We've crawled the web for some of the most useful library learning opportunities, most of them free and all of them curated for the librarians of Illinois.
Here's where you can expand your skills in April 2024...
All learning is online unless noted otherwise.
Library Issues & Book News
- April 1, 11 a.m.
Science of Reading Week: Literacy Is a Civil Right (Rebroadcast) (edWeb.net) - April 1, 1 p.m.
Random House Children’s Books Summer 2024 Preview (Booklist) - April 3, 10 a.m.
Improving the Quality of Childcare Through STREAM (Nebraska Library Commission) - April 3, 2 p.m.
Implementation of Telehealth Services in Rural Public Libraries (NNLM) - April 9, 1 p.m.
Spring Teen & Young Adult Book Buzz (School Library Journal) - April 9, 2 p.m.
Providing Mental Health Resources at Your Library (NNLM) - April 10, 10 a.m.
Program Planning with a Marketing Mindset (Nebraska Library Commission) - April 10, 1 p.m.
Spring Audiobooks (Library Journal) - April 10, 1 p.m.
Prepare for a Summer of Scares (Booklist) - April 11, 1 p.m.
Beyond the Budget Crunch: Building an Affordable Collection with a Multi-Model Approach (Choice360) - April 17, 1 p.m.
Your Questions on the Science of Reading, Answered (EducationWeek) - April 17, 6 p.m.
Writers to Watch 2024 (Library Love Fest) - April 18, 1 p.m.
Reproducibility through Open Protocols: Opportunities for the Library (Choice360) - April 18, 1 p.m.
Using Census Data: A Case Study & Data Tools Walk Through(Census.gov) - April 25, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Penguin Random House Spring Book and Author Festival (Library Journal) - April 25, 12 p.m.
OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program (Connecting to Collections Care) - April 25, 12 p.m.
Designing For Human Behavior Through Innovative Furniture Solutions (American Libraries) - April 29, 12 p.m.
Strong Girl Characters: A Discussion with Women AAPI Writers (School Library Journal) - April 25, 1 p.m.
Expanding Access Within Budget: Smart Patron Driven Acquisition and Flexible Licensing Models with Kanopy (Choice360) - April 30, 10 a.m.
Cover to Cover: Profiling Predatory Publishers (Choice360)
Cataloging
- April 3, 1 p.m.
PCC Introductory RDA Training: Webinar 4: Recording Methods; Data Provenance (Program for Cooperative Cataloging) - April 8, 2 p.m.
NARDAC Update Forum (ALA) - April 9, 9 a.m.
April 2024 Virtual AskQC Office Hours (OCLC Metadata Quality) - April 10, 1 p.m.
PCC Introductory RDA Training: Webinar 5: Coherent and Minimum Descriptions; RDA Entities and Elements (Program for Cooperative Cataloging) - April 17, 1 p.m.
PCC Introductory RDA Training: Webinar 6: Timespan (Program for Cooperative Cataloging) - April 18, 12 p.m.
Representations of Gender and Sexuality in Metadata (Digital Public Library of America) - April 18, 3 p.m.
April 2024 Virtual AskQC Office Hours (OCLC) - April 22, 1 p.m.
"$2rbmscv": Crash Course in a New(-ish) Vocabulary (University of Maryland) - April 24, 1 p.m.
PCC Introductory RDA Training: Webinar 7: Nomens and Appellations (Program for Cooperative Cataloging) - April 25, 1 p.m.
Local Contexts: Tools for Supporting Indigenous Rights and Interests in Collections(Digital Public Library of America) - April 26, 12 p.m.
Cataloging with Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) (NNLM)
Grants & Fundraising
- April 4, 1 p.m.
Mirror, Mirror: Applying Lessons From the For-Profit World To Create Better Donor Experience (Bloomerang) - April 4, 1 p.m.
Introduction to Fundraising Planning (Candid. Learning) - April 11, 12 p.m.
Fundraising for Small Non-Profits: Cultivating Donor Support and Timing the Ask(Charity Village) - April 17, 11 a.m.
Online Fundraising: How to Raise the Most on Your Website, Social Media, and More (Nonprofit Learning Lab) - April 25, 1 p.m.
Introduction to Proposal Writing (Candid. Learning) - April 30, 1 p.m.
Introduction to Measuring Your Impact (Candid. Learning) - April 30, 1 p.m.
Storytelling for Impact (Firespring)
Leadership and Communication
- April 3, 1 p.m.
Scarcity or Thriving? Ten Surprising Signs that Your Workplace is an “Abundance Magnet” (ASERL) - April 9, 1 p.m.
Elevating the Voices of Black Parents and Caregivers: Effective Practices for Partnership and Engagement (edWeb.net) - April 10, 1 p.m.
Putting Disability to Work (Candid. Learning) - April 11, 1 p.m.
Celebrating Contributions: Rewarding and Appreciating Nonprofit Volunteers(Bloomerang) - April 15, 4 p.m.
How to Increase Participation in Public Surveys (Govloop) - April 16, 11 a.m.
Innovations in Empathy: A Multidimensional, Dynamic Approach to Building Empathy (edWeb.net) - April 16, 2 p.m.
Marketing Trends Nonprofits Need to Know (and Embrace) (Firespring) - April 16, 2 p.m.
Navigating the Library Director Hiring Process: A Guide for Trustees and Boards (WebJunction) - April 17, 11 a.m.
Highlighting How to Actually Bring Innovation to Your Job (Govloop) - April 17, 1 p.m.
Engaging Talent from Day One: How to Welcome New Staff, Foster Relationships and Build Culture in an Organization (Niche Academy) - April 22, 10 a.m.
Impact Amplified: Strategies for Strengthening Nonprofit Advocacy (Nonprofit Learning Lab) - April 22, 3 p.m.
Pick Out the Bad Apples: How to Manage Low Performers (Govloop) - April 23, 1 p.m.
Social Media 101 for Nonprofits (Firespring) - April 24, 1 p.m.
Generation Z and Academic Libraries (Niche Academy) - April 25, 11:30 a.m.
From Wallflowers to Power Players: Mastering the Art of Networking (NNLM) - April 30, 12 p.m.
Expanding Horizons: Integrating TGX+ Perspectives in the Evolving Workplace (Nonprofit Learning Lab) - April 30, 2 p.m.
Leadership Strategies for Building Connection and Defusing Difficult Situations(WebJunction) - Multiple Sessions
Creating Social Video Ads (Canva) - Multiple Sessions
Foundations of Graphic Design (Canva) - Multiple Sessions
Making an Impact: Business Presentations with Canva (Canva) - Multiple Sessions
Canva for Education: Overview for Schools, Districts, and School Systems(Canva) - Multiple Sessions
Brand a Business: How to Design Your Brand, Logo, Personality and More(Canva) - Multiple Sessions
Marketing for Beginners: Creating a Social Media Campaign (Canva) - On Demand
PCI Book Review – Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People(PCI Webinars)
Technology
- April 1, 1 p.m. Four Week Class
Navigating New Norms: Harnessing Generative AI for Library Services and Solutions (NNLM) - April 2, 1 p.m.
From Chaos to Clarity: Improve Your Library’s Web Presence with Content Strategy (Choice360) - April 2, 1 p.m.
Artificial Intelligence in Practice: Building a Roadmap for AI Use in Schools (EducationWeek) - April 3, 2 p.m.
Media Literacy Education and AI (Harvard Graduate School of Education) - April 4, 12 p.m.
How Surveys Can Showcase Success to Your Donors, Volunteers, and Clients (Techsoup) - April 10, 12 p.m.
Welcome to TechSoup: New Member Orientation and Q&A (Techsoup) - April 10, 1 p.m.
Forget Hogwarts: Bringing Coding to Your Library Doesn't Have to Be Wizardry (Niche Academy) - April 16, 12 p.m.
Inclusivity Essentials: Creating Accessible Websites for Nonprofits (Techsoup) - April 18, 2 p.m.
AI and Libraries: Applications, Implications, and Possibilities - Part 2(Library 2.0) - April 23, 12 p.m.
Why Refurbished Hardware Is the Best Choice for Sustainability and Savings (Techsoup) - April 23, 2 p.m.
Leveraging AI for Enhanced Efficiency and Workflow in Education(Follett Community) - April 24, 10 a.m.
Pretty Sweet Tech: Computers in Libraries 2024 Highlights & Trends (Nebraska Library Commission) - April 25, 12 p.m.
Building the Commons: Community Archiving and Decentralized Storage (Techsoup) - April 8, 11 a.m.
Growing Your Nonprofit with Google Workspace (Nonprofit Learning Lab) - April 11, 1 p.m.
5 Emerging Technologies You Need to Know (Govloop)
Wellness
- April 4, 4 p.m.
Beat the Burnout: Maintaining a Healthy Longevity Throughout Your Career(edWeb.net) - April 9, 1 p.m.
The Science Behind Our Burnout: Compassion Fatigue in Libraries (Colorado State Library) - April 26, 1 p.m.
How Trauma and Stress Impacts the Well-Being of BIPOC Library Workers(ASERL)
Upcoming Conferences
Grab your tickets! These conferences are coming up in the next few months.
- April 3-5, 2024 – Public Library Association Conference (Columbus, Ohio)
- April 19, 2024 – Reaching Forward South (Collinsville, Ill.)
Other Events by IHLS
Illinois Heartland Library System has an expanding variety of learning opportunities, too. View them all on our Events page.
All upcoming continuing education events by IHLS and its divisions; many are for IHLS members, some are open to system members statewide
For SHARE members
Have suggestions, ideas, or questions about Continuing Education? Contact our Continuing Education Coordinator at 618.474.9948.
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