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Latest Recordings

  • Reference Basics

    Are your reference skills ready for a refresh? This practical and engaging webinar is designed for librarians and library staff who want to sharpen their foundational reference abilities. This session covers effective reference interview techniques, top reliable sources, specialized resources, and organization tips.

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  • Top of the Pops: Some of the Best Children's Books of 2024

    Looking to learn about what the best books for kids (ages 0-14} were in 2024? Then sit back and enjoy this presentation that covers everything from board books to upper elementary nonfiction. It's a rousing round-up of some of the true gems of last year. Some you may know but don't be surprised if a lot of them strike you as new! 

     

    Presented by Betsy Bird.

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  • Neurodiversity-Affirming Practices for Library Workers and Patrons

    This webinar provides and talks through practical tips for supporting the agency of autistic and neurodivergent individuals in your library. Led by Bailey Hoffner, an adult-diagnosed autistic librarian, the session will cover basic concepts, history, and core principles of neurodiversity-affirming practice. Attendees will walk away with actionable steps they can take in nearly all areas of librarianship, from more inclusive ways to engage with patrons to better policies to support all workers, regardless of neuro-identities.

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  • Stories for All: Curating Diverse Voices in Your Classroom Library

    This webinar discusses the importance of representation in literature for youth, explores curated book lists filled with culturally relevant texts, and covers practical resources for finding books that celebrate diverse voices, backgrounds, and experiences.

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  • Social Media Best Practices for Library Trustees

    Government use of social media can raise a number of legal issues, including compliance with the Open Meetings Act and the First Amendment. In this session, attorney Julie Tappendorf provides best practices on avoiding Open Meetings Act violations and helps you learn how the First Amendment can apply to trustee social media activities, even on their personal social media accounts. Julie discusses recent U.S. Supreme Court cases on government officials and social media, and provides the do’s and don’ts for moderating comments on social media.

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