Artificial Intelligence (AI) has splashed into cultural awareness and usage, prompting librarians to question if and how to use AI in and for their libraries. This online course will focus on tangible ways to apply AI to your communication, programming, and workplace challenges. We will discuss the potential challenges regarding ethics and copyright, as well as the opportunities to engage new users and streamline your work.
Why take this course: Unlock the transformative power of trauma-informed librarianship to create psychologically and emotionally safer and more inclusive spaces for patrons, students, and staff starting April 11. Over three weeks, explore trauma-informed librarianship in both internal and external contexts so that you’ll learn how to engage with and support patrons affected by trauma while also taking care of yourself and setting healthy workplace boundaries. Who should attend: This course is geared toward public-facing librarians and staff; however, all levels of librarians, including managers and directors, will benefit from learning how to create trauma-informed library cultures. Hurry! Register by February 15 to receive our Early Bird rate! | How to Apply Restorative Justice in Your Library April 30 & May 14, 2024 Why take this course: Learn foundations of restorative justice from a library perspective. You will learn how to lead peace circles, how to initiate communication about an incident, and how to facilitate ongoing relationship repair and accountability from those who have caused harm. Who should attend: This course is for librarians of all levels who have a new or emerging understanding of restorative justice practices. Hurry! Register by March 5 to receive our Early Bird rate! | Request a discount for groups of 3 or more and work with your colleagues on a project for your library. | Purchase packages of course tickets that you can allocate to your staff as needed and apply to our full roster of courses. Purchase 15 or more registrations and apply them across multiple courses. | |