Tag Archives: Administration

(INSPIRE) Online Administrative Overviews: EBSCOadmin – 1 LEU

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EBSCOadmin is the administrative tool to manage customizations for searching EBSCOhost, Discovery and other searching interfaces; authentication methods; downloading title lists; gathering statistics and managing holdings for most of your EBSCO resources. Attendees of this session will have the opportunity to learn about the main components of EBSCOadmin, including general navigation, profile maintenance, customization options that enhance the search experience, authentication choices, searchbox/URL structure and Mobile app settings.

Date Recorded: 01/12/2022

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Lisa Jones, Senior Training Manager/EBSCO

 

Is This Sexual Harassment? The Library Edition – 1 LEU

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Sexual harassment is prohibited under state and federal law. You are entitled to a workplace free of sexual harassment, but not all unpleasant encounters constitute harassment. We will discuss the difference between annoying behavior and actionable behavior. We will identify key elements of a sound sexual harassment policy and offer tips on how to handle uncomfortable situations that do not constitute sexual harassment. In this webinar you will learn to identify: Who can be a target of sexual harassment and who can be a harasser? What is the difference between risky behavior and sexual harassment? What should you do if you are the target of sexual harassment? What can you do if you are a witness or bystander? What are your duties as a manager or supervisor?

Date Recorded: 6/24/2021

Format:  Archived YouTube Video

Presenter:  Cheri Harris/ Indiana State Library

Resources:  Handout on Harassment Resources Sexual Harassment 2021,  Sexual Harassment 2021

 

 

ISL Certification Portal: Introduction and Walk-Through – 1 LEU

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In July 2021, the Indiana State Library (ISL) launched a new librarian certification portal: Certification for Indiana Librarians. Many librarians have accessed the portal, updated their information, and successfully renewed their 5-year certificates online. This informal meeting is designed to demonstrate how the portal works, share some tips for successfully navigating within the portal, illustrate activities that can be done from the portal, and address individual’s questions and concerns. We will demonstrate how to use the public look-up function, how to find and print out your own certificate, and how the name change process works.

Date Recorded: 9/30/21

Format:  Archived YouTube Video

Presenter:  Cheri Harris and Kara Cleveland/ Indiana State Library

Resources:  Guide to Using Cert Portal

 

 

How Do I Count This? Updated Guidelines for Programming Stats – 1 LEU

Admin/Management, ,

white numbers on a red backgroundJoin Angela Fox, ISL Public Library Services Consultant, at this webinar to learn what new IMLS guidance on programming means for your stats, why many of the rules from last year are wrong – and why the impact on your 2021 Annual Report will be minimal.

Date Recorded: 10/7/21

Format:  Archived YouTube Video

Presenter:  Angela Fox / Indiana State Library

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Navigating Fiscal Body Approval for Library Bonds – 1 LEU

Admin/Management,

Kristen McClellanLearn from Kristin McClellan, Partner with Ice Miller, Sarah MacNeill, Director of Wells County Public Library and Latisha Provo, Director of Otterbein Public Library as they discuss how to navigate the requirement of County or Town Fiscal Body Approval before a Library can issue Bonds.

Date Recorded: 9/29/21

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Kristin McClellan, Partner, Ice Miller / Sarah MacNeill, Director, Wells County Public Library / Latisha Provo, Director, Otterbein Public Library

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How IARA Can Help Your Library: Indiana Archives & Records Administration – 1 LEU

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Indiana Archives and Records Administration logoThis presentation will address how IARA’s resources can help and be utilized by your library.  IARA’s staff, Vicki Casteel and Amy Christiansen Janicki will discuss a variety of archives and record management topics.  Vicki will share how to direct your patrons to IARA’s most popular genealogy collections and locate records with the recently updated Digital Index.  Amy will discuss creating a records management program, understanding retention schedules, and how the County Commission of Public Records can help you.

Date Recorded: 7/28/21

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Vicki Casteel, Director of Patron and Outreach Services and Amy Christiansen Janicki, Records Management Liaison / Indiana Archives and Records Administration

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COVID 19 Vaccination Policies: What to Consider – 1 LEU

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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

Political Activity in the Library – 1 LEU

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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

 

Affordable After Hours Pick-up Service – 1 LEU

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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

Critical Hit: Using Dungeons and Dragons for Training and Evaluation – 1 LEU

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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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