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Free May webinars for library staff

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Published: May 1, 2025 11:00

There is a great list of free webinars to dive into this May. Whether you're looking to enhance your technology know-how, explore new approaches to reference services engagement, or design training, there's something here to support your growth. The list,…

Introduction to AI

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Published: April 16, 2025 10:00

Interests and concerns about how artificial intelligence (AI) will impact librarianship and the services that libraries provide are increasing. The field is vast, ever-changing, and, at times, overwhelming. This article was shaped by the results of a…

The cure for loneliness might be at your local library

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Published: April 1, 2025 09:00

Connection and belonging are essential for individual well-being and the health of our communities. But in recent years, loneliness, disconnection, and isolation have swept through the country. According to the US Surgeon General’s recent report on…

Free April webinars for library staff

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Published: March 31, 2025 11:00

There is a great list of free webinars to dive into this April. Whether you're looking to enhance your technology know-how, explore new approaches to community engagement, or expand your leadership skills, there's something here to support your growth. The…

AI poll results: What we learned

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Published: March 25, 2025 10:00

As part of our ongoing work on AI, we launched a poll in February’s Crossroads newsletter asking how AI is showing up in your library work. These poll results will inform our upcoming AI content and programming. Let’s dig into what you shared and what we…

Bite into a good book with an edible book event

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Published: March 17, 2025 11:30

Go to the library and eat a book! The Edible Book is an international event that began in Santa Monica, California in 1999, where people use food to create representations of books, either a specific title or a generic “book.’ Events are usually held at…

Free March webinars for library staff

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Published: February 28, 2025 11:00

March is a perfect time to refresh your skills and dive into new learning opportunities. Whether you're looking to enhance your technology know-how, explore new approaches to community engagement, or expand your leadership skills, there's something here to…

Healthy Places by Design: Advancing social connection and community wellbeing

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Published: February 25, 2025 10:30

Healthy Places by Design is a nonprofit consulting organization dedicated to advancing community-led action and implementing proven, place-based strategies to improve health and wellbeing for all. By focusing on the built environment and social factors…

Neurodiversity and libraries

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Published: February 18, 2025 10:00

In recent years, society has focused more on neurodiversity – for example, you hear it mentioned in popular media and movies, as more diverse characters are represented in mainstream media. New research has led to an expanded understanding of…

Rooted in connection: Libraries designing for belonging and community

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Published: February 11, 2025 11:30

Despite living in an age of unprecedented digital connectivity, people are feeling the increasing effects of loneliness and isolation. These challenges extend beyond individuals, weakening the health, resilience, and trust of entire communities. The U.S.…

"Free for All" documentary celebrates public libraries

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Published: February 5, 2025 10:30

Imagine having an easy way to engage your library patrons in a conversation about the importance of your library. That’s the idea behind. Free For All: The Public Library, an exciting new documentary premiering on PBS Indie Lens this April. The film…