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 October 2023...
All learning is online unless noted otherwise.
Library Issues & Book News
- Oct. 3, 1 p.m.
Climate Justice (WebJunction) - Oct. 3, 1 p.m.
Hachette School & Library Fall 23/Winter 24 Preview (Hachette Book Group) - Oct. 3, 1 p.m.
Library Love for Library Reads (Booklist) - Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Beyond Books: Adult Library Programs That Work (Niche Academy) - Oct. 5, 1 p.m.
Rally for the Right to Read: A Banned Book Week Event (ALA) - Oct. 10, 12 p.m.
Fire Suppression for Museums (Connecting to Collections Care) - Oct. 10, 1 p.m.
Fall in Love with Series Nonfiction (Booklist) - Oct. 10, 3 p.m.
5 Kinds of Nonfiction: Rethinking Your Book Collection (Follett Community) - Oct. 11, 12 p.m.
Audiobooks: Revolutionizing Learning for Modern Students (Choice360) - Oct. 11, 1 p.m.
Advocating Digital Citizenship in Libraries: Resources for Public and School Libraries (Niche Academy) - Oct. 11, 1 p.m.
Random House Children's Books Spring 2024 Preview (Booklist) - Oct. 12, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
School Library Journal Day of Dialog (School Library Journal) - Oct. 17, 11:30 a.m.
The Perfect Match: A Romance Panel (Hachette, HarperCollins, HTP Books, and Sourcebooks.) - Oct. 17, 1 p.m.
Fall and Winter Picture Books (Booklist) - Oct. 18, 1 p.m.
Promos That Pop: How to Spread the Word About Your School Library (OverDrive/Sora) - Oct. 18, 11 a.m.
Unlocking Community Connections - Enhancing Library Outreach with remoteLocker and open+ (Bibliotheca) - Oct. 20, 1 p.m.
Winter 2024 Librarian Preview with HarperCollins Children’s Books featuring Brendan Wenzel, Katherine Applegate, and Tony Keith Jr. (HarperCollins) - Oct. 24, 1 p.m.
Remember, Remember: Libraries, Archives and the Social Importance of Preserving Knowledge (Choice360) - Oct. 25, 1 p.m.
MacKids School & Library Winter 2024 Preview Event (MacKids) - Oct. 26, 8 a.m. – 4:30 a.m.
Library Journal Day of Dialog (Library Journal) - Oct. 25, 1 p.m.
Effective Health Communication and Health Literacy: Understanding the Connection (NNLM) -
Oct. 31, 1 p.m.
Graphic Novels for All (Booklist)
Cataloging
- Oct. 11, 11 a.m.
Less Talk, More Action: Adventures in Inclusive Metadata (ATLA) - Oct. 17, 12 p.m.
OLAC Coffee Talk: What's New and Different with OLAC Cataloging Best Practices (OLAC) - Oct. 17, 1 p.m.
Words Matter for the CSU: Inclusive Description Task Force (CSU Libraries Network)
Grants & Fundraising
- Oct. 10, 2 p.m.
Storytelling for Impact (Firespring) - Oct. 11, 1 p.m.
Introduction to Proposal Writing (Candid.Learning) - Oct. 18, 2 p.m.
Mastering Year-End Messaging: Leveraging the Power of Email for Social Impact (Whole Whale) - Oct. 24, 1 p.m.
Introduction to Corprorate Giving (Candid.Learning)
Leadership and Communication
- Oct. 4, 1 p.m.
Approaches to Centering Equity in Health Communication Research and Practice (NNLM) - Oct. 11, 2 p.m.
Revitalizing Morale: Cultivating a Supportive Library Culture (WebJunction) - Oct. 12, 1 p.m.
The Internet Generation: Connecting with Gen Z in the Library Landscape (ASERL) - Oct. 17, 10 a.m.
Harnessing the Power of Documentaries to Expand Libraries’ Reach and Impact, and Drive Progress (Choice360) - Oct. 17, 2 p.m.
Why Your Annual Report Should Be a Marketing Tool and Not a Snooze Fest (Firespring) - Oct. 18, 1 p.m.
Q & A 101: Interview Questions and Answers (Niche Academy) - Oct. 19, 11 a.m.
Fatness and Libraries: Amplifying the Voices of Fat Librarians in DEIA Work (NNLM) - Oct. 24, 2 p.m.
Navigating Food Insecurity: Understanding the Complexities of the Food Environment (NNLM) - Oct. 24, 2 p.m.
Building Community Relationships for Better Library Services (WebJunction) - Oct. 25, 1 p.m.
Effective Interaction in Online Courses: Connecting Students with Peers, Instructors, and Content to Support Learning (NNLM) - Oct. 26, 12 p.m.
Neurodiversity, Invisible “Disability,” & Unconscious Bias: The Primary Obstacle of Neuroinclusion in the Workplace (NNLM) - Oct. 31, 1 p.m.
Harm Reduction in Action: Language as Harm Reduction (NNLM) - Oct. 31, 2 p.m.
Marketing Trends Nonprofits Need to Know and Embrace (Firespring)
Technology
- Oct. 3, 10 a.m.
Enhancing Library Efficiency Through Community-Driven Development (ExLibris, Library Journal) - Oct. 3, 2 p.m.
Social Media 101 for Nonprofits (Firespring) - Oct. 10, 1 p.m.
GenZ, Cybersecurity, and New Security Measures on User-Facing Tech – an SNSI Security Summit (Choice360) - Oct. 12, 2 p.m.
Get to Know the National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers (NNLM) - Oct. 18, 10 a.m.
The Future Will See You Now: AI for Healthcare, A Library’s Perspective (NNLM) - Oct. 18, 10 a.m.
DAM and Digital Preservation Systems: A New Partnership to Address Preservation and Presentation of Your Digital Collections (Library Journal) - Oct. 18, 1 p.m.
Bridge the Divide and Increase Constituent Engagement (GovLoop) - Oct. 24, 2 p.m.
Be Found: The Secrets of SEO for Nonprofits (Firespring) - Oct. 30, 10 a.m.
Tips to Make Your Organization More Accessible (Nonprofit Learning Lab) - Multiple Sessions in October
Wellness
- Oct. 12, 12 p.m.
From Words to Wellness: Exploring the Impact of Expressive Writing (NNLM) - Oct. 30, 3 p.m.
How to Support Your Team's Wellbeing (GovLoop)
Upcoming Conferences
Grab your tickets! These conferences are coming up in the next few months.
- Oct. 24-26, 2023
ILA Annual Conference 2023 (Illinois Library Association; Springfield, Ill.) - Feb. 8, 2024
IHLS Member Day — SAVE THE DATE! (Illinois Heartland Library System; Virtual)
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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