(via Nicole Swanson, CARLI)
CARLI is pleased to share upcoming Professional Development Alliance offerings. Please see below for additional information, including links to registration.
“Building the Innovation Lab: A Technology Playground”
Tuesday, August 9, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
Learn about the development of the Innovation Lab (iLab), an exciting and expanding community hub that demonstrates what is possible with emerging technologies. On a shoestring budget, the iLab has grown into a respected community asset with a large impact. Get lots of ideas and hear what the presenter has planned for the lab’s future!
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“Through the Records: The Work of the Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston (CSSC) at the College of Charleston”
Thursday, August 11, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
The College of Charleston has worked to reexamine its role in American history and the role that diverse communities have played in that history. The creation of the Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston (CSSC) is a part of this effort, which provides a way for faculty, staff, students, and the public to engage with issues of public history, history, education, and social justice. The presenters are archivists and will speak about how information and cultural heritage professionals can take part in challenging conversations about the nature of American history, engage in interpretation and exhibitions that forges emotional and intellectual connections, and how to use records to tell diverse stories.
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“Cultivating Civility and Resilience in Libraries: Challenges and Solutions”
Tuesday, August 16, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
Would you like to be part of the solution to creating a functional library work environment with workplace communications that are complete and clear? During this webinar, the presenters will take you through the journey of their groundbreaking books Cultivating Civility and The Dysfunctional Library. Hear their insights, suggestions, and solutions to a problem that has plagued some libraries for decades.
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“Transforming Scholarly Research with Blockchain Technologies and AI: A New Era of Possibilities”
Wednesday, August 17, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
Darrell W. Gunter, an experienced digital publishing executive, has been at the forefront of significant information industry initiatives, i.e., Factiva, ScienceDirect, Scopus, BiomedExperts.com, ReviewerFinder, Underline, and Ripeta. Gunter Media Group, Inc. has advised many CEOs from startups to the very most prominent publishers in his consulting practice. Join Darrel W. Gunter as he shares the possibilities for transforming scholarly research with Blockchain Technologies an AI.
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“Deconstructing the CASE Act: Libraries, Users, and Copyright Small Claims”
Wednesday, August 24, 1:00-2:30 PM CDT
The Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (CASE) Act went into effect this summer and brought with it a flurry of copyright litigation. It is important for librarians to understand how the CASE Act could impact libraries and the patrons librarians serve. Sara R. Benson, Timothy Vollmer, and Carla S. Meyers will begin the webinar with background on how the CASE Act was passed and why it is important to libraries. Then, we will go through some key considerations for the CASE Act board process and conclude with some ways to communicate with staff/patrons about the CASE Act.
Register here.