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SUMMARY:More Than Alt-Text: Practical Accessibility for Library Workers
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is exclusive to PLAN member libraries. \n\n\n\nThis session introduces practical\, achievable steps library staff can take to improve the accessibility of their library’s digital content. Moving beyond the basics\, participants will learn how to create accessible documents and PDFs\, use clear structure and plain language\, improve readability\, make social media posts more inclusive\, and recognize common barriers on library websites and online forms. \n\n\n\nThe session also covers how to collaborate effectively with IT staff and vendors to support broader accessibility efforts. Attendees will leave with concrete strategies they can apply immediately to better serve all patrons. \n\n\n\nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nRecognize common accessibility barriers in library websites\, documents\, forms\, and social media content.\n\n\n\nApply practical techniques to create accessible documents and PDFs using clear structure and plain language.\n\n\n\nImprove readability and usability of digital content through formatting and design choices.\n\n\n\nIncorporate inclusive practices into social media and online communications.\n\n\n\nUse effective questions and documentation strategies when collaborating with IT staff and vendors about accessibility.\n\n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: Lindsay O’Neill designs accessible\, inclusive learning experiences for adult professional audiences\, with a focus on higher education and libraries. Through her consulting practice\, she helps institutions create compliant\, engaging online learning that blends strong pedagogy with practical implementation. Her expertise spans accessibility compliance\, inclusive course design\, online teaching strategy\, and eLearning development.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/more-than-alt-text-practical-accessibility-for-library-workers/
CATEGORIES:Technology Competencies
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SUMMARY:Developing Your Personal Archive
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is exclusive to PLAN member libraries. \n\n\n\nPersonal archiving involves capturing and protecting your “living history” to ensure that your experiences remain available for the duration of life- and for the benefit of future generations. Whether your history is contained in overflowing physical boxes\, or a sprawling digital footprint\, archival principles provide a roadmap to transform these materials from a stuff to be filed pile into your organized legacy. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will teach you how to get started putting together your personal archive\, allowing you to manage your memories methodically. \n\n\n\nBy the end of this program\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\n\nDetermine which items have enduring informational\, evidentiary\, or intrinsic significance to their personal narrative\n\n\n\nOrganize their collection\n\n\n\nIdentify appropriate preservation guidelines for non-digital media\n\n\n\nBegin to outline a digital storage strategy\, including social media\n\n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: Mitchell Friedman\, EdD\, APR\, develops people. Known as an enthusiastic\, energetic\, and insightful educator and consultant\, he relishes opportunities to help others to develop their skills and abilities on the path to achieving their full potential. Dr. Friedman teaches leadership\, management communication\, organizational behavior\, and public relations at universities located throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Dr. Friedman also helps a range of organizations to develop the communications and leadership skills of their employees.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/developing-your-personal-archive/
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SUMMARY:Quick Wins for a Better Website with Laura Solomon
DESCRIPTION:Don’t have full control over your library’s website? That doesn’t mean you can’t make it better. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, you’ll discover simple\, high-impact tweaks that improve usability and give your patrons a smoother online experience. From refining your writing and navigation to adjusting graphics\, you’ll learn how even small changes can make a meaningful difference. \n\n\n\nWalk away with practical strategies you can implement right away – no major overhaul required. \n\n\n\nKey Takeaways: \n\n\n\n\nLearn how to make your website more user-friendly with small\, strategic changes\n\n\n\nDiscover quick fixes for writing\, navigation\, and graphics that improve usability\n\n\n\nUnderstand how to address patron needs even without full site control\n\n\n\nGain confidence in making incremental improvements that add up over time\n\n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: Laura Solomon\, CPACC\, MCIW\, MLS\, is the Library Services Manager at the Ohio Public Information Network and a W3C-certified front-end web developer. With nearly three decades of experience in web development and design\, Laura has honed her expertise in both public libraries and as an independent consultant\, specializing in Drupal development and in website accessibility. \n\n\n\nRecognized as a 2010 Library Journal Mover & Shaker\, she has authored books on social media and content marketing tailored for libraries\, as well as about library website design. She has dedicated many course hours to learning how to make websites accessible\, ensuring that digital spaces are inclusive for all users. \n\n\n\nLaura is a frequently-requested speaker for public library organizations\, sharing her passion for bringing the fun of technology to audiences and equipping libraries with the tools to better serve their virtual customers.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/quick-wins-for-a-better-website-with-laura-solomon/
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