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4	5 Financial Aid and Career Education (Washington State Library) 12:00 pm Financial Aid and Career Education (Washington State Library) Jan 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets Soon high school students will be applying for colleges and wondering how to navigate the world of financial aid and …read more Your Guide to a Seamless Online Event (Nonprofit Learning Lab) 12:00 pm Your Guide to a Seamless Online Event (Nonprofit Learning Lab) Jan 5 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Tickets This workshop is designed to give an overview of how to host a great online event. We will be covering …read more	6 Best New Children’s Books of 2020: Discovering New Books for the Young and the Young at Heart (Nebraska Library Commission) 11:00 am Best New Children’s Books of 2020: Discovering New Books for the Young and the Young at Heart (Nebraska Library Commission) Jan 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Attendees will learn the best (we think) children’s books in the categories of: Picture Books (Story time faves), Non fiction, …read more English for Nonnative Professionals (PCI Webinars) 2:00 pm English for Nonnative Professionals (PCI Webinars) Jan 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets English for Nonnative Writers helps business professionals with a sound approach to writing effective business documents in Standard English. This webinar …read more Evaluating Virtual Programs and Events (Infopeople) 3:00 pm Evaluating Virtual Programs and Events (Infopeople) Jan 6 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Libraries have quickly pivoted in the last several months to moving their programs and events to a virtual environment. The …read more Got Loom? Making Use of Features in Loom to Support Students with Communication Disorders (AbleNet) 3:00 pm Got Loom? Making Use of Features in Loom to Support Students with Communication Disorders (AbleNet) Jan 6 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Just when you thought you knew everything about Loom. Great news! Loom developers are working on some amazing, innovative, accessibility …read more	7 Asking Styles: A Revolutionary Concept in Fundraising (CharityHowTo) 1:00 pm Asking Styles: A Revolutionary Concept in Fundraising (CharityHowTo) Jan 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets You have your own Asking Style, and if you learn to ask in your Style, you will be more comfortable, …read more It’s Not Either/Or: Raising Money with an Anti-Racist Approach (Bloomerang) 1:00 pm It’s Not Either/Or: Raising Money with an Anti-Racist Approach (Bloomerang) Jan 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Increasing your focus on diversity and inclusion and raising money are not mutually exclusive. In this webinar, we’ll help you …read more Yoga as an Act of Self-care for Librarians (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 2:00 pm Yoga as an Act of Self-care for Librarians (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) Jan 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets This session will start with a brief chair yoga session, then follow with a very brief history of yoga and …read more New Year, New Boundaries: Self-Advocacy for Becoming Your Best (Saddleback Publishing) 3:00 pm New Year, New Boundaries: Self-Advocacy for Becoming Your Best (Saddleback Publishing) Jan 7 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Teaching and leading in the age of COVID-19 has challenged us in ways we never could have anticipated. As we …read more	8	9	10 Read and Reflect on “This Book is Anti-Racist” by Tiffany Jewell (American Association of School Librarians) 4:00 pm Read and Reflect on “This Book is Anti-Racist” by Tiffany Jewell (American Association of School Librarians) Jan 10 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Do you want to read “This Book is Anti-Racist” by Tiffany Jewell with your class or staff? Are you looking …read more
11 Leveling the Playing Field: Support for Struggling Readers in a Blended Learning Environment (edWeb.net) 3:00 pm Leveling the Playing Field: Support for Struggling Readers in a Blended Learning Environment (edWeb.net) Jan 11 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Join Diana Petschauer, Managing Director and AT Consultant, Assistive Technology for Education, and Texthelp’s Kathleen Colburn, Senior Product Manager, as …read more	12 Leadership Skills for New(er) Supervisors (Utah State Library) 12:00 pm Leadership Skills for New(er) Supervisors (Utah State Library) Jan 12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets Effectively leading others requires the development of new skills as you take on new leadership roles. This program provides new …read more Bringing Public Health and Public Libraries Together (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 2:00 pm Bringing Public Health and Public Libraries Together (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) Jan 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Establishing and sustaining collaborative partnerships between Public Libraries and Public Health departments presents opportunities to bring together existing networks and …read more Executive Function: Building Core Capabilities for Life (Colorado State Library) 2:00 pm Executive Function: Building Core Capabilities for Life (Colorado State Library) Jan 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets What is executive function and why is it important? Come learn how to help children build executive function skills and …read more Gov Docs 101 Legislative History Research (Federal Depository Library Program) 2:00 pm Gov Docs 101 Legislative History Research (Federal Depository Library Program) Jan 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets We will explore how to find legislative intent, public hearings presenting various viewpoints, congressional debate, Presidential signing statements, and more. …read more How to Set and Achieve Career Growth Remotely (GovLoop) 2:00 pm How to Set and Achieve Career Growth Remotely (GovLoop) Jan 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets New year, new administration, new career goals? In 2021, COVID-19 is still impacting how government employees work. Many govies are …read more Media Literacy for Adults: Meeting Patrons Where They Are (Programming Librarian) 2:00 pm Media Literacy for Adults: Meeting Patrons Where They Are (Programming Librarian) Jan 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets People who need media literacy skills may not be eager to sign up for a program or class on the …read more Spring Book Club Picks (Booklist) 2:00 pm Spring Book Club Picks (Booklist) Jan 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets The best way to ring in the New Year? With new books, of course! And in this free, hour-long webinar, …read more The New Volunteer Manager’s Toolkit (VolunteerMatch) 2:00 pm The New Volunteer Manager’s Toolkit (VolunteerMatch) Jan 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets This webinar will walk you through the three primary Rs – recruitment, retention and recognition. We’ll discuss the most popular …read more How to Get the Most Out of Your Nonprofit Website (Firespring) 2:30 pm How to Get the Most Out of Your Nonprofit Website (Firespring) Jan 12 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Let us lighten your workload and ease your mind with this webinar that’ll help you put your nonprofit website to …read more AASL Town Hall: Leading Learning (American Association of School Librarians) 7:00 pm AASL Town Hall: Leading Learning (American Association of School Librarians) Jan 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets What began as an event to build community during the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has evolved into a monthly …read more	13 How to brand your non-profit in 2021 to increase fundraising (Nonprofit Hub) 11:00 am How to brand your non-profit in 2021 to increase fundraising (Nonprofit Hub) Jan 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets The secret to a thriving organization in 2021 is not the latest shiny tool or social media tactic but an …read more Scholarly Communication in Academic Libraries: An ever changing landscape of responsibilities (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 11:00 am Scholarly Communication in Academic Libraries: An ever changing landscape of responsibilities (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) Jan 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Scholarly Communication in academic libraries provides leadership and guidance in matters pertaining to the management, policymaking and procedures as they …read more Tiny Spaces Bring Big Opportunity (Nebraska Library Commission) 11:00 am Tiny Spaces Bring Big Opportunity (Nebraska Library Commission) Jan 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Modern libraries can be created anywhere, in any space — even a small, unused 453 square foot room in a …read more Controlling Your Nerves When Presenting: No Vomiting Allowed! (Training Magazine Network) 12:00 pm Controlling Your Nerves When Presenting: No Vomiting Allowed! (Training Magazine Network) Jan 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets This session is for anyone who wants to face down nervousness and find their authentic selves before their virtual …read more Libraries Serving Older Adults During COVID: A facilitated conversation (Colorado State Library) 1:00 pm Libraries Serving Older Adults During COVID: A facilitated conversation (Colorado State Library) Jan 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets History is shaped by people who work for change. Throughout history, those who have faced discrimination have made significant accomplishments …read more Embracing AI to Scale Your Fundraising (Candid Learning) 2:00 pm Embracing AI to Scale Your Fundraising (Candid Learning) Jan 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets In this webinar, Allison Fine and Beth Kanter will outline the processes and products needed to expand philanthropic giving with …read more Fearless Conversations With Toddlers: How to Open a Can of Worms With Little Ones (Early Childhood Investigations) 2:00 pm Fearless Conversations With Toddlers: How to Open a Can of Worms With Little Ones (Early Childhood Investigations) Jan 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Join early educator Nick Terrones and author Ann Pelo for an interview-style session about Nick’s new book, A Can of …read more Social Media and Volunteer Engagement (VolunteerMatch) 2:00 pm Social Media and Volunteer Engagement (VolunteerMatch) Jan 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets This webinar will offer an introduction to including social media in your volunteer recruitment and retention plans. You’ll see examples …read more What to Expect When You’re Constructing (PCI Webinars) 2:00 pm What to Expect When You’re Constructing (PCI Webinars) Jan 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Considering a renovation project and don’t know where to start? Hoping to suggest a renovation project to library administration or …read more Proactive Advocacy and Communication for Library Trustees and Staff (OCLC) 3:00 pm Proactive Advocacy and Communication for Library Trustees and Staff (OCLC) Jan 13 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets This webinar explores communication tools and strategies for boards and library staff to be better prepared for unknown changes. …read more	14 Implementation: Adoption vs. Abandonment (AbleNet) 12:00 pm Implementation: Adoption vs. Abandonment (AbleNet) Jan 14 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets You have met your client, analyzed their strengths and weaknesses, maybe you did a nice SETT process…you found a tool. …read more Be Your Best Self in 2021: Reads To Help You Find Peace, Comfort, and Inspiration (Booklist) 2:00 pm Be Your Best Self in 2021: Reads To Help You Find Peace, Comfort, and Inspiration (Booklist) Jan 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Join the Library Love Fest Team as we talk about forthcoming fiction and nonfiction titles sure to soothe your body …read more From the Rocks to the Stocks – Library Research with a Geosciences Librarian and a Finance Librarian (Federal Depository Library Program) 2:00 pm From the Rocks to the Stocks – Library Research with a Geosciences Librarian and a Finance Librarian (Federal Depository Library Program) Jan 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Learn how a geosciences librarian and a finance librarian collaborate in helping students discover geological and financial data for natural …read more	15	16 Tech for Teens Club : Coding Websites (PACER) 11:00 am Tech for Teens Club : Coding Websites (PACER) Jan 16 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets This workshop will introduce teens with disabilities to the basics of coding for the internet with HTML and CSS. 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18	19 Are We There Yet? The Journey To a Major Gift (Blackbaud) 1:00 pm Are We There Yet? The Journey To a Major Gift (Blackbaud) Jan 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets The clock is ticking! Gift officers and gift officer managers are challenged to use metrics (science) to drive results related …read more Building on Year-End Momentum: Engaging New Supporters in 2021 and Beyond (TechSoup) 3:00 pm Building on Year-End Momentum: Engaging New Supporters in 2021 and Beyond (TechSoup) Jan 19 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets How do you turn one-time donors into long-term supporters? To garner long-term support, your nonprofit follow-through is equally as valuable …read more	20 Multi-Channel Donor Communications: What You Can Learn from 119 Nonprofits (Nonprofit Hub) 11:00 am Multi-Channel Donor Communications: What You Can Learn from 119 Nonprofits (Nonprofit Hub) Jan 20 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Multi-channel communication is proven to increase donor value and revenue, but the challenge is knowing what channels to use, how …read more Are You Getting the Most for Your Technology Dollar? (Idealware) 1:00 pm Are You Getting the Most for Your Technology Dollar? (Idealware) Jan 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Join the conversation as we share our research and results from our sector-wide survey—as well as the expertise and hard-earned …read more Navigating Government Information (TRAILS) 2:00 pm Navigating Government Information (TRAILS) Jan 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets If you feel like you’ve been tossed into the deep end of cataloging without a life-preserver, this webinar is for …read more Outside the Library Walls: A Toolkit for Public Libraries Working with Patrons Experiencing Homelessness (PCI Webinars) 2:00 pm Outside the Library Walls: A Toolkit for Public Libraries Working with Patrons Experiencing Homelessness (PCI Webinars) Jan 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Does your library serve community members that do not have a home? This program will give participants approaches to preventing conflict …read more Top Fundraising Trends to Capitalize on in 2021 (Candid Learning) 2:00 pm Top Fundraising Trends to Capitalize on in 2021 (Candid Learning) Jan 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets While the future remains uncertain, Classy is uncovering its predictions for 2021 (and very likely, beyond.) During this webinar, you’ll …read more Writing Accurate and Useful Volunteer Position Descriptions (VolunteerMatch) 2:00 pm Writing Accurate and Useful Volunteer Position Descriptions (VolunteerMatch) Jan 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets This webinar will start with the basics of what should be included in a position description and will help you …read more Winning Library Grants: Shortcuts and Strategies for Success (Infopeople) 3:00 pm Winning Library Grants: Shortcuts and Strategies for Success (Infopeople) Jan 20 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Whether you are new to grant work or want a few new tips, you’ll discover the confidence and knowledge you …read more Cut the Cost of Digital Collection Building: Join a Consortium! (edWeb.net) 5:00 pm Cut the Cost of Digital Collection Building: Join a Consortium! (edWeb.net) Jan 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Please join Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair at New Canaan High School in Connecticut, as she interviews Jennifer Keohane, Executive …read more	21 Designing Meaningful Graphics For Your eLearning Courses (Training Magazine Network) 11:00 am Designing Meaningful Graphics For Your eLearning Courses (Training Magazine Network) Jan 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Join Dr. Pooja Jaisingh to learn about the visual design principles you can utilize to create meaningful graphics. You will …read more How to Unite Equity, SEL, and Literacy Instruction (edWeb.net) 2:00 pm How to Unite Equity, SEL, and Literacy Instruction (edWeb.net) Jan 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Culturally relevant books are a powerful resource for building these skills. Diverse reading can assist students in better understanding their …read more Manage your Virtual Classroom Stress (InSync Training) 2:00 pm Manage your Virtual Classroom Stress (InSync Training) Jan 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets The stressors of virtual learning aren’t going away – as a matter of fact, they are going to come up …read more Get Your Board to Help You Fundraise—Even if They Don’t Wanna! (Firespring) 3:00 pm Get Your Board to Help You Fundraise—Even if They Don’t Wanna! (Firespring) Jan 21 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Are you a nonprofit trying to fundraise? You have a board—and believe it or not, your board should function as …read more Trauma Informed Approach in Libraries (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) 3:00 pm Trauma Informed Approach in Libraries (National Network of Libraries of Medicine) Jan 21 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Understanding how trauma impacts the lives of people we serve can help library staff better serve everyone, even our most …read more What does it mean to be a school librarian during COVID-19? (Cherry Lake Publishing) 4:00 pm What does it mean to be a school librarian during COVID-19? (Cherry Lake Publishing) Jan 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Addressing school needs vs. program needs during the pandemic. What are stakeholders (e.g., parents, students, teachers, admins) worried about? How …read more	22	23 Tech for Teens Club: Building Websites (PACER) 11:00 am Tech for Teens Club: Building Websites (PACER) Jan 23 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets This workshop will introduce teens with disabilities to a method of designing websites using the free online tool at Weebly.com. …read more	24
25 How to Develop Your Leadership Style (Harvard Business Review) 12:00 pm How to Develop Your Leadership Style (Harvard Business Review) Jan 25 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets On January 25, 2021, in a live Harvard Business Review webinar, Suzanne Peterson, professor of leadership at Thunderbird School of …read more Restorative Justice in Libraries (Idaho Commission for Libraries) 2:30 pm Restorative Justice in Libraries (Idaho Commission for Libraries) Jan 25 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Restorative justice is an approach to rule-breaking that emphasizes the need to repair harm and mend relationships. The Meridian Library …read more	26 Security Trends and Emerging Threats (Idealware) 1:00 pm Security Trends and Emerging Threats (Idealware) Jan 26 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets In this webinar, we will focus on security trends and emerging threats to nonprofits, and what practical steps you can …read more Copyright Office: Celebrating 150 Years of Creativity (Federal Depository Library Program) 2:00 pm Copyright Office: Celebrating 150 Years of Creativity (Federal Depository Library Program) Jan 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Since July 8, 1870, the U.S. Copyright Office has helped copyright owners protect their works and preserve a public record …read more I Didn’t Know I was a Veteran (Infopeople) 3:00 pm I Didn’t Know I was a Veteran (Infopeople) Jan 26 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets This webinar will cover aspects of veteran culture, how to tap into some amazing tools to help them connect …read more 3 Cool Tools for Station Rotation (TeachersFirst) 7:00 pm 3 Cool Tools for Station Rotation (TeachersFirst) Jan 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Maximize station rotation in your classroom with these three tech tools. One of the more popular blended learning models is …read more	27 Pretty Sweet Tech (Nebraska Library Commission) 11:00 am Pretty Sweet Tech (Nebraska Library Commission) Jan 27 @ 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 Social Media for All of Us: Creating Digital Content That’s Inclusive and Accessible (Nonprofit Learning Lab) 12:00 pm Social Media for All of Us: Creating Digital Content That’s Inclusive and Accessible (Nonprofit Learning Lab) Jan 27 @ 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Tickets As web accessibility and creating inclusive communities become more prevalent, it’s vital to evaluate social media and digital content to …read more How to Fix Your Productivity to Amp Up Your Results (Productive Fundraising) 1:00 pm How to Fix Your Productivity to Amp Up Your Results (Productive Fundraising) Jan 27 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Join master trainer, Chad Barger, for a fast-paced session filled with tips (hacks) for busy professionals to get more done, …read more 2020 Readers’ Advisory Year in Review (PCI Webinars) 2:00 pm 2020 Readers’ Advisory Year in Review (PCI Webinars) Jan 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Now that the dumpster fire that was 2020 has moved into our rearview, everyone is eager to jump into the …read more Intentionality With Loose Parts: Provoking Children’s Inquiry (Early Childhood Investigations) 2:00 pm Intentionality With Loose Parts: Provoking Children’s Inquiry (Early Childhood Investigations) Jan 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Join Miriam Beloglovsky, co-author of the Loose Parts: Inspiring Play award-winning books, and Diane Spahn, Director of Education with Kodo …read more	28 Nonprofit Leadership Transitions (Propel Nonprofits) 1:00 pm Nonprofit Leadership Transitions (Propel Nonprofits) Jan 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Transitioning from one nonprofit leader to another is an opportunity for investing in your overall organizational strategy and growth. Leadership …read more Storytelling for Impact (Firespring) 1:00 pm Storytelling for Impact (Firespring) Jan 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Join Firespring’s Molly Coke as she goes through tips, techniques and tools to help the modern marketer tell better and …read more Boards and Asking Styles: A Roadmap to Success (Bloomerang) 2:00 pm Boards and Asking Styles: A Roadmap to Success (Bloomerang) Jan 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Join Brian Saber to learn how to use his iconic Asking Styles to improve your board’s governance and ability to …read more Innovating in the Classroom with Interactive 3D Tools (EdSurge) 2:00 pm Innovating in the Classroom with Interactive 3D Tools (EdSurge) Jan 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets As technology advances, interactive 3D experiences are becoming more common, often transcending what we are able to convey with text, …read more Introduction to Proposal Writing (Candid Learning) 2:00 pm Introduction to Proposal Writing (Candid Learning) Jan 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don’t want to miss one of …read more Proposed Legislative Changes for the FDLP (Federal Depository Library Program) 2:00 pm Proposed Legislative Changes for the FDLP (Federal Depository Library Program) Jan 28 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Join us for this webinar to learn about the latest effort to modernize the statutory authority of the FDLP and …read more Avoiding the Rabbit Hole: How to Recognize and Understand Conspiratorial Thinking (edWeb.net) 4:00 pm Avoiding the Rabbit Hole: How to Recognize and Understand Conspiratorial Thinking (edWeb.net) Jan 28 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets This edWebinar explores the psychological and cognitive factors behind conspiratorial thinking, including the role of fears and anxiety, cognitive dissonance …read more	29	30	31

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