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 November 2023...
All learning is online unless noted otherwise.
Library Issues & Book News
- Nov. 1, 12 p.m.
Destiny Library Manager Training - Why Weeding is Important (Follett) - Nov. 1, 1 p.m.
Innovative Engagement for Libraries: Using Sport, Physical Literacy, & Wellness to Engage & Support Your Community (PLA & Hiveclass) - Nov. 2, 10 a.m.
Building Research Collaboration in Global Environments (Choice-ACRL) - Nov. 2, 1 p.m.
The Science of Reading: Phonics and Decodable Books (Booklist) - Nov. 2, 3 p.m.
Breaking Beats and Myths: Exploring Hip-Hop Pedagogy to Confront Misinformation (EdWeb.net) - Nov. 3, 1 p.m.
Beyond Super Searchers: Public Libraries in the Age of Misinformation (PLA) - Nov. 7, 12 p.m.
Info2Go! Introducing Coding to Your Library (Idaho Commission for Libraries) - Nov. 7, 1 p.m.
Dazzling Debuts! (Booklist) - Nov. 7, 2 p.m.
Accessible Learning Spaces: A Guide to Implementing Universal Design in Early Childhood (EdWeb.net) - Nov. 7, 4 p.m.
Share or Beware, The STEM Edition: Sorting Science Fact from Fiction(EdWeb.net) - Nov. 8, 10 a.m.
Health Insurance Literacy in Libraries (NNLM) - Nov. 8, 10 a.m.
NCompass Live: Racial & Gender Bias in Search (Nebraska Library Commission) - Nov. 8, 1 p.m.
Library Programs for Homeschoolers: A Guide (Niche Academy) - Nov. 8, 1 p.m.
Gift Books for Preschool Children (And the People Who Care For Them) (Early Childhood Investigations) - Nov. 8, 4 p.m.
Defy Aliteracy: Put Power Back in Students' Hands (Follett) - Nov. 9, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
LibraryCon Live! (LJ & SLJ) - Nov. 9, 10 a.m.
Driving Student Success: Leveraging Technology to Connect Libraries, Faculty and Students (Choice-ACRL) - Nov. 9, 1 p.m.
DK School & Library Spring 2024 Preview (Booklist) - Nov. 13, 1 p.m.
Benchmark 101: Become a Data-Informed Library (PLA) - Nov. 14, 1 p.m.
Crash Course in Crime, Mysteries & Thrillers (NoveList) - Nov. 14, 1 p.m.
Special Report: 9 Insights to Boost Primary Source Instruction (Choice-ACRL) - Nov. 16, 12 p.m.
- Decolonizing in Collections Care (Connecting to Collections Care)
- Nov. 16, 1 p.m.
Torture, State Violence and Political Prisoners: Exploring the Global Human Rights Movement through the Amnesty International Archives (Choice-ACRL) - Nov. 21, 1 p.m
Adult Faves for Winter and Beyond (Booklist) - Nov. 22, 10 p.m.
NCompass Live: Best New Children's Books of 2023 (Nebraska Library Commission) - Nov. 28, 1 p.m.
Living Our Values Out Loud: Programs that Walk the Talk (WebJunction) - Nov. 29, 10 a.m.
NCompass Live: Pretty Sweet Tech (Nebraska Library Commission)
Cataloging
- Nov. 16, 12 p.m.
DPLA Coffee Chat: Metadata Best Practices Report (Digital Public Library of America)
Grants & Fundraising
- Nov. 9, 1 p.m.
Introduction to Foundation Directory (Candid. Learning) - Nov. 14, 1 p.m.
From Scarcity to Abundance (Candid. Learning) - Nov. 20, 1 p.m.
Introduction to Project Budgets (Candid. Learning) - Nov. 28, 1 p.m.
Introduction to Individual Giving (Candid. Learning)
Leadership and Communication
- Nov. 6, 11 a.m.
Heart on Your Digital Sleeve: How to Integrate Your Nonprofit’s Story Across Platforms (Nonprofit Learning Lab) - Nov. 8, 1 p.m.
How to Get Transformation Initiatives off the Drawing Board and Into Practice (Govloop) - Nov. 9, 2 – 5 p.m. (Mini Conference)
EDI 2.0: Individual Responsibility for Creating Belonging and Connection in the Library Profession (Library 2.0) - Nov. 9, 3 p.m.
Panel Discussion - How important is that Master in Library and/or Information Science?(North Dakota Library Association) - Nov. 14, 1 p.m.
Let’s Talk Race: Community Healing through Conversation (WebJunction) - Nov. 15, 1 p.m.
Library Marketing 101 (Niche Academy) - Nov. 16, 12 p.m.
Info2Go! From Hire to Retire: the Employee Lifecycle (Idaho Commission for Libraries) - Nov. 20, 3 p.m.
How to Have an Effective One-on-One (Govloop) - Nov. 29, 11 a.m.
How to Empower People, Strategy and Tech Skills for the Future (Govloop)
Technology
- Nov. 1, 10 a.m.
Blockchain Basics for Nonprofits: Preparing for the Future (TechSoup) - Nov. 1, 12 p.m.
Welcome to TechSoup: New Member Orientation and Q&A (TechSoup) - Nov. 1, 1 p.m.
Cyber Literacy: What Your Team Needs to Know to Stay Safe and Productive (GovLoop) - Nov. 1, 1 p.m.
Canva and Design for Libraries: Learn Page Layout and Social Media Design (Niche Academy) - Nov. 8, 3:30 p.m.
Harnessing the Power of AI with Chat for Schools (Illinois Digital Educators Alliance) - Nov. 13, 11 a.m.
Navigating Nonprofit Leadership: Leadership is Hard...And That's OK (Nonprofit Learning Lab) - Nov. 15, 10 a.m.
How Web3 Is Giving Power Back to Society (and Your Nonprofit Organization) (TechSoup) - Nov. 28, 10 a.m.
Streamlining Nonprofit Operations with Automation (Nonprofit Learning Lab) - Nov. 28, 2 p.m.
Social Media 102 (Organization Hosting Event) - Nov. 29, 10 a.m.
Improving Your Nonprofit Impact Using Real Web3 Examples (TechSoup)
Wellness
- Nov. 1, 1 p.m.
Why Do I Stay in Librarianship? — The DEI Perspective (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries) - Nov. 14, 1 p.m.
Open Season for 2024: What You Need to Know (Govloop) - Nov. 22, 1 p.m.
The Five Practices to Becoming More Grateful (PCI Webinars) - Nov. 29, 1 p.m.
Reducing Burnout for Academic Library Workers Who Have Complicated Lives (AKA: Everybody) (Niche Academy)
Upcoming Conferences
Grab your tickets! These conferences are coming up in the next few months.
- Feb. 8, 2024
IHLS Member Day — SAVE THE DATE! (Illinois Heartland Library System; Virtual)
