Upcoming Webinars

The meeting started late and went over the scheduled time. Attendees were updated on events that had already occurred. Speakers talked too long and repeated themselves in unstructured presentations. Those on video tried to surreptitiously knock off some email while trying to appear fully present. No forward-facing decisions were made. If any of this sounds familiar, know that it does not have to be. Join best-selling Author, CEO, and Stanford faculty member David Dodson as he describes seven steps you can implement to create meetings that matter.

Ready to transform how you approach philanthropy? Join Mary Riddick for this foundational session to shift your perspective from traditional fundraising to authentic partnership-building. Discover how to spark generosity in others by connecting your mission to a community who believes in what you do. When there is a need, humanity always rises to the occasion – let's unlock that potential together. Mary will help you gain insights into the authentic drivers that inspire people to become generous partners in your work and define your organization's unique role in creating positive change and community transformation.

What's new with social media? Join Melody Karle to learn about new social media platforms, existing platforms that have recently changed, and how social media is impacting libraries and library staff. Some topics will include: is TikTok banned already, or what? Is RedNote safe? How about Signal? Which platforms have recently changed how "news" and facts are vetted? Which platforms are in use by libraries and librarians? Whether helping patrons or just trying to stay ahead of technology, this session will give you the details!

Join communication professors Amy Damico and Melissa Yang for a webinar designed to support college librarians in integrating news literacy materials into their educational practice. The session will provide a brief overview of key news literacy strategies and explore how they can be applied across disciplinary content. Successful collaborations between librarians and faculty  will be highlighted as a way of offering real-world examples of effective collaborations. The session will conclude with an interactive discussion where attendees can brainstorm and share ideas for implementing news literacy content at their own institutions.

Join Garrison Libby and Emily Leachman to learn how to leverage your existing staff to create a robust training program for your library. A staff-led training team allows your library to institute a culture of continuous growth without having to invest a lot of additional money into staff development. Learn tips for creating an employee-driven training team, building bridges with related services, and suggestions for how to implement a training program without taking too much time away from other critical library services.

In today’s rapidly changing world, nonprofit leaders are constantly faced with unpredictable challenges and uncertainty. Whether navigating through program crises, financial turbulence, or organizational change, the ability to lead with confidence, clarity, humility, and humor is more important than ever. Join Kari Anderson to explore key strategies for leading teams and organizations—regardless of size, location, or mission—through times of ambiguity.  You’ll leave with practical tools to make informed decisions, foster resilience, and maintain a clear sense of direction.

Open Educational Resources (OER) are often praised for lowering textbook costs and improving access to learning materials, but their positive impact extends beyond the financial. Wendy Walker introduces what OER are and how they work, followed by an exploration of how they can support students not just financially and academically, but also in terms of their emotional and physical health. Whether you're new to OER or looking to expand your understanding, this session invites you to take a fresh look at OER basics and benefits through the lens of student well-being.