As libraries continue confronting unprecedented attacks on the freedom to read, the Public Library Association (PLA) invited library colleagues to participate in a virtual town hall on March 4, 2022. As those who have faced book banning attempts and related legislative efforts know, the experience is often isolating and stressful. During this event, speakers participated in facilitated conversations that explored effective responses to the coordinated attempts at censorship currently sweeping the nation.
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School library leaders present a professional learning initiative for school librarians, their answer to strengthening library programs by meeting the AASL National Standards and becoming Future Ready.
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Hear from libraries who participated in the "Get Involved: Powered by Your Library" volunteerism initiative.
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In this self-paced eCourse, library management expert Cathy Hakala-Ausperk, author of the bestseller Be A Great Boss, will help you and your team survive and thrive through change.
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Learn how to implement a climate action plan at your library that will have the biggest impact locally and globally.
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Are you looking to standardize the goals you set for your media center and to have everything in one document to share with your administrative team?
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Hear how Saint Paul (Minnesota) Public Library developed tactics and timelines to communicate its fine-free policy change.
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Learn how to think outside of the box with professional development and training in order to retain great staff members.
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Real-world examples show how failing to address problems directly and quickly can turn small issues into major obstacles
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How well is your staff trained to practically engage with Intellectual Freedom issues?
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Hear how King County (WA) Library System uses data mapping of community needs to inform library services.
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Learn how Fred Rogers’ work can inform the evaluation of library services and support the wellbeing of library staff.
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Learn about universal design in communication, programming, services, and marketing to enhance access and accessibility.
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This on-demand course will cover digital personal safety in the face of book challenge related threats.
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In this free on-demand webinar, author Joy Fuller introduces the strategic planning approach outlined in the book and provide a sneak peek into an important step in the planning process.
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It All Fits Together: The New National Standards for Learners, School Librarians, & School Libraries
Meet your new National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries!
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Learn how to develop and enhance the leadership skills needed for effective team building in libraries today.
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Keeping Governance on Track - A FREE Webinar Series for Library BoardsThis two-part series is presented by the United for Libraries Intellectual Freedom Task Force and is made available FREE to all participants by the Jack Neal Fund.Keeping Governance on
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Rethink organizational priorities and workflow to overcome traditional and systemic challenges and create nimble teams.
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Identify key skills to hone as a middle manager, pitfalls to avoid, and techniques for cooperation in difficult situations.
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Hear practical strategies for shaping values-driven leadership that strives to model accountability to all library staff.
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Learn from real-life debriefing protocols to provide leaders in libraries with tools and skills to debrief with staff.
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Learn about developing a training model, implementing training with ongoing assessment, and maintaining training tools.
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Hear how one library leveraged staff talent to successfully reboot their strategic vision, centered on equity.
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Learn how sustainable decision making can help build community resilience against threats due to climate change.
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Libraries Transforming Communities: Facilitation Training for Small and Rural Libraries
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Learn about #LitFix, a digital book recommendation service with practical tips and resources to design and sustain your unique program.
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In this free on-demand webinar, participants will be introduced to everything the Project Outcome toolkit has to offer. Learn how to measure meaningful learning outcomes and how Project Outcome can help at every step in the process—from administering surveys to presenting the results.
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Elizabeth Burns, member of the AASL Standards editorial board, leads a guided tour into the AASL Standards Framework for Learners. This
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Learn to implement changes in public library spaces to better meet the needs of patrons with disabilities.
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