FREE July Webinars

Niche Academy –People Connect Institute (PCI) and Library 2.0 webinars available through Niche Academy

Note: When going to our CT State Library Niche Academy, you will see in the list of categories on the right, both Library 2.0 Academy and PCI webinars. These webinars are free to view, but you may need to set up a free account on Niche the first time viewing. 

The following are live Niche Academy Webinars:

July 12 at 2:00 –  Managing Difficult Conversations

July 19 at 2:00 – Developing a Compelling Teaching Philosophy Statement

The following tutorials were added to our Niche Academy for July:

Management Category:

• Developing Employee Career Paths

• Responding to Sexual Harassment Claims for Managers

Security / Safety Category

• Addressing Your Digital Footprint
• Assessing Your Online Risk
• Avoiding Common Online Scams and Threats
• Creating Strong Passwords
• Mobile Apps and Privacy

The following live PCI webinars are happening in July on Wednesdays 2:00-3:00, and will then be available through our Niche Academy. 

July 5 – Calm Challenging Patrons: How to Navigate Difficult Interactions – note live session passed – look for recording soon in Niche Academy

July 12 – Transient Populations: How to Work with Patrons Experiencing Homelessness in Libraries

July 19 – Bystander Interevention

July 26 – Mirrors and Windows: Why DEI is Important for All Libraries

The following live Library 2.0 Webinars are happening in July. Registration information will be available soon.

• The Top Ten Most Challenging Patrons (The Safe Library Book Series) - 7/13/2023 at 2:00
• Tools for Tense Situations: Reducing Conflicts With Patrons As Libraries Return to the New Normal (2023 Updated Version) - 7/27/2023 at 2:00

Free Upcoming Webinars from WebJunction

Thursday, July 13, 2023 from 3:00-4:00 Designing for Diversity in Your Library’s Communications | Register

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 from 2:00-3:00 Sustainability 101 | Register

Check out all the free training events on WebJunction by topic area compiled by the Wyoming State Library as well as other July offerings.

Free Conference of Interest

July 18-20: Smithsonian National Education Summit (Smithsonian)

For any questions, please contact Gail Hurley at Gail.Hurley@ct.gov or 

860-704-2223 

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