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
This webinar covers some well-known and possibly not so well-known government websites for kids and young adults. Media specialists, children’s librarians, and parents will be able to use this information to share with patrons, kids, and young adults to help them navigate safe websites with useful information, resources, and games. This session introduces federal government Internet sources and how they can be applied to every area of life from consumer safety, education, money management, and more.
Date Recorded: 12/03/20
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Brent Abercrombie, Federal Documents Coordinator, Indiana State Library
How One Library Evolved to Fit the Technology Needs of Their Community…In 2015 the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library had an all-too-familiar problem to solve: how to fulfill the need for technology help in the community. While they previously offered formal computer classes, the library found that customers were wanting technology help on their terms. The technology team at the library took a step back and decided to take a very informal approach to tackle the problem, and thus “Digital Drop In” was born. “Digital Drop In” is a weekly 2-hour window where people can come in with any and all technology questions, and team with tech-savvy library staff are available to help as best they can. From old answering machines to brand new tablets and laptops, and from quick questions to weekly visitors, the “Digital Drop In” has been a great success and has eliminated the library’s need for traditional computer classes.
Date Recorded: 2/16/17
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Laura Brack/ Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
Join the Kendallville Public Library staff as they share how STEAM has worked its way into their programs, The Cortex (our makerspace), and even our circulating collections. Tips, tricks and ideas for getting what you already have out of your closets and cupboards and putting them to use.
Date Recorded: 2/27/17
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenters: Leah Dresser, Marie Kaufmann and Beth Munk / Kendallville Public Library
This webinar is an overview of 5 different pests that can potentially invade the library as well as methods for controlling, treatment, and eradication of the pests.
Date Recorded: 3/9/17
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Courtney Brown / Indiana State Library
Researching family histories can be fun, exciting, and provide a rewarding experience, but where does a novice researcher start? The genealogy librarians at the Indiana State Library have created an introductory level webinar, Genealogy 101. This webinar is designed with the novice researcher in mind and will help you start your journey. Topics to be covered include: the first steps, what information can be found in different record sets, and common mistakes or pitfalls to avoid.
Date Recorded: 3/21/17
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenters: Crystal Ward & Alice Winslow / Indiana State Library
Videos are a great way to showcase your library and increase your marketing efforts. They also don’t take a lot of time, money, and expertise to create. Kendallville Public Library Marketing Specialist Jenna Anderson, an experienced video producer, writer and editor, will share some ideas for creating simple videos that showcase an event, to more elaborate videos that enhance the image of your library. The webinar covers equipment, software, editing tips and more.
Date Recorded: 3/22/17
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Jenna Anderson/ Kendallville Public Library
There are many types of leadership styles: laissez-faire, transactional, transformational, autocratic, etc. This webinar will focus on servant leadership, which means you’re a ‘servant’ first. You focus on the needs of others, especially team members and staff before your own. This webinar is part of the Indiana Library Leadership Academy (INLLA) project: Ready to Lead: The INLLA Leadership Toolkit.
Date Recorded: 4/12/17
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Connie Scott / McMillen Library, Indiana Tech
This webinar will focus on bed bugs as library pests – what to watch for, what to do when they are discovered, and how to prevent them from taking up lodging in your library. You’ll learn strategies for dealing with infested materials, affected patrons, and worried staff. We’ll also discuss common bed bug myths, the elements of a bed bug mitigation plan, and the items you should include in your bed bug defense kit.
Date Recorded: 4/13/17
Format: Archived YouTube Video
Presenter: Christine Sterle / Thorntown Public Library