This course provides students with the ability to identify social/political/economic issues that may affect the library, the populations it services, or its services. Students will be able to develop relationships with people who can exercise influence i

To keep up with library trends and evolve in these troubling and uncertain times, we need to expand our Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services to meet the needs of our library patrons.

This 4 Part Webinar Series will cover Library Marketing BasicsLearning Outcomes: Please review learning outcomes listed below.Who Should Attend: This webinar is geared to workers in public, academic, and special librariesWebinar Series Presenter:&n

Fundamentals of Collection Assessment 2023 - Session 2.0

Fundamentals of Preservation 2023 - Session 2.0

The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) is excited to host its 2nd Annual Virtual Forum scheduled for March 28 & 30, 2023. The Forum Theme is: Reference and User Services Re-imagined.

RDA, Policy Statements, and MGDs: How the Documentation Works Together

This webinar will cover how to apply rules in the original RDA Toolkit and OLAC best practices to catalog video resources.

The library's director is undoubtedly the single most important key to its success. An excellent library director works well with the Trustees/library board, the staff, local government, and the community. Nothing will ruin a good board-director working relationship faster than a board micro-managing the director or a director who does not communicate clearly with the board providing them with all the information they need to make good decisions within their prescribed roles. This session will cover helping board members understand respective roles, including the difference between governance and management; onboarding, training, and succession planning; effective communication, and ways to engage the members.

Learn how to start serving formerly incarcerated patrons from the staff of Tacoma Public Library.

Describing a Person Using Official RDA

Learn both the theory and the best practices of strategic financial resource management.

Explore how to build outreach that serves all children in your community.

A picture book is more than just the story. Learn how text and illustrations work together to enhance your appreciation of this format. If you like a picture book, this 4-week online course will prepare you to articulate why you like it by describing its

In this course, we’ll reimagine staff collaboration, communication and problem-solving by learning how we can embrace an actively creative culture and approach.

Learn how you can improve the efficiency of both your organization and your day-to-day work.

Reference Interview is a comprehensive six-week course focusing on the methods of evaluating reference service, behavioral aspects of reference service, and the different types of questions that can be used to help patrons identify what they need. U

In this 90-minute session, you’ll gain proficiency in reference interviews.

In this three-part series, reference expert Francisca Goldsmith will provide a practical overview to give you the essential knowledge you need in order to become an effective reference service provider.

In this 90-minute session, you’ll learn guidelines for conducting yourself on the reference desk.

In this 90-minute session, you’ll learn the basics of evaluating a resource’s purpose and authority.

This is an introductory class that will immerse public librarians in a collection of readings, podcasts, and other exercises designed to elevate understanding of the processes of grant writing and fundraising. By the end of the course, students will

Management of Technology This course puts the full power of information technology into the hands of library managers and leaders. You’ll start with a clear vision and an understanding of technology policy. Next, you’ll consider the nuts and bolts of

Core Classroom: Building Our Strengths TogetherCourse Start/End Dates: April 13 – April 27, 2023Description:The interactive workshop begins with the completion of a strength identification exercise and a reflection period.This workshop also includ

Diversity Audits in Academic Library Collections

Learn about common strategies used by political groups in their efforts to censor youth materials, how to identify and name these behaviors, and how doing so can empower library staff to develop proactive strategies for responding in ways that protect their safety and integrity.

Stories, tips, and timelines on how a small library can become a cornerstone resource for its community.

In this two-part webinar, learn how to design and facilitate a virtual library space on Discord for all teens.

Learn how you can use the Youth Media-Making Toolkit created by CIRCLE (Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement) and The Lamp with teens to help them realize the power of their voice in public conversations.

This course will provide an introduction to Library of Congress controlled vocabularies frequently used in cataloging music resources.