Continuing Education Archives

This session explores how to effectively support LGBTQ students, families, educators, and librarians in our current political climate. Strategies for fostering affirming environments in schools and libraries will be examined, as well as approaches for engaging and advocating within the broader community. Participants will leave with practical tools and actionable strategies to advance LGBTQ-affirming practices. 
 

Explore issues like bias, misinformation, and surveillance while reflecting on how these risks already appear in work and daily life.

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.