Continuing Education Archives

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.

Join us for a practical, follow-along session that introduces some key fundamentals of digital accessibility and demonstrates select techniques for creating more accessible documents.

Participants will work directly with a provided Word document as we walk through hands-on remediation examples and commonly used tools. This session is not an exhaustive training on document accessibility, but rather a focused look at core concepts and workflows you can build on.

Discover how to build a strong, motivated volunteer team that enhances your library’s impact. This webinar covers the key benefits of engaging volunteers, the needs and interests of today’s volunteer workforce, and what drives them to get involved. Learn how to create effective volunteer job descriptions, develop targeted recruitment plans, and clarify staff roles to support successful volunteer engagement. Perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their library’s volunteer program.

Presented by Carla Lehn.

Mazi Robinson, licensed counselor and experienced speaker, shares practical strategies for handling criticism, reducing reliance on external validation, and refocusing energy on meaningful professional and personal goals.