Upcoming Workshops and Webinars


Continuing Education at NEO-RLS:  Maximizing library potential together


Below are our upcoming CE opportunities, in-person and online.   Check back regularly to stay informed of newly posted workshops and webinars.

At NEO-RLS, we're constantly working with member libraries and partner organizations to develop and deliver the local, collaborative and member-based continuing education opportunities you want.




September
12

Book Talking for Teens: In Middle Schools and High Schools

Conducting a book talk for teens and middle school students requires engaging pr... Read More

September
18

Thinking Outside the (Search) Box: Advanced Strategies and Techniques for Fulfilling Patrons' Information Needs

You've successfully determined your patron's information need... now what? This ... Read More

September
19

Public Speaking: Effective Skills for Libraries

Public Speaking can be an intimidating experience for most people. However, when... Read More

September
20

Beyond the Stamp - Your Role, Responsibilities, and Risks as an Ohio Notary Public-New Philadelphia

Hello NEO-RLS Librarians! We're continuing our 2024 statewide tour of librarian ... Read More

September
24

Challenging Post-COVID Impacts on School Readiness through Storytime Standards

Faced with dismal reading scores and school readiness in Charleston County (SC) ... Read More

September
25

Membership Focus Group - NEO-RLS Strategic Plan 2025-2028

Join us for a Virtual Focus Group Session as we begin developing our 2025-2028 s... Read More

September
26

Back to the Book XXIII: Readers' Advisory, Historical Fiction, & Merchandising

Back to the Book XXIII will begin the morning with how to read a book in 5 minut... Read More

October
01

Membership Focus Group - NEO-RLS Strategic Plan 2025-2028

Join us for a Virtual Focus Group Session as we begin developing our 2025-2028 s... Read More

October
01

Youth Services (Children & Teen) Virtual Networking Meeting

Here is an opportunity to share your successes and challenges with your peers.&n... Read More

October
02

Accessible Digital Libraries: Navigating Smartphone Assistive Technology with Low-Vision Patrons

Have you ever wondered what assistive technology options exist to break down the... Read More

October
02

Directors/Deputy Directors Virtual Networking Meeting

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with other directo... Read More

October
08

A Day for Public Service: Psychological Safety and Building Connections in the Workplace -Bainbridge

Join us for our ever-popular Day for Public Service! This year we are focusing o... Read More

October
09

Teen Book Discussion

Join us for an engagingĀ teen book discussion webinar where you'll discover ... Read More

October
10

2024-2025 Leadership Academy

NEO-RLSĀ Introduces the 2024-2025 Leadership Academy
What does it mea... Read More

October
16

Library Bootcamp: Readers' Advisory 101

Readers' Advisory can feel scary because we want our patrons to leave the librar... Read More

October
17

Intro to Digitization

Digitization is a big project. Where do you start? What systems do you use and w... Read More

October
17

Technical Services/Collection Development Networking Meeting

Here is an opportunity to share your challenges and successes with your peers.&n... Read More

October
22

Intersectionality 101

Intersectionality is a concept that allows us to examine multiple areas of our l... Read More

October
23

Library Friends Groups: A Guide To Growing Your Friends

Library Friends Groups are the backbone of community support for libraries, cont... Read More