Northeast Ohio Regional Library System

Programs

1.8.2026 - Strategic Leadership
This webinar is also part of the 2025-2026 Leadership Academy. . . .
1.13.2026 - Cultivating Well-Being: Creating a Supportive and Thriving Library Workplace
Library work can be meaningful and rewarding but comes with unique challenges that can impact well-being, including burnout, compassion fatigue, and emotional labor. This presentation will explore the systemic causes of workplace stress, the role of . . .
1.15.2026 - Don’t just shake it off: using debriefing tools to support front-line library staff
As public libraries across North America experience increasing complex social issues, front line staff are confronted with challenging situations on a daily basis and it is no longer enough to expect them to simply “shake it off”. . . .
1.22.2026 - Top 25 Titles of 2025
No one expects public service staff to have read every popular title that has been published in a given year; however, it's not an unrealistic expectation to be familiar with them to better serve patrons. This webinar will go over the top 25 titles . . .
1.29.2026 - The AI Advantage: Next-Gen Project Management
Unlock new levels of efficiency and impact for your projects. This hands-on session introduces "The AI Advantage," a modern approach to project management designed specifically for community leaders. We will demystify artificial . . .
2.4.2026 - Don't Go There: How to Avoid and Disengage from Controversial Conversations with Patrons and Staff
Thankfully, the library is still a safe place for interacting and connecting with others. But what happens when the conversations become uncomfortable and controversial? How do you remove yourself from the unwanted drama, or at least disengage, if . . .
2.10.2026 - Library Funding 101
A look at how Ohio Libraries have been funded in the past and what the current situation is.  If time permits, we can discuss what the future holds for library funding in Ohio. . . .
2.11.2026 - Leading from the Middle: Managing Up and Down Simultaneously
This is part of the 2025-2026 Leadership Academy. . . .
2.19.2026 - Make Presentations with Canva
Learn how to create polished, professional presentations using Canva, no design experience required. In this step-by-step training, participants will explore Canva’s presentation tools, layouts, and design features while learning . . .
2.24.2026 - It’s About Time: Supporting Neurodivergent Employees with Time Management in the Workplace
The term “neurodiversity” refers to the infinite variation in brain functioning that leads to differences in thinking, attention, memory, and communication. Some neurodivergent individuals have differences in executive functioning skills . . .
2.25.2026 - New Supervisors' Academy
The 2026 NEO-RLS New Supervisors' Academy is looking for new attendees. . . .
2.26.2026 - AI’s Environmental Impact
As teachers and librarians, you’re on the front lines of introducing AI to students. But with headlines warning about AI’s massive energy demands, how do you balance the need for AI literacy with decisions about acting sustainably? . . .
3.3.2026 - Library Programming with AI: Using AI to Help Create Impactful and Memorable Library Programs
Planning and executing engaging library programs takes creativity, strategy, and time. AI can significantly help to streamline and enhance the process, and can do so without losing the heart of your events. . . .
3.10.2026 - AI & Information Literacy: Building Critical Evaluation Skills for Generative AI
This webinar explores the crucial intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and information literacy, addressing the transformative impact of AI on how information is accessed, evaluated, and utilized. Participants will gain a foundational . . .