Northeast Ohio Regional Library System

Programs

3.19.2026 - Intellectual Freedom in Crisis: Moral Panics, Censorship, and the Cost to Library Workers
This webinar examines the current landscape of attacks on intellectual freedom and the impacts of coordinated censorship campaigns. We'll analyze the role of moral entrepreneurs, including organized advocacy groups and bad faith social media . . .
4.9.2026 - From Insight to Impact: Using Data to Grow Library Cardholders
Practical, real-world strategies for turning library data into measurable growth and community impact. Discover how the Growing Libraries platform can analyze your community, identify non-cardholding households and drive new memberships through . . .
4.23.2026 - Customer Service Conference: Communication and Credibility
We are excited to welcome you to our second annual Customer Service Conference: Communication and Credibility. In an era where the library serves as a vital sanctuary for information and connection, our success thrives on the trust we build . . .
4.30.2026 - 2026 Directors’ Retreat: Navigating the AI Horizon: A Leadership Roadmap for Library and Staff Readiness
How do you lead a library when the technological ground is shifting? The 2026 Directors' Retreat: Navigating the AI Horizon-A Leadership Roadmap for Library and Staff Readiness will prepare you for just that.  Artificial intelligence . . .
5.14.2026 - How Images Manipulate Us
Teaching students and adults about fake news, digital literacy, and understanding data requires a deeper dive into images. What is the psychology behind images seen every day? Who is manipulating images and with what purpose? What part do Artificial . . .
6.11.2026 - Community Care for Burned-Out Library Workers
Librarians and library workers enable members of our community to take care of themselves and each other, but research shows that we often end up trying to care for our own well-being alone. The struggles and burnout that many library workers face . . .
6.17.2026 - Personalized Reference vs. Standardized Reference: When to use the Right Reference Skills
Reference all seems personalized because each question from a patron is unique. Many questions can be similar, but not all questions are the same. How do you train yourself to respond to challenging questions and utilize reference skills? Reference . . .