All webinars are held on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Central time, and are hosted via GoToWebinar. Registration is required. Participants must submit a separate registration form for each webinar you are interested in attending. There is no limit to the number of webinars that an individual can attend.
The views expressed in webinars provided by PCI do not necessarily reflect the views or official policies of the State of Arkansas, the Arkansas Department of Education, or the Arkansas State Library.
Policies of Yes: Empowering Staff and Community
June 7, presented by Jennie Garner
What are Policies of Yes and how might they help libraries better serve all of our user groups and reach our underserved populations? Learn what it means to think about policies in a way that creates flexibility, empathy, and allyship with those we serve. By providing staff training and offering decision-making power, we build the foundation for a positive work culture and a sense of belonging among staff and patrons alike.
Attendees will follow North Liberty Library’s (Iowa) journey toward shifting policies and procedures beyond equity and diversity to active inclusivity – a shift that moves us to yes.
From the information shared in this program, attendees will:
- Gain insights and strategies for applying a lens of inclusivity to all areas of library operations
- Learn effective methods for building staff awareness of policies and inspiring a model for dynamic customer service
- Get an overview of broader services and strategic planning borne from Policies of Yes
The Power of Brevity: Maximum Impact with Less Words
June 14, presented by April Williams
It is harder than ever to capture an audience’s attention. We decide in around 17 seconds if we like what we are reading. April introduces principles from the book, Smart Brevity, to help communicators say more with less words.
In this interactive program, we will fine-tune our writing skills, creating concise and engaging material for our readers.
In this program you will learn how to:
- Be heard at work!
- Craft concise emails, evaluations, and presentations
- Grab your audience’s attention
- Make your social media posts pop
Please bring examples of your writing to this program as April will help you edit your examples to make them pop with content!
Visibilizando la inclusión en el aula y en la biblioteca
Miércoles 21 Junio 2023, presented by Jenny Lizarraga
Note: This webinar will be presented in Spanish. The English Language program of this topic will be presented in August 2023.
Conforme a la diversidad que nos complementa hoy en día en todo el mundo, es determinante reconocer y celebrar las diferencias que nos hace únicos. Inclusión es un término que vemos en todos lados, pero, ¿qué es lo que realmente significa? Significa crear espacios donde todos somos bienvenidos y todas las personas se sientas representadas y valoradas. Estos espacios incluyen el aula y la biblioteca pública.
Acompáñanos a explorar las maneras de crear estos espacios y ambientes inclusivos para que todos los estudiantes y la comunidad brillen y sean la mejor versión de si mismos. Desde la celebración de cada cultura hasta los recursos disponibles para todos, hablemos de las formas en que los estudiantes se pueden sentir visibles.
La inclusión en el aula es importante para crear el sentido de pertenencia, cuando los estudiantes se sienten parte de una comunidad tienen mayor posibilidad de aprender y ser exitosos en lo social y lo académico. La inclusión también promueve el respeto por la diversidad y enseña a los estudiantes a valorar las perspectivas diferentes a las propias.
La biblioteca, por su parte, es un gran lugar para moldear las prácticas sobre la inclusión al asegurar accesos a recursos para todos los estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad. Cuando hacemos disponibles libros y recursos que representan las diferentes culturas que nos rodean es cuando ayudamos a tener una comunidad que valora y aprecia el mundo que nos rodea. La inclusión nos permite ser empáticos y vivir en armonía.
Growing Up In Public: Supporting Families in the Digital Age
June 28, presented by Devorah Heitner
Join Dr. Heitner to learn how to help parents and caregivers who are dealing with more issues related to kids’ public sharing, privacy and reputation. What does it mean to be “famous” these days? How can we prepare all young people for the realities of having a searchable digital reputation? What can we do when explicit or hateful images and videos circulate in our communities on social media?
This program will help libraries support patrons to mentor young people via character-based conversations and to be proactive rather than reactive.
As a result of this program, attendees will learn how to:
- Understand what digital milestones kids and families are facing
- Become familiar with resources that can inform them about specific apps
- Consider specific titles (both YA books for conversation starters and parenting books)
- Plan a program or book group around parenting in the digital age
