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Category Archives: Education & Training
NCompass Live: Creating and Implementing Library Policies
Learn effective methods for ‘Creating and Implementing Library Policies’ on next week’s NCompass Live webinar, on Wednesday, July 23 at 10am CT.
Policies are a very important piece of how a library is run, but they can be daunting to create or revise for some. In this session, we’ll discuss how to craft policies that fit within your library’s mission statement and goals, are easier to review and revise on a regular basis, and hopefully can be implemented correctly.
Presenter: Scott Childers, Executive Director, Southeast Library System, Lincoln, NE; Christa Porter, Library Development Director, Nebraska Library Commission.
Upcoming NCompass Live shows:
- July 30 – Pretty Sweet Tech: Introducing AI with Purpose and Practicality
- Aug. 6 – National Book Festival Near You
- Aug. 13 – Ditching 1000 Books: A New Initiative
- Aug. 27 – Pretty Sweet Tech
To register for an NCompass Live show, or to listen to recordings of past shows, go to the NCompass Live webpage.
NCompass Live is broadcast live every Wednesday from 10am – 11am Central Time. Convert to your time zone on the Official U.S. Time website.
NOTE:This episode of NCompass Live will be presented online using Zoom. Login instructions will be sent to registered attendees after registration has closed. The Registration End date is listed on each session page, but usually closes on the Monday night before the date of the session.
Fern V. Heim Trustee Scholarship: Still Time to Apply!
Apply for an individual $500 scholarship to attend either the NLA 2025 Conference in York on October 22nd-24th or to the ARSL 2025 Conference in Albuquerque, NM on September 17th-20th!
The Fern V. Heim Scholarship for Trustees was established by her friend, Mary Louise Dutcher, to honor Fern’s dedication to small public libraries and their trustees. Although Fern’s library career began in special libraries (Head of the UNL Chemistry Department Library, Serials and Circulation Departments of UNL Love Library, and then Director of the Research Library at Goodrich Tire and Rubber in Akron, Ohio), her work at the Nebraska Library Commission was devoted to public libraries. Recognizing that few small library budgets could provide support for librarians, let alone their volunteer trustees, to attend professional meetings, she encouraged them to go whenever possible (at their own expense) if only for a portion of the meeting. As her legacy, it is fitting to assist those trustees through this scholarship program.
**This scholarship is open only to current Nebraska Public Library Board Members!**
The Fern V. Heim Scholarship Award was established to provide assistance to current public library trustees with preference to members of the Nebraska Library Association Public Library and Trustee Section (PLTS) for attendance to the Nebraska Library Association Conference or the Association for Rural and Small Libraries Conference.
Applications due by August 1, 2025!
For more details and application:
- Fern V. Heim Library Trustee Scholarship
- Grant Application
- NLA Conference Website
- ARSL Conference Website
Please submit all grant application forms and questions to:
Holli Duggan
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United for Libraries Virtual 2025: Statewide Registration
2025 United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees, Friends, Foundations
Tuesday, July 29th – Thursday, July 31st
The Nebraska Library Commission has purchased statewide registration! All library directors/staff, Trustees/board members, and Friends of the Library and Foundation representatives receive FREE registration and/or on-demand viewing – a value of $149 per person.
Registration includes live attendance and on-demand access to three full days of programming, expert speakers, microlearning sessions, and the “Virtual Gala Author Tea.” Programming runs from 10:00 am CST to approximately 3:00 pm CST daily with scheduled breaks. Registrants may participate in some or all program sessions live, and/or watch recordings on-demand.
Sessions include:
- Tuesday, July 29th – Trustee Day
- Get Familiar with Freedom of Information Laws
- Meetings That Matter: Driving Results, Not Just Discussions
- Public Official Basics for Trustees: Introduction to Public Administration and Public Finance
- Top 10 Things Library Board Members Should Know – But Often Don’t
- Why Is It Always a Battle?: Concerns of Public Library Trustees in the United States
- Keynote – Austin Channing Brown
- Wednesday, July 30th – Foundation/Fundraising Day
- Library Storytelling: How to Find Memorable Library Stories to Use for Marketing and Promotion
- Let Your Impact Ring! Sharing Your Library’s Successes so Funders Will Listen
- Overcoming the Barriers to Library Fundraising Success
- Strengthening Library and Foundation Relationships: The Role of the Memorandum of Understanding and Relationship Committee
- Virtual Gala Author Tea
- Thursday, July 31st – Friends Day
- Friends for Everyone: Inclusivity and Accessibility Best Practices
- Get Strategic: Creating a Strategic Plan for Your Friends Group
- Gnomes Need Homes: A Different Type of Silent Auction!
- Lessons from a New Board President
- Library Funding 101: Understanding How Things Get Paid
Special Events:
- Keynote – Tuesday, July 29th (3:30 pm CST)
- “Austin Channing Brown is an author and speaker providing inspired leadership on racial justice in America. She is the New York Times bestselling author of I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, a Reese’s Book Club pick. Her work has been featured by outlets such as On Being, Chicago Tribune, and WNYC. Her new book, Full of Myself, releases in August 2025.”
- Virtual Gala Author Tea – Wednesday, July 30th (3:30 pm CST)
- Join United for Libraries for our 2025 Virtual Gala Author Tea. Bring your beverage of choice and enjoy authors talking about their writing experience and latest books. Moderated by Donna Seaman, Editor of Adult Books, Booklist.
- Invite your library staff and patrons! More details coming soon.
Registration Options – Choose one of the options below to register:
- Statewide Free Registration Form
- Allow one business day for registration.
- ALA eLearning Website via the Nebraska Statewide Access Course
- Must be enrolled in the Nebraska access course to register. You will be prompted to login, if not already logged in.
- Email United for Libraries
- Email united@ala.org
- Include your full name, email address, library, and primary role on behalf of your library.
- Allow one business day for registration.
- Bulk Registration
- Library directors may email united@ala.org
- Include full name, email address, and primary role on behalf of the library for each individual to register.
- Allow two business days to register.
- For registration questions, contact United for Libraries staff by email at united@ala.org or by phone at (312) 280-2161.
If you have any questions, please contact Holli Duggan.
CCC Library Information Services Classes for Fall 2025

Central Community College classes for the Library Information Services program for Fall 2025 will be starting soon!
Enrollment is open as of April 14, 2025 for classes beginning August 18, 2025. The Library & Information Services Certificate is a 15-credit hour program. All credits can be applied to a Central Community College associate degree.
See details of classes and registration information at https://www.cccneb.edu/lis

Internet Librarian Connect 2025 Conference (Oct. 28-30)
The Nebraska Library Commission is pleased to offer a discount to all librarians in Nebraska who sign up for a Virtual Pass to attend the Internet Librarian Connect 2025 Conference.
This leading virtual conference on library technology allows librarians and information managers from all over the world an equal opportunity to be a part of an exciting conference in a time-efficient and cost-effective manner. Along with the flexibility of participating from anywhere, Internet Librarian Connect offers attendees the benefits of no travel costs, diverse content with the convenience of on-demand access, and global networking opportunities.
The Virtual Pass discounted rate is $199 (regularly $299). The Virtual Pass includes access to all keynotes and main conference sessions, networking, and the virtual exhibit hall. It also includes access to archived session recordings for viewing through December 31, 2025. (Does not include access to workshops unless purchased separately.)
This year the conference is being held virtually, from October 28-30, 2025. Detailed information about the conference can be found on the virtual event website now!
Full program details will be added to the Event Agenda in late July.
To receive the discount:
- Go to the Internet Librarian Connect 2025 registration link:
https://site.pheedloop.com/event/ILC25/register#category - Click on the Single Registration option.
- Complete the registration form, entering and applying the discount code 25NLC when prompted at checkout. Your discounted pricing should appear at this point.
Note: Your code will only work in the Single Registration option. The code isn’t needed when using the Team Registration.
Registration Questions:
Joan Weiss, Conference Registrar
jweiss@infotoday.com
General Inquiries:
virtual@itiworkspace.com
Before registering, please be aware that sharing virtual access is not allowed. Each registration allows access for one person only.
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NCompass Live: Printing, Scanning, and Faxing at the Library
Learn best practices for providing printing, scanning, and faxing to your library patrons on next week’s NCompass Live webinar, on Wednesday, July 9 at 10am CT.
Printing has become a “hot app” for libraries. Many people don’t have printers at home or got burned by the expense and unreliability of “affordable” inkjet printers. When they need to print, scan, and/or fax something, they will likely go to their library to do it. Andrew “Sherm” Sherman, NLC Library Technology Support Specialist, will provide recommendations on the best makes and models of printers to purchase and the best practices for providing printing, scanning, and faxing to your patrons.
Upcoming NCompass Live shows:
- July 23 – Creating and Implementing Library Policies
- July 30 – Pretty Sweet Tech
- Aug. 6 – National Book Festival Near You
- Aug. 13 – Ditching 1000 Books: A New Initiative
To register for an NCompass Live show, or to listen to recordings of past shows, go to the NCompass Live webpage.
NCompass Live is broadcast live every Wednesday from 10am – 11am Central Time. Convert to your time zone on the Official U.S. Time website.
NOTE:This episode of NCompass Live will be presented online using Zoom. Login instructions will be sent to registered attendees after registration has closed. The Registration End date is listed on each session page, but usually closes on the Monday night before the date of the session.
NCompass Live: Creative Aging Outreach Opportunities for Libraries
Learn how to host a Creative Aging Arts Program for older adults at your public library, with grants available from the Nebraska Arts Council, on next week’s NCompass Live webinar, on Wednesday, July 2 at 10am CT.
Join us to learn about the Creative Aging Arts Program (CAAP), a program of the Nebraska Arts Council (NAC). Thanks to special funding for CAAP in libraries, grants are available for artist-led workshops during fiscal year 2025 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026). These grants support sequential, interactive workshops that are led by NAC Roster teaching artists who’ve completed training to engage older adults.
Join NAC Program Specialist Anne Alston and NAC Program Coordinator Joshua Brown, as well as the Louisville Library Director, Michelle Daniels, who will share her experience with CAAP at her library. During this webinar, you will:
- Hear about how CAAP can help libraries address community outreach goals.
- Learn how CAAP addresses issues of loneliness and isolation among older adults.
- Find out about the steps involved with applying for a grant, hiring an artist, and hosting a series of artist-led workshops for older adults.
Upcoming NCompass Live shows:
- July 9 – Printing, Scanning, and Faxing at the Library
- July 30 – Pretty Sweet Tech
- Aug. 13 – Ditching 1000 Books: A New Initiative
To register for an NCompass Live show, or to listen to recordings of past shows, go to the NCompass Live webpage.
NCompass Live is broadcast live every Wednesday from 10am – 11am Central Time. Convert to your time zone on the Official U.S. Time website.
NOTE:This episode of NCompass Live will be presented online using Zoom. Login instructions will be sent to registered attendees after registration has closed. The Registration End date is listed on each session page, but usually closes on the Monday night before the date of the session.
CE Grants: Applications Open for ARSL & MPLA Conferences!
Apply now for a $500 grant to attend the ARSL 2025 Annual Conference or the
MPLA-ND-SD 2025 Tri-Conference!
Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
The purpose of these grants is to assist Nebraska libraries in improving the library services provided to their communities through continuing education and training for their library personnel and supporters. Successful applications will show how attending this conference will support the library’s mission.
- ARSL (Association for Rural and Small Libraries) Annual Conference
- Albuquerque, NM (or virtual option)
- September, 17th – 20th
- Early-bird registration closes July 15th
- Advance registration closes September 2nd
- MPLA – ND – SD (Mountain Plains Library Association / North Dakota & South Dakota Library Associations) Tri-Conference
- Grand Forks, ND
- October 1st – 3rd
- Registration Closes September 15th
Eligible costs include:
- Registration
- Travel
- Meals
- Lodging
- Preconference fees (but does not include networking or social events)
The applicant must be either 1) employed in an accredited Nebraska public library or a state-run institutional library at the time of application and for the duration of the conference, or 2) a current board member of an accredited Nebraska public library at the time of application and for the duration of the conference.
For more information on the application process and application forms, please see:
***Library Board Members: The Fern V. Heim Library Trustee Scholarship is still open for applications until August 1st! ***
If you have any questions, please contact Holli Duggan.
Continuing Education: Weekly Resources (6/23 – 6/27)
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
- NLC Basic Skills
- Nebraska Meetings & Events
- June 26: SKILLS – Virtual
- June 27: CASTL – Virtual
- Online Conferences
- Boards
- Digital Resources
- Fundraising
- School Libraries
- Technology
To submit CE hours for the NLC certification programs:
Questions about CE hours or the certification programs, please contact: Holli Duggan
NCompass Live: Nebraska Open Meetings Act: 2025 Overview and Update
Join us for a 2025 Overview and Update on Nebraska’s Open Meetings Act on next week’s NCompass Live webinar, on Wednesday, June 25 at 10am CT.
Public library boards for communities of all sizes in Nebraska are required to follow our state’s Open Meetings Act when holding their meetings. In this session, we’ll point out some of the major points of this state law for library boards, changes for 2025, and some of the consequences of not following Open Meeting law.
Note: This topic is very Nebraska specific. If you are attending from another state some of the things we discuss may not be applicable for your library boards.
Presenters: Scott Childers, Executive Director, Southeast Library System, Lincoln, NE; Christa Porter, Library Development Director, Nebraska Library Commission.
Upcoming NCompass Live shows:
- July 2 – Creative Aging Outreach Opportunities for Libraries
- July 9 – Printing, Scanning, and Faxing at the Library
- July 30 – Pretty Sweet Tech
- Aug. 13 – Ditching 1000 Books: A New Initiative
To register for an NCompass Live show, or to listen to recordings of past shows, go to the NCompass Live webpage.
NCompass Live is broadcast live every Wednesday from 10am – 11am Central Time. Convert to your time zone on the Official U.S. Time website.
NOTE:This episode of NCompass Live will be presented online using Zoom. Login instructions will be sent to registered attendees after registration has closed. The Registration End date is listed on each session page, but usually closes on the Monday night before the date of the session.
‘Public Library Accreditation 2025’ Workshop Recording now available
The recording of the Nebraska Library Commission’s ‘Public Library Accreditation 2025’ online workshop is now available on the Accreditation webpage.
What is Nebraska Public Library Accreditation? What are the benefits of accreditation? How does my library become accredited? What’s a Community Needs Response Plan? Why does my library need one?
The purpose of Nebraska Public Library Accreditation is to encourage excellent library service in Nebraska communities. The guidelines used to evaluate libraries and their services are community-based, so libraries need to know their communities’ needs in order to provide appropriate library services that meet those unique needs. That’s where Community Needs Response Planning comes in!
In this workshop, Christa Porter, NLC’s Library Development Director, will guide you through Community Needs Response Planning and applying for Public Library Accreditation.
Public Library Directors, Staff, and Library Board Members are encouraged to attend.
If you have any questions or need any assistance with your Public Library Accreditation or Community Needs Response Planning, please contact Christa Porter, 800-307-2665, 402-471-3107.
Continuing Education: Weekly Resources (6/16 – 6/20)
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
- NLC Basic Skills
- Online Conferences
- Assessment / Planning
- Boards
- Digital Resources
- Programming
- Readers’ Advisory
- School Libraries
- June 16: Expanding Career Awareness Beyond the Classroom: Immersive Media Strategies for Out-of-School Learning (edWeb)
- June 17: Uncovering Hidden ROI: Smarter Budgeting for K–12 Districts (Follett)
- June 17: Picture Book Palooza! (School Library Journal)
- June 18: Discovering Library Science & Health Literacy: A High School Push-in Program (NNLM)
- Technology
To submit CE hours for the NLC certification programs:
Questions about CE hours or the certification programs, please contact: Holli Duggan
NCompass Live: United for Libraries – Trustees, Advocates, Friends, and Foundations: The Voice for America’s Libraries
Learn about Nebraska’s statewide membership to United for Libraries – free online training and United for Libraries Virtual 2025 for all Nebraska public libraries on next week’s NCompass Live webinar, on Wednesday, June 18 at 10am CT.
Beth Nawalinski, Executive Director of United for Libraries, the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations, a division of the American Library Association, and Jillian Wentworth, Deputy Director, Strategy and Engagement, will share ideas about United for Libraries’ mission and vision, and how Nebraska and its libraries can benefit and fully use the resources available through this dynamic ALA division.
Upcoming NCompass Live shows:
- June 25 – Nebraska Open Meetings Act: 2025 Overview and Update
- July 9 – Printing, Scanning, and Faxing at the Library
- July 30 – Pretty Sweet Tech
- Aug. 13 – Ditching 1000 Books: A New Initiative
To register for an NCompass Live show, or to listen to recordings of past shows, go to the NCompass Live webpage.
NCompass Live is broadcast live every Wednesday from 10am – 11am Central Time. Convert to your time zone on the Official U.S. Time website.
NOTE:This episode of NCompass Live will be presented online using Zoom. Login instructions will be sent to registered attendees after registration has closed. The Registration End date is listed on each session page, but usually closes on the Monday night before the date of the session.
Nebraska Arts Council announces special funding for Creative Aging Arts Programs in Nebraska Public Libraries
For more grants like this one, check out the NLC’s Grant Opportunities for Nebraska Libraries.
The Nebraska Arts Council is pleased to announce special funding, provided by the Medica Insurance Company, for Creative Aging Arts Programs (CAAP) in Nebraska public libraries beginning in summer 2025.Public libraries throughout the state are invited to apply at Creative Aging Arts Program – Nebraska Arts Council.
NAC’s Creative Aging Arts Program (CAAP) provides older adults with creative and educational activities along with opportunities for socialization. CAAP’s core programming involves interactive artist residencies that are comprised of sequential workshops for participants who are 55 or older. Residencies are led by CAAP artists (painters, printmakers, writers, musicians, etc.) who have completed training in creative aging program development.
One of CAAP’s primary goals is to address the problem of isolation and loneliness that many older adults experience. There is a growing appreciation for how creative endeavors can invigorate communities and bring people together. CAAP serves to enhance the lives of our older adults and can help libraries achieve community outreach goals.
Apply for CAAP grants at least six weeks ahead. Grants cover most or all expenses. Funds are limited, and grants are processed first-come, first-served.
Questions? Contact Anne Alston or Joshua Brown at the Nebraska Arts Council.
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United for Libraries Virtual 2025: Statewide Registration
2025 United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees, Friends, Foundations
Tuesday, July 29th – Thursday, July 31st
The Nebraska Library Commission has purchased statewide registration! All library directors/staff, Trustees/board members, and Friends of the Library and Foundation representatives receive FREE live registration and/or on-demand viewing – a value of $149 per person.
Registration includes live attendance and on-demand access to three full days of programming, expert speakers, microlearning sessions, and the “Virtual Gala Author Tea.” Programming runs from 10:00 am CST to approximately 3:00 pm CST daily with scheduled breaks. Registrants may participate in some or all program sessions live, and/or watch recordings on-demand.
Sessions include:
- Tuesday, July 29th – Trustee Day
- Get Familiar with Freedom of Information Laws
- Meetings That Matter: Driving Results, Not Just Discussions
- Public Official Basics for Trustees: Introduction to Public Administration and Public Finance
- Top 10 Things Library Board Members Should Know – But Often Don’t
- Why Is It Always a Battle?: Concerns of Public Library Trustees in the United States
- Keynote – Austin Channing Brown
- Wednesday, July 30th – Foundation/Fundraising Day
- Library Storytelling: How to Find Memorable Library Stories to Use for Marketing and Promotion
- Let Your Impact Ring! Sharing Your Library’s Successes so Funders Will Listen
- Overcoming the Barriers to Library Fundraising Success
- Strengthening Library and Foundation Relationships: The Role of the Memorandum of Understanding and Relationship Committee
- Virtual Gala Author Tea
- Thursday, July 31st – Friends Day
- Friends for Everyone: Inclusivity and Accessibility Best Practices
- Get Strategic: Creating a Strategic Plan for Your Friends Group
- Gnomes Need Homes: A Different Type of Silent Auction!
- Lessons from a New Board President
- Library Funding 101: Understanding How Things Get Paid
Special Events:
- Keynote – Tuesday, July 29th (3:30 pm CST)
- “Austin Channing Brown is an author and speaker providing inspired leadership on racial justice in America. She is the New York Times bestselling author of I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, a Reese’s Book Club pick. Her work has been featured by outlets such as On Being, Chicago Tribune, and WNYC. Her new book, Full of Myself, releases in August 2025.”
- Virtual Gala Author Tea – Wednesday, July 30th (3:30 pm CST)
- Join United for Libraries for our 2025 Virtual Gala Author Tea. Bring your beverage of choice and enjoy authors talking about their writing experience and latest books. Moderated by Donna Seaman, Editor of Adult Books, Booklist.
- Invite your library staff and patrons! More details coming soon.
Registration Options – Choose one of the options below to register:
- Statewide Free Registration Form
- Allow one business day for registration.
- ALA eLearning Website via the Nebraska Statewide Access Course
- Must be enrolled in the Nebraska access course to register. You will be prompted to login, if not already logged in.
- Email United for Libraries
- Email united@ala.org
- Include your full name, email address, library, and primary role on behalf of your library.
- Allow one business day for registration.
- Bulk Registration
- Library directors may email united@ala.org
- Include full name, email address, and primary role on behalf of the library for each individual to register.
- Allow two business days to register.
- For registration questions, contact United for Libraries staff by email at united@ala.org or by phone at (312) 280-2161.
If you have any questions, please contact Holli Duggan.
Continuing Education: Weekly Resources (6/9 – 6/13)
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
- NLC Basic Skills
- Nebraska Meetings & Events
- June 10: Public Library Accreditation 2025 Workshop (online)
- June 11: Public Library Accreditation 2025 Workshop (online)
- Online Conferences
- Advocacy
- Assessment/Planning
- Boards
- Careers (Staff)
- Children & Teens
- Collection Development
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
- Management
- Outreach & Partners
- June 11: Sparking Community Connections: Rural Public Library Partnerships (Nebraska Library Commission)
- Readers’ Advisory
- Reference
- Technology
- June 10: Harnessing AI to Improve Your Operations and Fundraising (Bloomerang)
- June 12: Super Searchers and Meet LEO (Public Library Assn-ALA)
- June 12: Upholding Academic Integrity: How Libraries Are Leading the AI Conversation (ACRL Choice 360)
- June 12: Teaching Critical Thinking and AI Literacy through the Library (Library Journal)
- Training & Instructions
To submit CE hours for the NLC certification programs:
Questions about CE hours or the certification programs, please contact: Holli Duggan
NCompass Live: Sparking Community Connections: Rural Public Library Partnerships
Discover how partnerships can shape organizational views of rural public libraries on next week’s NCompass Live webinar, ‘Sparking Community Connections: Rural Public Library Partnerships’ on Wednesday, June 11 at 10am CT.
Why do local organizations, schools, and businesses partner with rural public libraries? Do these partnerships change the partner’s view of the library? After an initial partnership, are community organizations more likely to partner with the library again? These questions have preliminary answers backed by research findings. While public libraries have been shown to benefit from community partnerships, there is little data available on whether the partners also benefit. Discovering how partnerships can shape organizational views of rural public libraries grants insight into effective ways to approach possible partners.
Presenter: April Hernandez, Director, Latah County Library District, Moscow, ID.
Upcoming NCompass Live shows:
- June 18 – Outreach at Any Size
- June 25 – Nebraska Open Meetings Act: 2025 Overview and Update
- July 9 – Printing, Scanning, and Faxing at the Library
- July 30 – Pretty Sweet Tech
To register for an NCompass Live show, or to listen to recordings of past shows, go to the NCompass Live webpage.
NCompass Live is broadcast live every Wednesday from 10am – 11am Central Time. Convert to your time zone on the Official U.S. Time website.
NOTE:This episode of NCompass Live will be presented online using Zoom. Login instructions will be sent to registered attendees after registration has closed. The Registration End date is listed on each session page, but usually closes on the Monday night before the date of the session.
Continuing Education: Weekly Resources (6/2 – 6/6)
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
- NLC Basic Skills
- Nebraska Meetings & Events
- Online Conferences
- Advocacy
- Digital Resources
- Fundraising & Planning
- Outreach & Partnerships
- Readers’ Advisory
- June 3: Must-Add Audiobooks (Booklist)
- Reference
- June 3: Genealogy Series – Washington, DC, Law and Order: Cops and Robbers, 1861-1991 (U.S. National Archives)
- June 4: FDLP Resource Guides: Recap of the Redevelopment Project (FDLP)
- June 4: Resources and Strategies to Protect Older Adults from Fraud and Scams (WebJunction)
- June 5: An Orientation to Legal Research: U.S. Case Law (Library of Congress)
- June 5: Census Data for the U.S., States and Counties (U.S. Census)
- School Libraries
- Technology
To submit CE hours for the NLC certification programs:
Questions about CE hours or the certification programs, please contact: Holli Duggan
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NCompass Live: Food for Thought: Addressing Food Waste, Access & Insecurity through Rural Libraries
Join us for ‘Food for Thought: Addressing Food Waste, Access & Insecurity through Rural Libraries’ on next week’s NCompass Live webinar on Wednesday, June 4 at 10am CT.
Imagine grocery shopping at a Dollar Store. That’s a reality for people living in rural food deserts. The Southern Adirondack Library System and the Comfort Food Community food pantry launched the Farm‐2‐Library initiative to reduce food waste by gleaning at local farms, distributing the produce through rural libraries where food scarcity, lack of food pantries, and transportation limit access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Since launching in 2017, we’ve shared more than 230,000 pounds of fresh produce, creating and deepening relationships with the community while fostering renewed interest in library services by previously reluctant users.
Presenters: Erica Freudenberger, Library Development Specialist, Division of Library Development, New York State Library and Jack Scott, Outreach and Technology Consultant, Southern Adirondack Library System.
Upcoming NCompass Live shows:
- June 11 – Sparking Community Connections: Rural Public Library Partnerships
- June 18 – Outreach at Any Size
- June 25 – Pretty Sweet Tech
- July 9 – Printing, Scanning, and Faxing at the Library
To register for an NCompass Live show, or to listen to recordings of past shows, go to the NCompass Live webpage.
NCompass Live is broadcast live every Wednesday from 10am – 11am Central Time. Convert to your time zone on the Official U.S. Time website.
NOTE:This episode of NCompass Live will be presented online using Zoom. Login instructions will be sent to registered attendees after registration has closed. The Registration End date is listed on each session page, but usually closes on the Monday night before the date of the session.
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Fern V. Heim Trustee Scholarship: Applications Open!
Apply for an individual $500 scholarship to attend either the NLA 2025 Conference in York on October 22nd-24th or to the ARSL 2025 Conference in Albuquerque, NM on September 17th-20th!
The Fern V. Heim Scholarship for Trustees was established by her friend, Mary Louise Dutcher, to honor Fern’s dedication to small public libraries and their trustees. Although Fern’s library career began in special libraries (Head of the UNL Chemistry Department Library, Serials and Circulation Departments of UNL Love Library, and then Director of the Research Library at Goodrich Tire and Rubber in Akron, Ohio), her work at the Nebraska Library Commission was devoted to public libraries. Recognizing that few small library budgets could provide support for librarians, let alone their volunteer trustees, to attend professional meetings, she encouraged them to go whenever possible (at their own expense) if only for a portion of the meeting. As her legacy, it is fitting to assist those trustees through this scholarship program.
**This scholarship is open only to current Nebraska Public Library Board Members!**
The Fern V. Heim Scholarship Award was established to provide assistance to current public library trustees with preference to members of the Nebraska Library Association Public Library and Trustee Section (PLTS) for attendance to the Nebraska Library Association Conference or the Association for Rural and Small Libraries Conference.
Applications due by August 1, 2025!
For more details and application:
- Fern V. Heim Library Trustee Scholarship
- Grant Application
- NLA Conference Website
- ARSL Conference Website
Please submit all grant application forms and questions to:
Holli Duggan
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