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Professional Development Resources during COVID-19

Here is a list of continuing education resources for you and your staff. I'll keep adding to this list as I come across new items:

• Whitney Parillo, Director of Hutchinson Memorial Library in Randolph, shared this list of items for her staff to watch while the library is closed
• Center for Professional & Executive Development, UW Madison School of Business, has a series of 5 webinar recordings available including Culture: the Driving Force Behind Your Business Culture and more.
• Dr. Steve Albrecht's webinars on Library 2.0 (free registration required):
  • Library Safety * Security 2020
  • Interacting with the Homeless
  • Sexual Harassment of Library Staff: Responding to Incidents by Patrons or Others  
  • Security for Rural Librarians
  • How to Handle Challenging Patrons
  • Stress Management for Library Staff
  • Coaching Skills for Library Managers and Supervisors
  • Responding to an Active Shooter in the Library
• Public Libraries Respond to COVID-19, a free webinar series 
  • Note: registration may be closed for some of the webinars, but they will be recorded and available for future viewing
  • The Current Landscape, March 26 at 1 p.m. Central Time
  • Successful Ways to Work Remotely, April 2 at 1 p.m. Central Time
  • Managing Stress and Anxiety, April 9 at 1 p.m.
  • Innovative Solutions in Times of Crisis, April 16 at 1 p.m. Central Time
• Professional Development Opportunities, WI Libraries for Everyone blog post
• Librarian's Guide to Homelessness with Ryan Dowd includes Core training and bonus webinars:
  • Burnout/Compassion Fatigue
  • Advanced Body Language
  • Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
  • Homelessness 201
  • Body Odor
    • All SCLS Member Library staff should have access to this. If you are having any trouble, please contact Jean
• WebJunction Course Catalog
  • Creating Pathways to Civil Legal Justice, a free online course starting April 6
• Infopeople
  • Webinars are free, courses are for a fee. SCLS member libraries may use CE Grant funds to offset the cost of courses.
• OCLC at PLA 2020, a YouTube playlist
• Wisconsin Literacy's Plain Language recorded webinar. Available until May 7

 

Archived Webinars

I've been researching some possible presenters for the 2020 Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference. As I was searching for technology related topics, I realized I needed to share some of what I found with you.

First, I looked through the conference program for Internet Librarian. This is a great conference that is held every fall in Monterey, California. Someday, I'd love to attend this conference. In the meantime, I look through the program for topics and speakers on topics that might be of interest to you.

Second, I looked through the webinar archives from Infopeople and WebJunction. This lead me to watch a few archived webinars like Using Social Media as a Tool to Advocate Diversity and Inclusion and Implicit Bias in the Library Workplace. Infopeople also offers webinars and online courses (you can use CE Grant funds to offset the costs of the course).

Watching the Social Media webinar lead me to the Indiana State Library and their archived webinars. This is another great collection of webinars on a lot of topics ranging from Director Training to genealogy and reference/research. I'll be looking more closely at these archives to get ideas for future SCLS webinars. Let me know what you find in the treasure trove that is webinar archives.

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October CE Opportunities

Here are your October CE opportunities - a little late. Happy learning and happy fall!

The Wyoming State Library compiles a list of FREE library relevant webinars. They collect way more webinars than I do in my monthly list so I'll be sharing their list with you regularly.

• 25 Free Tools for Librarians, an iSchool Online course scheduled for October 1 - 28. Cost = $125*, register here!
• Inside Interlibrary Loan: Basics for a New Millennium, a RUSA Online course scheduled for October 1 - October 29. Cost = $130 - $210*, register here!
• Rethinking Social Media to Organize Information and Communities, an ALA Online course scheduled for October 1 - October 28. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Dealing with Substance Abuse in the Library: A Guide to Helping Patrons and the Community, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for October 3 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $65*, register here!
• Increasing Library Usage through Strategic Merchandising, a LibraryWorks webinar scheduled for October 4 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $49, register here!
• Online Privacy at Your Library, an iSchool Online course scheduled for  October 8 - November 18.  Cost = $200*, register here!
• Why Leadership Matters: A Guided Evaluation of Leadership Principles and Ideas for Directors, Staff, and Users, an iSchool Online course scheduled for October 8 - November 18. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Planning Programs and Services for Toddlers and Preschoolers, an ALA Online course scheduled for October 8 - November 4. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Don't Solve Everything! Build a Problem-Solving Team Instead, a LibraryWorks webinar scheduled for October 11 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $49, register here!
• Creating Top Notch Service at Your Library, an iSchool Online course scheduled for October 15 - November 18. Cost = $165*, register here!
• Veteran Outreach and Support, an ASCLA webinar scheduled for October 16 at 12 noon Central Time. Cost = $45 - $65*, register here!
• Serving People with Mental Health Challenges at Your Library, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for October 16 - November 12. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Build a Great Team, an ALA online workshop scheduled for October 17 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
• Build Better Working Relationships at Your Library through Advanced Communication Skills, a LibraryWorks webinar scheduled for October 18 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $49*, register here!
• Coding Together, Learning Together: Starting a Coding Club at Your Library, an iSchool Online course scheduled for October 22 - November 18. Cost = $125*, register here!
• Creating a Culture of Usability in Your Library, an ALA Online course scheduled for October 22 - November 18. Cost = $199*, register here!
• Basic Reference Skills for Non-Reference Librarians, an ALA Online course scheduled for October 22 - November 18. Cost = $175, register here!
• Library Services for People Living with Alzheimers, an ASGCLA online course scheduled for October 22 - November 16. Cost = $130* - $210*, register here!
• What Libraries Can Learn from the National Rifle Association about Advocacy and Political Power, a LibraryWorks webinar scheduled for October 24 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $49, register here!
• Building Great Programs for Seniors, an ALA online workshop scheduled for October 24 at 1:30 p.m. Cost = $60*, register here!
• Build a Better World at Work and in Life with Kindness and Gratitude, a FREE Infopeople webinar scheduled for October 24 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Festivals and Fandoms for Everyone: Community Events at Your Library, an ALA online course scheduled for October 29 - November 18. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Teen Tech Playground: Get Your Teens Tinkering, Gaming, and Podcasting, a Library Journal online class starting October 29. Cost = $199 - $289*, register here!
• Book Tasting in the Library: a Recipe for Reading, a FREE Infopeople webinar scheduled for October 30 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Designing Effective New Employee Orientations, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for October 30 - November 26. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Library Grants 101, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for October 30 - November 26. Cost = $200*, register here!

 * SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

September CE Opportunities

 Happy September! Here's a sampling of the September CE Opportunities for you. Happy Learning!

• Understanding and Defending Copyright in Your Library, an ALA online workshop scheduled for September 4 and 5 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $75*, register here!
• Snapchat Explained, an ALA Online microlearning webinar scheduled for September 5 at 11 a.m. Cost = $20*, register here!
• 36 Adult Program Ideas in 90 Minutes, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for September 6 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
• Tools for Locating Primary Sources in Archives and Online, a RUSA webinar scheduled for September 6 at 12 noon Central Time. Cost = $45 - $65*, register here!
• WiLSWorld Shorts: Open Educational Resources: The State of the State, a FREE webinar scheduled for September 7 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Creating and Expanding Innovative Spaces in Your Library, an ALA Online course scheduled for September 10 - December 2. Cost = $500*, register here!
• Advanced Public Library Administration, an iSchool online course scheduled for September 10 - December 2. Cost = $415*, register here!
• Using WebDewey and Understanding Dewey Decimal Classification, an ALA Online course scheduled for September 10 - October 7. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Solutions for Challenging Workplace Relationships: Working Through Incivility and Conflict with Emotional Intelligence, an ALA Online course scheduled for September 10 - October 14. Cost = $250*, register here!
• Creating Meaningful Programs for Infants and Caregivers, an ALA Online course scheduled for September 10 - October 7. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Business Outreach for the Public Librarian, an ALA Online course scheduled for September 10 - October 7. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Web Design Basics for Librarians, an ALA Online course scheduled for September 10 - October 7. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Adult Programming: Planning for Success, an ALA Online course scheduled for September 10 - September 30. Cost = $199*, register here!
• Marketing the 21st Century Library, a RUSA Online course scheduled for September 10 - October 8. Cost = $130 - $210*, register here!
• Reads for the Reluctant, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for September 11 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Using Surveys to Improve Your Library Workshop, a two-part ALA Online workshop scheduled for September 12 and 19 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $75*, register here!
• Library Programming; Getting it Right!, a LibraryWorks webinar scheduled for September 13 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $49*, register here!
• Fall for These Must-Haves for Every Elementary to YA Reader, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for September 13 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Basic Public Library Administration, an iSchool online course scheduled for September 17 - December 9. Cost = $415*, register here!
• Babies in the Library, an iSchool Online course scheduled for September 17 - Ocober 28. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Programming for Tweens, an iSchool Online course scheduled for September 17 - October 21. Cost = $165*, register here!
• Using Themes to Improve Your Readers' Advisory, a FREE NoveList Conversations webinar scheduled for September 18 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Happily-Ever-After Guaranteed, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for September 18 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Libraries and Community Health: Prescribing Programs that Support Your Community's Needs, an ASCLA webinar scheduled for September 19 at 12 noon Central Time. Cost = $45 - $65*, register here!
• Double Your Circ on a Dime, a Library Journal online course scheduled for September 20 - October 4. Cost = $199*, register here!
• Teens and Libraries Working Together to Create Interactive, Child-Directed, STEAM-Inspired Learning Environment, a LibraryWorks webinar scheduled for September 20 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $49*, register here!
• Youth Services 101, an iSchool Online course scheduled for September 24 - November 18. Cost = $275*, register here!
• Public & Community Library Services, an iSchool Online course scheduled for September 24 - December 16. Cost = $415*, register here!
• Introduction to Electronic Resource Licensing, an iSchool Online course scheduled for September 24 - November 4. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Creating Inclusive Storytimes for ALL Children, an ALA online workshop scheduled for September 26 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
• Get Started with AR/VR/Mixed Reality, a Library Journal online course scheduled for September 26 - October 11. Cost = $225*, register here!

 * SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

July CE Opportunities

 Happy Summer! Here are your July CE Opportunities. Happy Learning!

• Feminist Librarianship: Re-Envisioning Library Work, an ALA Online course scheduled for July 2 - July 29. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Who Manages, Who Leads? A RUSA Online course scheduled for July 9 - August 6. Cost = $130 - $210*, register here!
• Change Management, a LLAMA Online course scheduled for July 9 - August 6. Cost = $139 - $249*, register here!
• Intermediate Cataloging for Non-Catalogers, an ALA Online course scheduled for July 9 - September 30. Cost = $500*, register here!
• Public Library Programming and Services for Older Adults, an iSchool Online course scheduled for July 9 - August 5. Cost = $125*, register here!
• Library Security: Training for Worst Case Scenarios and Everyday Conflicts, an iSchool Online course scheduled for July 9 - August 19. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Cutting the Red Tape: Finding and Using E-Government Tools and Resources, an ALA Online course scheduled for July 9 - August 5. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Small-Press Speed-Dating Extravaganza, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for July 10 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Effective Library Signage: Tips, Tricks, & Best Practices, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for July 11 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
• Creating Inclusive Storytimes for ALL children, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for July 12 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
• Winning Support and Influencing Communities for Library Funding, an ALA Online course scheduled for July 16 - October 7. Cost = $500*, register here!
• Introduction to User Experience (UX), an iSchool Online course scheduled for July 16 - August 26. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Reference Interview 101, a RUSA Online course scheduled for July 16 - August 24. Cost = $130 - 210*, register here!
• Laying Out the Welcome Mat: Asset Mapping to Better Serve the Immigrant Community, a FREE WebJunction webinar scheduled for July 17 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Effective Time Management for Busy Library Staff, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for July 17 - August 13. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Beyond Surveys: How to Measure Outcomes Using Alternative Data Collection Methods, a FREE PLA webinar scheduled for July 18 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Getting the Most Out of Library Volunteers, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for July 19 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $65*, register here!
• Be a Data Champion at Your Library, a FREE Infopeople webinar scheduled for July 24 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Sensory Storytime Programs, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for July 25 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $65*, register here!
• Fresh Food, Fresh Thinking: An Innovative Approach to Youth Development and Learning in Rural Communities, a FREE PLA webinar scheduled for July 25 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• How to Respond to a Security Incident in Your Library, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for July 26 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
• When I'm 64: Financial Literacy Resources for Those Nearing and in Retirement, a FREE WebJunction webinar scheduled for July 26 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!

 * SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

June CE Opportunities

 It's almost June and summer seems to really be here! Here are you June CE Opportunities - happy learning!

• Digital Humanities for All Librarians, an ALA Online course scheduled for June 4 - July 1. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Instructional Design for Online Teaching and Learning, an ALA Online course scheduled for June 4 - July 1. Cost = $175*, register here!
• New on the Job, an ALA Online course scheduled for June 4 - July 15. Cost = $250*, register here!
• Getting Started with Library Service Design, an ALA Online course scheduled for June 4 - July 1. Cost = $195*, register here!
• Workplace Burnout: Bouncing Back with Resilience, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for June 5 - July 2. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Protecting Your Library: How and Why to Research the Financial Stability of Vendors, a FREE Library Journal webcast scheduled for June 5 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Springtime D.I.Y.: New Crafts Titles in Print and Audio, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for June 5 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• STRETCH Your Storytime! Supporting Early Learning with Yoga and Movement, a FREE Infopeople webinar scheduled for June 5 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Blockchain Explained, an ALA microlearning (30 minute) webinar scheduled for June 6 at 11 a.m. Central Time. Cost = $20*, register here!
• Creating the Future: How a Historic Library System used Design to Establish a New Way Forward for All Libraries, a FREE Library Journal webcast scheduled for June 6 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Providing Services to People Living with Alzheimer's, an ALA online workshop scheduled for June 6 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
• Analyzing Staff Engagement and Connections to Understand Organizational Culture, a LLAMA webinar scheduled for June 6 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $49 - $59*, register here!
• Picture Book Parade: New Titles from Small Presses, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for June 7 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here
• Making Your Training Stick: Facilitating Learning that lasts, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for June 7 at 2:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $65*, register here!
• The Fake News Controversy: What Does it Mean for Libraries?, a FREE Library Journal webcast scheduled for June 7 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Genealogical Research for Librarians, an ALA Online course scheduled for June 11 - July 8. Cost = $225*, register here!
• Basic Cataloging and Classification, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for June 12 - July 9. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Maintaining a Safe and Respectful Library: A Customized Plan, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for June 12 - July 9. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Demonstrating Library Impact with Data, a FREE Infopeople webinar scheduled for June 12 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Making Space for Active Learning in Your Library, a FREE WebJunction webinar scheduled for June 12 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Serving Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, a two-part ALA Online workshop scheduled for June 13 and 14 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $75*, register here!
• Expand Patrons' Minds, Not Your Budget, a FREE Library Journal webcast scheduled for June 13 at noon Central Time. Register here!
• "I could really use a good laugh!" How to a Give Laugher-as-Therapy Program in Your Library, a FREE Infopeople webinar scheduled for June 14 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Meet the Starling: Library Technology that's Inspiring Early Literacy, a FREE Library Journal webcast scheduled for June 14 at noon Central Time. Register here!
• Serving All Patrons: Library Services for Multilingual Communities, a FREE Library Journal webcast scheduled for June 19 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Avoid Programming Burnout: Tap Into Your Interests to Stay Engaged, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for June 20 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $65*, register here!
• Creating More Effective Library Programs, a FREE webinar from the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation scheduled for June 27 at 9 a.m. Central Time. Register here!

 * SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

May CE Opportunities

 Happy May Day! There are oodles of learning opportunities for you this month. Enjoy and happy learning!

• Transforming the Library with User Experience, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for May 2 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = 65*, register here!
• Building Strategic Relationships to Sustain Community Engagement, a LLAMA webinar scheduled for May 2 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $49 - $49*, register here!
• Developing Effective Community Partnerships, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for May 3 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
• Season of Nonviolence, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for May 4 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Sign Language for Children in Storytime or in the Classroom: A Practical Guide, an ALA Online course scheduled for May 7 - June 17. Cost = $250*, register here!
• Web Design Basics for Librarians, an ALA Online course scheduled for May 7 - June 3. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Business Reference 101, a RUSA online course scheduled for May 7 - June 1. Cost = $130 - $210*, register here!
• All Work is Team Work, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for May 8 - June 14. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Summer YA Announcements: 2018, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for May 8 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Emerging Tech Trends in Libraries - Part 8, a FREE Infopeople webinar scheduled for May 8 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Analytics and Assessment: Privacy vs Surveillance, a LITA webinar scheduled for May 9 from noon - 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $45 - $105*, register here!
• How to Delivery Great Library Customer Service, an ALA online workshop scheduled for May 9 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
• Academic Library Space Planning, a FREE iSchool webinar scheduled for May 12 at noon Central Time. Register here!
• Rethinking Digital Literacy to Serve Library Staff and Users, an ALA Online course scheduled for May 14 - June 10. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Project Management in Libraries, a RUSA online course scheduled for May 14 - June 11. Cost = $130 - $210*, register here!
• Conflict Resolution, a LLAMA Online course scheduled for May 14 - June 8. Cost = $139 - $249*, register here!
• How to Market Your Library: a Toolkit of Proven Techniques, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for May 15 - June 11. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Must-Have Middle Grade, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for May 15 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Visual Merchandising for Public Libraries: Practical Strategies for Applying Bookstore Insights to Library Collections, a FREE WebJunction webinar scheduled for May 15 a5 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Cultivating Emotional Intelligence within Your Organization, a LLAMA webinar scheduled for May 16 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $49 - $59*, register here!
• Creating Space for Online Learning, a FREE Infopeople and ALA webinar scheduled for May 18 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Music Collection Development for Every Librarian, an ALA Online course scheduled for May 21 - July 1. Cost = $325*, register here!
• Collaborating with Teens to Build Better Library Programs, an ALA online course scheduled for May 21 - June 17, cost = #175*, register here!
• New Voices in Mystery Fiction, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for May 22 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Take Back Researcher Privacy, a LITA webinar scheduled for May 23 from noon - 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $45 - $105*, register here!
• Conversation Cafe, a FREE Libraries Transforming Communities webinar scheduled for May 23 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Strategic Planning Made Easy, an ALA online workshop scheduled for May 23 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $65*, register here!
• Maker Workshop, a Library Journal online course scheduled for May 23 - June 6. Cost = $225 - $281.25*, register here!
• Building a Culture of Learning with Library Boards, a FREE WebJunction webinar scheduled for May 24 at 2 p.m Central Time. Register here!
• Listen Up! New Audiobooks for Summer and Beyond, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for May 24 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Reducing Workplace Stress with Mindfulness, a FREE Infopeople webinar scheduled for May 24 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Little Women for a New Generation, a FREE webinar from PBS, scheduled for May 24 at 6 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Building a Culture of Learning with Library Boards, a FREE WebJunction webinar scheduled for May 24 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Taking Community Partnerships to the Next Level, a FREE WebJunction webinar scheduled for May 29 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Getting Started with User Experience: Improving Library User Interactions, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for May 29 - June 25. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Creating a Social Media Policy for Your Library, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for May 30 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $65*, register here!
• Building Great Programs for Patrons in Their 20s and 30s, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for May 31 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $55*, register here!

 * SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

April CE Opportunities

 Happy April! Here are you CE opportunities for this month. Enjoy and Happy learning!

• Cataloging for Non-Catalogers, an ALA Online advanced course scheduled for April 2 - June 24. Cost = $450*, register here!
• Engaging Teens with Digital Media: Creating Stories and Games, an ALA Online course scheduled for April 2 - April 29. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Legal Reference Services: Helping Access to Justice, a FREE iSchool webinar scheduled for April 3 at noon Central Time. Register here!
• Library Love for LibraryReads, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for April 3 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Using Technology for Community Engagement, an Infopeople online course scheduled for April 3 - 16. Cost = $150*, register here!
• Makerspaces: Embracing DIY Culture at Your Library, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for April 4 at 12:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
• Hosting your Own Comic Con: The Ultimate All-Ages Program, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for April 5 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
• Promoting Meaningful Making in Your School, a FREE DEMCO webinar scheduled for April 5 at 3 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Advanced eCourse: Children's Services Fundamentals, an ALA Online course scheduled for April 9 - July 1. Cost = $500*, register here!
• Online Tutorials: Creating them Easily and Effectively, an ALA Online course scheduled for April 9 - May 6. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Graphic Novels for Adults: Readers' Advisory and Collection Development, an ALA Online course scheduled for April 9 - May 6. Cost = $175*, register here!
• STEM vs STEAM: Science and Art in the Classroom, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for April 10 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• STEAM in the Library: Engaging Children in Learning, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for April 10 -= May 7. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Wrangling Library Patron Data, a LITA webinar scheduled for April 11 at 11 a.m. Central Time. Cost = $45 - $105*, register here!
• Fake News, Real Concerns: Developing Information Literate Students, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for April 11 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
• How to Develop Outcome Measures & Design Effective Surveys, a FREE PLA webinar scheduled for April 11 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Budget-Neutral Digital Projects for Small Institutions, a FREE iSchool webinar scheduled for April 12 at noon Central Time. Register here!
• Using Snapchat to Reach Library Patrons, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for April 12 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $85*, register here!
• I Didn't Know the Library Had That! Promoting Library Resources with Email, a FREE NoveList webinar scheduled for April 12 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Serving Older Adults and Their Care Partners at Your Library, a FREE Infopeople webinar scheduled for April 12 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Storytime Shenanigans: Building Great Programs for Preschoolers, an ALA Online course scheduled for April 16 - May 6. Cost = $175*, register here!
• How to Market Your Library, an ALA Online course scheduled for April 16 - May 13. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Music Reference Skills for Every Librarian, an ALA Online course scheduled for April 16 - May 13. Cost = $250*, register here!
• Evidenced-Based Decision making, a LLAMA Online course scheduled for April 16 - May 11. Cost = $139 -249*, register here!
• Voter Perceptions of Libraries: Getting from Awareness to Funding in 2018, a FREE PLA/WebJunction webinar scheduled for April 17 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Stellar Series Nonfiction Spring 2018, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for April 17 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Readers' Advisory for Teens, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for April 17 - May 14. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Project Management: Tips, Tools, & Tricks for Every Type and Size of Library, a LLAMA webinar scheduled for April 18 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $49 - $59*, register here!
• Empowering Teens: Fostering the Next Generation of Advocates, a Library Journal online course scheduled for April 24 - May 8. Cost = $225 - $281.25*, register here!
• Ready to Read! Board Books, Picture Books and Middle Grade Novels, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for April 24 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• User-Centered Assessment: Leveraging What You Know and Filling in the Gaps, a FREE WebJunction webinar scheduled for April 24 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Using Change Management to Transform Your Library, an ALA online workshop scheduled for April 25 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
• Adopting Encryption Technologies, a LITA webinar scheduled for April 25 from noon - 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $45 - $105*, register here!
• Future Search, a Libraries Transforming Communities webinar scheduled for April 25 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Doubling Your Circ on a Dime, a Library Journal online course scheduled for April 25 - May 9. Cost = $225 - $281.25*, register here!
• Crime Fiction for Mystery Month, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for April 26 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Improve Comprehension; Avoid Summer Slide, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for April 27 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!

* SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

March CE Opportunities

 Lots of learning opportunities in March! Happy Learning!

• Working with Individuals Affected by Homelessness: An Empathy-Driven Approach, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for March 1 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $55*, register here!
• Marketing Digital Books to Kids & Teens, a FREE OverDrive webinar scheduled for March 1 at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Feminist Reads, a Penguin Reading List for Readers Grades K-12, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for March 2 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Mindfulness for Librarians: Handling Stress and Thriving Under Pressure, an ALA Online course scheduled to begin March 5 and continue for 4 weeks. Cost = $195*, register here!
• Understanding E-Books: All You Need to Know Now and for the Future, an ALA Online course scheduled to begin March 5 and continue for 4 weeks. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Reference Interview 101, a RUSA Online course scheduled to begin on March 5 and continue for 6 weeks. Cost = $130 - $210*, register here!
• Library Services for Patrons Experiencing Homelessness, an Infopeople online course scheduled for March 6 - April 2. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Spring 2018 YA Announcements, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for March 6 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Facilitating Constructive Contributions: Dealing with Difficult Behaviors; Helping People Share from a Better Place, a FREE Infopeople webinar scheduled for March 7 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Put Linked Data to Work for Your Library, a FREE webinar from NoveList scheduled for March 7 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Handling Negative Feedback Online: Strategies for Your Library, a FREE Infopeople webinar scheduled for March 8 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Mentoring Library Employees: A Beginner's Guide, an ALA Online Workshop scheduled for March 8 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = 65*, register here!
• Relevant, Relatable Reference Services in Your Library, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for March 9 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Building Curiosity, Confidence, and Community Through Making, a FREE webinar from WiLS scheduled for March 9 at 1 p.m. Register here!
• Creating Great User Experiences: Taking Libraries beyond Customer Service, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for March 12 - April 8. Cost = $150*, register here!
• Online Privacy & Security: Best Practices for Librarians, an ALA Online course scheduled to begin March 12 and continue for 5 weeks. Cost = $250*, register here!
• Introduction to Critical Information Literacy: Promoting Social Justice through Librarianship, an ALA Online course scheduled for March 12 - April 15. Cost = $225*, register here!
• Basic Reference Skills for Non-Reference Librarians, an ALA Online course scheduled for March 12 - April 8. Cost = $175*, register here!
• The Entrepreneurial Road to Building the Catholic News Archive, a FREE iSchool webinar scheduled for March 13 at noon Central Time. Register here!
• Increase Library Hours & Access with open+, a FREE Library Journal webinar scheduled for March 13 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Current in Comics: Upcoming Graphic Novels for Your Library, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for March 13 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Stress Management for Library Workers: Real Tools for Your Life, Career, and Workplace, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for March 14 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
• Visualizing Funding for Libraries: You've Gathered the Data, Now What? a FREE WebJunction webinar scheduled for March 14 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Building Great Programs for Seniors, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for March 15 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
• Get a Grip on Grant Writing, a FREE Library Journal webinar scheduled for March 15 at 2 pm. Central Time. Register here!
• Cultural Intelligence in the Library Workplace, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for March 20 - April 16. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Liven Up Baby and Toddler Storytimes with Sign Language, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for March 22 at 12 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
• The Newest Graphic Novels: What's Hot for Spring, a FREE Library Journal webinar scheduled for March 22 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Basic American Sign Language for Library Staff, an ALA Online course scheduled for March 26 - May 6. Cost = $195*, register here!
• Developing Experiential Learning Spaces in the Library, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for March 27 - April 23. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Facts Matter: Information Literacy for the Real World, a Library Journal Online course scheduled for March 28 - April 11. Cost = $225 - 281.25*, register here!
• Teaching Privacy in Libraries: Strategies and Tools, an Infopeople webinar scheduled for March 29 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Intergenerational Programs at the Library: Connecting Generations for Healthy Communities, a FREE Webjunction webinar scheduled for March 29 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!

* SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

February CE Opportunities

Happy February! Here are your CE opportunities for this month. Happy Learning!

• Mobile Makerspaces: Take Your Making on the Road, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for February 1 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $65*, register here!
• Customizing Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager, an ALA Online course scheduled to begin February 5 and continue for 5 weeks. Cost = $199*, register here!
• Services to Homeschoolers, a UW Madison iSchool Online course scheduled for February 5 - March 4. Cost = $125*, register here!
• Babies in the Library, a UW Madison iSchool online course scheduled for February 5 - March 18. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Design Thinking for Librarians, a UW Madison iSchool Online course scheduled for February 5 - March 18. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Online Privacy and Security: Best Practices for Librarians, an ALA Online course scheduled to begin February 5 and continue for 5 weeks. Cost = $250*, register here!
• Adult Programming: Planning for Success, an ALA Online course scheduled to begin February 5 and continue for 3 weeks. Cost = $199*, register here!
• Lunch at the Library: Nourishing Bodies and Minds, a FREE Webjunction webinar scheduled for February 6 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Teen Services Fundamentals, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for February 6 - March 5. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Understanding and Applying Adult Learning Theory to Improve Library Services, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for February 6 - March 5. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Facilitating Multi-Dimensional Listening: Helping Groups Identify Common Ground While Acknowledging Differences, a FREE Infopeople webinar scheduled for February 7 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Dealing with Substance Abuse in the Library, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for February 8 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $65*, register here!
• Introduction to Metadata and Linked Data, an ALA Online course scheduled to begin February 12 and continue for 6 weeks. Cost = $250*, register here!
• Organization & Management of Collections, a UW Madison iSchool Online course scheduled for February 12 - May 6. Cost = $415*, register here!
• Basic Public Library Administration, a UW Madison iSchool Onlien course scheduled for February 12 - May 6. Cost = $415*, register here!
• Business Outreach for the Public Librarian, an ALA Online course scheduled for February 12 - March 11. Cost = 175*, register here!
• Emotional Intelligence in the Library Workplace, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for February 13 - March 12. Cost = $200*, register here!
• How to Run Great Webinars, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for February 14 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $55*, register here!
• How to Build a Great Team, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for February 15 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
• Coding Together, Learning Together: Starting a Coding Club at Your Library, a UW Madison iSchool Online course scheduled for February 19 - March 18. Cost = 125*, register here!
• Inside Interlibrary Loan: Basics for  New Millennium, a RUSA Online course scheduled for February 19 - March 19. Cost = $130 - $210*, register here!
• Teaching Patrons to Use Technology, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for February 20 - March 19. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Spring Into Picture Books: New Books 2018, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for February 20 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Homelessness in Small and Rural Communities: Libraries Can Help, a FREE WebJunction webinar scheduled for February 21 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Creating Early Literacy Programs: Connecting with Early Childhood Development, an ALA Online course scheduled to begin February 26 and continue for 4 weeks. Cost = $175*, register here!
• For Director's Ears Only: 10 Secret Tips to Support Youth Services, a FREE iSchool webinar scheduled for February 27 at noon Central Time. Register here!
• Understanding and Defending Copyright in Your Library: An Introduction, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for February 28 and March 7 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $75*, register here!

* SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.