Upcoming Webinars

Fair use. It sounds so straightforward, and yet many find applying it to their use of copyrighted material to be anything but straightforward. Librarians are hesitant to give "pat" answers either because they aren't confident in their own interpretation, or they want to avoid the impression of giving legal advice. With these conflicting desires in place, how can librarians go about assisting patrons in making wise fair use decisions? Sara Wolf will give librarians strategies and recommendations for guiding patrons and colleagues through the process of making wise fair use decisions and explain the foundations on which those decisions are made.

Join Anthony Sartori, founder of Evolving Minds, to learn how small, intentional changes can create a significant positive impact for organizations. In this hour-long webinar, leaders will learn how to create healthier, more connected workplaces using the former U.S. Surgeon General's Workplace Mental Health and Well-being Framework. Participants will practice a mindfulness-based stress reduction skill and gain practical insights to enhance team well-being, reduce burnout, and strengthen workplace culture.

OCLC's From Awareness to Funding studies exposed a disturbing truth: use has nothing to do with library support. Moreover, public support for libraries is falling. Yet those of us in libraries know how powerful and transformational services can be . So if the threat to our existence has been growing, and it has, for over 60 years, how do we tell a library story that actually changes hearts and minds?Join Jamie LaRue to learn about research on library support, q formula for breaking through confirmation bias, and the structure of an emotionally powerful story. 

When leaders feel stuck, blocked, or frustrated because choices seem limited, there is always a paradox in play. Jared Oates reveals how paradox-awareness unlocks hidden solutions, turning tension into opportunity. Learn to embrace both/and thinking, innovate within constraints, and discover practical tools for lasting leadership impact. Jared will show you how to spot paradoxes in everyday challenges and use them as a source of creativity, innovation, and breakthrough solutions. This webinar is for team leaders and those who just want to be intentional about leading their own lives.

If you find yourself struggling to find and manage volunteers, you’re not alone. Join Chris Wong to better understand why so many people want to help, but simply don’t know how to connect with opportunities. You’ll gain a unique understanding of what truly excites and retains volunteers, transforming passive interest into passionate commitment. By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear, actionable framework for building and sustaining a vibrant volunteer program—empowering your organization to make a greater impact in the community.

Join Matt Beckstrom as he provides a foundation for libraries to understand policy development relating to social media, the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA), and the internet. Starting at the Federal level, Matt will present applicable laws to help enhance patron-focused and staff-focused policies. He’ll discuss CIPA, including its impact, history, and current status. Finally, Matt will present some examples of contractual agreements relating to library policies.