Tag Archives: General LEU

Bridging Futures Linking Library Collections and Services to Faculty – 1 LEU

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As we all know, some of the only constants in life are change and the passage of time. Academic librarians are also constantly asked to improve utilization of library services. Fostering communication and collaboration between faculty, students, and academic librarians to achieve shared success is an ongoing challenge. Our classroom instruction can often have a secret audience, the teaching faculty. By demonstrating expertise in subject matter and research techniques librarians can increase the chances of teaching faculty reaching out for support. With a panel of librarians from various disciplines, this talk will highlight several strategies that can be used to engage with students and faculty, supporting their work both inside and outside of the classroom.

Date Recorded: 4/22/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Melissa Gentry / Map Collections Supervisor at Bracken Library, Ball State University and Karen Harag / Health Sciences and Human Services Librarian, St. Mary’s College and Brad Johnston / Building Material Librarian, Ball State University

 

Empowering Libraries to Support Caregivers Essential Resources and Strategies – 1 LEU

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Caregivers often face overwhelming physical, emotional, and mental challenges while balancing caregiving with their own well-being. In this session, librarians will learn how to support carPegivers by connecting them with trusted health resources from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other key organizations. Participants will explore effective strategies for making libraries welcoming, resource-rich spaces for caregivers and gain practical tools to help prevent caregiver burnout within the community. Join us to strengthen your library’s role as a supportive hub for caregivers, fostering resilience and connection.

Date Recorded: 01/08/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Bobbi L. Newman, MLIS, MA, Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist, Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 6, Wellness Ambassador, Senior Librarian, The University of Iowa Libraries

Using the New Indiana State Library’s Kit Checkout System – 1 LEU

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The Indiana State Library offers book club kits, storytime kits, Lego and Duplo kits, Escape Room kits, and NASA Science kits. Join us to learn how to use the new kit checkout system with live demonstrations.

Date Recorded: 3/25/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Suzanne Walker, Director – Indiana Center for the Book and  Indiana Young Reader Center Librarian Librarian, Kara Cleveland, Professional Development Office Supervisor, Indiana State Library

ILF and Advocacy – 1 LEU (2025)

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image of Indiana Library Federation logo red background and white ILF lettersILF Advocacy Committee co-chairs, Vanessa Martin and Julie Wendorf will talk about the importance of advocacy and will give updates for the coming 2025 legislative session. Vanessa Martin – ILF Advocacy Committee, co-chair & Director, Greensburg Decatur County Public Library.

Vanessa Martin has been the director at the Greensburg Decatur County Public Library since 2016. She is also the current co-chair of the ILF Advocacy Committee. She has 18 years of experience working in Indiana public libraries. She has also been active in the governance of Evergreen Indiana, serving on different committees. She has held many job titles, but simply put, she is passionate about libraries and helping others.

Julie Wendorf – ILF Advocacy Committee, co-chair & Director, Crown Point Community Library.  Julie Wendorf has been the director of the Crown Point Community Library since 2018. She is a member of the ILF Board, board representative on the IPLA Board, the co-chair of the ILF Advocacy Committee, and current ILF Vice President. She is active in community service organizations including Rotary International and Lions Club. She has a passion for library collaboration projects with other community organizations and doing library outreach.  Julie will be busy testifying at the legislature during the webinar.

Date Recorded: 3/12/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Vanessa Martin / Director of Greensburg Decatur County Public Library and ILF Advocacy Committee co-chair and Julie Wendorf / Director of Crown Point Community and ILF Board of Directors President

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Indiana Disability Resource FINDER – 1 LEU

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image of Indiana Disability Resource Finder logoIndiana Disability Resource FINDER, administered by the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community (IIDC), is a FREE 24/7 online state-wide disability-related database designed to connect individuals to providers, resources, and events across Indiana. We will explore program features and demonstrate how to use FINDER to help individuals with disabilities and family members connect with services and resources in Indiana.

Date Recorded: 2/25/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Peggy Holtz, Research Assistant, and Joel F. Fosha, Director of communications / Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Indiana University, Bloomington.

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Bookmarking Success: Partnering with the School Care Team to Enhance Library Impact – 1 LEU

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image of four people with puzzle piecesHear success stories of how the School Care Team has helped libraries in Indiana strengthen their impact on youth, provide community support, and support library staff well-being. Attendees will learn about programs and training offered through these partnerships and how to bring them to their own libraries. Leave with research-based practical tools to foster personal and community well-being.

Date Recorded: 2/26/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Shannon Tenney, Program Specialist / School Care Team

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2025 Using TeachingBooks at the Public Library – 1 LEU

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Engage and inspire readers with TeachingBooks resources that can be used both with patrons and behind the scenes. In this webinar, we will highlight ways to implement resources in your youth services library programming as well as new tools to complement your work. Learn about the Collection Analysis and other toolkits, ready-to-use resources for your book clubs and story times, homework help features, and more.

Date Recorded: 2/19/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: TeachingBooks staff

CSLP 2025: Color Our World – 1 LEU

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Kick-off summer reading 2025 with this presentation about the Collaborative Summer Library Program’s Color Our World “art” theme, including suggested resources for planning and other general information.

Date Recorded: 1/7/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Beth Yates, Children’s Consultant at Indiana State Library

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Resources for Summer Program Planning
Summer Program Ideas for Current Year

 

What’s Cooking in the Library? – 1 LEU

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image of young girl cookingAre you looking to spice up your library programs? Does the thought of cooking classes make you blanch? This session focuses on cooking programs for preschoolers through teens. We will introduce the basics of adding cooking programs to your list of library activities, sharing resources, recipes, techniques, and tips for success. Let us make cooking a whisk you’ll be willing to take!

Date Recorded: 11/27/2024

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Erika Wagner, Programming and Outreach Librarian and Cindy Baumeister, Branch Supervisor / Crown Point Community Library

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Detecting Fraud Against Older Adults: Building Awareness and Resources for Library Staff – 1 LEU

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Financial fraud and exploitation results in the loss of billions of dollars every year.  These crimes often go unreported because victims are scared, embarrassed, or don’t know who to call. The U.S. Department of Justice National Elder Fraud Hotline, managed by the Office for Victims of Crime, provides services to adults aged 60 and older who experience financial fraud and exploitation to help them report the crime and access appropriate resources.  In addition to the financial impact of these crimes, the emotional toll older adult victims of fraud suffer can be devastating.  Professionals that interact frequently with older adults can play a critical role in identifying potential frauds and scams and utilize the opportunity to raise awareness of and share resources that may be available to assist victims of financial fraud, such as the NEFH.  This presentation will cover some common scams, warning signs to look for, available resources, and steps to take should one suspect a fraud or scam is taking place.

Date: 07/31/2024

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Helen Supanich, Department of Justice’s National Elder Fraud Hotline

Ms. Supanich has ten years’ experience providing services to older adults. She is currently a Case Management Shift Supervisor for the Department of Justice’s National Elder Fraud Hotline. Previously, Ms. Supanich worked as an Advocate for the VOCA-funded Holistic Elder Abuse Response Team (“HEART”) at the non-profit WISE & Healthy Aging, where she partnered with Adult Protective Services and Long Beach Police Department; she provided case management and advocacy services to older/dependent adult abuse survivors. Prior to this, Ms. Supanich was an Ombudsman with the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in Los Angeles County (Region II), where she investigated abuse, neglect, and other issues at long-term care facilities in her assigned region and served as an advocate for residents at these facilities.