Jan 17, 2020
Webinar: Building Confidence in Digital Resources
In this free webinar, Jared Oates will introduce the Niche Academy platform and show how it can build the confidence of both staff and patrons.
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Oct 11, 2019
Introduction to Sequence
Sequence is a light and easy-to-use authoring tool. Sequence will make it really easy for people to create satisfying online learning experiences.
Aug 25, 2019
Information Literacy Perceptions Survey Results
Survey of almost 100 librarians at academic libraries finds a strong believe in the importance of information literacy.
Aug 20, 2019
The Library Education Perceptions Survey
Do librarians believe that an educational focus is the way forward for their library? This survey finds that they do not.
Jul 6, 2018
Niche Academy Teams Up with Pressreader
PressReader, the world’s largest digital newspaper and magazine reading platform, and Niche Academy an online learning platform built specifically...
May 5, 2017
Of Fads and Fundamentals
Dynamic libraries are meeting compelling needs with bold new services. Are these new services a fad, or are they fundamental to the future of...
Apr 18, 2017
The Case For Local Online Tutorials
New technology and automation are making once secure jobs obsolete. This climate of change creates a surprising and dramatic opportunity for local...
Mar 28, 2017
3 Fixes for The Most Common Library Marketing Mistakes
Despite our best intentions, marketing mistakes can block our customers from the resources they could use and love. Here, then, we offer 3 practical...
Mar 13, 2017
Library UX: 3 Rules for A Beautiful Website On Any Budget
Three rules for a beautiful and effective website no matter what technology you're using or what your budget is.
Mar 6, 2017
3 Common Mistakes in Working With Homeless Patrons
This article describes 3 common mistakes that can turn a merely uncomfortable situation volatile: parenting a patron, waiting, and worrying about...
Feb 24, 2017
What Your Homeless Library Patrons Can Do For You
Homeless patrons provide a golden opportunity to highlight the relevance & power of a 21st century library. Discover how to appropriately serve...
Oct 14, 2016
Webinar: 15 Free Ways to Effectively Promote Your Library
Battle tested ideas including free online tools, how to get the most out of local media outlets, and much more. All in less than an hour.
Sep 8, 2016
Webinar: Effective Responses to Homeless Issues
Free Webinar on effective library responses to homelessness. Includes practical advice for difficult situations and how the library can catalyze...
Aug 17, 2016
Webinar: 5 Free (Or Very Cheap) Ideas For Beautiful Library Marketing
5 Free (or very cheap) Ideas for Beautiful Library Marketing That You Can Use Today
Jul 7, 2016
How effective is your staff training for addressing homeless issues?
Homelessness is both a challenge and an opportunity for libraries. Niche Academy is creating a best practices tutorial to help libraries learn from...
May 31, 2016
The Power of Beautiful - A Fresh Look at Library Marketing
Library marketing, and library resource promotion made easy. Simple steps and an introduction to some free and highly effective tools.