Creating welcoming spaces for members of the LGBTQ+ community is easier than you might think. In this session you’ll learn some of the small and big things you can do to help create those spaces for not just patrons, but also your coworkers and employees.
Date Recorded: 9/17/21
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Jayne Walters, Indianapolis Public Library
Why do teens behave the way they do? Why should we welcome them when they are loud and messy? What’s the best way to interact with them? Teen librarians are not the only staff members that deal with teens so it’s good for all staff members to have these tips in their toolbox. We’ll share some teen development basics and highlight some tips for smooth teen interactions at this session.
Date Recorded: 9/17/21
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Beth Yates, Children’s Consultant / Indiana State Library
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Are you wondering what to consider in forming your library’s policy on COVID-19 vaccinations? This webinar addresses the legality of mandatory vaccine policies during a pandemic and examines the pros and cons of such policies to help you determine which type of COVID-19 vaccine policy to propose to your board. We will cover: EEOC guidance on mandating the COVID-19 vaccine for employees and the circumstances under which an employer may require employees to be vaccinated. How to provide reasonable accommodations in compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws including people with disabilities under the ADA and people with religious objections under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Other options available to employers, such as encouraging staff to become vaccinated or providing incentives for employees who do so. Specific provisions to consider including in your vaccination policy. How Indiana’s Vaccine Allocation Plan and state law might impact this decision.
Date Recorded: 2/18/2021
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Cheri Harris, Certification Program Director/Legal Consultant, Indiana State Library
Resources: CAH PPT Handout Vaccine Webinar, Vaccine Resources
As the November elections draw near, candidates and other campaigners are likely to want to use library resources. What must you allow? What can you allow? What can you restrict and what can you put guidelines on? We will cover the appropriate responses to a variety of real life situations so you will know what to say if someone asks to post election signs on library property, leaflet for a candidate in the parking lot or on the sidewalk, or hold a campaign meeting or rally in your meeting room.
Date Recorded: 09/29/2020
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Cheri Harris, Certification Program Director/Legal Consultant, Indiana State Library
Resources: 2020 Political Activity PPT Handout
Learn about the new EBSCO eBook collections for school and public libraries. There will also be a demonstration of the EBSCO app so that you can install the app on your mobile device and begin using it to search INSPIRE on the go.
Date Recorded: 04/14/2021
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Kara Cleveland, Professional Development Office Supervisor, Indiana State Library
Working patrons sometimes struggle with getting to the library before we close. By implementing an after hours pick up service you can now offer the freedom to pick up materials on the patron’s schedule instead of the library schedule. Learn how using a set of lockers and specialty locks can allow you to provide convenient pick-up times at your library for less than $1,000. Materials, processes, and our lessons learned will be shared.
Date Recorded: 04/07/2021
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Julie Elmore, Director, Oakland City Columbia Township Public Library
This session will distill Dungeons & Dragons down to its key concepts and show you how they can be implemented to track employee progress, achieve goals, and build a closely connected team of adventure seekers and problem solvers. Whether you’re a new adventurer or an expert D&D player, everyone is welcome to join in on the fun.
Date Recorded: 05/11/2021
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Evan Barber, IT Technical Associate, Brookens Library, University of Illinois – Springfield
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Using INSPIRE can be somewhat overwhelming when you first start to use it. This session will help you figure out where to start and ways to make your search efficient and productive.
Date Recorded: 3/10/21
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Kara Cleveland, PDO Supervisor / Indiana State Library
The Indiana State Library holds collections that are significant and important to both the history of Indiana and also the United States. The Library’s holdings consist of a wide variety of different materials, such as maps, documents, photographs, books, paintings, and fine art. Caring for these collections is what the ISL Preservation Division is tasked with, both preventing damage from happening and repairing damage when it happens. This talk will focus on both an introduction to the field of Art Conservation and the work of the Indiana State Library Preservation Program.
Presenter: Seth Irwin, Conservator / Indiana State Library
Date Recorded: 2/24/2021
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Lisa Jones, EBSCO Trainer, will present the databases that you can use to help students at your library when they come in for homework or research help. Learn about the new eBook collections available through INSPIRE.
Date Recorded: 9/18/20
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenters: Lisa Jones, EBSCO Trainer