Archived Webinar Recordings
These videos are
- recordings of webinars that were conducted through Blackboard
- approximately 1 hour long
- free to access
- possibly worth .1 CEU (check with your library's Staff Development Coordinator)
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Integrating the Arts with STEM Programming 2.0
Discover why the arts are a natural and important addition to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, and why libraries should be involved in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, ARTS, Math) programming. We’ll explore great online resources for programming ideas and see examples of fun, easy-to-do STEAM activities that libraries can use to engage patrons of all ages in lifelong learning.
Let's Read About Maryland
From corporate capitalism's imprint in Baltimore's nineteenth century streetscape to the local impacts of globalism, this training will help you feel a little more confident when patrons request recommendations for books on local topics. Discover ten or so incisive and fascinating books on local history and take a deep dive into the issues that they raise. Library: Enoch Pratt Free Library State Library Resource Center.
Sensory Programming 101
Explore strategies for developing and implementing Sensory Play activities in Children's Programming. What is sensory programming? Who is it for? Why should libraries do sensory programming? If you've ever found yourself asking these questions, this session is for you. Join us for Sensory Programming 101 to get answers and an introduction to the basics and the important role of sensory programming in libraries.
Save a Story! DIY Oral History Interviewing
The first step many genealogists take to preserve their family history is interviewing and recording the stories of their living ancestors. Join us for Save a Story! DIY Oral History Interviewing on capturing successful do-it-yourself oral histories of those treasured storytellers in your family. You will learn how to plan a guided interview, prompt a speaker with prepared questions, and record the interview for safekeeping, using easily accessible equipment such as a smartphone, audio recorder, or video camera--or borrow a Pratt Oral History Kit coming this fall and keep Take and Make instructions for DIY interviewing.
EAIG - Emerging Adult Interest Group
Do you want to support teens aging out of services? Are you interested in learning more about Emerging Adults? Then check out this new interest group with the Maryland Library Association!
Researching the History of a House
Just because a house isn't a famous landmark, doesn't mean it doesn't have a rich history. Researching the history of a house can be as time consuming as genealogy, but can be an exciting exercise for both librarians and patrons. Learn how to use resources such as city directories, newspapers, maps, land records, historical registers, and architectural surveys to research the history of a house, even if it no longer exists.
LGBTQ+ History and Culture Through a Black Lens
Learn the history of the LGBTQ+ community with emphasis on highlighting the experiences and contributions of Black people. Program will conclude with tips on how to handle book challenges and be an effective ally.
An Introduction to Copyright and Intellectual Property in Libraries
Does the word copyright give you anxiety? Don't let it! This presentation will cover the basics of copyright law and how it interacts with librarianship. Participants will practice conducting several fair use analyses and be given tools and hints to help when faced with copyright concerns. Lastly we will discuss current events in the world of copyright and the changing landscape of the public library.
Integrating the Arts with STEM Programming in the Library
Art, like science, technology, engineering, and math, is a way of knowing. Like them, art develops personal creative and critical thinking skills for the exploration of new ideas and possibilities. Libraries can tap into the interests, abilities, and learning styles of a wider spectrum of their patrons by introducing and integrating art lessons into their STEM programming - to 'produce STEAM'!
Teen Library Services Glow Up
Providing the best customer service to teens isn't always easy, and is an ever-evolving topic of discussion. We'll take a deep-dive into the developmental needs of teens, how to develop good relationships with them, and best meet their needs through library programs and services. This session includes key tips for interacting with teens, providing inclusive programs and services, and advocating for teens in your library space.
The Neurobiology of Reading Difficulties and How Reading Interventions Can Help, presented by Dr. Tzipi Horowitz-Kraus, Kennedy-Krieger Institute
Reading is a very complex human ability. Because reading is a relatively new skill in human evolution, the brain uses networks for reading that were originally formed for other things. When kids have trouble reading, it's because their brain isn't using the correct parts or pathways. This webinar will talk about how reading works in our brains and what happens biologically for kids who have trouble reading. We'll also talk about ways to help kids read better by using different parts of their brains.
Picking up STEAM: Ideas for Children's Computer Science Programming
Approaching computer science and coding as a children's librarian can be intimidating. Our presenters will demonstrate how to engage tech-curious children with approachable and flexible library programming.
Intro to SLRC Services
Join us for an introduction to SLRC services. Learn about Maryland's inter-library loan system, SAILOR databases, Public Programs, Librarian training, the collection, and our reference support services. We'll tell you how to find out more, and how to connect with us to help your customers.
Virtual Browsing in the Maryland Department Stacks
From the Civil War to true crime, from architectural history to life on Smith Island, this training will help you feel a little more confident when patrons request recommendations for books on local topics. Take a virtual walk through the stacks with a Maryland Department librarian, stopping for 30 or so short book talks. Maybe you'll even find something to put on your own reading list.
Getting the most from Sailor Databases
The Sailor Database project provides access to resources for all public libraries and public K-12 schools in the state of Maryland. This webinar will include an introduction to the Sailor Database project and its resources, as well as the selection process. We'll also discuss some of the new resources available such as Maryland Legal Forms, Peterson's Test and Career Prep and National Geographic Kids. We'll wrap up with an overview of the marketing materials, webinars and other support available for librarians and customers.
Maryland Reader's Advisory
Do you have patrons who want to learn about local history? Maybe you've been approached by a new resident who wants to get their footing in the locality or even a life-long resident who finally has some time to read. This Blackboard session will help you to answer such inquiries with a little more confidence and maybe give you some ideas for your own reading along the way.
Critical Race Theory II
A general survey of writings associated with Critical Race Theory. Some emphasis will be placed on highlighting its most controversial ideas, such as the permanence of racism.
Legal Resources
This webinar covers the components of legal reference, best practices in legal reference, and understanding the limitations of legal reference in the public library. It is important to know the best sources and how to recognize legal questions that we're not qualified to answer. How do we know when we can assist with a request or when we need to refer to another agency? And, who are those agencies?
Children's Illustration: A Brief Introduction to the Art and History
For library professionals seeking to grow their knowledge of illustration, this webinar will provide a brief overview of its many fascinating aspects and forgotten history. This will include the early history of the business to today's publishing practices, highlighting notable artists, the politics of their work and working conditions, and the evolution of printing technology which has allowed this dynamic artistic medium to exist and expand.
Bibliotherapy in Reader's Advisory for Teens
Participants learn how bibliotherapy is helping to lower symptoms of anxiety and depression (and more!) among teens, and how to use it responsibly in teen services. Participants will also hear book-talks for related YA titles
Stars of the Maryland Department
Join Amanda Hughes, Assistant Manager of the Maryland Department to get reacquainted with our unique department and collections. Learn how we can help you to help your patrons, what kinds of materials we have and meet a few of our star attractions, including Seabiscuit, Betsy Patterson Bonapart, John Waters and "Mama" Cass Elliot.
Getting Started with Bilingual Storytimes
Whether you are planning to offer a bilingual storytime or you already have been doing it, this webinar will help you get started or will give you new ideas. Most of the resources and examples are bilingual French/English, but some Spanish/English and Chinese (Mandarin)/English resources are also provided. The webinar includes an interactive demonstration of a bilingual French/English storytime. Knowledge of a language other than English is not required to benefit from this webinar.
Save a Story! DIY Oral History Interviewing
The first step many genealogists take to preserve their family history is interviewing and recording the stories of their living ancestors. Join us for Save a Story! DIY Oral History Interviewing on capturing successful do-it-yourself oral histories of those treasured storytellers in your family. You will learn how to plan a guided interview, prompt a speaker with prepared questions, and record the interview for safekeeping, using easily accessible equipment such as a smartphone, audio recorder, or video camera--or borrow a Pratt Oral History Kit coming this fall and keep Take and Make instructions for DIY interviewing.
Critical Race Theory
Join Librarian Christine Iko, of the library's African American Department, as she breaks down the topic of Critical Race Theory. Learn about its principles and major works, theorists associated with it, and where it is being studied. Also learn about how it is being discussed in the media and banned by some legislatures.
Programs in a Bubble: Socially-distanced Programs for Families
With vaccines beginning to roll out, the end of the pandemic is in sight, but the trauma is bound to linger. Learn how we can plan trauma-sensitive programming for families that are fun, interactive, and distanced.
Viewer's Advisory in the Digital Age
This session offers tips on how to conduct a viewer's advisory interview, how to recommend movies based on user appeal factors and viewing history, where to locate useful print and web resources for reviews of movies and television programs, how to anticipate collection needs based on demand and topicality, and how to find release dates and ratings to determine age-appropriateness of titles.
The Passive Programming Playbook: 101 Ways to Get Library Customers Off the Side
Description: Passive programming is an ideal way to forge relationships with people who don't feel like the library is "their" place. Learn about programming ideas that are inclusive and attentive to the needs and sensitivities of people from all over the world and of all abilities, economic backgrounds, faiths, and educational attainment. Budget-friendly and infinitely adaptable, passive programming is a librarian's best friend.
Graphic Novels: Heroes of the Children's Collection
Graphic novels--they either sell themselves or they're spurned by adults looking for "real books." In this webinar, you'll learn more about the graphic novels you should know and how to pitch them when they're overlooked and underestimated.
Legal Resources
This webinar covers the components of legal reference, best practices in legal reference, and understanding the limitations of legal reference in the public library. It is important to know the best sources and how to recognize legal questions that we're not qualified to answer. How do we know when we can assist with a request or when we need to refer to another agency? And, who are those agencies?
Teen Reader's Advisory: It's Not Just About the Books!
Learn tips and tricks to provide great reader's advisory to teens even when they hate reading, and/or it's their parent/guardian asking for them! Tools including the 10 Books in 10 Minutes book-talk, the right questions to ask (and not to ask), body language, and genre topics are discussed.
Privacy Issues: An Overview for Librarians
This session provides an overview of privacy issues relevant to librarians. We'll review best practices for protecting patron privacy, discuss emerging library technologies that pose privacy concerns, and briefly explore broader privacy issues in the news including government surveillance and online tracking.
Helping Your Students with History Day
This webinar is designed to provide support as you address customer questions relating to National History Day. We'll think about possible topics & projects; and explore relevant collections of historical resources, including various examples of primary sources. We'll also review some of the NHD deadlines, and take a look at the judges comment card to see what it tells us about the judges' expectations.
Hooray for RA!
Join Fiction librarian Shaileen Beyer for a crash course in one of the most rewarding parts of librarianship--readers' advisory. We'll cover appeal factors, genres, interview and booktalk strategies, and the best support on the Web. Reconnect with the joy of matching readers to books.
Assisting Job Seekers in Your Library
Explore ways you can provide services and support for job seekers in your library. Learn about job search strategies, current resume standards, and online tools to make your interactions with job seekers more effective.
Researching the History of a House
Just because a house isn’t a famous landmark, doesn’t mean it doesn’t have a rich history. Researching the history of a house can be as time consuming as genealogy, but can be an exciting exercise for both librarians and patrons. Learn how to use resources such as city directories, newspapers, maps, land records, historical registers, and architectural surveys to research the history of a house, even if it no longer exists.
Finding Primary Sources Online
Develop strategies for finding and evaluating primary sources to support historical research online.
Ditch Crafts. Make Art.
Learn how to deeply explore math, science, and books through art-based projects that focus not on a specific product, but on the process of creation.
Helping Your Students with History Day
This webinar is designed to provide support as you address customer questions relating to National History Day. We'll think about possible topics & projects; and explore relevant collections of historical resources, including various examples of primary sources. We'll also review some of the NHD deadlines, and take a look at the judges comment card to see what it tells us about the judges' expectations.
Working with Genealogists
How do you help someone who has 30 years’ worth of experience in an area you know very little about? Genealogists are an enthusiastic and passionate subset of our customer base, and levels of knowledge can vary. Created for non-genealogists, this session will include a discussion of how to work with customers from varying levels of experience, useful print and online resources, relevant SAILOR databases and digital collections, and appropriate institutions and organizations for referrals.
Can I Use This? Copyright for Content Creators
Have you ever wondered what pictures you’re allowed to post on your blog or social media? Do you want to remix, or reuse already published material? This workshop will help you become more comfortable with these questions and give you more confidence to create and reuse material responsibly.
Storytime is for Everyone: Books, Songs and More to Welcome Diversity
Storytime provides a vital and unique service for new parents, grandparents, immigrant families, and children with disabilities. If you're ready for more recommendations on diverse reads and activities to help your storytime become even more inclusive, this webinar is for you.
African American Genealogy
This one hour online workshop will provide an overview of basic resources available for researching African American Genealogy. A special focus on resources and materials available in the African American Department of the State Library Resource Center.
Viewer's Advisory in the Digital Age
This one hour online session offers tips on how to conduct a viewer's advisory interview, how to recommend movies based on user appeal factors and viewing history, where to locate useful print and web resources for reviews of movies and television programs, how to anticipate collection needs based on demand and topicality, and how to find release dates and ratings to determine age-appropriateness of titles.
Google Mostly
This one hour online session focuses on how to best use online services and resources associated with Google. Strategies for developing basic searching techniques will also be demonstrated, with a special emphasis on using Google's advanced search features and some of the other, often hidden, features of Google.
New Readalikes for Old Favorites in Children’s Literature
Whether you just want to brush up on new children's titles or you want to help patrons discover new books they may love, this webinar will help you learn about recent titles that may interest fans of the classics.
Using Wikipedia in Your Library
Gone are the days when Wikipedia should be avoided at all costs by librarians. In fact, people who work in libraries are the perfect folks to help improve Wikipedia’s authoritativeness and scope. In this workshop, we will discuss how Wikipedia meets - and does not meet - its mission. You’ll also learn how to best use Wikipedia for reference and incorporate “The Free Encyclopedia” into library programs.
Statewide Training & Events
CalendarFrom the Maryland State Library Agency's Professional Development & Continuing Education Guide