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.




May
29

Academic Library Directors Active Learning Community In-Person Meeting

We’re excited to unveil a fresh approach to professional connection and co... Read More

June
02

Guided Reading Round Table (GRRT): Intro to Cozy

Modeled off the Chicago-area Adult Reading Round Table, the Guided Reading Round... Read More

June
03

Special Libraries Active Learning Community Meeting

Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutio... Read More

June
04

Facing Challenges, Embracing Change: A Day for Collection Management and Technical Services

Spend a day connecting, collaborating and sharing solutions with your colle... Read More

June
05

Human Resource/Fiscal Officer Active Learning Community Meeting-In Person

Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutio... Read More

June
05

Human Resource/Fiscal Officer Active Learning Community Meeting-Via Zoom

Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutio... Read More

June
09

Canva Drop-In for All

Have questions about Canva? Want to sharpen your design skills? Looking to creat... Read More

June
11

Community Care for Burned-Out Library Workers

Librarians and library workers enable members of our community to take care of t... Read More

June
17

Personalized Reference vs. Standardized Reference: When to use the Right Reference Skills

Reference all seems personalized because each question from a patron is unique. ... Read More

July
14

Opening Doors Online: The Basics of Web Accessibility, Innovation, and Laws

Is your library seriously considering website accessibility but unsure where to ... Read More

July
15

Kindness Without Naivety: Leading and Working Well When the World Feels Hard

Many people are trying to do their jobs while carrying a quiet, constant weight:... Read More

July
22

Supporting Immigrant Patrons and Understanding 4th Amendment Rights in the Workplace

This webinar is focused on what library employees can and cannot legally do if I... Read More

July
29

Strategies for Leading Library Staff Through Disruptive Change

You know your library needs to be updated, expanded, or replaced. Where do you b... Read More

August
04

Guided Reading Round Table (GRRT): Cozy Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Modeled off the Chicago-area Adult Reading Round Table, the Guided Reading Round... Read More

August
05

Managing Change Fatigue

Change fatigue is the exhaustion, resistance, and apathy toward fast-paced, comp... Read More

August
12

Introduction To Socioeconomic Status in the U.S.

Classism is considered by some to be the “last socially acceptable form of... Read More

August
20

Access Is Customer Service: Communicating Belonging in Public Libraries

At North Canton Public Library, customer service is rooted in intentional commun... Read More

August
26

Strengthening Staff Communication Across Generations

Today’s workplaces bring together multiple generations, each shaped by dif... Read More

September
02

Respect + Resilience: Applying the Mentor Mindset to Improve Teen Engagement

Adapted from the latest work by Dr. David Yeager (10 to 25: The Science of Motiv... Read More

September
09

Safety and Security in Libraries    ​

This webinar will discuss safety and security issues that we are currently deali... Read More