This informative introduction to Hyku, the powerful open-source repository solution tailored for small- to medium-sized libraries, will demonstrate its uses as both an institutional repository and a digital repository for cultural heritage items, open educational resources, and theses and dissertations. Hyku offers intuitive upload processes and robust bulk import/export capabilities. Its shared search functionality across multiple Hyku libraries can enhance discoverability and collaboration.

ChatGPT and other generative AI tools have the potential to disrupt many librarians’ approaches to library instruction. Join library leaders from the University of the Incarnate Word (Texas) to hear how they are developing co-curricular learning outcomes for generative AI and information literacy applications.

Websites are accessible only when all visitors can access the presented information regardless of abilities or impairments. By understanding the fundamentals of web accessibility and the regulations, laws, and standards surrounding accessibility design, libraries can move toward more equitable services for all patrons. With an overview of the tools and technologies for better design and best practices for content development libraries can make their content open to all.

The expectation for delivery of library services through live or recorded video has become ubiquitous. Library workers in every role are stepping in front of the camera more and more often to facilitate programs, provide library instruction and more. Join us for basic tips and best practices on camera. This Know and Go is for the camera shy and the camera confident.

Are you in charge of creating documentation for the processes at your library? Do you feel overwhelmed by this task, or like you don't know where to start? This class will break down documentation creation into manageable chunks using the five-step technical writing process. Participants will learn how to plan, structure, write, review, and publish their documentation. This course includes many opportunities for hands-on practice with the creation of documentation.

Canva is a popular platform for creating flyers, posters, presentations and more. Join us to learn some quick and easy tips for utilizing the best new content from Canva. Get ideas for making graphics for your programs, websites, emails and social media marketing.

While most know that documentation is crucial to the continuity and sustainability of processes in library work, it is still an easy thing to write off as too hard. Lessons from the field of technical writing can help prioritize these important tasks. Identify how to incorporate key tips from technical writers to make documentation creation more efficient and useful.

Websites are accessible when all visitors — regardless of abilities or impairments — can access the presented information. The broad term web accessibility refers to a series of international standards that define website usability. Understand the fundamentals of web accessibility and the regulations, laws, and standards surrounding accessibility design. Utilize tools and technologies for better design and best practices for content development.

Many times, a project fails due to a lack of organization, communication, and planning. Instead of hiring a certified project manager, discover tools and apps designed to keep a project on track. Learn several free(ish) project management tools that can help a team successfully complete the project.