(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI)
CARLI is pleased to share upcoming PDA (Professional Development Alliance) webinars.
Library Grant Writing Basics: An Overview
Anne Craig, Senior Director at CARLI, will assist participants to: identify sources of grant funding from private and public funders; highlight the essential elements of grantsmanship; complete a grant proposal application package according to a Notice of Funding Opportunity; take action on the proposal based on the results of the funder’s decision; and understand the most common missteps in preparing an application package.
Wednesday, January 22, 10:00-11:00 AM CDT
Boosting Morale in the Workplace
Donnella Tilery will share trends from HR Professionals and organizations that are using wellness initiatives and recognition programs to realistically address boosting morale within their workforce. Donnella will address creating employee training, navigating employee turnover, managing challenging personalities, working with human resources, and a few other things that might make it harder to pull the team together.
Wednesday, January 22, 1:00-1:45 PM CDT
Preparing Library Organizations to Run with AI
Join M Ryan Hess, SCELC, for a discussion on developing the “guardrails” that library organizations should consider when developing guidance on staff usage of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and other similar tools in a rapidly-expanding landscape.
Ryan’s talk will open with general context for the current state of generative AI tools, including a high-level overview of machine learning, the role of data, and how AI really works, as well as general ethical and professional issues with AI. He will then focus in on our organizations’ context by discussing likely impacts of AI on the various library professions and library-relevant skills for ‘running’ with AI.
Friday, January 24, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
Getting Started with Adobe Express
Step into the world of digital creativity with Adobe Express, designed specifically for librarians looking to enhance their library’s outreach and visual appeal. This course will teach you the essentials of Adobe Express, from crafting engaging infographics that simplify complex information to creating animated characters that boost social media presence and community engagement. You’ll also learn to design eye-catching posters for library events, making announcements that stand out.
Thursday, January 30, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
The Power of Appraisal: Selecting Archives
Before donations arrive in your archives, the first step is appraising the item – does it fit your organization’s mission? Can the item(s) be stored appropriately and cared for? What if this did not happen before you accepted the collection, and it’s on the shelves—it happens to everyone. Appraisal often refers to the time spent assessing existing records for their potential to be retained as part of the historical record in your archives. Sometimes, this is done as part of surveying one’s holdings or even when processing a collection.
This 2-hour webinar will discuss the different values assigned to archives to help you better understand the appraisal principles and introduce techniques to identify records necessary for adequate documentation. A case study will be presented on a recent appraisal project, followed by a discussion and questions.
Friday, January 31, 1:00-3:00 PM CDT