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Do you have an innovative approach to circulation services you’d like to share? The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Information School will host their popular Back in Circulation Again conference Oct 19-20, 2020 and will accept proposals until January 31, 2020. Topics may include, but are not limited to: e-reserves, stacks management, staff management, staff training, staff motivation, keeping up with technology, customer service, diversity issues, and innovation. See last year’s schedule (Back in Circulation Program 2018) for inspiration. Circulation managers and staff from public and academic libraries all over the United States and Canada (and beyond!) attend.  Keynote Speaker: Kristin Pekoll
Assistant Director, ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom Censorship Beyond Books Just as books can be censored, displays, programs and databases come under fire. Libraries provide resources and services that are essential to ensure equitable access to information for all, including underserved populations. But while libraries are often well-versed in protecting the right to read, many lack policies and experience in addressing censorship and complaints of resources and services on the front line. This presentation will highlight specific case studies and offer practical guidance on safeguarding intellectual freedom beyond book challenges.
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Below are the headlines from the latest 📣 Nic News Weekly newsletter.
Looking to lead? ALA announces free facilitation skills training for small and rural library workers.  The American Library Association (ALA) has announced a professional development opportunity — including funding to attend an in-person workshop at the 2020 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago — to help small and rural library workers develop the communication skills they need to thrive in the 21st-century library.
Below are the headlines from the latest 📣 Nic News Weekly newsletter.
Below are the headlines from the latest 📣 Nic News Weekly newsletter.
Below are the headlines from the latest 📣 Nic News Weekly newsletter.
ALA accepting applications for Library Census Equity Fund mini-grants: Apply by November 2211/4/2019 $2,000 Library Census Equity Fund mini-grant opportunity for libraries in or near Census 2020 hard-to-count communities. See below for an interesting grant opportunity (with…of course….a quickly approaching deadline for application). Take a look at it and let us know if there is any way NFLS can be of help...
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 | 1-2 p.m. Central
Learn how outcome data can be used to guide programming changes, strategic planning, communication, advocacy, or new funding requests. REGISTER NOW!
This webinar is open to everyone. PLA’s Project Outcome is a free online toolkit designed to help public libraries understand and share the impact of their programs and services by providing simple surveys and an easy-to-use process for measuring and analyzing outcomes. Learn more at www.projectoutcome.org. Below are the headlines from the latest 📣 Nic News Weekly newsletter.
Below are the headlines from the latest 📣 Nic News Weekly newsletter.
 The Libraries Transform Book Pick is an opportunity for public libraries across the U.S. to offer the same ebook to library users without any waitlists or holds. It allows libraries: - To bring readers together in the community and beyond - To engage readers with new titles and genres - To showcase digital collections as well as reading resources and activities  Free marketing resources are available to help public libraries promote this innovative new digital reading program and encourage patrons to checkout After the Flood.
Sign up for the Libraries Transform initiative to access the free Book Pick tools, including a flyer, press release template, social media graphics, table tent and much more!  Free Webinar:Tools for Building Digital Skills with Your Patrons and Staff
Thursday, September 26, 2019 | 1-2 p.m. Central Public libraries have long been leaders in bringing people into the digital world, providing programs and services that help patrons get jobs, gain knowledge, increase productivity, and engage with others online. Leveraging and strengthening existing library and community resources can help reduce staff burden and increase the library’s impact on digital literacy. In this free webinar, a panel of digital literacy experts will share tools, resources, and partnership strategies to help you enhance digital skill development among patrons and library staff. This webinar is presented as part of the Public Library Association's (PLA) DigitalLead: Rural Libraries Creating New Possibilities project. PLA and Microsoft Corp. are helping rural populations reap the benefits of broadband internet connectivity. Below are the headlines from the 08/30/2019 - 📣 Nic News Weekly newsletter.
 ALA Publishing: Workshops and eCourses for Library Professionals
 ALA Publishing: Workshops and eCourses for Library Professionals
 ALA Publishing: Workshops and eCourses for Library Professionals The following workshops that are being offered by ALA September - October, 2019:
Below are the headlines from the 07/19/2019 - 📣 Nic News Weekly newsletter.
 ALA Publishing: Workshops and eCourses for Library Professionals The following workshops that are being offered by ALA June - September, 2019:
Below are the headlines from the 07/12/2019 - 📣 Nic News Weekly newsletter.
 A regional symposium on equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice for public libraries
October 28–29, 2019 at Chicago Public Library, Chicago, IL Libraries across the country are making stronger commitments to equitable library services for all. Librarians, library administrators, library staff, and other stakeholders are encouraged to join us to grow the collective capacity and connections we will need to do this work. During this one-and-a-half day symposium we will explore how power and privilege operate interpersonally and institutionally; identify how oppression shows up in our communities and libraries; and learn about historical and contemporary social justice movements. Participants will hear from libraries putting equity into practice, develop regional connections, and create local action plans to advance equity and social justice in our organizations and communities.  ALA Publishing: Workshops and eCourses for Library Professionals Get Engaged, Grow Your Skills, Advance Your Career With Caitlin Williams; A 60-minute free webinar Thursday, August 1, 2019 11:00 am Central If you feel like you’re stuck professionally, it can be difficult to find opportunities to advance. In this free event, Caitlin Williams, author of Be Opportunity-Minded: Start Growing Your Career Now, will get you started by showing you techniques for self-reflection and concrete strategies from her book that will ensure you keep growing regardless of where you are in your career. She’ll also discuss her upcoming eCourse and how you can use that course to further grow in your career.
 Tuesday, July 16, 2019
12:00 - 1:00 PM Webinar Most American communities are aging, and libraries are in a position to identify opportunities to meet the needs of older adults in their communities. Your library can help anticipate the growing technological needs of mature audiences, so they can better understand the digital landscape. In this 60-minute webinar, you’ll learn how you can increase opportunities for older adults in your community to learn the latest gadgets, obtain government resources and services, develop personal awareness, and actively participate with accessible gaming equipment. Discover how your library will remain a vital point for seniors who wish to engage more deeply with the world around them. |
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