All posts by Paula Newcom

Ethics 101 – 1 LEU


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New to the profession? Or want a refresher on library responsibilities regarding censorship and intellectual property? In this webinar, we will look at different ways that librarians consider ALA best practices when making collection decisions. We will also look at resources for determining fair use and intellectual property considerations in your school or library program.

Date Recorded: 2/6/18

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters:   Chad Heck / Pike High School and Darcy Davidson Armstrong / Eckhart Public Library


Managing Microagressions in the Workplace – 1 LEU


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What is Microaggression?  Do you know when it’s happening to you?   This webinar includes both coping with microaggressions and strategies for creating an inclusive workplace that prevents them from happening in the first place.

Date Recorded: 2/15/18

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Endia Sowers Paige / University of Georgia School of Law


Block Play: Building a Foundation of Early Learning in the Library – 1 LEU


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Talk! Sing! Read! Write! Play, especially with blocks! Play is an integral component of the development of young children, which is increasingly reflected in libraries through their design and programming.  During this webinar you will learn why block play is so powerful, how staff at Allen County Public Library tackled the challenge of adding more play–specifically block play–to their program offerings, and how to adapt their initiative for libraries big and small.

Date Recorded: 3/21/18

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Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Pamela Martin-Díaz and Marra Honeywell, Allen County Public Library


Mis-Manners: You Might be Sabotaging Your Career – 1 LEU


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This is a tongue-in-cheek webinar about workplace etiquette.   The concepts covered are common sense, but some may benefit from humorous reminders and scenarios about how the little things matter in the workplace.

Date Recorded: 1/31/18

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Kimbery Brown-Harden / Indiana State Library


Outdoor Learning at the Library: It’s Only Natural – 1 LEU


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Want to create an additional avenue for early childhood learning at a currently unused outdoor space? Join Kokomo-Howard County Public Library as we go through the process of creating one, from the idea state to ground-breaking and from the ribbon-cutting to programming.

Date Recorded: 3/15/18

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Trina Evans and Susan Bednarz / Kokomo-Howard County Public Library


Something for Everyone: Genealogical Reference Service in the 21st Century – 1 LEU


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These are the very best of times for genealogists and the librarians who serve them—so much information is readily available and so many are engaged in this activity. A brief environmental scan will set the stage for discussing how to leverage digital assets and physical collections to best serve the widest range of customers.

Date Recorded: 11/9/17

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Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Curt Witcher / Allen County Public Library


Tips & Tricks for Hosting Large Scale Community Driven Events – 1 LEU


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Often our best resources are those in the very communities we serve.  Whether you’re hosting an author visit, a concert, or a taste event these ideas will help your event go smoothly while relying on affordable resources within your community.

Date Recorded: 11/17/17

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Michelle Merritt / Allen County Public Library


From the Bottom Up: We Overlooked the Misdemeanor (And so Can You!) – 1 LEU


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Learn how the Nappanee Public Library is meeting a need in their community by providing a quality, non-judgmental Community service Volunteer Program.  With firm guidelines and expectations in place, a mutually beneficial relationship begins.  With data and support, NPL can prove its value to your library and community.

Date Recorded: 9/29/17

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Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Lissa Krull and Lana McCoy / Nappanee Public Library


Wix Wizardry: Free Websites in a Flash – 1 LEU


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Attendees will learn what Wix.com has to offer as a free, drag-and-drop website building tool.  They will become familiar with the basics of using the Wix Editor to customize templates and add elements like images, text, pages, menus, and apps.

Date Recorded: 10/25/17

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Alexander Hampton / Central Library, Indianapolis Public Library