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Professional Development Resources for Library Staff & Board Members February 2018
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February 8, 2018 | 12:00pm - 2:30pm (MT) $329 Good business teams produce results during times of prosperity. It’s a different story during times of change and uncertainty, when only prepared and motivated teams have the agility, focus and motivation to successfully in navigate the shifting environment. As a leader, you must help your people overcome their reactions, embrace the change initiatives, and use focused approaches to keep team activities on course. In this workshop, you’ll gain practical tools that will enable you to manage reactions to change to communicate in a manner that inspires followers and ensures optimal productivity through any change initiative.
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February 15, 2018 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm (MT) $60(US) individuals / $120(US) groups If you want a great library, you need a great team! In this workshop, Catherine Hakala-Ausperk—librarian, speaker, consultant, and author of Build a Great Team: One Year to Success—will show you how to get started. You’ll learn how to support and develop staff you already have and gain techniques to hire right in the future. Whether you’re a brand new supervisor or a long-time leader looking for a refresher, this workshop will help you enhance your management skills and provide you with valuable tips on how to be a great boss of a great team.
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$199 US Are you tired from overly dramatic employees who make every mistake or hurdle into a federal case? Or meetings filled with people who just want to gripe about everything they can’t control? Look out your office door… Is every one of your employees just executing without excuses? Are they fully accountable, passionately driving huge results, without any drama or hassle? Or, are some of your employees making excuses or finger-pointing, maybe even a bit entitled, and their passion is lacking?
Some organizations have hardwired a drama-free culture. Their employees take ownership, they’re passionate, driven, collaborative, open, and make absolutely no excuses. And after studying hundreds of these companies, we’ve identified the best practices that drive their success and make them such calm grown-ups who do their jobs without the drama.
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You know you should. You wish you could. But delegation has never been your strong suit. Take heart! This is definitely an area you can improve in – it just takes knowing yourself, knowing your employees, and knowing how to put that knowledge to work for you!
In this session, you’ll learn specific tips to help you delegate effectively – not just more – and you’ll also discover why doing so is important to your success as a supervisor. We’ll uncover some important questions to consider when you finally make that leap to delegating on a consistent basis. We’ll also look at not just whether or not a task should be delegated, but also to whom – along with ways to establish clear expectations and opportunities for your employees to continuously learn and grow.
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*subscription required In this course, management and leadership expert Todd Dewett provides practical advice to help you establish your identity as a leader, connect with your team, and become a successful first-time manager. Learn how to survive your first 30 days, build trust, facilitate efficient meetings, and develop authority. This course is designed to prepare you to confidently tackle your responsibilities at work and increase your value to the organization while improving operational effectiveness.
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The Awesome Ask: How to Approach Your Donors for Gifts in a Way That's Comfortable and Effective! Charity HowTo February 6, 2018 | 11:00am - 12:30pm (MT) OR February 14, 2018 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm (MT) $87 US Asking for charitable gifts in person is the most effective fundraising you can do. Research of non-profits shows that 75% of all in-person asks of individuals result in a gift. Those are incredible odds.
It’s also the most challenging fundraising you will do, and you need the understanding and tools to do it comfortably and effectively. Brian Saber, one of the foremost experts in the field, will show you how to use your personal Asking Style every step of the way to from identifying the best prospects for you to soliciting them for quality gifts. The Asking Styles, developed by Brian Saber’s company, Asking Matters, are a revolutionary way for everyone – staff and volunteers alike - to learn how to fundraise in a way that suits their personality and takes into account their strengths and challenges.
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How to Knock Your Grantmaker's Socks Off Charity HowTo February 7, 2018 | 11:00am - 12:30pm (MT) OR February 13, 2018 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm (MT) $87 US In this live, interactive webinar we will look at the steps necessary to write a narrative grant application that not only engages your reviewers, but compels them to want to advocate for you to receive the grant award. We will go step by step through how to achieve this in each portion of your process from identifying a funding opportunity to clicking submit for an application.
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February 13, 2018 | 11:00am - 12:30pm (MT) OR February 21, 2018 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm (MT) $87 US Does your nonprofit publish an annual report? Is your annual report more than 10 pages long and takes months to prepare? Do you feel your nonprofit is behind the times with the way it presents information in the annual report?
If you answered “yes” to those questions, join our webinar on “How to Create an Annual Report Infographic” to learn how to use today’s digital publication trends to your advantage. Learn the how-to’s of annual report development within the infographic framework. Use the tips and tools you learn in this webinar to engage and inspire your donors.
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February 15, 2018 | 11:00am - 12:00pm (MT) Newsletter guru Steven Screen will teach what he's learned from 25 years of creating money-raising newsletters! You'll learn the tested, proven model for creating a printed newsletter that delights your donors, increases donor retention, and raises money! You’ll learn the best format to use, what types of stories to include, the most important elements on each page, and what to do on the all-important back page that causes your donors to give gifts (and love doing it)!
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How to Run Great Webinars ALA February 14, 2018 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm (MT) $55(US) individuals / $110(US) groups When you conduct a webinar, not only do you create an interactive, dynamic, and flexible training resource, but one that can be recorded for future use. In this workshop, Dan Freeman, ALA Publishing eLearning Solutions' Director, will give you the information you need to run effective, productive webinars that fit your needs and budget.
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February 20, 2018 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) Of course babies are welcome in your library, but what if you could transform your library into a truly baby-friendly library? Join us for this interactive webinar to explore ideas on transforming your space, collections, policies, programs, outreach efforts, and customer service philosophy to best fit the needs of your youngest patrons and their families, and make them feel welcome. Along with examples we’ll provide, there will be many opportunities for you to share your experiences, ideas, and questions on babies in libraries with each other.
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February 21, 2018 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) $32 (early rate) / $39 (regular rate) Healthy workplaces foster respectful and dynamic relationships which contribute to employee well-being. This in turn results in greater job satisfaction, increased employee participation and improved work performance. This webinar explores the components of respect and addresses individual and collective responsibilities within the work environment. In addition, participants will learn how to voice their expectations as well as initiate and respond to difficult conversations about disrespectful behaviour.
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March 8, 2018 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm (MT) $65 (US) individual \ $130 (US) groups If you ask any successful person what helped them in their career, they are likely to say it wasn’t a what but a who. Mentors coach us, support us, and encourage us in all we do. The only problem is there aren’t enough of them to go around. Professionals often feel they are just too busy, and that while mentoring is important, there simply aren't enough hours in the day.
In this new workshop, Catherine Hakala-Ausperk shows you how you can be a mentor and how you can make sure it fits into your schedule, even if you've only got a few minutes a week. During her career, Hakala-Ausperk has held almost every position in a public library and now works as a management and leadership consultant. Using her experience as both a mentor and a mentee, she will guide you to become the best mentor you can be.
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Here's what you are going to learn in this ground-breaking training:
- How to Empower Joint Problem Solving, so you are not carrying the monkey on your back and have successfully encouraged other people to take responsibility.
- How to Encourage Better Connections with Others, by understanding what they need from you and how you can build a stronger bridge to them.
- How to Engage People to Want to Help You, because your relationships are stronger and your message is clear.
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Conflict has many sources, including disagreements, stress, personality differences and misunderstandings. While the results of conflict impact us individually, it often has negative effects on the performance of groups. Many conflicts would not spiral out of control if people used conflict resolution techniques that are easy to learn and utilize. This webinar will teach you to understand some fundamental dynamics of conflict and equip you with tools for responding confidently when faced with situations of conflict.
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1 week eCourse Now more than ever, you are going to school, working, and living in communities with people who think, look, and have beliefs different from your own. This 45-minute course will give you the skills to bridge those divides and find common ground. In this skills-based course, we will explore practical strategies and techniques to apply in your daily life. You will learn about the difference between dialogue, discussion, and debate; micro-affirmations; and how to be an ally.
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6 week eCourse In this training course, you will learn basic Word, Excel, and Outlook skills. You will learn how to create and manage Word documents, organize information in tables, perform calculations on data, create graphs and charts, organize your email Inbox, and manage email automatically.
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March 5 - April 1, 2018 $195 US Do you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed or stressed at work? Throughout this four-week eCourse, you’ll learn tips and tricks to better handle stress and become more mindful in the workplace. Instructors Richard Moniz and Martin House will discuss burnout theory and the overall impact it has on you, library users, and your organization as a whole. You’ll be introduced to mindfulness, discuss its significance and how it relates to the library profession, and learn techniques to put theory into practice. The practical strategies you learn can be implemented right away to succeed in your position and thrive under pressure.
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February 20, 2018 - March 19, 2018 $200 (US) Do you provide technology assistance to library patrons? Are you responsible for coordinating technology related programs and services at your library? Do you help patrons in your library’s makerspace, technology lab, or media lab? If you regularly help patrons to use technology, this course can help increase your skills and improve your library’s services.
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With over 30,000 titles published for children in 2015, it can be challenging to see the forest through the trees. Identifying new titles for use in programs, displays, teacher collections, and class visits can be challenging and time consuming.
In this interactive webinar program, Jill Burket Ragase will give you a variety of tools that you will be able to use to: - Understand the role of Board Books in a well-balanced collection
- Ideas for housing, storage, and display
- An overview of recommended titles from the last 24 months
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How diverse are the services and programs that are offered in your library? Could you be even more effective in creating a diverse and inclusive place for your users and community? This interactive and informative program will discuss the importance of creating diverse and inclusive learning spaces in libraries.
Andrea will highlight dozens of multicultural and inclusive books that will appeal to young readers and will provide strategies for participants to engage readers, increase access to diverse content, and foster culturally competent learning environments.
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February 27, 2018 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm (MT) As librarians, we often offer abundant storytimes and teen programs. But what about our patrons between these age groups? Join us for a webinar on programming for 'tweens (ages 8-12). Whether you've been offering 'tween programs for years or you're just getting started, you'll come away with ideas on program themes, structures, and organization.
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Hosting engaging book clubs that keep teens coming back can be a challenge. This program with Eden Grey will help you overcome that challenge! In this interactive and informative program, you’ll learn about the best options in Young Adult literature for keeping teens engaged, interested, and talking up your book club to all of their friends.
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Heather Thompson and Heather Love Beverley shared ideas for incorporating science, technology, engineering, math, and the arts into classes and programming at the library, with a focus on STEM and STEAM for children. Presenters provided an overview of 60+ STEM/STEAM programs they have tried at their libraries, as well as an in-depth summary of 3 programs for ages 3-12. These materials, including outlines, supply lists, links to scientific explanations, photos, and more can also be found on the blog created by the presenters: www.steminlibraries.com
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Get Coding With Logic by Kevin WoodCode it, test it, cache it, drop it! This comprehensive book introduces readers to everything they need to know about data. Accessible language provides easy-to-understand explanations for crucial concepts. Puzzles, games, and robot illustrations create a fun, interactive learning experience that will draw in both beginning coders and readers who are reluctant to learn about coding.
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February 7, 2018 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm (MT) OR February 15, 2018 | 11:00am - 12:30pm (MT) $87 US The ultimate goal on Facebook is to build a Facebook fanbase that consistently tell their friends about your organization’s mission, events, and fundraisers. All of this starts with a strategy to create powerful content that’s specifically optimized to encourage people to like, comment on, and share your updates.
This nonprofit webinar will help you develop a rock-solid content strategy for Facebook, which will help you create more viral updates, spread awareness about your cause, and build a more loyal fanbase! You’ll learn from specific nonprofit case studies as well as a live demonstrations of how to create and publish highly engaging content.
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Learn what’s driving modern trends in social media marketing for libraries. Discover what type of content grabs readers, how to optimize posting times and target demographics. Stay organized with your social media, interact and engage with your audience, recognize analytical measurements and understand the end goal of social media marketing.
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Learn how to take the next steps toward amplifying your library’s social media program. During this third webinar in our social media series, we’ll discuss best practices in growing your library's social media program and managing user engagement. You’ll learn tips on assessing your library’s audience based on their preferred platforms and ideas for converting your in-person library community into an online community.
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6 week eCourse In the course, we will examine the concept of IoT. We will look at the ‘things’ that make up the Internet of Things, including how those components are connected together, how they communicate, and how they value add to the data generated. We will also examine cybersecurity and privacy issues, and highlight how IoT can optimize processes and improve efficiencies in your business.
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Old school, top-down supervisory styles simply aren't working anymore. Volunteers want to be equal partners in mission delivery. At the same time, they need to do so within the limits of your organization’s policies. With the right leadership approaches, applied at the right time, you can keep both sides happy, all while reducing your own anxiety and stress. We’ll show you how.
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February 22, 2018 | 1:00pm - 4:30pm Strathcona (Sherwood Park, AB) This workshop is open to all library trustees, library managers and library system staff. It is designed to help participants support effective public library service in their communities and regions. In particular, participants will understand: Libraries Act and Regulations and other pertinent legislation. The Alberta public library network. Library board roles, responsibilities and relationships.
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$175 Welcome to Making Meetings Work on-line course. This suite of podcasts and tip sheets is designed to help you improve your skills as a meeting chair or member. Eli Mina, Meeting Mentor and Registered Parliamentarian, offers guidance and advice regarding all aspects of planning, conducting, and managing effective meetings. It is a must-listen for all new and experienced board, council and committee chairs and members.
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The nonprofit board answer book : a practical guide for board members and chief executives by BOARDSOURCEThe Nonprofit Board Answer Book is designed as a guide to good governance for board leaders at all levels of experience and expertise. BoardSource's second edition of its best-selling book shows board members how to be more effective, meet difficult situations head-on, and deal with commonplace challenges with confidence. It shows chief executives how to focus and support the board in carrying out its governance responsibilities. The book is written in an easy-to-use question-and-answer format and includes action steps and examples.
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Begins March 14, 2018 Develop the skills and confidence to become a competent and autonomous learner in a digital age.
Consists of 4 Microcourses: - Digital Literacies for Online Learning - starts March 14, 2018
- Digital Citizenship - starts April 4, 2018
- Open Education, Copyright, and Open Licensing in a Digital World - starts April 25, 2018
- Critical Media Literacies and Associated Digital Skills - starts May 16, 2018
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February 27, 2018 - Edmonton, AB OR February 28, 2018 - Calgary, AB $249 (early rate) / $279 (regular rate) This workshop focuses on incorporating mindfulness practices into your role as a leader. Mindfulness is ultimately about becoming more conscious, more intentional and more aware of one’s inner processes. Balance in emotion and thought leads to health and well-being, and provides a rich foundation for leadership success. The mindful leader leads from a grounded, self-aware and compassionate place, which reduces stress for others and inspires teams to action. Participants will learn mindfulness-based strategies that are meant to promote self-awareness, emotional balance, stress reduction and personal/professional growth. This workshop will also examine how leaders can bring mindfulness practices into their work to feel more inspired and productive while also contributing to an overall healthy and engaged workplace culture.
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February 28 - March 2, 2018 Knoxville, TN $80 US Geared towards librarians, archivists, and library staff at academic libraries, The Collective brings together next-generation practitioners who wish to learn from and collaborate with one another. Born out of frustration by the lack of tangible skills and takeaways at many conferences, The Collective is designed as a low-cost, high-impact gathering to encourage collaboration and sharing among practicing librarians creating innovative work.
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Lethbridge, AB click here for registration rates Geared towards public library stakeholders within Southern Alberta, the Southern Alberta Library Conference is a two day event where delegates will learn about new trends and best practices in services that libraries can provide for their communities.
Hosted in collaboration by Chinook Arch Regional Library System and Lethbridge Public Library, the Southern Alberta Library Conference brings together community minded individuals who believe that all people should have access to shared resources which support literacy, lifelong learning, and an excellent quality of life.
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When IDEO, a globally recognized design firm, partnered with the Chicago Public Library to create the Design Thinking Toolkit for Libraries it greatly demystified the design thinking process and gave the library community a resource to more easily implement a design challenge in their own organization. Design thinking is a process designers use to thoughtfully identify problems and then, using a team-based approach, develop prototypes useful for implementing an elegant solution. In response to the growing interest in design thinking, this event will provide attendees with both insights into the process and examples of how librarians are integrating it into their practice. If you’ve been hearing about design thinking and want to learn more about how you can develop and lead a design challenge at your library, this is your opportunity.
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March 14, 2018 - Calgary, AB OR March 15, 2018 - Edmonton, AB $209 (early rate) / $235 (regular rate) We all encounter people we find difficult. Typically conversations with them leave us feeling frustrated, stressed, angry and tired. This workshop will analyze what is happening in those exchanges and demonstrate how people can adapt their strategies to bring about more productive conversations with those they find difficult. Individual styles will be explored with an emphasis on understanding and adapting one’s style to create different results. Participants will learn how to create the right conditions for a conversation with a person they find difficult. They will also learn how to positively engage the other in a discussion about the pattern of difficult behaviour. This workshop gives participants a straightforward approach that creates dramatic change in the outcome of conversations with people they find difficult.
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March 21, 2018 - Calgary, AB OR March 22, 2018 - Edmonton, AB $249 (early rate) / $279 (regular rate) Effective leaders inspire positive growth, change and healthy work relationships. This workshop provides leaders with a set of coaching tools to bring out the best in the people they lead. It demonstrates a mindset and related skills for leading others through their personal and professional development in their working careers. Participants will learn a coaching model for working with their employees to enable changes in behaviour, promote skill development and resolve conflict.
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Jasper, AB click here for registration rates We stand up: we inspire hope, create change, and empower individuals and groups. We listen, we learn. We stand for human rights, for dignity, and for access to information.
The Alberta Library Conference (ALC) is the premier annual conference hosted by Library Association of Alberta (LAA) & Alberta Library Trustees Association (ALTA). The conference is attended by library staff, library trustees, and library school students, as well as representatives of library-related businesses and organizations. ALC is held in the beautiful location of Jasper, Alberta, in the Canadian Rockies. It provides a unique combination of learning and connections with others in libraries, in a unique, secluded setting that creates a sense of community.
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Disclaimer: The links provided in this newsletter are intended to inform subscribers about information and learning opportunities that may be of interest. Inclusion in this newsletter does not constitute a recommendation by Marigold Library System or its staff members.
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