Below is information and registration links for upcoming professional development and continuing education events offered by the Four County Library System. If you have any questions, please contact Circe at cmckenney@4cls.org.
Long Overdue: Enhancing Library Services for LGBTQIA Individuals & Families
Dates/Times:
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 2:00-3:00 PM
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 2:00-3:00 PM
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 2:00-3:00 PM
Thursday, May 23, 2024, 2:00-3:00 PM
This interactive virtual training series assists library staff in improving access for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer-identified, and questioning (LGBTQ+) communities. Participants will discuss common challenges encountered by LGBTQIA individuals and their loved ones and explore practical tools for libraries to improve services for these communities. This training will address topics such as communication, privacy, collections, labeling, censorship, and programming. Bring your questions, workshop your ideas, and connect to other library staff to build a stronger network of support for LGBTQIA people of all ages.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwoc-GqqDIpGdOVwF7Xtearm1fIJ30fVzPY
***IN-PERSON*** AI Workshop for Librarians
Tuesday, May 14th at 3:00 pm
Otselic Valley Public Library
125 County Rd 13A, S. Otselic, NY 13155
Join us for an interactive workshop led by Katy Charles, designed to help librarians learn about the potential for AI in their libraries. We will explore using AI to enhance and decrease your workload as well as how to promote AI usage with patrons in an ethical manner.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4clsAIworkshop