FREE October Webinars for Connecticut Libraries

Niche Academy – People Connect Institute (PCI) and Library 2.0 webinars available live, and 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 live Niche Academy Webinars are being held in October/November from 2:00–3:00

October 4 - Beyond Books: Adult Library Programs That Work!

October 11- Advocating Digital Citizenship in Libraries: Resources for Public and School Libraries

October 18 - Q & A 101: Interview Questions and Answers

October 25 - Effective Interaction in Online Courses: Connecting Students with Peers, Instructors, and Content to Support Learning

November 1 - Canva and Design for Libraries: Learn Page Layout and Social Media Design

The following tutorials were added to our Niche Academy for October under the Management Category:

Welcome to the Board – Hiring a Director

Creating an Employee Performance Improvement Plan

The following tutorial was added to our Niche Academy for October under the Marketing Category:

The 4 Steps of Effective Library Marketing

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

October 4 – From Text to Image: Unleashing Creativity with Midjourney’s Generative AI

October 11– Growing Up in Public: supporting Families in the Digital Age

October 18 – After Care: How Employees Can Care for Themselves and Their Co-Workers After Difficult Patron Interactions

October 25 – Bi-Lingual Storytimes: The Basics

The following live Library 2.0 Webinar is being held in October and will be archived in Niche Academy through December only. If interested in watching live, email Gail.Hurley@ct.gov for the free registration link:

Preventing Burnout and Fatigue: A Masterclass with Loida Garcia-Febo – October 12 at 2:00 pm - US Eastern Time

Free Upcoming Webinars from WebJunction

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

October 3 from 2:00 – 3:30: Climate Justice with the Sustainable Libraries Initiative

October 11 from 3:00 – 4:30: Revitalizing Morale: Cultivating a Supportive Library Culture

October 24 from 3:00-4:00: Building Community Relationships for Better Library Services

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

860-704-2223

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