The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 17, 2023

Tools for Tense Situations: Reducing Conflicts With Patrons [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 Libraries and library staff report much of the same: patrons who hate being told what to do and who feel entitled to disagree, often at the top of their voices. This is an updated version of this webinar for 2023.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Meth on the Walls of Your Library? This follows a similar problem at a Boulder, CO library. Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0

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MAY 3, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Staff Development and Training Best Practices: Effective Staff Preparation and Motivation [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 How do we define the concept of “staff development” in ways that help library leaders move from abstract buzzwords to concrete, action steps? Using EQWLS: Employee Quality of Worklife Surveys.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Library Management: Making Libraries Great Places to Visit and Great Places to Work A Library 2.90 Leadership Webinar with Bridgit McCafferty and Hosted by Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : In libraries, we spend a lot of time talking about how to make our organizations great places for visitors—welcoming, friendly, and helpful.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 1, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) nextThursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 22, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 19, 2023

Lessons Learned From Violent Incidents: When Horrible Things Happen at Libraries Part of the Library 2.0 The original title of the webinar was "The 2017 Clovis, New Mexico Library Shootings: The Teenage Attacker Reveals His Motives." webinars, plus live and recorded access to his new webinars for one year.

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AUGUST 24, 2023

"A Plan For Library Emergencies: Medical Events, Fires, and Beyond" A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : In the realm of safeguarding our library premises, visitors, and team members, it's crucial to adopt a forward-looking perspective.

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APRIL 18, 2023

The 2017 Clovis, New Mexico Library Shootings: The Teenage Attacker Reveals His Motives Part of the Library 2.0 On August 28, 2017, he walked into the Clovis-Carver Library, in downtown Clovis, New Mexico, went into the public restroom and loaded a pistol he had stolen from his father’s unlocked gun safe at home.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Awkward Conversations & Difficult Situations: How to Handle the Hardest Discussions with Patrons (2023 Updated Version) Part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : Library life is full of challenging moments. The patron who refuses to leave as the library is closing.

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PlagiarismCheck

APRIL 24, 2023

This overview will compare some of the most popular plagiarism detection tools in 2023. PlagiarismCheck.org and Copyleaks allow users to upload their own content and create a personalized library for plagiarism detection. Conversely, a personalized library can also be helpful for identifying potential self-plagiarism.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JANUARY 5, 2023

Coaching Skills for Library Leaders: Confident Conversations for Staff Development, Improvement, and Change [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 If you’re reluctant to speak with your library staff about work performance or work behavior issues, now is the time to get better at these “conversations that mean something.”

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MAY 11, 2023

Library Civility & Taking Care of Each Other: Creating Supportive Work Cultures [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : So much of library work is about serving patrons that we can sometimes forget to take care of each other.

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JANUARY 26, 2023

What They Don’t Teach You in Library School: Security Matters & Talking Helps - It's All About People A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 5, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) this Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 30, 2023

Preventing Harassment of Library Staff: Responding to Sexual or Racial Behaviors by Patrons A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : Harassment of library staff members continues to be a shadow issue in the library profession.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Training Library Staff in Service, Safety, and Security: Creating Training Programs That Meet Your Needs [2023 UPDATED VERSION] A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 We want to value their time with us, in the library and in the classroom. This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0

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JANUARY 24, 2023

We've just posted a new Dr. Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " Personal Space Issues." I've been thinking about the concept of personal space awareness in the workplace, especially in the library--a public space--where people come around you, often in close proximity.

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 28, 2023

As a result, an increasing number of students will be able to access grade-level texts. However, picking words off the page is only a portion of what is measured in benchmark assessments. To improve their reading and comprehension skills, students need access to authentic texts whose main purpose is to entertain and inform.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Consequently, we will see a shift in how edtech enhances learning and how schools support teachers, as well as a renewed focus on accessibility, social emotional learning, and individualized approaches to learning that improve student outcomes. Here are five of the biggest education trends in 2024: 1.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

What They Don’t Teach You in Library School: Security Matters & Talking Helps - It's All About People A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Preventing Burnout and Fatigue: A Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo The Library 2.0 Mental Health and Wellness Series OVERVIEW : “Burnout is the biggest problem at our library” is a phrase we increasingly hear from library workers at all types of libraries. This 60-minute training is presented by Library 2.0

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PlagiarismCheck

APRIL 24, 2023

This overview will compare some of the most popular plagiarism detection tools in 2023. PlagiarismCheck.org and Copyleaks allow users to upload their own content and create a personalized library for plagiarism detection. Conversely, a personalized library can also be helpful for identifying potential self-plagiarism.

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Comparison Software Moodle LMS 52

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Service Leadership for Librarians: Six Strategies for Success (2023 Updated Version) Part of the Library 2.0 Dr. Steve Albrecht will talk about how to take these abstract leadership concepts and operationalize them into concrete approaches, so you can apply them with the people you lead or support in your library.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Stressful Service Situations: A Step-by-Step Guide to Better Conversations With Patrons (2023 Updated Version) Part of the Library 2.0 This session can help you get conversational control before things spiral in wrong directions and ruin the library experience for you and them. Defining the Library Patron’s Customer Value Model.

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Edsurge

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Examining the Global Impact of Generative AI in Education and Beyond In April 2023, Goodnotes initiated an exploration into the global utilization of generative AI within educational institutions, businesses and non-profit organizations. Remove grading for non-end-of-year assessment work.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 6, 2023

Dealing with Patrons with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: Behavioral and Medical Events A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 Today, the biggest concern about substance use in the library relates to opiate drugs in general and fentanyl overdoses in particular. TO REGISTER: Click HERE to register and pay.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Patron De-Escalation Techniques: Using the Science of Human Communications to Get Better Results A Library 2.90 As a library professional, sometimes you encounter people who are having bad days. This Library 2.0 Apply de-escalation techniques in service situations with library patrons under stress.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JUNE 20, 2023

Better Responses for Patrons Dealing with Homelessness: An Empathy-Driven Understanding [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 All library staff should be mindful of their safety and security when dealing with certain parts of this challenging, changing, and growing population. There are no easy solutions.

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Kitaboo on EdTech

APRIL 23, 2024

The Power of Mobile Learning Flexibility and Convenience Remote Accessibility Microlearning Interactive and Engaging Content Real-Time Feedback and Progress Tracking Scalability and Cost-Effectiveness III. This accessibility ensures that all employees, regardless of their circumstances, have equal opportunities for learning and development.

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eSchool News

APRIL 19, 2023

Charlotte, NC — In celebration of Earth Day 2023, Discovery Education presents K-12 teachers and students a diverse array of cross-curricular digital resources inspiring exploration of the natural world and environmental stewardship. Competition entries are accepted at YoungScientistLab.com until the April 27, 2023 deadline.

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eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Comprehensive planning Planning is essential to the success of any technology upgrade, and planning well ahead gives school districts time to assess current technology needs and goals for the future. This funding expired in May 2023, so any district that once leveraged the funds will no longer be able to moving forward.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Scenario-Based Learning for Real-World Problem Solving Preparing for Tough Management Situations A Library 2.90 Leadership Webinar with Wayne Disher and Hosted by Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : Do you remember the first time a library patron approached you at the desk and demanded “this disgusting book needs to be removed from the shelves?”

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

AUGUST 8, 2023

"Working Safely in a Rural Location: Security for Staff When Help Is Far" A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by trainer, author, and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 1, 2024

As we wave farewell to 2023 , we’re looking ahead to edtech trends in 2024 with optimism for education as a whole. In 2023, a new popular kid in town, better known as AI, dominated headlines and prompted debates around how students could abuse–and should use–the generative tool for learning.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

JULY 3, 2023

"The Top Ten Most Challenging Patrons: Practical and Realistic Tools to Make Your Facility a Better and Safer Place to Work" A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 Who can help with specific behavioral issues, from inside or outside your library?

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