2024 National Friends of Libraries Week

This e-Forum will introduce participants to the theory behind approachability efforts in librarianship practices and give them opportunities to practice applying these concepts to real-world-inspired scenarios.

In today’s digital age, libraries must go beyond traditional promotion to effectively reach and engage diverse audiences. Program participants will be provided the with the tools and strategies needed to market

Library consultant Toby Greenwalt demonstrates the capabilities of Super Searchers and Meet LEO and showcases potential applications in the library workspace.

TThis 6-week online course introduces students to the breadth of considerations, standards, and skills needed to successfully launch and manage a digital library program. The course will provide opportunity for

This six-week course is an introduction to fundamental concepts of metadata.

This 4 week course Fundamentals of Management is designed for new managers to build the skill set they need to successfully lead their department or organization, as well as support existing managers looking to

The session will discuss ongoing work to streamline a workflow for preparing collections for digitization.

Learn how the physical design of a library affects inclusivity, featuring examples from recent branch design and more.

In today’s digital age, libraries must go beyond traditional promotion to effectively reach and engage diverse audiences. Program participants will be provided the with the tools and strategies needed to market

This six-week online course is a basic primer for library acquisitions concepts common to all library material formats.

This 4-week online course provides an overview of acquiring, providing access to, administering, supporting, and monitoring access to electronic resources. The course offers a basic background in electronic

This interactive three-day virtual event features expert speakers on current topics facing library Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and staff who work with them.

Learn why computational thinking skills are important for young children, how to access free multimedia resources, and how they have been used to run fun and engaging programs in libraries.

This 4-week online course introduces participants to the principles, policies and practices of preservation in libraries and archives. It is designed to inform all staff, across divisions and departments and at

This four-week course by librarian and gerontologist Fatima Perkins helps libraries engage older adults. It covers assessing needs, creating impactful programs, and includes mentorship for developing a

This 6-week online course introduces the fundamental aspects of collection assessment in libraries. The course is designed for those who are responsible for or interested in collection assessment in all types