“Crisis Communication: The Librarian’s Guide to Clear Communication Under Pressure“
As librarian leaders, we want to be strategically prepared and proactive for crisis events. We may have qualified experts in headquarters who have crisis plans to help us, but when the crisis happens, we are the ones on the front lines.
In this webinar, you will discover how to prepare mentally and emotionally for crisis situations, reflect on crisis sessions specifically for librarians, and learn tips on advanced communication messaging to be clear and concise.
Tuesday, February 20, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
The CARLI OER Committee invites institutions to share with their teaching faculty this opportunity to attend a workshop to learn about open educational resources including open textbooks. The workshop will identify: what are open educational resources (OER); benefits and motivations for using OER; how to find and evaluate OER; and how to integrate OER into your class. After attending, CARLI-member teaching faculty will be invited to write a short review of an open textbook in the Open Textbook Library.
Wednesday, February 21, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
“Empowering Classroom Creativity with Generate AI in Adobe Express“
In this 1-hour session, participants will discover the exciting possibilities of Generative AI in Adobe Express, focusing on text-to-image and text effects. They will explore the benefits of using Generative AI in the classroom and engage in hands-on activities to unleash their creativity. The final activity will challenge participants to create a captivating poster for a school subject or any topic of their choice using the power of Generative AI.
Thursday, February 22, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
“Defending Diversity: The Challenges and Opportunities for DEIA Positions in Libraries (Part 1)“
How are libraries still doing the work of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) across their systems with or without dedicated staff? This three-part series brings professionals from all levels and types of libraries together to discuss how the work of DEIA is going and ongoing considering the Supreme Court’s overturning of Affirmative Action, state budgets defunding DEIA initiatives, the disappearance of “diversity roles” after three years of prolific hiring to these strategic roles only to see resignations and firing of DEIA organizational leaders from these same roles. We’ll discuss if libraries have moved the needle towards becoming inclusive libraries and what should be the priorities for libraries going forward. Panelists will share their experiences, progress, challenges, and changes in doing the work of DEIA in their respective libraries.
Monday, February 26, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT
The CARLI OER Committee invites institutions to share with their teaching faculty this opportunity to attend a workshop to learn about open educational resources including open textbooks. The workshop will identify: what are open educational resources (OER); benefits and motivations for using OER; how to find and evaluate OER; and how to integrate OER into your class. After attending, CARLI-member teaching faculty will be invited to write a short review of an open textbook in the Open Textbook Library.
Thursday, February 29, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
“Adobe Express: Elevating Your Skills – Intermediate Level Workshop“
This session is specifically tailored for individuals who have grasped the basics of Adobe Express and are now ready to explore its more advanced features. This workshop is designed to empower you to create dynamic, media-rich content that not only captivates but also engages your audience, fostering a more immersive interaction.
Thursday, February 29, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT