
LibraryU
In 2020, we are introducing a new way to learn! Covering the desk so individuals can attend training can be difficult, so we're introducing supplementary online classes. With LibraryU, take courses at your own pace, track achievements, and build community with others around the district.

Resource Blog
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Online Webinars
Plenty of online learning opportunities are available outside of our district. Check out our top recommended sources for external online learning below, and expand the "Webinar Websites" section for a more complete list.
Webjunction, presented by OCLC, is "the learning place for libraries." Build knowledge, skills, and confidence through entirely free self-paced courses, webinars, and idea-sharing blog posts. Webinars taken on Webjunction are eligible for CE credit.
The Office of Commonwealth Libraries subscribes to Niche Academy and hosts helpful tutorials on a wide range of topics, including accessibility, community engagement, director resources, human resources, and much more in their staff academy. These trainings are eligible for CE credit. A public academy is also available; direct your patrons here for them to learn how to use common databases and a wealth of other useful skills. More information about these resources can be found on Compendium.
The Capital Area Library District also subscribes to Ryan Dowd's series of trainings. Any staff member in the district can request access to this academy; just email Kerri to alert her that you're interested and she will set it up.
Webinar Websites
Below is a list of websites that regularly offer webinars or have an archive of recorded webinars:
Public Libraries
- Webjunction
- InfoPeople
- Public Library Association
- American Libraries Live
- Pattern Research
- Emporia State University
- Library 2.0
- Library Journal
- EveryLibrary
- OCLC
- National Institutes of Health
- National Network of Libraries of Medicine
- Niche Academy
- Demco
- EBSCO
- Georgia Library Association
- Colorado State Library
- Idaho Commission for Libraries
- Indiana State Library
- Montana State Library
- Nebraska Library Commission
- Southwest Florida Library Network
- Texas State Library and Archives
- North Dakota State Library
- Washington State Library
- Utah State Library
- Florida Library Webinars
eResources
- Emporia State University Expert Videos
- FamilySearch (Genealogy Research)
- Gale Resources
- OverDrive and Libby
- PowerLibrary
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Leadership
Technology
Collection Management
- Association for Library Collections and Technical Services (ALCTS)
- BookList
- CopyTalk (Copyright information)
Youth Services
- Association for Library Service to Children
- Early Childhood Webinars
- Mackin
- National Girls Collaborative Project
- School Library Journal
- Young Adult Library Services Association
- Programming Librarian
- EdWeb