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3 Supporting Gender Diversity in Early Childhood Education (edWeb) 2:00 pm Supporting Gender Diversity in Early Childhood Education (edWeb) Oct 3 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Join the authors of the new book, Guidance for Supporting Gender Diversity in Early Childhood Education, for an introduction to …read more How to Create a Proactive Retention Strategy to Keep Your Employees (Training Magazine Network) 3:00 pm How to Create a Proactive Retention Strategy to Keep Your Employees (Training Magazine Network) Oct 3 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Stop playing defense and create a stronger offensive in driving your employee retention strategy! Join Dr. Bob Nelson, the …read more	4 Disability Perspectives in Wyoming (Cultivate Ability) 12:00 pm Disability Perspectives in Wyoming (Cultivate Ability) Oct 4 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets Join us this October for a special Speaker Series featuring a roundtable panel of guests with disabilities from across Wyoming. …read more Celebrate 10 Years of the Grishaverse with Leigh Bardugo! (School Library Journal) 1:00 pm Celebrate 10 Years of the Grishaverse with Leigh Bardugo! (School Library Journal) Oct 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Join us on Tuesday, October 4th at 1 pm ET to celebrate 10 Years of the Grishaverse! A decade after …read more Increasing Faculty Engagement With Makerspace Technologies (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries) 2:00 pm Increasing Faculty Engagement With Makerspace Technologies (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries) Oct 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Libraries often build spaces that offer all kinds of exciting technologies, but sometimes faculty do not make use of the …read more Public Library Staff and Diversity: Results from PLA’s 2021 Survey (Public Library Association) 2:00 pm Public Library Staff and Diversity: Results from PLA’s 2021 Survey (Public Library Association) Oct 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Join PLA for an overview of the results of the 2021 annual survey on Public Library Staff and Diversity. The …read more Social Media 101 for Nonprofits (Firespring) 2:00 pm Social Media 101 for Nonprofits (Firespring) Oct 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets This session includes practical tips and tools for extending your cause and mission via social media. We cover the basics …read more Teaching News Literacy in the Era of Hyperpolarized Media (edWeb) 2:00 pm Teaching News Literacy in the Era of Hyperpolarized Media (edWeb) Oct 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets In this edWebinar, educators will learn how to use news literacy methodology to recognize and rate bias and reliability in …read more	5 LGBTQIA+ Book Buzz (School Library Journal) 2:00 pm LGBTQIA+ Book Buzz (School Library Journal) Oct 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Join Simon & Schuster Children’s, Nobrow Press, and Lorimer Children & Teens to hear about their latest titles featuring positive …read more Meditation: A Tool to Balance Your Life (PCI Webinars) 2:00 pm Meditation: A Tool to Balance Your Life (PCI Webinars) Oct 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets We live in a fast-paced world, filled with challenges and constant demands made on our precious time. Wouldn’t it be …read more The Year-End Fundraising Playbook (Nonprofit Hub) 2:00 pm The Year-End Fundraising Playbook (Nonprofit Hub) Oct 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Is your organization ready to approach the most crucial giving season? In this week’s Webinar Wednesday, Aidan Hill presents their …read more Bringing Reading to Life, Part Two: Making and Technology (Follett) 5:00 pm Bringing Reading to Life, Part Two: Making and Technology (Follett) Oct 5 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets In the second webinar in the series, “Bringing Reading to Life Part II: Making and Technology,” Miller will share ideas, strategies, …read more	6 Google Ad Grants 101 – Grow Your Nonprofit’s Online Presence With $10K/Month In Free Ads (CharityHowTo) 1:00 pm Google Ad Grants 101 – Grow Your Nonprofit’s Online Presence With $10K/Month In Free Ads (CharityHowTo) Oct 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Nonprofits big and small have much to gain from Google Grants. Donors, volunteers, and supporters who use Google to search …read more Leadership Development: Navigating Chaos and Reaching the Modern Learner (Training Industry) 1:00 pm Leadership Development: Navigating Chaos and Reaching the Modern Learner (Training Industry) Oct 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets As the world of work continues to pick up speed, proactive organizations are adapting to a more agile and effective …read more Providing Multilingual and Multicultural Health Information (Network of the National Library of Medicine) 1:00 pm Providing Multilingual and Multicultural Health Information (Network of the National Library of Medicine) Oct 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets This 1-hour live class taught in WebEx is designed to assist librarians and others who work with diverse populations in …read more A Librarian’s Guide to Cybercrime Mitigation (Scholarly Networks Security Initiative) 2:00 pm A Librarian’s Guide to Cybercrime Mitigation (Scholarly Networks Security Initiative) Oct 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets With threats to online systems steadily on the rise, cybersecurity has become everyone’s responsibility – both privately and professionally. As …read more CSL in Session: Customer service: From transactions to transformations (Colorado State Library) 2:00 pm CSL in Session: Customer service: From transactions to transformations (Colorado State Library) Oct 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Libraries and library staff have had to continuously adapt over the last two plus years while continuing to provide the …read more Federal Open Data – 2022 Update (Federal Depository Library Program) 2:00 pm Federal Open Data – 2022 Update (Federal Depository Library Program) Oct 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets This webinar will be an overview of data.gov status, Federal open data under the OPEN Government Data Act, agency progress, …read more NoveList Plus Overview (NoveList) 2:00 pm NoveList Plus Overview (NoveList) Oct 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets NoveList Plus helps you connect readers with the books they’ll love. Join us for this 1-hour overview of the key …read more Learning And Connecting Through Life Stories (Saddleback Educational Publishing) 3:00 pm Learning And Connecting Through Life Stories (Saddleback Educational Publishing) Oct 6 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets If you aspire to create an environment where multilingual learners feel seen and connected, this webinar is for you! Join …read more Partners in Public Health: Healthy People 2030 and the Role of Public Libraries in Promoting Health and Health Equity Part 1 (Network of National Library of Medicine) 3:00 pm Partners in Public Health: Healthy People 2030 and the Role of Public Libraries in Promoting Health and Health Equity Part 1 (Network of National Library of Medicine) Oct 6 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets We’ll hear from Dr. Paul Reed, MD of the U.S. Public Health Service, who will provide an overview of Healthy …read more Rebuilding the Children’s Collection after Natural Disaster (Texas State Library and Archives Commission) 3:00 pm Rebuilding the Children’s Collection after Natural Disaster (Texas State Library and Archives Commission) Oct 6 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets The Texas Ice Storm of 2021 brought unexpected hardships to many individuals and businesses. The Westbank Community library was no …read more	7	8	9
10	11 Forget the Best: Good and Better Approaches to Preservation (Connecting to Collections Care) 1:00 pm Forget the Best: Good and Better Approaches to Preservation (Connecting to Collections Care) Oct 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets While having a top-tier collections care program that adheres to best practices might be seen as a goal for your …read more Cut Costs and Get Creative with Nonprofit Appeals (Firespring) 2:00 pm Cut Costs and Get Creative with Nonprofit Appeals (Firespring) Oct 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Fundraising, as we know it, has shifted in these uncertain times. But that doesn’t mean we should stop asking for …read more Health and Safety for Performing Arts Organizations (LYRASIS) 2:00 pm Health and Safety for Performing Arts Organizations (LYRASIS) Oct 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Safety in the theatre extends to crews, casts, and audience members as well as the venue. This includes performance and …read more Practicing Inclusion: Welcoming Transgender Customers and Colleagues (Infopeople) 3:00 pm Practicing Inclusion: Welcoming Transgender Customers and Colleagues (Infopeople) Oct 11 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets As rights for transgender people continue to be challenged, libraries should be a welcoming place for the youth, adults, and …read more	12 2:00 pm Oct 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Your community needs online access more than ever. But people often need multiple types of support to get there – an …read more Accessibility in Your Library (Niche Academy) 2:00 pm Accessibility in Your Library (Niche Academy) Oct 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Join JJ Pionke to learn about what disability and accessibility are. Learn how to do a walkthrough of your physical …read more Audience Engagement and Interaction in Hybrid Programs (Programming Librarian) 2:00 pm Audience Engagement and Interaction in Hybrid Programs (Programming Librarian) Oct 12 @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets What can you do to make your hybrid program interactive and engaging for people in the room and at home? …read more Books and Babies: Selecting the Best Books and Related Activities for Infants and Toddlers (Early Childhood Investigations) 2:00 pm Books and Babies: Selecting the Best Books and Related Activities for Infants and Toddlers (Early Childhood Investigations) Oct 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets The foundation for literacy starts at birth! From babies’ first smiles to toddlers’ first steps, literacy development is intertwined with …read more Launch a Digital Navigator Program at Your Library (PCI Webinars) 2:00 pm Launch a Digital Navigator Program at Your Library (PCI Webinars) Oct 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Your community needs online access more than ever. But people often need multiple types of support to get there – an …read more AASL Town Hall (American Association of School Librarians) 7:00 pm AASL Town Hall (American Association of School Librarians) Oct 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets AASL Town Halls are a monthly opportunity for school library professionals to network and brainstorm around a central theme. During …read more	13 Cozy Mysteries: Cuddle Up with a Gentle Whodunit (Texas State Library and Archives Commission) 11:00 am Cozy Mysteries: Cuddle Up with a Gentle Whodunit (Texas State Library and Archives Commission) Oct 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Do your readers enjoy clever puzzles and crime-solving sleuths à la Agatha Christie novels or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock …read more Family Histories and Beyond: Investigations in 1950 U.S. Census Sheets (US National Archives) 1:00 pm Family Histories and Beyond: Investigations in 1950 U.S. Census Sheets (US National Archives) Oct 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets In April 2022, the manuscript records of the 1950 U.S. census were finally made public. They represent a matchless resource …read more 5 Ways to Increase Nonfiction Circulation and Create Passionate Nonfiction Readers (School Library Journal) 2:00 pm 5 Ways to Increase Nonfiction Circulation and Create Passionate Nonfiction Readers (School Library Journal) Oct 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets A growing body of research shows that many students enjoy nonfiction as much as or more than fiction, but library …read more Addressing STEM Stereotypes with Youth and Young Adults (National Collaborative Girls Project) 2:00 pm Addressing STEM Stereotypes with Youth and Young Adults (National Collaborative Girls Project) Oct 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Back by popular demand! This webinar is the first of a two-webinar series on addressing STEM stereotypes with children and …read more Congress.gov Webinar (Law Library of Congress) 2:00 pm Congress.gov Webinar (Law Library of Congress) Oct 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets This orientation is designed to give a basic overview of Congress.gov. While the focus of the session will be searching …read more Engaging Pro Bono and Skills-Based Volunteers (VolunteerMatch) 2:00 pm Engaging Pro Bono and Skills-Based Volunteers (VolunteerMatch) Oct 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Integrating skills-based volunteers into your existing volunteer engagement strategy is both exciting and scary. If you’re thinking about adding skilled …read more How to Get CEOs and Boards to Embrace Year End Fundraising (Bloomerang) 2:00 pm How to Get CEOs and Boards to Embrace Year End Fundraising (Bloomerang) Oct 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets In this session, nonprofit leaders will be reminded that the last quarter of the year is huge for fundraising. With …read more Loving the Skin You Are In: Facts on Race & Disability in Early Childhood Programs (Early Childhood Investigations) 2:00 pm Loving the Skin You Are In: Facts on Race & Disability in Early Childhood Programs (Early Childhood Investigations) Oct 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets In this paradigm-shifting webinar Dr. Iheoma Iruka will help you examine the historical and contemporary impact of racism on early …read more	14 How To Bring Digital Content to the Forefront of Your District (Booklist/Overdrive) 2:00 pm How To Bring Digital Content to the Forefront of Your District (Booklist/Overdrive) Oct 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets When it comes to meeting your students’ literacy needs, digital books might seem like a no-brainer – and they are! …read more	15	16
17	18 Coaching Leaders to Manage Diverse Teams (Training Magazine Network) 12:00 pm Coaching Leaders to Manage Diverse Teams (Training Magazine Network) Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets Culture Change: Coaching leaders to manage diverse teams join us as we discuss one of the most critical features of …read more Telling an Executive Level Story (Nonprofit Learning Lab) 12:00 pm Telling an Executive Level Story (Nonprofit Learning Lab) Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets Despite ever-changing technologies, one skill remains vital to master: the ability to tell a compelling, executive-level story. It is essential …read more Does My Nonprofit Need To Worry About Ransomware? (Tech Impact) 1:00 pm Does My Nonprofit Need To Worry About Ransomware? (Tech Impact) Oct 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Ransomware is an ever-evolving form of malicious software designed to encrypt files, rendering any files and the systems that rely …read more Networking 101 for Small-Business Owners (Wyoming SBDC) 1:00 pm Networking 101 for Small-Business Owners (Wyoming SBDC) Oct 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Networking is an effective way to build meaningful relationships that support your business in the long-term. In this interactive webinar, …read more Become a Data-Literate Citizen Scientist! (SciStarter) 2:00 pm Become a Data-Literate Citizen Scientist! (SciStarter) Oct 18 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets This week on SciStarter LIVE! We’ll be learning about what it means to be “data literate” through the free tutorial: …read more Proactive Crisis Planning for Children with Mental Health Challenges (PACER Center) 7:30 pm Proactive Crisis Planning for Children with Mental Health Challenges (PACER Center) Oct 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets When children or teenagers experience escalating behaviors at school, a proactive crisis plan can help support recovery and wellness. This …read more	19 Bolstering Family Involvement with Tools and Techniques to Advance Learners with Significant Disabilities (AbleNet) 12:00 pm Bolstering Family Involvement with Tools and Techniques to Advance Learners with Significant Disabilities (AbleNet) Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets This session will illustrate how to create an activity toolkit with adapted tools to share with families for follow-up reinforcement …read more What It Takes to Lead an Organizational Transformation (Harvard Business Review) 12:30 pm What It Takes to Lead an Organizational Transformation (Harvard Business Review) Oct 19 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets It’s not news that organizational transformations are prone to failure. That’s because the road is littered with failed transformation programs. …read more Inclusive Communication: An Introduction to the Vocabulary of the Disability Community (Candid Learning) 2:00 pm Inclusive Communication: An Introduction to the Vocabulary of the Disability Community (Candid Learning) Oct 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Regardless of intent, words or phrases can express bias. Using the National Center on Disability and Journalism’s (NCDJ) disability language …read more MacKids School & Library Winter 2023 Preview Event (Booklist) 2:00 pm MacKids School & Library Winter 2023 Preview Event (Booklist) Oct 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm Tickets RSVP now for the MacKids School & Library Winter Preview Event on October 19 at 2:00pm ET / 11:00am PT …read more Successful Job Searching: Applications, Cover Letters, Résumés, and References (Niche Academy) 2:00 pm Successful Job Searching: Applications, Cover Letters, Résumés, and References (Niche Academy) Oct 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets You have just graduated and are looking for your first job as a librarian. You are a mid-career professional making …read more Why Kids Should Be Allowed to Pick Their Own Books (and How to Explain This to Parents) (PCI Webinars) 2:00 pm Why Kids Should Be Allowed to Pick Their Own Books (and How to Explain This to Parents) (PCI Webinars) Oct 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets As emphasis on standardized testing and anxiety about cut-throat college admissions continue to mount, parents have become increasingly concerned about …read more Library of Things: The What, Why, and How of Lending Objects (WebJunction) 3:00 pm Library of Things: The What, Why, and How of Lending Objects (WebJunction) Oct 19 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Hey library workers, are you thinking of starting a Library of Things for your community? From tools to toys, cameras …read more	20 Addressing STEM Stereotypes with Young Children (National Girls Collaborative Project) 2:00 pm Addressing STEM Stereotypes with Young Children (National Girls Collaborative Project) Oct 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Back by popular demand! This webinar is part of a two-webinar series on addressing stereotypes in STEM with children and …read more Introduction to Finding Grants (Candid Learning) 2:30 pm Introduction to Finding Grants (Candid Learning) Oct 20 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how …read more Informed or Influenced? Media and News Literacy Skills for Election Season and Beyond (edWeb) 5:00 pm Informed or Influenced? Media and News Literacy Skills for Election Season and Beyond (edWeb) Oct 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets In this edWebinar, join News Literacy Project experts and news literacy educators to learn how you can strengthen your students’ …read more	21	22	23
24 Future of Librarianship: A Critical Look at Succession Planning for a More Inclusive Workplace (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries) 2:00 pm Future of Librarianship: A Critical Look at Succession Planning for a More Inclusive Workplace (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries) Oct 24 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Leadership practice, style, and situational outcomes are important topics for anyone who wishes to hone their leadership skills or evaluate …read more How to Have Critical Conversations (GovLoop) 4:00 pm How to Have Critical Conversations (GovLoop) Oct 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Let’s face it, sometimes having a conversation with your direct reports isn’t easy. Whether you are providing critical feedback, sharing …read more	25 Convert Supporters with Powerful Landing Pages (Firespring) 11:00 am Convert Supporters with Powerful Landing Pages (Firespring) Oct 25 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets In this session, we’ll share real-world landing page examples that increase conversions and what we’ve learned from studying hundreds of …read more Am I Making the Right Decision? The Role of Ethics in Volunteer Engagement (VolunteerMatch) 2:00 pm Am I Making the Right Decision? The Role of Ethics in Volunteer Engagement (VolunteerMatch) Oct 25 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets We all encounter ethical dilemmas in our daily work with and for community, but rarely do organizations focus on ethics …read more Philosophy and Children’s Literature: An Interactive Presentation (Indiana State Library) 2:00 pm Philosophy and Children’s Literature: An Interactive Presentation (Indiana State Library) Oct 25 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Children’s literature is full of philosophical questions and ideas, reflecting an awareness of children’s propensities to think about life’s big …read more Build Community in Your Classroom with Tech Tools (TeachersFirst) 7:00 pm Build Community in Your Classroom with Tech Tools (TeachersFirst) Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Research shows that students who feel safe and included are more likely to be academically motivated. Take time to focus …read more	26 NCompass Live: Pretty Sweet Tech (Nebraska Library Commission) 11:00 am NCompass Live: Pretty Sweet Tech (Nebraska Library Commission) Oct 26 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Special monthly episodes of NCompass Live! Join the NLC’s Technology Innovation Librarian, Amanda Sweet, as she guides us through the …read more Professional Development for Libraries – Introducing New Citizen Science Resources (SciStarter) 2:00 pm Professional Development for Libraries – Introducing New Citizen Science Resources (SciStarter) Oct 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets This webinar is part of our Professional Development for Libraries Series hosted by the National Citizen and Community Science Library …read more The Candy Corn Question: Passive Programming That Pulls People In (Georgia Library Association) 2:00 pm The Candy Corn Question: Passive Programming That Pulls People In (Georgia Library Association) Oct 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Passive programming pundits and authors of The Passive Programming Playbook: 101 Ways to Get Library Customers Off the Sidelines, Andria …read more	27 Explore Gale Business: Insights (Gale) 1:00 pm Explore Gale Business: Insights (Gale) Oct 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Gale Business: Insights provides users with detailed financial, historical, and current event information on over 400,000 companies, industries, and countries. …read more Info2Go! Going Fine Free (Idaho Commission for Libraries) 1:00 pm Info2Go! Going Fine Free (Idaho Commission for Libraries) Oct 27 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Long thought to be a useful tool for getting library materials back or a way to generate revenue for the …read more What’s All the Fuss About Participatory Grantmaking? \| Making Sense of This Evolving Practice (Blackbaud) 2:00 pm What’s All the Fuss About Participatory Grantmaking? \| Making Sense of This Evolving Practice (Blackbaud) Oct 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets While Participatory Grantmaking is no longer a new concept, it continues to gain attention and evolve within the field of …read more Library Accessibility Alliance Webinar: Incorporating Accessibility into Library OER Programs & Initiatives (Library Accessibility Alliance) 5:26 pm Library Accessibility Alliance Webinar: Incorporating Accessibility into Library OER Programs & Initiatives (Library Accessibility Alliance) Oct 27 @ 5:26 pm – 6:26 pm Tickets Open Educational Resources (OER) are meant to be as open and available as possible, but if they’re not accessible or …read more	28	29	30
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