Upcoming Webinars

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. 

Libraries have long been known as places for everyone, but does your building really feel welcoming to all potential users? Inclusivity and equity in a library’s physical space are not just about accessibility in terms of mobility, vision, and hearing, but also for diversity related to gender and sensory abilities. Join Lauren Stara for ideas to help assess, improve, and promote equity, well-being, and health. Lauren will discuss small, inexpensive changes as well as more substantial long-term planning.

Giving effective and direct feedback to each other is essential for success, both individually and organizationally. But doing so goes against our cognitive wiring. We want to be liked, we avoid conflict, and we don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings. The result is that we confuse indirectness for kindness. In this webinar David Dodson will discuss a six-part formula for how to rewire our brains to create a positive and open culture of direct feedback.

What do successful nonprofits have in common? What does it take to build a healthy, purpose-driven culture? Why is partnership critical to impact? Explore these questions and more with Nick Grono. Drawing from his decades of experience and case studies of global leaders, Nick will introduce a practical, purpose-centered framework tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of nonprofit leadership. This session is ideal for executive directors seeking to deepen their leadership practice, especially those newer to the role.

During performance reviews, how can you be sure you are advocating for yourself? What can you do if there are mistakes or problems in the implementation of new policies? In this program, mediator Dan Bersetin will share a framework for managing the general distress, tough topics, and obstructions that can occur for all parties involved in bureaucratic processes. You will also receive free access to tools and extra resources to help in the above situations.

One of the most important jobs for a library trustee is advocating for the public library the board represents. In this webinar, Al Hayden will discuss ways library trustees and other advocates can keep their public library a part of local, county, and state conversations throughout the year. Trustees, those who regularly work with trustees, or other library advocates such as library Friends, will come away with customizable ideas to highlight the essential nature of their libraries to their communities, regardless of their situation or level of experience.

Are you struggling to find clarity, collaboration, and strategic alignment with your boss? Managing up is a vital skill, especially when you and your supervisor are both juggling long to-do lists. Join Emma Kieran to learn practical tools to help strengthen your relationship with your manager that will lead to effective communication, influencing upward, and anticipating leadership needs.