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
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
No LEUs Offered for this webinar.
Library conferences are great until you realize that you forgot to bring business cards. They are fantastic until you are sitting in a session that is not at all what you thought it would be. Library conferences are terrific until you realize that you’ve attended 5 sessions on basically the same topic and you can’t remember what actually was said. So much fun, until you get lost in an unfamiliar city. There are things you can do ahead of time to make sure that you get the most out of your library conference experience. Join a panel of seasoned (and not so seasoned) library conference goers to learn tips on what to bring, how to plan, and guidelines to help you not only have a great conference experience, but also how to follow-through after the conference, so that your organization will be excited to send you again. Courtney Block, Selina Gomez-Beloz, and Megan Zanto from the Indiana Library Federation will share their tips as well as some specifics related to the 2017 ILF Conference. This will be a great webinar to take for people new to the field or for people who have never attended a large conference before. ALA, PLA, and ILF will all be mentioned. No LEUs will be offered, but we still hope this is a great event to get ready for all the library conferences.
Date Recorded: 10/24/17
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenters: Courtney Block / Indiana University Southeast, Selina Gomez-Beloz / Crown Point Community Public Library, Suzanne Walker / Indiana State Library, Megan Zanto / Indiana Library Federation
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Professionalism doesn’t always mean what position you hold at a library. It can also mean how you show honesty and responsibility in any position you hold. This presentation will discuss topics such as dress codes, appropriate workplace language and conversations, diversity, and electronic communication issues. Small group exercises are also included.
Date Recorded: 12/19/17
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Kimberly Brown-Harden / Indiana State Library
Staff Day can be an incredible time of training, development, and unity for your entire organization. It can also be incredibly stressful for the team putting the day together. Learn tips, tricks, and ideas that will make your next Staff Day a huge success. From timelines to team building these ideas are sure to help Staff Day go smoothly.
Date Recorded: 10/20/17
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Michelle Merritt / Trainer, Allen County Public Library
Are you curious about academic librarianship? Are you a public librarian who is considering switching? While there can be many reasons you might consider switching to academia, join us for this webinar where Courtney Block will talk about her journey. She will discuss the differences and similarities between public and academic libraries, the surprising aspects of academia, the benefits of academic librarianship, and the struggles that she’s encountered during this transition. If you are curious about the implications of switching your career focus, come and join us to get your questions and concerns answered..
Date Recorded: 8/1/17
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Courtney Block / Indiana University Southeast
Do you ever feel stressed? Most individuals will answer “yes” to this question. With the holidays fast approaching many feel additional stress besides the everyday stress. Learn the triggers and warning signs of stress and how to manage your stress.
Date Recorded: 10/18/2016
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Lisa R. Cangany / Purdue Extension, Health and Human Services
Join Samantha Minnis and Matt Smith for an in-depth look at the oddly prevalent phenomenon of patron bashing. Is this a problem? Why do we do it? are there any therapeutic benefits to “letting off steam?” Matt and Samantha will use psychological research to answer these questions and discuss why avoiding patron bashing not only leads to better service for library users but a happier work life for library professionals.
Date Recorded: 12/1/16
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenters: Samantha Minnis / Grand Valley State University and Matt Smith/ Kalamazoo Public Library