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  • Oct 29, 2025 - 2:00 pm ET/1:00 pm CT

    Beyond Retention: Mechanisms to Support Librarian Job and Career Success and Longevity

    Presentation Summary A recent IMLS funded grant project investigated the factors that impact librarians’ retention in the library and information science (LIS) field. Through a nation-wide survey and the completion of 30 semi-structured interviews, the project found that while retention to the field was a concern for many participants, the more salient concern was retention […]

  • Oct 14, 2025 - 2:00 pm ET/1:00 pm CT

    Toxic Talk: Identifying Harmful Workplace Communication Styles that are Destroying Morale and Trust

    Presentation Summary This webinar will dive into the toxic side of workplace communication by examining four prevalent styles—passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive. Participants will learn to spot toxic communication patterns that damage trust, team morale, and productivity. Through group discussion and a quiz activity, attendees will discover which style is most common in their environment. […]

  • Feb 6, 2025 - 2:00 pm ET/1:00 pm CT

    Does Your Library Need a Strategist?

    r Summary As libraries evolve to meet changing academic and community needs, employing a Library Strategist offers a transformative solution for institutions seeking to remain essential to the communities they serve. A strategist can bridge the gap between current practices and future goals, aligning library operations with institutional priorities while fostering innovation and collaboration. At […]

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    Aug 23, 2024 - 2:00 pm ET/1:00 pm CT

    GLA-TSIG / Carterette Series: “Licensing for Accessibility: Ask Me Anything”

    The Georgia Library Association’s Technical Services Interest Group is partnering with the Carterette Series Webinars to host "Licensing for Accessibility: Ask Me Anything." All ASERL members are welcome to attend! At the end of 2022, the E-Resources Management Working Group of the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) published a guide to negotiating accessibility with vendors. […]

  • Jun 17, 2024 - 2:00 pm ET/1:00 pm CT

    Documenting Dissent: Capturing Student Protests, Navigating Disinformation, and Ethical Considerations

    PLEASE NOTE THE SESSION WILL NOT BE RECORDED Summary In a time of escalating campus protests, arrests, and chaos, a critical need exists to capture these events accurately and ethically for future generations. This timely webinar, "Documenting Dissent: Capturing Student Protests, Navigating Disinformation, and Ethical Considerations," offers a powerful resource. Led by a panel of […]

  • Apr 26, 2024 - 2:00 pm ET/1:00 pm CT

    How Trauma and Stress Impacts the Well-Being of BIPOC Library Workers

      Summary This presentation delves into the profound effects of trauma and stress on the well-being of library workers, with a focus on the experiences of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) professionals. Trauma, whether stemming from singular incidents or prolonged circumstances, poses significant challenges to individuals' mental health and overall well-being. Through personal […]

  • Mar 15, 2024 - 11:00 am ET/10:00 am CT

    Library Advocacy Work is Relationship Building Work: A Panel Discussion

      Description: When we think about library advocacy work, we often think about issues impacting libraries but what about library workers? Why is library advocacy work important now? This panel discussion brings library workers (academic, public, and school) who are advocating for libraries in different ways. The discussion will focus on how library workers can […]

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