PCI Webinars offers weekly live webinar programs on Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. Webinars are offered on a wide variety of topics such as cataloging, customer service, programming, genealogy, leadership/management, children’s services, and reference. Additionally, 24/7 access is provided to over 250 archived webinar programs.
All webinars:
- Are paid for by the Arkansas State Library, but require registration by individual participants
- Are available to all library workers in the state of Arkansas
- Last about one hour, unless otherwise noted
- Require an internet connection and standard browser interface
Additionally, archived webinars:
- Are available to be taken any time
- Require users to create a free Arkansas State Library Academy account on PCIs Niche Academy
All webinars are held on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Central time. 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.
February 2025 Webinars
- February 12 – Photography Basics for PR and Marketing
- February 19 – Access and Agency: Welcoming the Disabled Community at Public Libraries
- February 26 – ELL and Literacy on the Table: Using Board or Card Games to Foster Fun with Language
March 2025 Webinars
- March 5 – Artificial Intelligence as a Cataloging Tool
- March 12 – Back to Basics: Building Strong Community Partnerships
- March 19 – Customer Service: Ten Basic and Essential Skills
- March 26 – Back to Basics: Reference Skills
April 2025
- April 2 – For Managers and Supervisors: Cultivating an Inclusive Workplace for Neurodivergent Staff
- April 9 – Focusing on Focus Groups
- April 16 – Enhancing Your Energy and Enthusiasm
- April 23 – Managing Difficult Employee Behaviors
- April 30 – Trauma-Informed Libraries- What Are They, Why Do They Matter, and How Do We Become One?
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.
For more information, contact:
- Janine Miller
- Coordinator of Training and Development
- [email protected] or (501) 682-5291