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  • Sustainable Thinking for the Future of Libraries

    • 1 hr 6 min 10 s • Added:

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  • Methods for Creating and Assessing Library Outreach Initiatives

    • 1 hr 7 min 21 s • Added:

    This webinar describes methods for creating library outreach goals that make a measurable impact on your institution's mission as well as strategies and tools for library outreach assessment. This webinar focuses on academic library outreach, but the strategies can be applied to any library type and setting. Those with some familiarity with assessment and/or outreach will benefit the most from this practical approach to library outreach planning and assessment.

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  • The Civic Lab and Beyond: Civic Engagement through Resources and Programming

    • 2 hr 4 min 48 s • Added:

    Civic engagement is a core library value that seems even more urgent in today's polarized political landscape. How can we facilitate meaningful learning opportunities in the library to address these times? The Civic Lab is a pop-up library that encourages dialogue, exploration, and engagement on issues affecting our community. Featuring all-ages collections and resources on current events, such as climate change, Black Lives Matter, and executive orders, the flexible, mobile space is also used for inclusive programming.

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  • Legal Immigration Resources and Services

    • 1 hr 6 min 18 s • Added:

    In this webinar, learn how to direct patrons towards immigration resources and community organizations that offer legal immigration assistance. Hear how you can offer legal immigration services at your library through the Department of Justice Recognition and Accreditation program.

    Topics:
    * Answering common immigration related questions
    * Department of Justice Recognition and Accreditation program
    * Local resources and organizations

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  • Creating a Friendly Environment for English Language Learners

    • 46 min 10 s • Added:

    In this webinar, learn how to create a friendly environment for English Language Learners and their families at the library. The presenters will share marketing tips and programming activities. They will also discuss parent resources and partnerships within the community and schools.

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    o Cultural Responsiveness
    o Communication/Advertisement
    o Programming Activity Ideas
    o Parent resources
    o Community Involvement
    o School/District Partnership

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  • Be a Talking Book Ambassador: Learn How Talking Books Can Benefit Your Community

    • 1 hr 9 min 18 s • Added:

    The Illinois Talking Book Outreach Center (ITBOC) will consolidate with the Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service (ISLTBBS) on September 1, 2017. Public libraries are looking for ways to better serve all their citizens including those who don't or can't come to the physical library. Together we can help each other reach and serve those eligible patrons.

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  • Serving Patrons with Dementia

    • 1 hr 8 min 29 s • Added:

    The Alzheimer's Association projects that by 2025, there will be an estimated 7.1 million people age 65 and older with Alzheimer's disease - a 40% increase from the 5.1 million age 65 and older affected in 2015.

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