Education & Events

Authority control, the process of ensuring consistent use of access points in bibliographic records, helps library users discover all relevant information within a library’s catalog.

If you missed the February 8, 2023 online conference, "Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Cataloging and Technical Services" live, there's still a chance to catch up on the sessions.

College students who are the first in their families to attend college are collectively called first-generation college students. According to the US Department of Education, only 24 percent of first-generation students graduate with a bachelor’s degree compared to 68 percent of students whose parents are college graduates.

Scholarly metrics is a rapidly evolving area of scholarly communication. Attendees will grasp an introductory overview of bibliometric indicators, citation-based metrics, and altmetrics.

Successful library meetings begin with reflection and intention. Beyond well-crafted agendas, libraries can utilize diversity and inclusion activities to strengthen empathy, communication, and expectations within library organizations.

Register today for the February 8th Amigos online conference, "Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Cataloging and Technical Services" to examine EDI in action today in cataloging and technical services.

Understand sustainability as a set of practices and as a discipline. Explore how various library organizations have adapted practices, created programming, and developed information-literacy learning modules with sustainability learning outcomes.

Library budgets are shrinking. More libraries are turning to external funding, such as grants, to help fund special initiatives, projects, or services. Writing a grant proposal can be a daunting task to keep track of all the required forms and documents in addition to finding a funding source.

Attend Community Needs Assessment 101 and form an actionable plan to align with the library's mission and vision and secure the library's role as a vital organization in the community.

Libraries are making use of Google apps for free versions of spreadsheets (Sheets), word processors (Docs), and Web input (Forms).