The Thanksgiving Holiday is about reflecting on our blessings and acknowledging our gratitude for the people and things in our lives that bring us feelings of joy and peace. It feels good to celebrate the holiday with family, friends and loved ones, so why not make the spirit of your Thanksgiving even bigger and better? […]
Even within the same library system, our understanding of our patrons’ needs varies immensely. As different as library departments may seem, combining our insights enriches our understanding of the community we serve and their interconnection throughout generations. This webinar describes how to plan an interdepartmental and intergenerational program, taking a project-based English learning initiative as […]
Communication is essential to running a productive and effective workplace. We all have different communication styles and may unwittingly create confusion or discord. This program explores numerous ways we can improve how we communicate and decrease frustration while boosting cooperation. As a result of this program, attendees will: Identify 1 thing you can start and […]
We're pleased to offer a half-hour training through Homeless Training Academy by Ryan Dowd on December 12th. It will cover: -What the research says about mental illness and violence -Three warning flags that a situation is high risk -Two tools you can use in low-risk situations Register here for Mental Illness Short Course: High Risk […]
With the approach of winter solstice, we find ourselves on the threshold of a new transition. This can be a wonderful time to start winding down, to reflect and celebrate the year that we are leaving behind, and to connect with the yearnings that we would like to see in the year ahead. Join us […]
It is important that library directors/staff completing the annual report for the first time attend a live training session with the Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL). We have scheduled one training session to assist new library directors/staff. A recording of this training will be available on the PA Library Staff Academy through Niche Academy. Veteran library directors are more […]
We are hosting an abbreviated training session for library directors who previously went through the training. This session will highlight the new user guide and will review the major changes found within the 2024 annual report. A recording of this training will be available on the PA Library Staff Academy through Niche Academy. Veteran library director training date/time: Tuesday, January […]
Are you looking for new picture books to share in your classroom, curriculum, or collection? This presentation will showcase the "best of the best" from the 2024 publishing crop. A variety of books will be featured, including quality read-alouds, distinguished illustrations, and stories ranging in tone, theme, and style. Don’t miss this hour-long event to […]
Learn fun ways to help teens boost information literacy, featuring escape room games and social media tools, developed with public libraries. You can help your teen patrons to become better navigators of the information that they find online. Come learn about how you can offer fun and engaging experiences that bring teens to the library […]
Are you wanting to make your organization’s images really pop? This session will delve into information about types of digital cameras, lenses, basics of camera operations, image composition, online image storage, and online editing tools. Learn how to stage an area to make it look its best and how to incorporate those images into your […]
This training is being presented by Homeless Library Academy and Ryan Dowd. Participants can expect to learn the following: Symptoms of dementia and how it impacts the brain Communication “Do’s” and “Don’ts” when talking to someone with dementia Tools staff can use and how to “redirect” Register for this event at the "Website" link in […]
From Sensory Storytimes to Disability Justice Book Clubs, libraries around the country push beyond the basics of ADA compliance to welcome disabled patrons at the library. But how do these libraries reach disabled library users and determine their information needs? In 2023 on behalf of Publishers Weekly, author and public librarian Susan Metallo interviewed librarians […]