OLIS Continuing Education

The OLIS Continuing Education calendar is full of exciting learning opportunities for the winter and spring of 2022. Visit the calendar to see the full slate of offerings from OLIS, as well as any upcoming trainings from Ocean State Libraries and AskRI. OLIS sessions are open to all interested library staff; registration is required.

Public Library Directors & Leadership

• Engaged Planning Series with Erica Freudenberger (March 10 - June 9)
• New Library Director's Meet-up (February 22)
• Urban and Large Library Director Meet-up (March 1)
• Trustee Overview & Resources (March 2)

Youth Services

• Online Privacy for Youth (February 10)
• Camp iREAD: Designing Your Summer Reading Adventure at the Library (February 14)
• Introduction to Trauma (March 29)

Adult Services

• 2022 Reading Across RI: Firekeeper's Daughter Information Session (February 2)
• Camp iREAD: Designing Your Summer Reading Adventure at the Library (February 14)
• Adult Programming Faves and Flops (March 15)

Data & Statistics

• Basic Data Visualizations (February 8)
• Measure Your Impact with Project Outcome (April 6)

The OLIS Library Learning Center, powered through Niche Academy, allows library staff to access the archive of recorded OLIS CE programs as well as curated learning opportunities developed by library-serving organizations from around the country. All library staff can sign up for an account today to access webinars and courses on a variety of topics, including Customer Service, Library Advocacy, and Grant Writing and Management.

WebJunction builds the knowledge, skills and confidence of library staff to power strong libraries that are the heart of vibrant communities. A program of OCLC Research, WebJunction is free and welcome to all libraries to use, regardless of size, type or location. The OLIS CE Team recommends exploring the WebJunction archives to access courses and webinars asynchronously. You can also check out upcoming live webinars:

• Library Signage: Effective Crisis Communications (January 27)
• Growing Digital Equity Through Community Partnerships (February 3)
• "Let's Talk Race" Toolkits (February 22)

Nicolette Baffoni

Email: nicolette.baffoni@olis.ri.gov
Website: https://olis-ri.libcal.com/calendar/olisce/?cid=8293&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal%5B%5D=8293
Location: One Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 401-574-9316
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Twitter: @olisri