Category: Professional Development

How to Build a Virtual Escape Room Thursday, July 8, 1-2 p.m. Program Description: In-person library escape rooms were a popular programming trend in the last few years and now is an excellent time to go virtual! Whether you are building a virtual escape room from scratch or want to repurpose your ideas from an…

Program Description: When COVID-19 closed our public spaces on March 16, 2020, Maricopa County Library District began working on a plan to provide library programs virtually. From the beginning, we were dedicated to using our website to create a virtual programming space, and it was essential for library staff to be prominently featured in each…

Program Description: Pima County Public Library (PCPL) staff will discuss the development and execution of the Story Sketches virtual program. This presentation will cover the practical aspects of getting this program going from the idea stage to the final outcome. Story Sketches allows children and teens to submit short stories and (if the child wishes)…

Program Description: Do you have maps in your collection and want to spread the word? Do you want a better idea of where to refer people when they are looking for maps? What map resources are available in Arizona, neighboring states, and across the country? This presentation provides a high-level overview and goals of the…

Program Description: The older adult population is growing and will continue to grow for the next several decades. They are a diverse group with a variety of needs which may keep them from visiting the library. The Covid-19 pandemic has kept many people at home but for some older adults this never changed and in…

Program Description: In this budget climate, library leaders need an effective plan to advocate for their funding. Whether you are in a community, on campus, or at a school, you will be facing COVID-related budget pressures. Join EveryLibrary’s executive director John Chrastka for a discussion of how austerity budgets work and what new advocacy techniques…

Program Description: When changing world circumstances force an unexpected change, how do you respond quickly and effectively? Learn about the process Pima County Public Library is using to transition in-person programs to online programs in a sustainable and effective way. These issues will be explored through the example of Ready, Set, School Online! a virtual…