WSWHE Wisdom
April 8, 2025
ILLs: Letting go of fear, building confidence, and learning new tricks with TLC's new ILL system
April 22, 2025, 9:00-10:00 AM Frontline Registration Link
In this 1-hour virtual session, we’ll go over some workflows that seem to work best, tricks for tracking ILLs, and time to explore, inquire, and share. This is open to all library staffers in the WSWHE region, and to all levels of comfort with the new system, and it’s a no judgement zone! Whether you feel like you’ve “got it” or you’re afraid to touch anything related to ILLs, this session has something for everyone (including us SLS folks, who are still learning, too).
LS2 Reports: Let's cut to the chase
April 24, 2025, 8:00-9:00 AM Frontline Registration Link
In this 1-hour virtual session, we’ll set up some shortcuts to help you later, learn how you can schedule reports to automatically come to your email inbox on a regular basis, and get the quick and dirty of some of the reports that you’ll actually find useful. (Because let’s face it…most of us don’t have the time to really dig into what LS2 Reports can do.)
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Here are upcoming webinars, led by TLC, for which you are welcome to register and attend.
April 22, 2025 | 1:00 PM ET
Topic: Inventorying your Library (TLC Libraries)
Description: It’s time for spring cleaning! If you haven’t run an inventory for a while, join us for this webinar to learn how the inventory process works. This session will guide you through the necessary steps to get your library’s inventory up to date.
Registration: Register here
May 6, 2025 1:00 PM ET
Topic: Spring Cleaning: Weeding Your Library Collection (TLC Libraries)
Description: In this webinar, the Training team will provide a detailed overview of the methods available in Library·Solution for weeding your library collection. We’ll walk you through best practices for efficiently removing outdated, damaged, or underused materials, helping ensure your collection stays fresh, relevant, and well-organized.
Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y_GgeU5JQlKyYq3RJzVf3AMay 13, 2025 1:00 PM ET
Topic: Spring Cleaning: Batch Edit Collections (TLC Libraries)
Description: In this session, the Training team will dive into the batch editing options available in Library·Solution. We’ll cover best practices and tips for efficiently updating multiple records at once, saving you time and effort while ensuring that mass changes are made with ease and accuracy.
Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_heVo_K2DSOGBy8IYG0KqhQMay 27, 2025 1:00 PM ET
Topic: Dashboards and Visualizations: Unlocking Insights in LS2 Reports (Open to both TLC and Destiny users)
Description: In this webinar, the Training team will introduce you to the powerful dashboards and visualizations features available in LS2 Reports. We’ll demonstrate how to use pre-configured dashboards to quickly access key data and how to interpret visualizations that provide valuable insights into your library’s performance. Whether you're tracking circulation, patron activity, or other important metrics, this session will help you navigate and utilize the dashboards effectively to make informed, data-driven decisions.
Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JpFQTxI7TF6MljXSypnyuw