Continuing Education Archives

National implementation of the “Official” RDA is expected in 2027. This webinar will be led by the chair-elect of the RDA Steering Committee and will highlight the most significant new elements and practices, as well as guide participants in navigating the updated RDA Toolkit.

Leaders from Everyday Advocacy introduce practical ways that school librarians can strengthen support for their libraries through small, intentional actions built into daily work. Explore the narratives shaping school libraries today, learn the core principles of smart, safe, savvy, and sustainable advocacy, and practice using storytelling to communicate your value.

Looking to learn about what the best books for kids {ages 0-14) were in 2025? Then sit back and enjoy a 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, Collection Development Manager of Evanston Public Library.

In this Canva Pro training webinar you'll learn how to customize your brand kit and create custom templates to save time and keep your designs on-brand—plus see it in action with a case study from Oak Park Public Library's poster display process. You'll learn how to set up documents like a pro, choose the right file formats, and get tips on finding and editing images without running into copyright issues. And because libraries are for everyone, special attention is given to accessible design.

Your library facility is your largest physical asset, and you'll likely spend a significant amount of your budget keeping it maintained. This presentation will walk you the basics of getting to know your facility, the importance of keeping it clean and maintained, and additional tips and information including doing a renovation, remodel or new build, and having a capital improvement plan.