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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Curious about artificial intelligence? Want to learn what others are trying\, or get answers to your own questions?  \n\n\n\nJoin us for our upcoming AI discussion group the first Wednesday of each month (except March and May\, when we’ll meet the second Wednesday)! \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome\, whether you’re brand‑new to AI or already experimenting with tools. Come ready to share your experiences or simply listen and ask questions. It’s a relaxed\, peer‑to‑peer space to explore what’s possible.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/artificial-intelligence-discussion-group/2026-04-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T130000
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SUMMARY:Next Level Interviewing Skills
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is exclusive to PLAN member libraries. \n\n\n\nLooking to get promoted or to take that next step in your professional life? \n\n\n\nTake your interviewing skills to the next level in this interactive session designed to help you confidently showcase your gifts and talents as you take your career to the next level. \n\n\n\nAs a result of this program\, attendees will learn: \n\n\n\n\nSteps to take to prepare BEFORE the interview\,\n\n\n\nHow to engage DURING the interview from the moment they step onsite or online until their final exit\,\n\n\n\nRecovery strategies for those ‘not so perfect moments’ during the interview\, and\n\n\n\nHow to make a positive impression AFTER the interview.\n\n\n\n\nThis session will teach you how to not only showcase your gifts and your talents but also view the interview as an opportunity to determine if the employer is the right place for you to grow and to develop. \n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: Clenise Platt is a native of Virginia Beach\, Virginia. She is a gifted leader\, communicator\, strategic thinker\, and creative who partners with senior leaders\, executives\, and teams to develop\, plan\, and execute dynamic and innovative programs\, initiatives\, and presentations. Her areas of concentration include leadership and board development\, employee engagement\, talent development\, customer service\, and culture cultivation. Clenise has authored several books and articles focused on personal\, professional\, spiritual\, financial\, community\, youth\, and leadership development. She has been published in multiple publications including the Virginia Libraries Journal. She is the host of the Platinum Passport Podcast available on podcast platforms across the web and at www.theplattinumgroup.com
URL:https://planfl.org/event/next-level-interviewing-skills/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T130000
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SUMMARY:Book Displays for Every Library Worker
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is exclusive to PLAN member libraries. \n\n\n\nAny library worker can be a hero and use book displays or online book lists to market their library’s collection\, revealing the hidden gems on their shelves and introducing patrons to materials they may have missed. In addition\, book displays\, both in the library and online\, can tie your programs\, partnerships\, and library services into your collection. \n\n\n\nJoin Passive Readers’ Advisory expert Lila Denning for an hour of all the ways that you can promote your library’s collection with better book displays. Book displays are a fun\, creative marketing technique that any library can use. Learn how to create book displays that will draw readers in and help them to find those titles that don’t get enough attention. \n\n\n\nAttendees will learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand what are the features of a great book display and how to craft them with a focus on marketing your collection.\n\n\n\nDiscover ways to use book displays to promote services\, and ongoing and special programs and events\, while also bringing attention to titles that have been overlooked.\n\n\n\nIdentify opportunities to fit in book displays all over your building\, even in smaller libraries with limited space.\n\n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: Lila Denning is a librarian in Florida specializing in Passive Readers Advisory for patrons of all ages. She is the Acquisitions Coordinator for the St. Petersburg Library System and has worked in circulation\, reference\, and youth services. She serves as the volunteer coordinator for the Horror Writers of America. You can find her on Twitter @Vantine and on BlueSky @ Vantine.bsky.social. On her blog\, http://bookdisplays.blogspot.com\, she talks about ideas for book displays and other forms of Passive Readers Advisory and how to best use it to serve your patrons.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/book-displays-for-every-library-worker/
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T150000
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SUMMARY:2026 Panhandle Academic Libraries Conference
DESCRIPTION:The eighth annual Panhandle Academic Libraries Conference is scheduled for Friday\, April 10\, 2026\, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CST) at Pensacola State College in Pensacola\, Florida. View the conference LibGuide for more information. \n\n\n\nKeynote Speaker: Captain Chandra Newman (read her bio) \n\n\n\nBreakout Sessions: \n\n\n\n\nShonda Knight\, Executive Director of Community and Media Relations\, Leon County Sheriffs Office\, Author of My Omnilocks\n\n\n\nDr. Erin Shaw\, University of Central Arkansas\, Bridging the Gap between Secondary Media Centers and Academic Libraries\n\n\n\nPamela Monroe\, Library Director\, Leroy Collins Leon County Public Library\, Second Floor Library Renovation Plan\n\n\n\nDr. Chris Levesque\, The University of West Florida\, Transcribathon Results\n\n\n\nRegina Burgess\, Executive Director\, PLAN\, America’s 250th Anniversary Resources\n\n\n\nSarah Snider\, Librarian\, Gulf Coast State College\, Using Gamification to Enhance Your Library Sessions\n\n\n\nMichelle Finley\, Head of Circulation and Operational Support\, The University of West Florida\, Loaning Technology in Your Library: A Student-Centered Approach to Policy\n\n\n\nJules Bailey\, Health Sciences Librarian\, Florida State University\, and Kyung Kim\, Program Director for Social Sciences\, Florida State University\, Campus and Community Outreach: Tabling at a Health Fair\n\n\n\nKirsten Bedford\, Social Sciences Library Associate\, Florida State University\, and Kyung Kim\, Program Director for Social Sciences\, Florida State University\, Promoting AI Literacy Through Library Collections: A Case Study of Print and Digital Book Displays\n\n\n\n\nWe’re also having a pre-conference event at Historic Pensacola Village on April 9th! \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Pre-Conference Here!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBiography of Keynote Speaker\, Captain Chandra Newman\n\n\n\nCaptain Chandra Newman is a native of Inverness\, Florida. She enlisted in the Navy May 2001 and commissioned from Officer Candidate School in November 2002 after completing a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Troy State University in Education\, summa cum laude. She earned her wings of gold August 2004. Newman graduated from the Naval War College earning her Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies focusing on Eurasia and has completed the University of Virginia Darden School of Business Executive Education program. \n\n\n\nNewman’s assignments started with Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 including 2005 Pakistan Earthquake Relief operations in Kashmir and detachments onboard USS Bataan (LHD-5)\, USS Kearsarge (LHD-3)\, USS Iwo Jima\, (LHD-7) and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71). She served as an Aviation Safety Officer and Standardization Officer at HSC-2 and provided Presidential support to Camp David. Newman was the Assistant Navigator of the Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) earning Officer of the Deck and Command Duty Officer Underway qualifications. She served as the Operations Officer Department Head at HSC-25 in Yigo\, Guam. Her tour included Detachment Officer in Charge for Operation Damayan and Talisman Saber as well as joint operations with U.S. Army 3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion in the Republic of Korea. In her joint tour\, she was the Executive Officer of U.S. European Command C4 Directorate and Joint Cyber Center.Newman commanded HSC-5 Nightdippers of CVW-7\, deploying around the world with Carrier Strike Group 12 and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) earning the 2019 Battle “E” supporting Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Sentinel. \n\n\n\nMore recently\, Newman was a Secretary of Defense Executive Fellow with Raytheon Intelligence & Space in Arlington\, Virginia integrating with the Vice President of Maritime Dominance and the Vice President of Strategy\, Campaigns\, and Analysis. Newman most recently served as Naval Aviation’s Leadership\, Education\, Growth\, Advocacy\, Culture and Youth Outreach (LEGACY) Director at CNAF Headquarters.Newman assumed command of Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola Nov. 15\, 2024. \n\n\n\nHer personal awards include the Legion of Merit\, Defense Meritorious Service Medal\, Joint Service Medal\, Navy Commendation Medal (three awards)\, as well as additional unit and personal awards.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/2026-panhandle-academic-libraries-conference/
LOCATION:Pensacola State College\, 1000 College Blvd Bldg 20\, Pensacola\, FL\, 32504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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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/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T140000
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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/
CATEGORIES:Digital Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T113000
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SUMMARY:Interactive Tools for Teaching and Presenting - 2 parts
DESCRIPTION:Part 1: April 16 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM CTPart 2: April 23 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM CT \n\n\n\nHow do we truly engage our audience when presenting ideas\, welcoming new users\, or teaching? There are plenty of freely available tools which allow more interaction\, which can be used either instead of or alongside traditional presentation tools like PowerPoint. The great thing is they work equally well in online environments like Zoom or Teams\, or in person when presenting face-to-face. \n\n\n\nWe’ll explore a range of tools including Menti – a surprisingly versatile quizzing tool in which you can create slides and entire presentations; Google Slides – the Google equivalent to PowerPoint with one crucial interactive Q&A feature added; and Padlet – an interactive board that allows your audience to collaborate with you and each other. \n\n\n\nBy the end of the training participants will have learned about a variety of interactive tools\, tried them all out\, and be able to make an informed choice as to when to use them in their presentations\, lectures\, workshops\, or orientation sessions. \n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: Ned Potter is the Faculty Engagement Manager: Community & UX at the University of York\, and a Trainer for various organizations including the Bodleian Libraries and the British Library. He has run library workshops across four continents\, and his presentations have been viewed over 2.5 million times online. His book The Library Marketing Toolkit was published by Facet in 2012. Ned can be found online at ned-potter.com and on Bluesky at @nedpotter.bsky.social.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/interactive-tools-for-teaching-and-presenting-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Digital Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T130000
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SUMMARY:Domestic Violence: A Conversation with Dr. Carolyn West
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URL:https://planfl.org/event/domestic-violence-a-conversation-with-dr-carolyn-west/
CATEGORIES:Homelessness Issues,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T130000
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SUMMARY:Help! I Have Too Much Empathy! How to Manage Staff When You Feel Too Much
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is exclusive to PLAN member libraries. \n\n\n\nThere are a lot of trainings on how to develop more empathy\, but what do you do when you have too much empathy? Are you someone who can walk into a room and feel what everyone is feeling? \n\n\n\nDo you have difficulty maintaining boundaries with staff because they feel comfortable sharing so much with you? Are difficult conversations difficult because you can feel the emotions from the other person? This ability makes it difficult to manage and lead other people. \n\n\n\nIn this session we’ll learn what it means to be an empath\, how that ability can make us strong and effective leaders\, and some tools\, tips\, and tricks to setting boundaries\, taking care of yourself\, and being the best leader to help your staff succeed. \n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: Connie Sureck has been in libraries for the past 18 years in Virginia and Ohio and has served in various leadership and management roles for about 15 years. Connie has presented at multiple conferences and conventions for both the Ohio Library Council and the Northeast Ohio Regional Library System and has been involved in OLC action councils and program committees. She was part of the succession plan for chairing the convention\, serving as Program Committee Chair in 2016 and then Convention Chair in 2017. She’s been with the Medina County District Library since 2009\, taking a short break for a couple of years to manage a branch at the Stark County District Library\, and then came back and is currently the branch manager at the Brunswick Library.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/help-i-have-too-much-empathy-how-to-manage-staff-when-you-feel-too-much/
CATEGORIES:Library Management Competencies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T140000
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SUMMARY:Leading From the Middle
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is exclusive to PLAN member libraries. \n\n\n\nDo you have more than one boss at your library? Do you have lots of responsibility\, but little authority? Are you working between multiple departments? Are you looking to improve your communications skills with your managers and your direct reports? If so\, this webinar can help you communicate better and manage up\, and down. \n\n\n\nIn this program\, participants will learn about: \n\n\n\n\nCommunication techniques for communicating with upper management and employees\n\n\n\nPrioritizing tasks and setting goals\n\n\n\nPerformance evaluation strategies: How to better give and receive feedback\n\n\n\nTime management concerns: How to organize and prioritize your time to meet multiple (and sometimes competing) goals\n\n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: Carrie Rogers-Whitehead is the founder and CEO of Digital Respons-Ability\, a mission-based company that educates tens of thousands of students\, parents and teachers through in-person and online courses across the country. She has written two books for librarians around adolescents: Teen Fandom and Geek Programming: a Practical Guide for Librarians and the ALA-award winning Serving Teens and Adults and the Autism Spectrum: a Guide for Libraries and continues to work with teens.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/leading-from-the-middle/
CATEGORIES:Leadership
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