Past Events from April 17 – May 15 – Compendium

Body Odor: How to Address Body Odor Without Awkwardness

Webinar

This training is presented in partnership with Homeless Training by Ryan Dowd. In this webinar, you can expect to learn: When to have the “body odor” conversation Two tools that make the conversation easier About lawsuits around body odor and libraries (what the courts say!) Register for this event at the “Website” link in the details […]

Statewide Gathering – Southeast

Berks County Intermediate Unit 1111 Commons Boulevard, Reading, United States

The second of four Statewide Gatherings hosted by the Bureau of Library Development.

AI and public libraries: Panel and discussion

Webinar

The adoption and advancement of AI technologies has been swift, extensive, and...overwhelming. After assessing community interests and needs around AI in a recent poll (summarized here), WebJunction is bringing together a group of library leaders and technologists with AI expertise to discuss some of the main themes identified in the poll results, and their professional […]

Office Hours: Library Technology and Digital Literacy Teaching

Join Carrie Cleary for online open office hours for opportunities to discuss library technology, broadband integration, and digital literacy. Join the meeting now These sessions will start as an open time for PA library staff to bring topics of discussion. Jump into an online meeting room to ask your questions, learn from other techies, or […]

The Loneliness Epidemic: Your Libraries Role in Socialization

Webinar

Loneliness has been deemed a public health crisis, and libraries might be poised to help resolve it. Libraries are generally recognized as places where we can gain knowledge and better ourselves. Can that include libraries playing a role in decreasing loneliness and improving our health through socialization As pillars of the community, libraries help build […]

Beyond the Pizza Party: A Panel Discussion on How to Maintain Staff Morale

Webinar

Join us for a panel discussion with a library director and two nonprofit executives on what leaders can do to maintain staff morale during challenging times. Attendees can expect to learn: How to communicate during crises without causing panic from navigating politics, layoffs, funding cuts, etc. Why recognition and connection matter more than pizza for […]

Developing Library Services for Teens with Disabilities

Webinar

Public libraries have a mission to serve and include all members of the community, including teens with disabilities. In this webinar, with author, trainer, and accessibility consultant Renee Grassi, develop a comprehensive plan to welcome teens with disabilities at your library. In this workshop, attendees will learn about collections and technologies for teens with disabilities, […]

Office Hours: Library Technology and Digital Literacy Teaching 2

Join Carrie Cleary for online open office hours for opportunities to discuss library technology, broadband integration, and digital literacy. https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YzNkMTcwNzYtMjZiMC00NzllLWI2OGUtMzJlOGExYWI5ODdj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22418e2841-0128-4dd5-9b6c-47fc5a9a1bde%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22a4255a14-44e1-48ba-a6d7-e908fad06489%22%7d These sessions will start as an open time for PA library staff to bring topics of discussion. Jump into an online meeting room to ask your questions, learn from other techies, or discuss the state […]