Open educational resources (OER) are teaching, learning, and research materials in any format that are in the public domain or under open license for no-cost access, reuse, repurpose, adaptation, and redistribution by others. OERs can be used as supplements to existing curricula, as replacements for traditional textbooks, or as innovative approaches to encourage student contributions.

Led by the work of the psychology professor Jeffrey Arnet and his article "Emerging Adulthood: A Theory of Development from the Late Teens Through the Twenties," emerging adulthood considers the period from the late teens through twenties as a time of distinct psychological and behavioral development that may result in individuals taking longer to achieve the traditional milestones of adulthood - moving out of their parents’ home, involving themselves in a career, getting married, and having children.

With the emergence of more severe wind and rain events, including in places that had not previously been prone to these occurrences, many libraries find themselves updating their plans for the care of collections and facilities. With practical guidance from an experienced preservation specialist, this session will review the essentials for recovering from a wind and rain event and consider the most likely vulnerabilities in libraries’ current plans and procedures.

Does your marketing copy sometimes feel flat and repetitive rather than engaging and designed to appeal to a target audience? This webinar is for anyone looking to enhance their marketing skills! "Crafting Compelling Copy” will cover essential techniques for writing persuasive and effective marketing materials. Learn how to capture your audience's attention, convey your library’s value, and create compelling calls to action. We'll explore the principles of good copywriting and share practical tips tailored for library services.

Libraries have always coexisted with mold and mildew, happily and unhappily. Examine how mold affects library facilities and collections today. Equip library staff and facilities managers with the training and strategies necessary to protect their library collections, patrons, and staff from the disruptions posed by mold or mildew.

Health literacy is obtaining, processing, and understanding basic health information and services. The National Assessment of Adult Literacy indicates that only 12% of Americans have the necessary health literacy skills to meet their needs, including locating health services, understanding drug labels, and following treatment instructions. This session explores reliable consumer health resources and ways to determine the quality and trustworthiness of online health information.

Change can often happen when we are already deep into a rhythm, process, or workflow, requiring a quick pivot to new services, responsibilities, and roles. Strong, cohesive teams position an organization to successfully face transitions such as reorganizations, staff vacancies and changeover, and external upheaval. With a focus on teambuilding and collective planning during times of transition, organizations can find new paths and navigate changed roles.

Whether you are working with colleagues, engaging community partners, or getting active in professional organizations – meetings are a fact of life for library staff. Save valuable time and motivate others by learning the most efficient ways of preparing for and running everyday meetings. With practical guidance and proven tools, learn how to the make the most effective use of conveners’ and participants’ time while avoiding common pitfalls. Leave with practical tips to plan, facilitate, and follow-up after different types of meetings.

There are times when we seek board or committee service and then there are times when we are called to board or committee service. Discover the first steps in becoming a great board or committee member. Become versed in board and committee best practices.

Bedbugs remain a constant concern for libraries and other public spaces – and more and more it seems like a question of when, not if. Learn how bedbugs affect library facilities and collections today. Equip library staff and facilities managers with the training and strategies necessary to protect their library collections, patrons, and staff from the disruptions posed by bedbug infestations.