With crisis comes innovation -- and we’re seeing that with libraries across the country as they find ways to assist patrons and community needs through this pandemic.

Register for our Public Programming in the Pandemic online course, where you can learn from inspirational guest speakers and create a blueprint and implementation plans for remote or socially distant programs. 

The speaker program runs on March 23, March 30, and April 6, 2-4pm ET (recordings available) with an ongoing workshop over three weeks.

Learn more about our exciting opening keynote session:

Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | 2:00-2:45 ET
The Changing Landscape of Library Services
An overview of how the pandemic has impacted public library programs and services, and what libraries are doing to meet the needs of their patrons during this unprecedented time. Hear about creative solutions to libraries’ most urgent challenges in this comprehensive session with Erica Freudenberger, Outreach Consultant for the Southern Adirondack Library System (NY). You’ll come away with actionable ideas and inspiration to move you forward into the next stage of programming in a pandemic--and help combat the overwhelm.
Speaker:

Erica Freudenberger, Outreach Consultant, Southern Adirondack Library System, Saratoga Springs, NY, and 2016 LJ Mover & Shaker

View the full program

In this course you’ll learn:

• How leading libraries have pivoted to meet their communities’ changing needs
• Best practices for running a digital event, tackling essential services like workforce training and student support, and offering asynchronous programs like storywalks and scavenger hunts
• How to engage users without access to devices, an Internet connection, or comfort with technology—or who are simply all Zoomed out
• About clever program ideas that peer librarians have already translated to the digital or socially distant environment, such as a parking lot gaming tournament or a musical alternative to a book club, and generate ideas of your own
• How to document your impact to show funders and voters how effective library service is regardless of whether the building is open

Walk away with:

• Three replicable program ideas for your library and a plan to implement them
• A digital learning toolkit to use for years to come, whether you’re working with patrons in-person or remotely—or even both at once
• The ability to assess the success of your programs so that you can demonstrate your impact and refine future offerings. 

Online course features:

• Instructor-led online course features personalized interaction over 3+ weeks
• Real-time guest speakers and conversation via live webcast (with recordings available afterward)
• Self-guided track with video lessons and supporting resources in the online classroom to provide a foundation for your work
• Project-Based homework assignments to help you make progress on your goals
• Individualized attention from course facilitators who work with you in a coaching environment to help sort out challenges
• Ongoing group conversation via discussion forums
• Articles, videos, and other resources
• Access all course content for six months after the course ends
• Bonus: Register early and get immediate access to bonus content
  Certificate of Completion Provided
   

Can’t make a live session? No worries. All sessions will be available to you “on-demand” following the initial broadcast.

Group rates are available. Contact libraryjournal@edmaker.co for group discounts.