Format: Webinar, original date August 9, 2023
Hosted by: WebJunction
Length:1 hour 30 minutes
Join this webinar to explore the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and applications for libraries. Learn about AI fundamentals, its relevance to libraries of all sizes and types, and how it can enhance services and engage communities. Discover various uses of AI, such as data analysis and service development, and gain practical tips on integrating AI using affordable and accessible tools. Ethical considerations and challenges associated with AI implementation will also be discussed, including privacy, security, and bias mitigation. Don't miss this chance to expand your knowledge, improve library services, and enable communities to benefit from the latest AI advancements.
Presented by: Linda W Braun, Juan Rubio and Dianne Connery
Format: Webinar, original date May 1, 2025
Hosted by: WebJunction
Length: 1 hour
The adoption and advancement of AI technologies has been swift, extensive, and...overwhelming. After assessing community interests and needs around AI in a recent poll (summarized here), WebJunction is bringing together a group of library leaders and technologists with AI expertise to discuss some of the main themes identified in the poll results, and their professional perspectives on the questions and opportunities that AI presents. Attendees will come away with a deeper understanding of AI and its applications in public libraries, and strategies for addressing AI with the public.
Presented by:
- Jon Braun, Online Learning & Digital Content Specialist, LibraryLinkNJ
- Phillip Carter, MLIS, Director, Starkville-Oktibbeha County Public Library System (MS)
- Dianne Connery, Development Director, Pottsboro Library (TX)
- Jim Craner, Library Technologist, The Galecia Group
Format: Webinar, original date February 12, 2013
Hosted by: TechSoup
Length: 1 hour
Does your library or organization provide computers for the public? Would you like to know more about basic troubleshooting on a Windows PC so you can minimize downtime? This introductory level webinar will introduce you to tips and techniques that will help you understand how to fix common problems.
During the hour, we discuss:
- How to handle a "frozen" PC or one that appears to be "dead"
- Handling common printer issues
- Terms that are useful to know when talking to tech support
- Resources for learning more about how computers work
- Plus, lots of time for participant questions!
Presented by: Joe Olayvar
Format: Webinar, original date April 20, 2022
Hosted by: WebJunction
Length: 1 hour
Access to the internet through broadband connections has become a critical service in libraries, allowing staff and patrons to learn, connect and grow. But libraries with limited support for information technology (IT) may be challenged with how to assess broadband and related technologies to keep these services up to date. Join this session to learn how to use the Toward Gigabit Libraries toolkit―a free, self-service guide created to help libraries understand and improve their IT capacities and broadband resources. The toolkit can help staff better articulate the library’s needs to leadership, policy makers, and broadband service providers, in order to improve on digitally serving the community and planning for the future.
Presented by: Stephanie Stenberg and Carson Block
Length: 4-8 hours
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Format: Webinar, original date November 16, 2016
Hosted by: NCompass Live, Nebraska Library Commission
Length: 1 hour
Your computer network silently keeps your library running every day, but how much do you really know about it? Join Chris as he talks about how the network functions and the basic components that make it tick. We’ll review routers, switches, firewalls, and how everything works together, plus some tips on what to do if there’s a problem. Presented in a fun, accessible format, this session is introductory-level, and perfect for beginners.
Presented by: Chris Brown
Format: Webinar, original date August 30, 2022
Hosted by: WebJunction
Length: 1 hour
Technology has changed the face of libraries and is continuing to change how we work and how we deliver services to customers. In fact, the past few years have pushed us, and in some cases made us scramble, to discover and experiment with new technologies and tools, to train our staff and community, and to look for new ways of doing our core activities. This presentation introduces emerging technology trends and how some trends are reshaping library services. Learn what trends to look for, find out the difference between a technology trend and a fad, and get ideas on how your library can respond to technologies as they emerge.
Presented by: David Lee King
Format: Webinar, original date August 22, 2018
Hosted by: NCompass Live, Nebraska Library Commission
Length: 1 hour
Microsoft Excel has a variety of uses in the library world from keeping track of budgets or managing program registrations to viewing circulation or collection statistics. Learn some hints and tips for working with already existing spreadsheets as well as building your own. We’ll also take a look at Google Sheets and see how that compares with Excel.
Presenter: Megan Boggs
Format: Webinar, original date February 3, 2022
Hosted by: WebJunction
Length: 1 hour
As digital access becomes increasingly essential for participating in community life, libraries can play an important role in the digital equity and inclusion ecosystem. Hear about a variety of innovative services and partnerships that King County Library System (KCLS) has instituted for sustainable digital inclusion. These include launching a Digital Navigators service, circulating hotspots and laptops to partners to reach people experiencing homelessness, participating in a community-owned wireless network, and supporting telehealth. Learn to apply these ideas to overcome digital access barriers and meet the digital needs of your own communities.
Presented by: Dr. Audrey Barbakoff
Format: Webinar, original date August 27, 2019
Hosted by: WebJunction
Length: Length: 1 hour
Technology changes at a dizzying pace – so how do we plan for and implement these changes in libraries? A robust technology plan can help you create an environment that truly meets the needs of the community your library serves. The prospect of technology planning can seem overwhelming and time-consuming, especially in an already short-staffed library. This webinar will help libraries create a framework for their technology planning and introduce the tools and decisions that need to be incorporated into a working plan. Join us to learn how to successfully develop and implement a practical technology plan that can help move your library and community forward.
Presented by: Diana Silveira
Format: Webinar, original date August 6, 2020
Hosted by: WebJunction and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries
Length: 1 hour
Opportunity often hides behind adversity. As libraries look to a future of post-pandemic challenges, from looming budget cuts to increasingly urgent community needs, David Lankes, in The "New Normal" Agenda for Librarianship, encourages us to consider framing the positive opportunities, rather than loss, in the changes that lie ahead. If we are intentional, we can use these circumstances to grow our organizations and to address the digital access disparities in small and rural communities. This presentation explores how one rural library has improved internet access in partnership with an internet service provider, hosted telehealth appointments in collaboration with healthcare providers and transportation agencies, worked with schools to ensure opportunities for youth through esports, and improved digital literacy skills for patrons and local businesses.
Presented by: Dianne Connery
Format: Webinar, original date December 16, 2015
Hosted by: NCompass Live, Nebraska Library Commission
Length: 1 hour
Do you find it difficult to spend sufficient time with patrons and their technology questions? L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has adopted a program called Tech Tuesdays that allows staff to spend more time with patron’s technology questions. We offer informal walk-in hours to answer patron’s questions about their personal devices, such as e-readers, tablets, laptops and smartphones. Topics include how to load e-books, apps and music onto devices and basic computer and internet search skills. We don’t claim to have all the answers, but we offer the time and resources to work with patrons to solve their technology issues. This session will address branding, marketing, promotion of the program and service models seen at other public libraries such as workshops, appointments and working with partners to provide technology instruction outside of the library. We will also share our challenges, successes and the immediate response we've received from our patrons.
Presented by: Jennifer Cook and Peter Rudrud
