Continuing Education Archives

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.

Are your patrons passionate about true crime, murder mysteries, and thrilling investigative stories? If so, this is the perfect opportunity to create an unforgettable experience that taps into their curiosity and love for suspense. In this session, you will learn how to craft intricate and immersive storylines, designed to capture the attention of your audience while also seamlessly blending important STEM concepts and literacy skills.

Join this practical and engaging webinar to learn the top 10 tips for streamlining the grant-writing process, crafting standout proposals, and increasing your chances of success. From focusing on the people you serve to blending data and emotion in your proposals, this session provides actionable advice for everyone interested in library grants. Whether you’re new to grant work or looking to refine your skills, these tips will simplify and elevate your grant-writing efforts. 

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“Can you share this on Facebook? We should make a TikTok. Let’s do it for the ‘gram.” Feeling frazzled by social media and don’t know how to get your library started? Let’s walk through the basics together. Ola Gronski, RAILS Digital Marketing & Communications Specialist, discusses popular social media platforms and their purposes, best practices surrounding accessibility, and the latest trends circulating the internet.

Librarians are key community members involved in fostering reading skills and attitudes. This presentation will review the framework termed 'Science of Reading' as it relates to reading development and difficulties in school-age children. We will review current research on reading instruction, assessment, intervention, and experiences, with a focus on librarian roles. Our discussion will also include cognitive neuroscience insights to complement our understanding of how children learn to read. 

Presented by Dr. Joanna Christodoulou.