From Text to Image: Unleashing Creativity with Midjourney's Generative AI 

Time: Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 2pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central)

Cost: Free

Description

From PCI Webinars

Midjourney is a text to image generator that lets you describe the image you want and then produces it for you. In this webinar you will learn how to use Midjourney to create engaging and informative visuals for your library! We'll guide you through the various features of Midjourney and show you how to use them effectively to produce compelling promotional materials, social media graphics, logos, backgrounds, and more.

By participating in this program, you'll learn how to:

• Get started with Discord and Midjourney

• Craft effective prompts to generate desired results

• Use different parameters such as style, chaos, and aspect ratio to achieve your creative vision

• Understand the copyright implications of using generative AI in visual arts

• Enhance your creations further with other AI tools

Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the exciting possibilities of Midjourney and elevate your library's visual content to the next level.

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Beyond Books: Adult Library Programs That Work! 

Time: Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 2pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central)

Cost: Free

Description

From Niche Academy

Looking for program ideas to draw your adult patrons in the door of your library and keep them coming back for more? Join author and library director Jenn Carson to explore workable program models that can be adapted to your patrons and your physical (or virtual) space.

Topics will include something for everyone, with sections on Food & Drink, Arts & Crafts, Books & Writing, Technology & Media, Health & Wellness, Business & Finance, and Nature & Gardening.

If you're interested but not able to attend the live webinar, go ahead and register. We'll send a recording to all registrants after the fact.

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Collaborating for Access: Librarians and Independent Publishers

Time: Thursday, October 5, 2023, 2pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central)

Cost: Free

Description

From Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) 

What do librarians REALLY want from publishers, and how can smaller and independent publishers create a better ecosystem? In our sixth Collaborating for Access webinar, COSLA, DPLA, and ReadersFirst are partnering with the Independent Publisher Caucus to bring together librarians and smaller and independent publishers to explore how they can work together to provide greater access for patrons. Topics will include: Opportunities for independent publishers in the library market; licensing options that are most attractive to libraries; and ways that libraries and independent publishers can work together to mutual benefit.

Speakers will include:

Mallori Bontrager, Independent Publishers Group

Sandra Breedlove, Sonoma County Library

Agustina Casal, Ingram Content Group

Pamela M. Graham, Columbia University Libraries

Micah May, Palace Marketplace

Carmi Parker, Whatcom County Library System

Lisa Sallee, Ocean State Libraries

Michael Reynolds, Europa Editions

Moderated by Claire Kelley, Seven Stories Press

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Minnesota's Law Library Service to Prisoners Program

Time: Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 2pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central)

Cost: Free

Description

From Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP)

• Speaker: Liz Reppe, Minnesota State Law Librarian

This Webinar will discuss the legal reference services the Minnesota State Law Library provides to people incarcerated in state prison facilities. She will also cover the particulars of the interagency agreement between the Law Library and the Minnesota Department of Corrections. 

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International Games Month: What is it and should I sign up?

Time: Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 10 am Eastern (7am Pacific | 8 am Mountain | 9 am Central)

Cost: Free

Description

From Indiana State Library

Join us for this panel discussion about International Games Month. We will cover things new for this year as well as examples from both academic and public libraries for programming ideas and how to engage your users. We are leaving time for Q&A and a rich discussion. 

Please note: This event is being co-sponsored by ALA's Games & Gaming Round Table.   

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Digital Preservation 101: Intro to Digital Preservation Basics 

Time: Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 2 pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12 pm Mountain | 1 pm Central)

Cost: Free

Description

Presented by Josh Kitchens

Preserving digital records seems daunting. You may ask yourself, what exactly are you preserving, how are you preserving it, and how can you manage a digital preservation program. This workshop seeks to give you a basic answer to these questions and more. This workshop will introduce participants to digital record concepts such as information representation, data authenticity and integrity, and the fundamentals of digital information systems. Further topics explored during this talk include digital preservation metadata, system fundamentals, and standards. 

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Revitalizing Morale: Cultivating a Supportive Library Culture

Time: Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 3:00 to 4:30 pm Eastern (12 pm Pacific | 1 pm Mountain | 2 pm Central)

Cost: Free

Description

From WebJunction

In this webinar, delve deeper into essential facets that foster a healthy and supportive library culture, exploring institutional and individual solutions to countering low morale.

Building on research and insights presented in the webinar, Low Morale in Libraries: Impacts and Countermeasures, this panel discussion delves deeper into essential facets that foster a healthy and supportive library culture, exploring institutional and individual solutions to countering low morale. Examining how organizational culture, library hierarchies, and management styles affect the workplace experiences of library staff, we’ll explore various strategies for library staff working to navigate power dynamics and advocate for positive personal or organizational change.

Recognizing the trauma, stress, and burnout experienced by library staff, we’ll consider how to:

• Assertively communicate needs while embracing change, set boundaries to address toxic positivity, and foster a compassionate environment

• Explore visionary leadership approaches for inclusive libraries and promote collaboration for library staff at all levels

• Gain insights on trauma-informed practices and collective care to help recover from burnout and foster empathy and resilience

• Join this panel of researchers, library practitioners, and changemakers as they share experiences, research, and practical strategies to help foster a healthier, empowered library environment.

Panelists:

• Kaetrena Davis Kendrick, Researcher, Leader, Consultant, and Coach, Renewals

• Sunnie Scarpa, Library Director, Wallingford Public Library (CT)

• Ann Glusker, Social Sciences Librarian, University of California, Berkeley

• Lauren Comito, Branch Manager, Brooklyn Public Library, and Executive Director, Urban Librarians Unite

• Angelica Rodriguez, Assistant Branch Manager, Hartford Public Library, Park Street Library @ the Lyric (CT)

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Reporting and Investigating Elder Financial Exploitation

Time: Thursday, October 12, 2023, 2 pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12 pm Mountain | 1 pm Central)

Cost: Free

Description

From Consumer Finance (a CFPB Webinar)

Learn what happens after elder financial exploitation has been reported. Elder justice professionals will discuss their organizations’ roles in reporting and investigating elder financial exploitation, as well as share resources for the field. 

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The Internet Generation: Connecting with Gen Z in the Library Landscape

Time: Thursday, October 12, 2023, 2 pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12 pm Mountain | 1 pm Central)

Cost: Free

Description

From ASERL (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries)

The next generation of students and library workers is purpose-driven with a global mindset. Not a monolith, they are the first generation to grow up without memory of a time before the internet. This generational snapshot will help academic librarians understand experiences and perspectives of our Gen Z students and team members.

Panelists:

Hilary A. Craiglow leads the library consulting practice at Attain Partners, helping libraries achieve their mission faster, more efficiently, and with greater impact. With a 30+ year career in libraries, Hilary understands college and university systems and has experience directing academic libraries. She is a visionary administrator, melding rich library traditions with modern, innovative delivery. A data and mission-driven leader, she creates organizational transformation through empathy, strategy, and partnership.

Stephanie Morgan is the Library Services Assistant at the Walker Management Library at Vanderbilt University, with a focus on access services and collections. She is a current University of Tennessee Knoxville student pursuing her Master of Information Science and a certificate in research data management. Stephanie is a compassionate and collaborative problem-solver with over 10 years of experience supporting patrons in academic libraries.

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The Future Will See You Now: AI for Healthcare, A Library’s Perspective 

Time: Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 11 am Eastern (8 am Pacific | 9 am Mountain | 10 am Central)

Cost: Free

Description

From NNLM (Network of the National Library of Medicine)

Newly released AI tools are poised to dramatically disrupt multiple industries, including healthcare and libraries. We’ll explore numerous healthcare applications that use AI, both current and in development - from a new industry-saving “bot workforce” to self-driving microscopes. In this special edition of Health Bytes, we’ll discuss the criticisms and concerns this technology is garnering and its potential effect on jobs, education, and libraries. With AI, comes the need for more student–centered learning and greater information literacy needs which libraries can provide. Please come and explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of AI. Make sure to bring questions for our interactive discussion for this special edition of Health Bytes!   

Speaker Bios

Elizabeth A. Gross is Associate Professor of Library Science and Technology at Sam Houston State University. She has a B. A. in History and German from Northern Michigan University, a Master’s in Library and Information Science and a PhD in Learning Design and Technology from Wayne State University. Elizabeth was also Post-Doctoral Fellow (mechanical engineering) at Kettering University. Her research interests include information needs of master’s level and early career school librarians, perceptions of school librarianship, social justice in the school library, and artificial intelligence as a tool for librarians and library users. She has written many journal articles on the needs of students in higher education as well as book chapters regarding distance education, AI for preservice teachers, and how to better help principals better understand how to utilize the skills of the school librarian. She is a member of Texas Library Association, (Innovation & Technology Roundtable past Chair), Texas Computers in Education Association, International Association of School Librarians, and American Society for Engineering Education. 

Henry Stokes is the Broadband Technology Coordinator at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission where he’s worked since August 2008. He provides training and consulting for library staff across the state with a focus on broadband and emerging technologies. Henry’s work is guided by his vision for Texas libraries as community technology hubs and for his passion for how libraries play a role in bringing both crucial digital literacy skills and the latest emerging technologies to their communities. 

This presentation addresses health information resources and data. This presentation also promotes the NLM Strategic Goal 2, Objective 2.4 of Enhanced Information Delivery. 

This class is for educational and informational purposes in alignment with NNLM goals and does not offer medical advice.

By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the NNLM Code of Conduct

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Info2Go! A Travelogue of Serbia Libraries

Time: Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 1 pm Eastern (10 am Pacific | 11 am Mountain | 12 pm Central)

Cost: Free

Description

From ICfL (Idaho Commission for Libraries)

ICfL’s Deputy State Librarian Dylan Baker took a global experience course trip to Serbia in May 2023 as part of his Master of Library Science program. During this 10-day international trip, he visited 10 libraries/archives, 4 museums, and 1 ancient Roman city. Join us for an entertaining travelogue of photos and stories from Dylan’s trip to Serbia, including ideas and inspiration for Idaho libraries from the other side of the world. 

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