Digital Navigator programs can help expand libraries' capacity to help your patrons access and use technology. Now is an especially opportune time to start or refresh a Digital Navigator program at your library. Increased interest in this model from potential community partners, paired with limited-time funding opportunities, can help libraries establish a sustainable service. In […]

For this workshop, we will unlock the secrets of non-verbal communication. We will spend time identifying the nuance and importance of non-verbals as well as examine some of the most widely held myths of body language. Finally, you will learn transferable communicative skills to accurately interpret and respond to the non-verbal communication we constantly send […]

In this workshop, librarians Mahasin Aleem and Ariana Hussain will evaluate Muslim representation in youth literature through a critical lens, utilizing their Hijabi Librarians Toolkit for Evaluating Muslims in KidLit alongside Ed Trust's Tool for Representational Balance in Books. Participants will explore key themes, challenges, and best practices in assessing how Muslim characters and narratives are portrayed in […]

Climate change and its impacts on the health of our environment and communities are pressing concerns that can feel daunting. Where can you find the resources and partnerships to tackle these unique challenges? Join us to hear from public libraries and their partners who are championing community resilience in the face of climate change. You'll […]