Professional Development Opportunities

Session 5 concludes the Webinar Series with Don Williams giving an overview of the 2022 FADGI Guidelines, with a focus on what's new as well as changes to how things have previously been done. Jim Studnicki will discuss FADGI as it applies to cutsheet (ADF) scanners at 3-Star and higher, with a focus on compliance with the NARA / OMB M-19-21 mandatory regulations for digitization of permanent records.

All first-year college students are not the same—far from it actually! Starting with the understanding of the unique backgrounds of each student is necessary for developing effective instruction. At the same time, if you know your student body, there are research and trends that can be useful in the development of information literacy lessons.

Information literacy expert Lauren Hays, will introduce attendees to pedagogical methods that recognize the differences of each learner. She will also share research on first-year college students and explain how the findings from the research can be applied in information literacy instruction. Attendees will leave the session with practical ideas for developing information literacy lessons for first-year college students.

Bedbugs remain a constant concern for libraries and other public spaces – and more and more it seems like a question of when, not if. Learn how bedbugs affect library facilities and collections today. Equip library staff and facilities managers with the training and strategies necessary to protect their library collections, patrons, and staff from the disruptions posed by bedbug infestations.

Explore key questions that investigate the publishing and information sharing industry's primary concerns and challenges related to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. Hear about publisher initiatives being undertaken to promote sustainability and address equity, access, and environmental concerns, as well as what obstacles and opportunities are being navigated to create lasting change. Discuss collaborative programs happening in the industry and explore strategies that foster greater global inclusivity. Join us to explore how we can shape a sustainable future for publishing.

Securing donations and having processes in place to manage those donor relationships are critical to the success of your organization. This workshop teaches participants how to manage the various components of a development department. Participants will learn best practices for maintaining their donor database, what it takes to build an effective donor communications plan, and how to ensure alignment across key departments that intersect with development.

Does the thought of conducting performance evaluations fill you with dread? Are you looking for proven ways to improve your evaluation process? Do you want to explore methods for using your evaluations to effect change in your library or cultural heritage organization? Join our experienced panel to discuss these questions and learn more about how to maximize the effectiveness of your performance evaluations.

Course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) provide students with an opportunity to learn applied skills while tackling original research questions. These experiences go beyond a typical analysis paper and instead focus on research as an iterative, collaborative process. Special collections librarians, archivists, and other staff working with rare and unique collections can advocate for CUREs to enhance undergraduates’ learning experiences and closely collaborate with course instructors. This can draw undergraduate students into special collections and support more engaged, creative uses of archival and special collections.

This session will cover basic knowledge to help librarians, archivists, and other staff in archives and special collections advocate for integrating course-based undergraduate research experiences into curricula at their institution. Benefits and challenges of CUREs will be discussed using case studies to illustrate concepts.

The expectation for delivery of library services through live or recorded video has become ubiquitous. Library workers in every role are stepping in front of the camera more and more often to facilitate programs, provide library instruction and more. Join us for basic tips and best practices on camera. This Know and Go is for the camera shy and the camera confident.

Indigenous knowledge and library practices require cultural sensitivity and respectful, authentic collaboration to build, manage, and preserve collections that honor heritage. This program will discuss best practices, ethical considerations, and the complexities of Indigenous librarianship. The goal is to impart the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the appropriate representation and protection of Indigenous voices, perspectives, and traditional knowledge in library collections. Learn how to understand intellectual property rights and community-based practices, and how a culturally sensitive approach fosters respect, inclusivity and productive collaboration.

Did you know that as a frontline staff member you are a fundraiser for your library? Yes, that's right. Actually, all staff members are fundraisers. Fundraising is a shared role in which everyone has certain responsibilities. As a frontline worker, you are the face of the library. You have more interaction with the library's patrons and donors than the executive staff and board do.

Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, CNP, for this workshop which will cover simple, practical steps that you can use to support fundraising (so your library can get a few more things off the wish list), without having to ask anyone for money.

The reparations-informed purchasing model intentionally and purposefully redirects a portion of collection budget dollars to small, BIPOC-owned bookstores. The model is rooted in the beliefs that higher education institutions have an obligation to acknowledge the historical harm of the academic research industry, that BIPOC communities should fiscally benefit from content about them, that BIPOC bookstore owners are content curators whose expertise is currently underutilized by library collection builders, and that there is a critical need for libraries to be intentional not only when deciding what to buy, but also where they buy it from.

Are you an archivist wondering how AI will influence your work? This webinar will cover the following:


The various methods in which AI will enhance the accessibility of your texts
The utilization of AI in describing and suggesting items
The increased demand for improved and more intricate search capabilities due to enhanced accessibility and detailed descriptions
Novel ways to engage with archival collections, including conversational search bots and simplified analysis of historical datasets

Dr. Cindy Dudenhoffer is the Associate Teaching Professor and Program Coordinator at the University of Missouri’s School of Information Science & Learning Technologies. An accomplished leader and educator with experience championing library services with a focus on strategy, innovation, effective pedagogy, emerging technologies, and data driven assessment, Cindy is well-positioned to explore what is next in library services. As the semester wraps up, join this Know & Go for a look ahead at our profession and our institutions.

In this session the presenters will be reviewing a broad sweep of user authentication basics, methods, and challenges. It will include discussions on authentication vs. authorization; explanations of the types of authentication and how they function; SAML attributes and identity providers; levels of user privacy available for each type authentication; and recent changes and advances that may affect authentication. There will be an opportunity for a Q&A at the end of the presentation.