper Understanding & Broader Impacts (Southern Tier Library System)
May 25: AI in Talent Development: Getting Started with an Educational Chatbot (InSyncTraining)
May 26: Getting Past Symptoms to the Root of the Problem: Tools for Root Cause Analysis (Colorado State Library)
May 26: Libraries Will Save the World! Implementing Sustainability at Your Library (Indiana State Library)
May 28: Working towards Wellbeing: Practices and their Evaluation (Southern Tier Library System)

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION

At Your Leisure: Storytelling for Justice: How Libraries and Archives Hold History to Account (Andrew W. Mellon Foundation)
May 1: Tech for Teens: Coding Websites (PACER Center)
May 4: AASL Watch Party: Representation Matters (American Association of School Librarians)
May 12: OF-BY-FOR ALL: Co-Creating Programs and Developing Community Partnerships to Serve People with Disabilities in Libraries (Infopeople)
May 17: Equity, Care and Connection: New SEL Tools and Practices to Support Students and Adults (Education Week)
May 18: Equitable Staffing Models in the Current and Post-Pandemic Landscape (Association of College & Research Libraries)
May 18: Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (National Girls Collaborative Project)
May 20: How Public Libraries are part of the solution to food insecurity (Shareable)May 20: Spanish Language Collection Development (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)
May 27: BCALA’s Best of the Best Booklist: Diversity in Public and School Libraries (Follett)

FUNDRAISING

May 3: donorCentrics® 2020 Annual Report on Higher Education Alumni Giving (Blackbaud)
May 5: Fundraising Metrics: Measure, Improve, Repeat (Nonprofit Hub)
May 12: Events in a Digital Age: How to Maximize Offline Events in an Online World (Firespring)
May 12: Resilient Fundraising in 2021: Adjusting Strategies to Today’s Reality (Nonprofit Hub)
May 20: How to Build Your Major Donor Portfolio (CharityHowTo)
May 20: Be More Productive, Powerful & Persuasive with Board, Staff & Donors (Bloomerang)
May 25: How to use coaching techniques to help solve your next fundraising challenge (CharityHowTo)
May 26: Optimizing Your Nonprofit’s Events to Fuel Fundraising Growth (Productive Fundraising)

LEGAL

At Your Leisure: Avoid Risk: When blocking on social media & the First Amendment intersect (ArchiveSocial)
May 13: Orientation to Legal Research Webinar Series: U.S. Federal Statutes (Law Library of Congress)
May 18: Orientation to Law Library Collections (Law Library of Congress)
May 19: Closer to Free: Aspirations v. Legal Limitations in Public Libraries (Colorado State Library)

MANAGEMENT

May 4: Training New Supervisors for Success: Don’t Start from Scratch (WebJunction)
May 18: 10-Step Budgeting Process (Propel Nonprofits)
May 19: Going Solo in the Library (Nebraska Library Commission)

OUTREACH & PARTNERSHIPS

May 20: How Public Libraries are part of the solution to food insecurity (Shareable)

PROGRAMMING

May 5: Adult Book Clubs During the Pandemic: Reports from the Field (Nebraska Library Commission)
May 11: Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA Free Resources (National Girls Collaborative Project)
May 12: OF-BY-FOR ALL: Co-Creating Programs and Developing Community Partnerships to Serve People with Disabilities in Libraries (Infopeople)
May 18: Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (National Girls Collaborative Project)
May 22: Tech for Girls: Science Under the Sea (PACER Center)

READERS’ ADVISORY

May 11: Picture Books for Summer & Beyond (Booklist)
May 18: Windows & Mirrors (Booklist)

REFERENCE

At Your Leisure: Small Business Administration Resources for Public Libraries (Montana State Library)
May 6: Advancing responsible research assessment: implications for librarians (Library Connect)
May 6: 10 Ways to Maximize Engagement at Your Virtual Events (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
May 6: Congress.gov Webinar (Law Library of Congress)
May 11: Census Data for Librarians (U.S. Census Bureau)
May 12: Innovation at Census: Experimental Data Products (U.S.Census Bureau)
May 13: Orientation to Legal Research Webinar Series: U.S. Federal Statutes (Law Library of Congress)
May 18: Orientation to Law Library Collections (Law Library of Congress)
May 25: Down the Rabbit Hole: The Congressional Budget Process (Federal Depository Library Program)
May 27: “The Invisible Industry: Strategies and Resources for Supporting Cannabis Entrepreneurs” (North Carolina Library Association)

SCHOOL LIBRARIES

May 1: Tech for Teens: Coding Websites (PACER Center)
May 3: Shake Up Your Shelves: Diversify Your Book Collection! (School Library Journal)
May 4: Understanding the Present and Future of Diverse Children’s Literature (Mackin)
May 4: AASL Watch Party: Representation Matters (American Association of School Librarians)
May 4: Engage & Inspire: Podcasting in the Classroom (TeachersFirst)
May 6: Effective Strategies for Coordinating Summer Reading Growth for K-3 Learners (edWeb.net)
May 10: Introducing “Outdoor School” from Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group (Booklist)
May 10: Bridging the Opportunity Gap: What Culturally Relevant Educators Do (edWeb.net)
May 11: Picture Books for Summer & Beyond (Booklist)
May 11: Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA Free Resources (National Girls Collaborative Project)
May 17: Equity, Care and Connection: New SEL Tools and Practices to Support Students and Adults (Education Week)
May 18: Windows & Mirrors (Booklist)
May 18: AASL Town Hall | Reflections and Plans for the Future: Our Pandemic Year (American Association of School Librarians)
May 18: Playlists to Personalize Learning (TeachersFirst)
May 19: Teaching Poetry: A Conversation with Alberto Ríos (Library of Congress)
May 24: Number 1 Reason to Teach Robotics: Application (edWeb.net)
May 27: 2021 Michael L. Printz Celebration (YALSA)
May 27: BCALA’s Best of the Best Booklist: Diversity in Public and School Libraries (Follett)

TECHNOLOGY

May 5: Four Apps Helping Nonprofits Successfully Respond to COVID-19 Challenges (TechSoup)
May 12: Consulting Secrets Revealed: Why Tech Adoption Fails (TechImpact)
May 12: Events in a Digital Age: How to Maximize Offline Events in an Online World (Firespring)
May 18: Deep Fakes and Social Media (DigitalGov)
May 25: AI in Talent Development: Getting Started with an Educational Chatbot (InSyncTraining)
May 26: Pretty Sweet Tech (Nebraska Library Commission)

TRAINING & INSTRUCTION

May 6: Next-level Gamification Strategies for Remote Learning (Training Industry)
May 6: Best Practices for Writing Voice-over Scripts for eLearning Courses (Training Magazine Network)
May 10: Bridging the Opportunity Gap: What Culturally Relevant Educators Do (edWeb.net)
May 11: Critical Hit: Using Dungeons & Dragons to Gamify Training and Evaluation (ALA’s Games & Gaming Round Table)
May 17: Equity, Care and Connection: New SEL Tools and Practices to Support Students and Adults (Education Week)
May 18: Playlists to Personalize Learning (TeachersFirst)
May 19: Nature-based Learning Environments: What Every Early Childhood Program Leader Needs to Know (Early Childhood Investigations)
May 19: Teaching Poetry: A Conversation with Alberto Ríos (Library of Congress)

VOLUNTEERS

May 5: Best Practices for Recruiting Online (VolunteerMatch)
May 17: Providing Remote and Virtual Volunteer Programs to Our Patrons (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
May 19: Engaging the Volunteer of the Future (VolunteerMatch)

PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:

Saturday, May 1 (9-10:30 am)

Tech for Teens: Coding Websites (PACER Center)

This workshop will introduce teens with disabilities to the basics of coding for the internet with HTML and CSS. Students will create their own unique website and publish it on the Internet using a free online tool at Glitch.com. Students will be able to experiment with code and see the results online in real-time.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.pacer.org/workshops/

Monday, May 3 (11-12 pm)

donorCentrics® 2020 Annual Report on Higher Education Alumni Giving (Blackbaud)

Each year, Blackbaud compiles fundraising data from a broad sample of schools to evaluate overall trends in higher education fundraising. Don’t miss the opportunity to examine these trends and assess the aggregated performance of public and private institutions across the country.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.blackbaud.com/events/webinars

Monday, May 3 (2-3 pm)

Shake Up Your Shelves: Diversify Your Book Collection! (School Library Journal)

SHAKE UP YOUR SHELVES! Join award-winning teacher and author Donalyn Miller, educator Autumn Allen, and Newbery Award Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly for an hour-long FREE webinar and get practical tips and approaches for diversifying your book collection!

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.slj.com/?subpage=Events

Tuesday, May 4 (12:30-1:30 pm)

Understanding the Present and Future of Diverse Children’s Literature (Mackin)

Join award-winning author Christina Soontornvat and publisher Philip Lee for a lively conversation on the present and future of diverse children’s literature. They’ll discuss the need for diversity within diverse books, what the #OwnVoices movement means for authors and readers and where they turn for courage and hope during difficult times. Participants will walk away inspired and equipped to make positive changes in their communities through the power of literature.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.mackin.com/hq/resources/webinar/

Tuesday, May 4 (1-2 pm)

Training New Supervisors for Success: Don’t Start from Scratch (WebJunction)

New supervisors need timely training as they step into their new role. Not only do they need to learn how to manage people effectively, they need to learn specific procedures particular to their library. Trainers know that it takes a lot of time, up to a year, to develop this kind of training. What if there were some existing training that one could build upon without starting from scratch? There is!

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html

Tuesday, May 4 (1-2 pm)

Leading Change: Breakthroughs Don’t Happen Overnight (Firespring)

There is not a single giant leap forward in the history of everything that didn’t require months or years of planning, rigorous testing, teamwork – and any number of failures along the way. During this session the presenters will examine the shifts in attitude, behavior and strategy that go into leading substantive, lasting change.

For more information and to register, visit: https://firespring.com/webinars/

Tuesday, May 4 (5-6 pm)

AASL Watch Party: Representation Matters (American Association of School Librarians)

Want to ensure your collection supports equitable access for all? A lot has changed in the past five years! Join the AASL Professional Learning Committee as they view a 2015 AASL webinar! During the watch party, attendees will learn strategies to explain the rationale and vital role of LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum to move your school library practice forward. Presenter Luke-Elizabeth Gartley will be online to share new insights and updated resources, as well as answer questions.

For more information and to register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/9yr5xens

Tuesday, May 4 (5-6:30 pm)

Engage & Inspire: Podcasting in the Classroom (TeachersFirst)

If you’re looking for an easy way to increase engagement in the classroom, look no further. Teachers can use podcasting—creating audio recordings delivered via the internet—in all content areas to deliver instructional information or as an opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned. Join us to learn how to connect your classroom to the world beyond your walls while encouraging students to improve their digital and communication skills. Understand how you can plan, produce, and publish podcasts to support your classroom goals for free.

For more information and to register, visit: https://sourceforlearning.eventbuilder.com/21SpringOK2Ask

Wednesday, May 5 (9-10 am)

Adult Book Clubs During the Pandemic: Reports from the Field (Nebraska Library Commission)

Join host Lisa Kelly, Nebraska Library Commission, as she chats with Kay Schmid, Hruska Public Library – David City; Chuck Reichwein, Hebron Secrest Library; and Dana Still, Hastings Public Library. They will share their experiences with their book groups this past year and memorable titles that have made a difference.

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL

Wednesday, May 5 (9-10 am)

Fundraising Metrics: Measure, Improve, Repeat (Nonprofit Hub)

Join this interactive webinar about measuring, tracking, and improving your organization’s fundraising efforts. You don’t have to be a math genius or a computer whiz to apply this best-practice content This webinar will not only cover the most influential fundraising metrics, more importantly, Jonathan will give you the actionable tools you’ll need to compile the data, calculate the metrics, and understand the results.

For more information and to register, visit: https://nonprofithub.org/hubinars/

Wednesday, May 5 (12-1 pm)

Best Practices for Recruiting Online (VolunteerMatch)

Learn how to create an online recruitment strategy and design volunteer opportunities using best practices. This webinar will cover the eight simple steps you can take to make sure that the right volunteers find your opportunities. And, you’ll learn the tips and tricks of how to make the most of VolunteerMatch’s Basic (Free!) Account.

For more information and to register, visit: https://learn.volunteermatch.org/

Wednesday, May 5 (12-1 pm)

Is Starting A Nonprofit Right For You? (Candid Learning)

In this session you’ll learn the legal and logistical elements necessary to start a successful nonprofit. You’ll also learn about possible alternatives to starting your own nonprofit that you may not have considered. Finally, you’ll be introduced to a tool that will help you assess your own readiness to move forward.

For more information and to register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/4pc5pkz2

Wednesday, May 5 (12-1 pm)

Four Apps Helping Nonprofits Successfully Respond to COVID-19 Challenges (TechSoup)

Discover four innovative apps helping nonprofits successfully respond to COVID-19 with tools for post-pandemic strategy planning, volunteer management, scheduling vaccinations, and facilitating your return to the office.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.techsoup.org/community/events-webinars/default

Wednesday, May 5 (1-2 pm)

Education Now: The Power of Resilience (Harvard Graduate School of Education)

As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, the aftereffects of isolation, stress, fear, and sadness are sure to linger. Join us as we dig into the power of resilience — not as a magic cure-all, but instead as a way to build the tools we need to contend with difficulty, fear, or loss, and to take care of ourselves, and others, so that we can weather the storm.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/education-now

Thursday, May 6 (9-10 am)

Advancing responsible research assessment: implications for librarians (Library Connect)

In this Library Connect webinar, Christopher Belter will discuss what responsible research assessment might look like in practice for a large biomedical funding agency. ICSR staff members Andrew Plume and Holly Falk-Krzesinski will then discuss the recommendations of both DORA and the Leiden Manifesto and their implications for Elsevier as well as for librarians and their users.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.brighttalk.com/channel/9995/

Thursday, May 6 (9-10 am)

Next-level Gamification Strategies for Remote Learning (Training Industry)

Living and learning at a distance feels more and more like the new norm. But even as we’re physically separated, connected, multiplayer games can bring learners together — no matter where they’re logging on from. Play and socialization have always been critical in the way we learn and learning technologies can help you leverage gamification and collaborative virtual play for more effective workplace learning.

For more information and to register, visit: https://trainingindustry.com/webinar/

Thursday, May 6 (9-10 am)

Best Practices for Writing Voice-over Scripts for eLearning Courses (Training Magazine Network)

Join Dr. Pooja Jaisingh, as she takes you through the best practices for writing voice-over scripts. She will show you different examples of how to convert on-screen text to narration and the details you need to add to the script before passing it on to the voice-over artist, for minimizing the number of edits and re-recordings.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/calendar

Thursday, May 6 (10-11 am)

10 Ways to Maximize Engagement at Your Virtual Events (Nonprofit Learning Lab)

Event engagement is crucial to the success of a virtual gathering. Keeping attendees engaged in a virtual event is complex. During this webinar, we will show you the best ways to keep participants engaged from donors, sponsors, learners, and more. It is time to level up your virtual gatherings to make a larger impact. It is time to remember why you asked folks to join you in the first place and make sure you are creating intention with your virtual events.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinars

Thursday, May 6 (11-12 pm)

You’ve Been Let Go From Your Nonprofit Job – Now What? (Bloomerang)

Ephraim Gopin will moderate a panel of nonprofit pros – Mimosa Kabir, Sarah Willey, and Lisa Chmiola – to look at the issue of being laid off and ask: what next? What should I be doing to find the next big thing for me? How do I deal with going through the interview process all over again? How can I make sure I find the right fit for me, with a salary that meets my needs?

For more information and to register, visit: https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/

Thursday, May 6 (12-1 pm)

Congress.gov Webinar (Law Library of Congress)

This webinar provides a basic overview of Congress.gov with a demonstration of how to conduct a search and information on setting up alerts for legislation, members, and saved searches. Recent enhancements to Congress.gov will also be covered, such as the addition of hearing transcripts and the bound Congressional Record.

For more information and to register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/p9messc5

Thursday, May 6 (1-2 pm)

Effective Strategies for Coordinating Summer Reading Growth for K-3 Learners (edWeb.net)

Now, with the summer months ahead of us it’s important to keep our youngest learners engaged in reading and make these summer months really count. During this edWebinar, Dr. Anne Cunningham will lead the audience on how to plan for summer reading growth no matter where learning takes place—in school or online.

For more information and to register, visit: https://home.edweb.net/webinars/

Friday, May 7 (9-10 am)

Working towards Wellbeing: Setting Your Compass Heading Toward Community Wellbeing (Southern Tier Library System)

Wondering what social wellbeing is and how public libraries support it? Margo Gustina, Special Projects Librarian, will orient participants to thinking about community librarianship through a social wellbeing lens, share helpful resources for both getting started in the work and deepening impacts, as well as offer practical how-to-do-it guidance. This is a four-session series.

For more information and to register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/c8ruytxb

Monday, May 10 (12-1 pm)

Introducing “Outdoor School” from Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group (Booklist)

This April, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group and Odd Dot are introducing OUTDOOR SCHOOL, an immersive, eight title series from some of the most-recognized names in the outdoor community, encouraging kids to put away the screens and head outside. From rural to urban communities and from outdoor enthusiasts to cautious new adventurers, there is something for everyone!

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars

Monday, May 10 (1-2 pm)

Bridging the Opportunity Gap: What Culturally Relevant Educators Do (edWeb.net)

We will share how Culturally Relevant Teaching is not about changing what you are teaching as an educator, but changing how you are teaching it—the delivery, the scaffolding, and the relationship building.

For more information and to register, visit: https://home.edweb.net/webinars/

Tuesday, May 11 (8-9 am)

Critical Hit: Using Dungeons & Dragons to Gamify Training and Evaluation (ALA’s Games & Gaming Round Table)

This session will distill Dungeons & Dragons down to its key concepts and show you how they can be implemented to track employee progress, achieve goals, and build a closely connected team of adventure seekers and problem solvers. Whether you’re a new adventurer or an expert D&D player, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun.

For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/2SfbLaR

Tuesday, May 11 (9-10 am)

Sustainable development goals: Insights and inspiration (OCLC)

Learn how libraries around the globe are using the SDGs to make an impact in their communities and how libraries compare regionally in their use and awareness of SDGs. Lynn Silipigni Connaway, Director, Library Trends and User Research, and OCLC Global Council will share the results from the 2020 OCLC Global Council survey on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and gather your additional insights on how SDGs have impacted your library and thinking.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.oclc.org/en/events.html

Tuesday, May 11 (9:30-10:30 am)

Don’t Forget to Remember: Tools to Support Memory (PACER Center)

Parents, guardians, teachers, and other adults can be helpful in providing reminders, but remembering is an executive (thinking) function that is greatly beneficial as an individual transitions to independent adulthood. Some individuals can find memory tasks challenging. This presentation will provide a variety of apps, programs, devices, and strategies to help remember things such as instructions, tasks, appointments, and more.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.pacer.org/workshops/

Tuesday, May 11 (10-11 am)

Mobile Device Lending: What Works and What Doesn’t (Utah State Library)

Join Carrie and Meg from Grand County Public Library (Moab) as we share our experiences with Mobile Device Lending both as a pandemic response and as regular library service. GCPL has been circulating mobile devices since 2014 with a substantial increase in offerings early 2020 in direct response to COVID-19. In our pursuit of creative ways to address access and connection issues in our community, we’ve stopped expecting people to visit the library and instead strive to offer library services at times and locations convenient to them. This webinar will discuss how JCPL collaborates with partners, connects with people in creative ways, learns from mistakes and has fun doing it!

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/usl-training-208844751

Tuesday, May 11 (12-1 pm)

Picture Books for Summer & Beyond (Booklist)

With their wit, whimsy, and ability to spark the imagination, picture books remain a constant source of inspiration for readers of all ages. And what better time than now to peruse upcoming picture-book releases? Please join Booklist’s Books for Youth senior editor Julia Smith in this free, hour-long webinar.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars

Tuesday, May 11 (12-1 pm)

Census Data for Librarians (U.S. Census Bureau)

This Summit on “Census Bureau Data for Librarians” is a FREE Virtual Webinar which will teach users more about the demographics and economics characteristics of the patrons you serve. Featuring data from decennial censuses and various census surveys, this training will take a deeper dive into demographic, social and economic tabulations and how you can access them using the Census Bureau’s enterprise-level data-access tool.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.census.gov/data/academy/webinars/2021/data-summit-series.html

Tuesday, May 11 (12-1 pm)

MarcEdit for Beginners (Federal Depository Library Program)

For those catalogers who want to use MarcEdit but don’t know where to start, this webinar will cover topics such as setting preferences, breaking and making a file, and basic editing. By the end of the webinar, attendees will have a basic understanding of MarcEdit and be able to use it to batch edit a file of MaRC bibliographic records.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.fdlp.gov/about-the-fdlp/fdlp-events-calendar

Tuesday, May 11 (1-2 pm)

Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA Free Resources (National Girls Collaborative Project)

This Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA (part of NASA’s Universe of Learning) webinar will provide a brief overview of the program and its free resources, including a range of computer-based and paper-based activities, print products, and a Program Cookbook for facilitators. Presenters will then delve deeper into some Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA activity-based resources. In addition to the content, the NASA’s Universe of Learning team will respond to questions and comments to support participants in implementing the Girls STEAM Ahead with NASA materials in programming and events.

For more information and to register, visit: https://ngcproject.org/events

Wednesday, May 12 (11-12 pm)

Finding Genealogy Resources and Tools on Archives.gov (National Archives)

This presentation will provide an overview of what’s available for genealogists on the archives.gov website, and demonstrate how to navigate to its many resources and tools, including the National Archives Catalog, the Access to Archival Databases (AAD) system, the Microfilm Catalog, topic pages, articles, reports, and blogs. We’ll explore the Genealogy portal page, and also see how the website is organized, which will enable you to do even more expansive searches for information.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.archives.gov/calendar/genealogy-fair

Wednesday, May 12 (11-12 pm)

Managing Difficult Conversations at Work (EdSurge)

Workplace conflict and tension are inevitable; when working closely with others, we often face tricky conversations on a range of topics, be it mental health, performance, burnout, promotion or bad management. In this event you will learn how to approach tricky conversations with confidence. Participants will have actionable strategies for leveraging strengths and addressing challenging areas.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.edsurge.com/e

Wednesday, May 12 (12-1 pm)

Consulting Secrets Revealed: Why Tech Adoption Fails (TechImpact)

Join our webinar for a discussion of some common pitfalls of tech implementation and rollout and get tips on how to avoid them. Spoiler alert: they mostly don’t have to do with technology.

For more information and to register, visit: https://techimpact.org/events/

Wednesday, May 12 (12-1 pm)

Innovation at Census: Experimental Data Products (U.S.Census Bureau)

This webinar will dive into innovative statistical products developed to provide timely economic data. The session will include a live demonstration of data tools.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.census.gov/data/academy/webinars/upcoming.html

Wednesday, May 12 (12-1:30 pm)

The Power of the Podcast: How Consultants and Other Experts Can Reach a Wider Audience (Early Childhood Investigations)

Join Kristen Peterson, host of the popular podcast The Play Based Podcast on Learning Wild to explore the possibilities that podcasts present for consultants, speakers and advocates.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/webinars/

Wednesday, May 12 (1-1:30 pm)

Introduction to HeritageQuest (ProQuest)

Wondering how to get started using HeritageQuest Online for family research? This 30-minute webinar will provide tips for kicking off your genealogy research. We’ll review the content included in HeritageQuest Online, as well as tips on searching. This session is appropriate for beginners – both librarians looking to help patrons and patrons using this family research tool directly.

For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/3eBIgr2

Wednesday, May 12 (1-2 pm)

OF-BY-FOR ALL: Co-Creating Programs and Developing Community Partnerships to Serve People with Disabilities in Libraries (Infopeople)

In this interactive webinar, you will learn how you can be an advocate for people with disabilities and break down barriers to library access. Utilizing Nina Simon’s OF/BY/FOR ALL framework of authentic and effective community-centric partnerships, learn how to build trusting relationships with people with disabilities and the community organizations that serve them to create more inclusive and welcoming programs and services at your library.

For more information and to register, visit: https://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar

Wednesday, May 12 (12:30-1:30 pm)

Events in a Digital Age: How to Maximize Offline Events in an Online World (Firespring)

With the vast number of online tools available, you can streamline everything from event registration to email marketing to social media, ensuring you capture your audience right where they are: online.

For more information and to register, visit: https://firespring.com/webinars/

Wednesday, May 12 (1-2 pm)

Resilient Fundraising in 2021: Adjusting Strategies to Today’s Reality (Nonprofit Hub)

It’s time to leave the past behind and focus on new ways to cultivate support to drive your mission forward. Nonprofit expert, Darian Rodriguez Heyman, will guide attendees through practical insights and inspiring new ways to build support using three major vehicles in 2021: Virtual Events, Online Giving, and Board Support.

For more information and to register, visit: https://nonprofithub.org/hubinars/

Thursday, May 13 (9-10 am)

Orientation to Legal Research Webinar Series: U.S. Federal Statutes (Law Library of Congress)

This entry in the series provides an overview of U.S. statutory and legislative research, including information about how to find and use the U.S. Code, the U.S. Statutes at Large, and U.S. federal bills and resolutions.

For more information and to register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/p9messc5

Thursday, May 13 (12-1:30 pm)

Becoming… An Early Childhood Leader with a Progressive Lens (Early Childhood Investigations)

Early childhood education is currently prominent in the news and the forefront of recovery from Covid-19. Suddenly there are new opportunities for early childhood educators to advance in the field with many new funding sources both local and federal. Now is the time to leverage these new opportunities to ensure high quality and excellence in early education programs through progressive leadership.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/webinars/

Thursday, May 13 (2-3 pm)

First Steps to Nonprofit Strategic Planning, Now! (Bloomerang)

Dr. Renee Rubin Ross will provide concrete steps organizational leaders can take to plan strategically, building investment, ownership and fundraising.

For more information and to register, visit: https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/

Friday, May 14 (9-10 am)

Working towards Wellbeing: Belonging: Practices, Beliefs and Impacts (Southern Tier Library System)

For more information and to register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/c8ruytxb

Monday, May 17 (11-12 pm)

Ensuring a Leadership Pipeline with Succession Planning (FastForward Libraries)

Join us for this free one-hour webinar to learn how to formalize talent development and ensure leadership continuity by developing a succession plan. Don’t get caught off guard when a key staff member leaves! A succession plan will help your library effectively transfer institutional knowledge, increase job satisfaction, and retain emerging leaders imperative for the library’s future success. By developing this tool, your library will have the right leaders in place and can effectively respond to staffing changes without skipping a beat.

For more information and to register, visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4Y-OvKikRPe1afSAQ4lqzg

Monday, May 17 (12-1 pm)

Equity, Care and Connection: New SEL Tools and Practices to Support Students and Adults (Education Week)

As school districts plan to welcome students back into buildings for the upcoming school year, this is the perfect time to take a hard look at both our practices and our systems to build a more caring, connected, and equitable learning environment for all of our students. Join this webinar to hear from school and district leaders who are employing new tools and practices to care for the holistic social-emotional well-being of their students this coming school year.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.edweek.org/events/webinars

Monday, May 17 (12:30-1:30 pm)

Providing Remote and Virtual Volunteer Programs to Our Patrons (Idaho Commission for Libraries)

Join us this session as we discuss: Developing remote and virtual volunteer programs that are beneficial to both library staff and patrons; Safely engaging more members of your community through volunteer programming; Free tools and resources available for remote and virtual library volunteer programs

For more information and to register, visit: https://libraries.idaho.gov/continuing-education/info2go/

Tuesday, May 18 (11-12 pm)

Orientation to Law Library Collections (Law Library of Congress)

The Orientation to Law Library Collections Webinar is designed for patrons who are familiar with legal research, and would instead prefer an introduction to the collections and services specific to the Law Library of Congress. This webinar is an online version of the one-hour onsite orientations taught by legal reference librarians from the Law Library of Congress, and will cover digital resources available through the Law Library’s website as well as those available onsite.

For more information and to register, visit: https://blogs.loc.gov/law/2021/04/upcoming-us-law-webinars-may-2021/

Tuesday, May 18 (11-12 pm)

10-Step Budgeting Process (Propel Nonprofits)

The success and usefulness of your budget largely depend on the process used to create it. You will walk away from this webinar with a proven 10-step budgeting process that will engage staff and the board to ensure that your budget reflects your organization’s mission, strategic plan, and programmatic priorities.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.propelnonprofits.org/upcoming-trainings/

Tuesday, May 18 (12-1 pm)

Equitable Staffing Models in the Current and Post-Pandemic Landscape (Association of College & Research Libraries)

In this webinar, a panel of academic library leaders will discuss their thoughts and plans towards creating equitable staffing models in the current and post-COVID landscape.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.choice360.org/media/webinars/

Tuesday, May 18 (12-1 pm)

Windows & Mirrors (Booklist)

Books are the reader’s gateway to viewpoints and experiences that differ from their own, but they can be mirrors, too. And who we see—the voices we hear—when we turn the page matters. Join us for a free, one hour webinar, where we will hear about titles that will inspire self-reflection and foster an awareness of new perspectives.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars

Tuesday, May 18 (12-1 pm)

Deep Fakes and Social Media (DigitalGov)

Learn about the threat of deep fake technology on social media, and how to prepare your agency if you are targeted.

For more information and to register, visit: https://digital.gov/events/

Tuesday, May 18 (12-1 pm)

Celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (National Girls Collaborative Project)

In this webinar, Crystal and Sheryl will share about the importance of accessibility and will provide resources and ideas for how to make your programming more accessible as well as how to increase awareness about the importance of accessibility. They will also share what they, and others working to promote accessibility, have learned during the pandemic and how it may influence the future of accessible learning.

For more information and to register, visit: https://ngcproject.org/events

Tuesday, May 18 (1-2 pm)

Prioritizing and Promoting Self-Care to Avoid Burnout (WebJunction)

Ever-increasing and evolving demands for library services, heavy workloads, and multiple requests from the public can create an environment for staff burnout. While some stressors are unavoidable, prolonged exposure to them can cause detachment, pessimism, and a loss of enjoyment in the library profession. Join us to explore the physical, behavioral and emotional barriers that lead to burnout, as well as methods to mitigate workplace stressors. We’ll look at specific stress-relieving techniques to introduce into your daily activities, and explore ways to bring self-care strategies to all staff in your organization.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html

Tuesday, May 18 (12-1 pm)

Understanding the Role of Public Library Directors (Public Library Association)

In this panel discussion, experienced directors will share their stories about why they chose this career path, its challenges, and their thoughts on the future of the profession. If you are interested in becoming a director, are already a director looking for some tips, or simply want to learn more about the role, this is the panel discussion for you.

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars

Tuesday, May 18 (5-6 pm)

AASL Town Hall | Reflections and Plans for the Future: Our Pandemic Year (American Association of School Librarians)

What began as an event to build community during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved into a monthly opportunity for school library professionals to network and brainstorm around a central theme. During the town halls, participants will share successes, solicit ideas, and strategize the best ways to meet the needs of you and your learners. Join AASL Leadership and peers across the country in an open conversation focused on leading learning in your school and community.

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.ala.org/aasl/about/townhall

Tuesday, May 18 (5-6 pm)

Celebrating the Woman Suffrage Centennial: What Happened and What Have We Learned? (National Archives)

The year 2020 was the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, and commemorations were planned around the country. But 2020 was also the year of the pandemic and bitterly partisan politics. Our panel will discuss how the centennial adapted, where efforts succeeded, where they fell short, and reflect on how successful they were in raising public awareness of women’s fight for equality.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.archives.gov/calendar

Tuesday, May 18 (5-6:30 pm)

Playlists to Personalize Learning (TeachersFirst)

Personalizing instruction doesn’t have to be complicated. Using an instructional playlist is a simple way to honor student voice and choice while structuring the work your students do independently. This session will help you create playlists that integrate multiple types of activities while using incremental checkpoints. Of all the tools that you can put in your blended learning toolkit, the playlist is one that you don’t want to miss.

For more information and to register, visit: https://sourceforlearning.eventbuilder.com/21SpringOK2Ask

Wednesday, May 19 (9-10 am)

Going Solo in the Library (Nebraska Library Commission)

How do you run a library when you are the only paid staff? From books to volunteers, budget to programming, learn what it takes to prosper as a solo librarian. Librarian Sherri will discuss her strategies to keep sane in a busy workplace. She’ll speak about purchasing books, passive and active readers’ advisory, utilizing volunteers, simple programing ideas, patrons, and some budgeting. We will save time for questions, suggestions, and brainstorming.

For more information and to register, visit: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL

Wednesday, May 19 (11-12:30 pm)

Collections Emergency Kits (Connecting to Collections Care)

Having a well-stocked and thought-out emergency kit on hand can help mitigate the chronic nuisance of a ceiling drip or buy valuable time when planning a more coordinated response for a larger emergency. In honor of MayDay and the essence of being prepared, we will be discussing all things related to collections emergency kits. This talk will examine types of materials to include in your kit, how to manage inventory, where to store your kits, and how to educate your team on the value of this important resource.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.connectingtocollections.org/calendar/

Wednesday, May 19 (12-1 pm)

Closer to Free: Aspirations v. Legal Limitations in Public Libraries (Colorado State Library)

Freedom of speech, freedom to assemble, freedom to read, programming, and safe places. Libraries are, as so often is the case, at the hinge point. During this webinar, we’ll learn foundational principals of free speech and then discuss whether and how libraries can find a balance between ethical aspirations and legal limitations when it comes to serving the public.

For more information and to register, visit: https://create.coloradovirtuallibrary.org/calendar/

Wednesday, May 19 (12-1 pm)

Engaging the Volunteer of the Future (VolunteerMatch)

This webinar will start with a review of some of the things that we know about what volunteers are looking for in an opportunity. It will then help you use this information to start designing volunteer opportunities and determining who is the “right” volunteer for your program. You’ll also learn how “word of mouth” plays such a large role in attracting volunteers to your organization and how social media makes this even more important.

For more information and to register, visit: https://learn.volunteermatch.org/

Wednesday, May 19 (12-1 pm)

Preservation 101: Basic Planning for Future Access to Collections (Federal Depository Library Program)

Participants will learn about the inherent risks to paper and digital content, basic environmental awareness, disaster preparedness, and the development of policies and planning for preservation.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.fdlp.gov/about-the-fdlp/fdlp-events-calendar

Wednesday, May 19 (12-1:30 pm)

Nature-based Learning Environments: What Every Early Childhood Program Leader Needs to Know (Early Childhood Investigations)

This webinar, presented by author and nature-based learning expert Rachel Larimore, will help early childhood administrators identify the principles fundamental to a nature-based approach. Then, using a continuum of nature-based early childhood education as the overarching framework, Rachel will address the unique considerations for designing a nature-based classroom. We’ll discuss the spaces inside, outside, and beyond the fence.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/webinars/

Wednesday, May 19 (2-3 pm)

Teaching Poetry: A Conversation with Alberto Ríos (Library of Congress)

NCTE and the Library of Congress invite you to join us for a conversation with Arizona Poet Laureate Alberto Ríos as he reads and discusses his work. NCTE member Melissa Alter Smith and Rios will discuss the power of teaching poetry and the works of living poets.

For more information and to register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/yyuascst

Thursday, May 20 (10-11 am)

From A to Z: An Amazing Array of Awesome Antidotes for Zoom Fatigue (Training Magazine Network)

If there’s one thing the pandemic has taught us, it’s that we can do virtually anything—virtually. Virtual communication is ubiquitous, cost-effective, and convenient, and it’s here to stay. Zoom in particular has gained enormous traction, although many of us admit we’re also Teams-tortured, ex-Webexed, over-Skyped, and, frankly, Burned Out. Join Dr. Constance Staley for an amazing array of awesome antidotes that may help you minimize toxic burnout and maximize your own—and your organization’s—effectiveness.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/calendar

Thursday, May 20 (11-11:45 am)

How to Build Your Major Donor Portfolio (CharityHowTo)

Join Robin L. Cabral, MA, CFRE, MFIA, Chief Fundraising Strategist and Coach at Development Consulting Solutions, as she takes you through the steps she used to develop her organization’s major gift portfolios which can apply to any sized fundraising shop.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.charityhowto.com/nonprofit-live-webinars/free

Thursday, May 20 (11-12 pm)

The Art of Effective Digital Workplaces: A Communication Style Workshop (Charity Village)

During this interactive course, brought to you by Keelan and Imagine Canada, you’ll learn about the four different communication styles, including the strengths and blind spots of each one, as well as diving into your preferred style and how you can adjust your delivery to remove unnecessary friction and misunderstanding. This will unlock the door for better, more effective relationships with your colleagues, your board of directors, and even your family and friends.

For more information and to register, visit: https://charityvillage.com/learning-centre/webinars/

Thursday, May 20 (11:55-1 pm)

How Public Libraries are part of the solution to food insecurity (Shareable)

This interactive dialogue with librarians who manage farmers’ markets, summer feeding programs, community fridges, and culinary literacy centers will focus on building understanding of the unique roles of local librarians in community food systems.

For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/2PxQRT5

Thursday, May 20 (12-1 pm)

Be More Productive, Powerful & Persuasive with Board, Staff & Donors (Bloomerang)

Do you feel like your ideas aren’t coming across, despite your expertise? Maryanne Dersch will show you how to pitch your ideas in a way that gets a yes, every time.

For more information and to register, visit: https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/

Thursday, May 20 (1-2:30 pm)

Spanish Language Collection Development (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)

Diana Miranda-Murillo from the Austin Public Library will give us an update on the current tools she is using for Spanish language collection development — from the traditional tools (catalogs and websites) to the not-so-traditional ones like book tubers and social media.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html

Friday, May 21 (9-10 am)

Working towards Wellbeing: Resources for Deeper Understanding & Broader Impacts (Southern Tier Library System)

For more information and to register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/c8ruytxb

Saturday, May 22 (9-10 am)

Tech for Girls: Science Under the Sea (PACER Center)

Join us in this virtual Tech for Girls workshop to explore the ocean! We will take virtual field trips to ocean locations, make an ocean zones bottle, and explore the difference between fresh and salt water.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.pacer.org/workshops/

Monday, May 24 (1-2 pm)

Number 1 Reason to Teach Robotics: Application (edWeb.net)

Why should you be teaching robotics in your classroom? Join us for part one of a three-part edWebinar series on Three Reasons to Teach Robotics. Answer #1, Application, will be addressed in part one of the series. Researchers from the Great Lakes Biomimicry center will discuss their research, how it will impact the future of robotics, and what this means for today’s students. In this edWebinar, you’ll hear from researchers on the cutting edge, see how technology is being applied, make connections for your classroom, and meet Penny, the Taiwanese beauty snake! This edWebinar will be of interest to teachers, librarians, and school and district leaders of the elementary through high school levels.

For more information and to register, visit: https://home.edweb.net/webinars/

Tuesday, May 25 (11-11:45 am)

How to use coaching techniques to help solve your next fundraising challenge (CharityHowTo)

Join us for this webinar where fundraising expert Michelle Stein will show you step-by-step how to use coaching to solve your fundraising challenges.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.charityhowto.com/nonprofit-live-webinars/free

Tuesday, May 25 (12-1 pm)

Down the Rabbit Hole: The Congressional Budget Process (Federal Depository Library Program)

This webinar will cover the Congressional budget process, how it is supposed to work, and how it actually functions in practice. Participants will learn how Congress is supposed to fund the Government and how it often deviates from established procedures. They will also learn where to find legislative information related to the budget, appropriations, and authorizations.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.fdlp.gov/about-the-fdlp/fdlp-events-calendar

Tuesday, May 25 (12-1 pm)

AI in Talent Development: Getting Started with an Educational Chatbot (InSyncTraining)

Will you be replaced by a robot? Maybe, but it is far more likely that in the near future you’ll be working alongside one. That is why every learning professional needs to learn more about how artificial intelligence can automate processes, customize content, and transform the learning experience.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.insynctraining.com/virtually-there-series/

Tuesday, May 25 (3-4 pm)

Storytelling for Impact (Firespring)

Join Firespring’s Kiersten Hill as she goes through tips, techniques and tools to help the modern marketer tell better and more impactful stories to activate their audiences around ideas and actions.

For more information and to register, visit: https://firespring.com/webinars/

Wednesday, May 26 (8-9 am)

Libraries Will Save the World! Implementing Sustainability at Your Library (Indiana State Library)

Concerned about climate change? Help your library “go green” by leveraging the super power of libraries everywhere: the make-do mindset! You’ll learn solutions for everything from sustainable programming practices, environmental partnerships, as well as easy eco-friendly swaps, based on the experience of the Eureka Springs Carnegie Library.

For more information and to register, visit: https://continuinged.isl.in.gov/find-training/online-training-series/

Wednesday, May 26 (9-10 am)

Pretty Sweet Tech (Nebraska Library Commission)

Special monthly episodes of NCompass Live! Join the NLC’s Technology Innovation Librarian, Amanda Sweet, as she guides us through the world of library-related Pretty Sweet Tech.

For more information and to register, visit:http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL

Wednesday, May 26 (11-12 pm)

Optimizing Your Nonprofit’s Events to Fuel Fundraising Growth (Productive Fundraising)

Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, for a workshop focused on getting the most out of your organization’s special events. Chad will review the true purpose and ideal revenue model for events and how to make them even more worthwhile by converting event attendees to annual donors. He will also provide some real world examples of unique fundraising events that have broken the mold and became donor favorites (as well as some tips for virtual/hybrid events). It’s an “all things events” presentation and everything is on the table.

For more information and to register, visit: https://productivefundraising.com/event/events-webinar/

Wednesday, May 26 (12-1 pm)

Getting Past Symptoms to the Root of the Problem: Tools for Root Cause Analysis (Colorado State Library)

When you have a process problem to resolve, it’s important to be able to distinguish between symptoms and the problem. What’s more, to have any real hope for problem resolution, you need to be able to identify the root cause of the problem. In this interactive session, you will explore six simple tools to help you dive deeper and gather critical clues: Pareto charts, fishbone charts, is/is not analysis, scatter diagrams, problem concentration diagrams, and the five whys.

For more information and to register, visit: https://cslinsession.cvlsites.org/

Wednesday, May 26 (12-1 pm)

Importance of Tangible Formats (Federal Depository Library Program)

With most new Federal materials offered in an electronic format, should you keep anything in a physical format? Extra space on the shelves is compelling, but before you weed there are some factors to consider. In this webinar, we will look at some of the reasons to hold on to tangible formats.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.fdlp.gov/about-the-fdlp/fdlp-events-calendar

Thursday, May 27 (9-10 am)

Good Trouble: How to Advocate for Change (Nonprofit Learning Lab)

Many nonprofits leaders are unsure about the legality of advocacy and lobbying efforts in which their organization can engage. Whether they are working independently or within a partnership such as a coalition, nonprofits should strive to influence public policies that affect the organization’s ability to achieve its mission. Attendees will learn how you and your organization can strengthen your advocacy efforts.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.nonprofitlearninglab.org/webinars

Thursday, May 27 (11-2:30 pm)

“The Invisible Industry: Strategies and Resources for Supporting Cannabis Entrepreneurs” (North Carolina Library Association)

With more U.S. states — and all of Canada — legalizing recreational and medicinal cannabis use, and the global cannabis market expected to reach 90.4 billion USD by 2026 (360iResearch), librarians and other information professionals have to use innovative methods and strategies for supporting cannabis-based businesses and entrepreneurs with their research needs. On May 27 from 1-4:30 pm Eastern, the Entrepreneurship and Libraries Conference will bring together public and academic librarians and information professionals from across North America to examine best practices for supporting the informational needs of cannabis entrepreneurs.

For more information and to register, visit: https://nclaonline.wildapricot.org/

Thursday, May 27 (1-2 pm)

BCALA’s Best of the Best Booklist: Diversity in Public and School Libraries (Follett)

Learn from experts within the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) as they share the Best of the Best Booklist and help you build community with library collections that promote true equity and diversity.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.follettcommunity.com/s/webinars

Thursday, May 27 (1-2 pm)

One More Time – Stop Lecturing in Webinars; Change 7 Deadly Habits (Training Magazine Network)

In this webinar, Ray will share examples and templates that will help you to strategize for your webinars — veering away from lecturing to encouraging reflections.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/calendar

Thursday, May 27 (5-6 pm)

2021 Michael L. Printz Celebration (YALSA)

Help us Celebrate the recipients of the 2021 Michael L. Printz Award! Come listen to the award-winning authors speak about their writing, followed by a Q&A. The annual award is administered by YALSA and sponsored by Booklist magazine.

For more information and to register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/brna287y

Friday, May 28 (9-10 am)

Working towards Wellbeing: Practices and their Evaluation (Southern Tier Library System)

For more information and to register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/c8ruytxb