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Originally presented May 10, 2023

Online instruction is here to stay and Emily Mroczek, author of Online Instruction: A Practical Guide for Librarians, is here to give you ready-to-use tips for establishing and perfecting online instruction at your organization.

This webinar specifically focuses on transferring pedagogy to digital instruction and creating inclusive, detailed, and streamlined policies and procedures for your organization.

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