Continuing Education: Weekly Resources (9/2 – 9/5)

Below is a list of free training opportunities coming up this week and some recently recorded webinars! There is also a monthly list of free training resources which is compiled each month by the Maine State Library and WebJunction.

Many webinars are recorded and can be watched later.

For more information, please visit WebJunction: Free Training

• NCompass Live
  • Sept. 3: E-rate 101: Just the Basics for 2026
• Basic Skills
  • Sept. 22: Community – Registration Open
• Online Conferences
  • United for Libraries Virtual Conference – Recordings Available!
• Accessibility
  • Sept. 4: Accessible Content from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (FDLP)
• Assessment/Planning
  • Sept. 4: Put Your Power on the Page: Showcasing Strengths to Win Grants (TechSoup)
• Boards
  • Sept. 4: Boards in Times of Uncertainty (Propel Nonprofits)
• Digital Resources
  • Sept. 3: Controlled Digital Lending: Risks and Rewards (Georgia Library Association)
• Fundraising
  • Sept. 3: Write It, Amplify It, Fund It: Hands-On Storytelling and AI Hacks for Year-End Success (Nonprofit Hub)
  • Sept. 3: Digital Fundraising Strategies and Tactics for Success (Firespring)
  • Sept. 4: No More Waiting: How to Fundraise Faster, Braver, and Smarter (Bloomerang)
• School Libraries
  • Sept. 3: Investing in Student Wellness: Attendance Gains, Behavior Breakthroughs, and the Telehealth ROI (edWeb)
• Technology
  • Sept. 3: E-rate 101: Just the Basics for 2026
• Training & Instructions
  • Sept. 2: What We Get Wrong About Presentations and How to Fix It (Training Magazine Network)
  • Sept. 3: Use Who You Have: Building a Library Training Program with Your Existing Staff (Niche Academy)

To submit CE hours for the NLC certification programs:

• Public Librarian Certification
• Library Board Certification

Questions about CE hours or the certification programs, please contact: Holli Duggan