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Training Bulletin  
Spring 🌷 2023
We've got lots of exciting training sessions to share this Spring.
Check them out below and register fast... spaces fill up quickly!
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Libraries can use social media to grow and engage their audiences, and to tell their own wonderful stories. But what do we do when some of our audience want to use social media against libraries? This training session will help you to tailor your social media strategies on controversial topics. It will help to improve the quality of your posts, and it will provide helpful advice on managing social media discussions, particularly on Facebook.

🧱 Red Brick Communications
Tuesday, May 2nd
10:00 - 11:30am ET/ 9:00 - 10:30am CT 
 $50 | Register
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♾️Embracing Neurodiversity 
in the Workplace
  • Thursday, April 20th
  • 10:00 - 11:00am ET/
     9:00 - 10:00am CT
  • FREE
  • Register
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🍎Food for Life: The Power of Rescued Food in Public Libraries
  • Tuesday, April 25th
  • 10:00 - 11:00am ET/
     9:00 - 10:00am CT
  • FREE
  • Register
Image of a hand holding an ereader with the Cantook Libraries logo and webinar registration information: Wednesday, April 12th; 2-3pm ET; 1-2pm CT; Free; Click to register.
Join 📚 Cantook Libraries for an overview of the user experience, and to gain valuable insight into the platform's main admin features.  The focus will be on added features and some content animation upgrades. The main goal of this presentation is to answer your questions, so live participation is highly encouraged! 
Image of a hand holding an ereader with the Cantook Bibliotheques logo and registration information: Mercredi 19 avril; 14h-15h HAE; 13h-14h HAE; Gratuit; Inscrivez-vous.
Joignez-vous à une présentation de 📚 Cantook Bibliothèques pour un rapide aperçu de l'expérience utilisateur, suivi d'une explication pertinente des fonctionnalités administratives et d'animation de contenu principales de la platforme, en mettant l'emphase sur les nouveautés de la dernière année. 


  📖 OverDrive Advantage Plus
  • Thursday, April 27th
  • 10:00 - 11:30am ET/
     9:00 - 10:30am CT
  • FREE
  • Register
Ontario public libraries are moving to a new ILL platform in 2024.
Learn more about the Interlibrary Loan Platform Migration Project.
Then, join us for a two-part informational webinar series with OCLC:
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Part One:
Introduction to Resource
Sharing for Groups
  • Monday, May 1st
  • 2:00 - 3:00pm ET/
    1:00 - 2:00pm CT
  • FREE
  • Register.
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Part Two:
Answering your Questions on Resource Sharing for Groups
  • Wednesday, May 10th
  • 2:00 - 3:00pm ET/
    1:00 - 2:00pm CT
  • FREE
  • Register.
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💰 Fundraising for Your
Library Build
  • Thursday, May 11th
  • 10:00 - 11:00am ET/
     9:00 - 10:00am CT
  • FREE
  • Register
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🏗️ New Builds and New Ideas with Waterloo Public Library
  • Tuesday, May 30th
  • 2:00 - 3:00pm ET/
    1:00 - 2:00pm CT
  • FREE
  • Register
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☀️ 2023 TDSRC Staff
Training Session
  • Wednesday, May 17th
  • 10:00 - 11:00am ET/
     9:00 - 10:00am CT
  • FREE
  • Register
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💖Partnerships & Consultations: Indigenous Approaches to Community Building
  • Thursday, June 8th
  • 2:00 - 3:00pm ET/
    1:00 - 2:00pm CT
  • FREE 
  • Register
📙 First Nation
Communities READ
Longlist Announcement
  • Wednesday, June 21st
  • 2:00 - 3:00pm ET/
    1:00 - 2:00pm CT
  • FREE 
  • Register
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Download a Calendar Invite and "Save the Date" for the
2023 Ontario Library Service Stronger Libraries. Stronger Communities. Virtual Conference:

Public Library Staff: Wednesday, September 27th 10am-4pm ET/9am-3pm CT
Public Library Boards: Thursday, September 28th 6-8:30pm ET/5-7:30pm CT

 
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UPCOMING TRAINING FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARDS
Governance 101: Public Library Board Training



The Ontario Library Service (OLS) is offering Governance 101: Public Library Board Training virtually and in-person at locations throughout Ontario.
Visit our website for more information. 

 
Programs in Partnership
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De-Escalation and Mental Health in the Workplace Training 
The OLS is thrilled to partner with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to provide continuing mental health education for library professionals with the specialized knowledge and skills they need to support mental health in Ontario public libraries. Learn More.
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CELA Service in Ontario Public Libraries Certificate
Accessibility is a crucial consideration for Ontario’s public libraries. CELA is proud to partner with OLS to offer free, enhanced accessibility training for libraries to support Ontarians with print disabilities, offered in both French and English. Register.
Recorded Webinars
Did you know that most of our live webinars are recorded and archived in LearnHQ for viewing? You can browse recorded webinars in LearnHQ!
Browse Recorded Webinars
 
 
CELA is pleased to announce the Spring schedule of free webinars for library staff, offered in English and French. Participants will learn how they can connect their library patrons with print disabilities to CELA’s collection of alternate formats and accessible reading technologies.

On April 18th, libraries are invited to join an online chat focusing on accessibility in small and rural libraries. Ardis Proulx-Chedore, Collection Services Technician at Cochrane Public Library in Northern Ontario will describe their inclusive programming and services.

CELA has additionally developed learning paths with suggested webinars and videos to offer professional development resources relating to accessibility in libraries. All webinars are presented through Zoom.  Find webinar dates, learning paths and links to register on CELA’s Webinars for Library Staff page or Webinaires à l’intention des employés de bibliothèque. Questions? Contact CELA Member Services, 1-855-655-2273 ext. 2 or e-mail members@celalibrary.ca or membres@bibliocaeb.ca
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EBSCO, NoveList Plus
Basics 

 
Register:
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Register:
Thursday, April 20th
Thursday, May 18th
2-3pm ET/1-2pm CT
📣  Call for Presenters

Do you have a great idea for a webinar? Is your library offering a new program or service that you'd like to share with the public library community? Get in touch with us; we'd love to hear from you!

Ontario Library Service is always looking for presenters to share knowledge, best practices, and experiences in all areas of
public library service.

Email training@olservice.ca to submit your idea!

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