Romance is the most popular genre and a billion-dollar industry. Yet it suffers from stigma and students are shamed for this reading choice. Examine why you should embrace this genre that is both feminist and diverse. Survey the changing landscape of romance. Learn how to run a successful romance book club. Obtain collection development tips for YA and adult romance. Whether you are a romance veteran or romance virgin, this session is for you.

School Librarianship can be an isolating experience. Compound that experience with also being the only Black person, the only Native American, the only gay, lesbian, bisexual or non-binary in your place of work. What are the physical, mental and emotional consequences? What are the mitigating factors that can help to sustain this unique position? Part of the purpose of this workshop will be to provide space to share experiences and identify protective measures to sustain a career in libraries.

On-Demand 2-Part Webinar Series: Project Management

On-Demand Webinar - 2-Part Project Management Webinar Series (Part One): Project Management Essentials

In this session, trustees will learn the basics of intellectual freedom related to their role, and how First Amendment rights are related to policies and access in our public- and public-school libraries.

On-Demand Webinar - Accessible and Inclusive Library Design

On-Demand Webinar - 2-Part Project Management Webinar Series (Part Two): More Agile Teams and Collaborations

Current Issues

This eCourse introduces essential strategies and techniques for project management in libraries.

Participants will gain proficiency in navigating Library of Congress schedule M and begin to classify example resources.

This class will empower participants to act intentionally, take their time, and foster agency in themselves, their staff, and their library's users.

In this webinar, Rakisha Kearns-White will demonstrate how libraries can support menstrual literacy and advocacy and underscore the importance of providing unbiased and accurate access to sexuality education to tweens and teens.

 

Fundamentals of Management 2024 - Session 6.0

Whether you have just become a director, want to be a director someday, or have been a director for a number of years, this workshop will answer the questions you might not have known to ask while increasing your understanding of the key topics needed to run a library.

Transforming LibGuides: A Case Study

This workshop covers innovations and best practices for library senior services that are emerging in the face of the pandemic.

This webinar will help library staff who work with children's collections become familiar with this new type of literature so that they can better serve their young patrons.

In this webinar, learn how you can put makerspaces and STEM programming to work in a practical way.

Fundamentals of Metadata 2024 - Session 5.0

Fundamentals of Digital Library Projects 2024 - Session 5.0

Fundamentals of Universal Library Design for Learning 2024 Session 5.0

Best of Core Forum: The First 90 Days: Real Life Tales of Transition

Learn practical skills and knowledge on local, regional, and national grant planning and writing.

What is a Library Master Plan and Why is it Needed?