The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 22, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. This week is the deadline to submit presentation proposals for a 30-minute session (see below).

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NOVEMBER 12, 2024

CHATGPT AND AI: TRANSFORM YOUR DAILY WORK AND YOUR LIBRARY'S SERVICES A Practical and In-depth Masterclass for Library Staff with Crystal Trice 3.5 This in-depth masterclass is designed to help library staff understand and apply AI tools like ChatGPT in practical, meaningful ways.

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OCTOBER 17, 2022

Last week's Library 2.0 mini-conference, " Libraries and Privacy: Critical Issues for Information Professionals ," went very well and we had terrific feedback! The video recordings for the conference have been posted, along with the presentation session chat logs and (where provided) the presentation slide decks.

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American Consortium for Equity in Education

MAY 28, 2024

Online Learning Platform, Gale Presents: Udemy, Available On-Demand Through Louisiana Public Libraries To support lifelong learning and workforce preparedness, the State Library of Louisiana and Gale, part of Cengage Group, have partnered to provide public libraries across the state with Keep Reading Gale and State Library of Louisiana Provide Residents (..)

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

There’s a ritual that kicks off every new quarter in Michelle Luhtala’s library at New Canaan High School, one where English teachers send a gaggle of students through her doors to pick a new batch of books. I don’t want to be in the situation where I was panicking because I didn't know if I was going to have access for all of our students.”

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ViewSonic Education

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

ViewBoard Interactive Displays Today's lessons made easy Explore Now > Tip 2: Simplify Access with Cloud Integration Wouldn’t it be great to walk into a classroom and have all your digital files and notes right at your fingertips, with no time wasted logging into apps and cloud storage platforms?

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Edsurge

JANUARY 3, 2024

Endless Network , a global organization committed to addressing equity disparities, strategically invests worldwide to tackle challenges such as insufficient internet access. However, the challenge lies in addressing disparities in access, especially in underserved communities where internet connectivity is crucial.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 23, 2024

When Microsoft Publisher came out a lifetime ago, it was the first major desktop publishing effort to blend layout, colors, and multimedia that was accessible to everyone. There’s no cost for basic (a yearly cost for premium) to use the thousands of free illustrations and images in the Canva library or uploading your own.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

"Library Politics: Better Dealings With Your Elected and Appointed Officials" Part of the Library 2.0 Essential Library Leadership" Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : All library politics is local. This is a 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 TO REGISTER: Click above to pay.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Databases provide full-text access to a wide range of content, including books, magazines, primary sources, images, charts, and peer-reviewed articles by credible authors representing diverse perspectives. Browsing a library database by category or topic also introduces an element of surprise to the research experience.

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ViewSonic Education

JANUARY 18, 2024

The ViewSonic Education Ecosystem In our 35-year journey, ViewSonic has been driven by a vision and passion for educational excellence, with the goal of making tech accessible for all educational needs. Our educator-tailored ViewBoards , presentation displays , slot-in PCs , and software prioritize interoperability and scalability.

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AUGUST 8, 2024

OVERVIEW: Our third Library 2.024 mini-conference: " Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. What will libraries look like by 2035? Please also join the Library 2.0

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JULY 10, 2024

The Verbal Judo Workshop: Communication and De-Escalation Tools for All Library Staff Part of the Library 2.0 This training can help keep all library staff safe, provide the tools they need to be successful communicators and prevent burnout. The presentation slides will be available to all who participate.

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MARCH 13, 2024

Managing Stress in the Library: Strategies for Library Workers A Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo The Library 2.0 Mental Health and Wellness Series OVERVIEW Library workers often face a variety of stressors such as tight deadlines, high workloads, and other challenges related to providing access to information and services.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 15, 2022

"Good Kids, Bad Behaviors: What to Do About Unruly Young People in the Library" Part of the Library 2.0 Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : This 60-minute training webinar is another in our "Service, Safety, and Security" series for all library staff and library leaders, presented by Library 2.0

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

MARCH 28, 2021

Flaticon's extension ' Icons for Slides and Docs' provides access to a treasure trove of visually appealing icons to integrate in your Google Slides, Google Docs, Google Forms, and Google Sheets.read more

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eSchool News

MAY 22, 2024

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced Discovery Museum of Acton, MA today as one of 10 recipients of the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. ACTON, Mass.—

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 22, 2022

"Medical Emergencies at the Library: What to Do Until the Paramedics Arrive" Part of the Library 2.0 OVERVIEW : This 60-minute training webinar is another in our "Service, Safety, and Security" series for all library staff and library leaders, presented by Library 2.0 TO REGISTER: Click above to pay.

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AUGUST 24, 2023

"A Plan For Library Emergencies: Medical Events, Fires, and Beyond" A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : In the realm of safeguarding our library premises, visitors, and team members, it's crucial to adopt a forward-looking perspective.

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Hapara

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It helps prevent students from accessing inappropriate content while learning online and is administered by the Federal Communications Commission. Most people know that content filters help prevent students from accessing inappropriate content online. This responsibility includes blocking or filtering access to inappropriate content.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 17, 2022

"Bomb Threats and Bullets in the Book Drop: What to Do About Threats to the Library" Part of the Library 2.0 Angry and disturbed people can use their words or their keyboards to frighten library leaders and employees. All of these can create a lot of fear, anxiety, and even hesitancy to keep the library open.

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AUGUST 15, 2023

Performance Evaluations: A Skill-Building Refresher for Library Leaders [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 Your library doesn’t do employee evaluations? Connecting your PE process to your library’s Strategic Plan. This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 What’s that you say?

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Because of continued concerns related to this topic, we are making the webinar recording openly available on Library 2.0. If you are not a member of Library 2.0, please join Library 2.0 Once your membership has been approved you will have access to the recording without fee--there is a link on the front page of the community.

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NeverEndingSearch

MAY 14, 2020

And it is clear that the library must be the center of that experience. But, first, a little background: I’ve been playing around with building virtual school libraries for a very long time. I started playing around with the fairly easy and recently very popular strategy of building a library scene in Slides. Valenza, J.K.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

"DEI + Belonging for Library Leaders and Staffers: Fostering Welcoming and Inclusive Environments" Part of the Library 2.0 We will explore what’s next in the DEIB library space, what to consider, and how you can personally help move things forward in a positive direction in the library environment.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 3, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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JANUARY 18, 2024

Our first Library 2.024 mini-conference: " AI and Libraries: Applications, Implications, and Possibilities ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, March 21st, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. How has artificial intelligence impacted library services, resources, and work so far?

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

Library Management: Making Libraries Great Places to Visit and Great Places to Work A Library 2.90 Leadership Webinar with Bridgit McCafferty and Hosted by Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : In libraries, we spend a lot of time talking about how to make our organizations great places for visitors—welcoming, friendly, and helpful.

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edWeb.net

JUNE 16, 2023

Watch the Recording Listen to the Podcast This edLeader Panel is presented by CoSN and AASA. In the case of Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD), it was narrowing the digital access gap, landing it CoSN’s Community Leadership Award for Digital Equity. To date, it has been successful.

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MARCH 11, 2024

Cybersecurity: Fortifying Your Library in the Digital Age Part of the Library 2.0 Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : In an increasingly digital world, libraries are not just sanctuaries of knowledge but also gatekeepers of vast amounts of digital information and personal data. TO REGISTER: Click HERE to register and pay.

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JULY 16, 2024

Workplace Violence Prevention: Following and Emulating California’s Mandates for a Safe Library Part of the Library 2.0 This law covers every employer in California with 10 or more employees, which means most public libraries must follow the new guidelines, which will be enforced by OSHA.

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APRIL 18, 2023

The 2017 Clovis, New Mexico Library Shootings: The Teenage Attacker Reveals His Motives Part of the Library 2.0 On August 28, 2017, he walked into the Clovis-Carver Library, in downtown Clovis, New Mexico, went into the public restroom and loaded a pistol he had stolen from his father’s unlocked gun safe at home.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

"The Essential Library Guide to Service, Safety, and Security: 25 Tips for What Works and What Doesn't" Part of the Library 2.0 This is a 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht. TO REGISTER: Click HERE to pay.

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MARCH 9, 2023

Your Library, Security, and Your Relationship with the Police [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : The relationship between police officers and libraries is complex, ever-changing, and in fact, changeable. So what to do? Where is the balance?

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JANUARY 26, 2023

What They Don’t Teach You in Library School: Security Matters & Talking Helps - It's All About People A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Our third Library 2.022 mini-conference: " Libraries and Privacy: Critical Issues for Information Professionals ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, October 13th, 2022, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. Please also join this Library 2.0 Everyone is invited to participate in our Library 2.0

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JANUARY 30, 2023

Our first Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Mental Health and Wellness: Library Workers Thriving in Uncertain Times ," will be held online (and for free) on Tuesday, April 4th, 2022, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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