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AI Powered Research and Data Analysis – 1 LEU

image of person in profile with data connections in back of headLearn how AI tools assist with data analysis, research automation, and text summarization. Demonstrate AI applications like ChatGPT, semantic search engines, and data visualization tools to streamline workflows.

Presenter Bio:  Dr. Treg Hopkins is the Co-Founder of Connectable, an Indiana-based nonprofit committed to enhancing adult education programs across more than 20 states through advanced data systems and artificial intelligence. As a Certified Quantitative Methodologist, his research focuses on neurodiversity, aging, and the role of technology in these areas. Hopkins has extensive leadership experience, serving on multiple boards and advising nonprofits and government entities on strategic planning. His expertise in library innovation includes serving on a long-term library planning board and previously delivering a keynote address at the Indiana Library Federation’s FOIL conference.

Date Recorded: 8/27/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Dr. Treg Hopkins / Co-Founder of Connectable

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Adult Programming Made Easy (Part 2) – 1 LEU

Need more adult programming ideas? Lacey Klemm has got you! She has gathered 12 more programming ideas, complete with instructions, for your library to use. These programs are adaptable to any budget.

Date Recorded: 8/13/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters:  Lacey Klemm, East Chicago Public Library

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Building Collections for Every Patron with TeachingBooks – 1 LEU

Dive deep into diversifying your collection with TeachingBooks resources. Join us to learn how to use our Diverse Books Toolkit to analyze the cultural representation in your existing collections, how to identify great books to fill gaps, and how to use TeachingBooks resources to promote those books and facilitate conversation with your library staff and patrons.

Date Recorded: 8/7/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters:  Crystal Ballard, TeachingBooks

AI in Libraries Transforming Information Access – 1 LEU

Artificial Intelligence button with letters AIExplore how AI enhances library services, including automated cataloging, AI-driven search tools, and personalized recommendations. Discuss ethical considerations and best practices for implementation.

Presenter Bio:  Dr. Treg Hopkins is the Co-Founder of Connectable, an Indiana-based nonprofit committed to enhancing adult education programs across more than 20 states through advanced data systems and artificial intelligence. As a Certified Quantitative Methodologist, his research focuses on neurodiversity, aging, and the role of technology in these areas. Hopkins has extensive leadership experience, serving on multiple boards and advising nonprofits and government entities on strategic planning. His expertise in library innovation includes serving on a long-term library planning board and previously delivering a keynote address at the Indiana Library Federation’s FOIL conference.

Date Recorded: 7/30/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Dr. Treg Hopkins / Co-Founder of Connectable

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A Conversation about Curating Digital Collections – 1 LEU

Join us for a 45-minute conversation about the theories and thoughts about building a digital collection.  We will explore questions about what and what not to digitize, the importance of provenance, copyright issues, and how to determine whether it adds value to the vast number of collections out there in the digital universe.  We will also look at and evaluate examples of well-curated collections versus a lot of “space junk” filing a void, all from the Indiana State Library’s Digital Collections and Hosted Collections.  (Please note: this program will not focus on fund-raising nor the actual building of a digital collection.)

Date Recorded: 7/23/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Chris Marshall / Digital Collections Coordinator, Indiana Division Library and Brittany Kropf / Rare Books and Manuscripts Librarian, Indiana State Library

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The Indiana Collection at the Indiana State Library

 The Indiana Collection at the Indiana State Library offers a wealth of published material about our great state. Among the most widely used are local daily newspapers, maps, local histories, and state agency documents, including historical laws. Our collection includes historical runs of many titles, essential for researching the past and preparing for the future. In this webinar, you’ll be introduced to fascinating items within the collection, receive tips for exploring the resources, discover where to find online materials, and learn how you can help us grow this unique collection.

Date Recorded: 04/09/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter:  Monique Howell, Indiana Division Supervisor, Indiana State Library

Start Your Community’s Journey to Information Literacy – 1 LEU

In 2024 the Institute of Museum and Library Services launched a new website to resources to teach about the different types of literacy there are including information literacy, digital literacy, financial literacy, health literacy, and science literacy.  The website includes programming resources to help develop skills in using and understanding information in a quickly changing world. In addition, the website includes training resources specifically for professionals, funding opportunities to promote information literacy, ready-made lesson plans, evaluation tools and more.  Please join us for a look at what can be accomplished using the materials available on the website.

Date recorded: April 30, 2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Kara Cleveland, Professional Development Office Supervisor, Indiana State Library

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

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

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 caregivers 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

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