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LearnRT promotes quality continuing education and staff development for all library personnel. We help you NETWORK with other CE providers for the exchange of ideas, concerns and solutions.

LearnRT serves as your SOURCE for staff development continuing education assistance, publications, materials, training and activities.

LearnRT is your ADVOCATE for quality library staff development and continuing education at both the local and national levels

Learn more about LearnRT on the ALA website.

Virtual Training Showcase (Midweek): Conversations for Training Coordinators & Library Leaders

  • 1.  Virtual Training Showcase (Midweek): Conversations for Training Coordinators & Library Leaders

    Posted 2 days ago

    We’re halfway through the Virtual Training Showcase, and there’s still time to join the discussion.

    If you oversee training, lead teams, or are responsible for staff development, this week’s virtual tables are organized around three core areas:


    Workplace Culture, Safety, & Team Effectiveness

    Creating psychologically safe, functional, and supportive library workplaces.

    • Running Meetings That Actually Work in Busy Library Environments

    • Library Safety Volunteers: Organizing Community Safety by Librarians, for Librarians

    • Key Steps to Leading Lasting Change from Any Position

    • In-Reach to Boost Morale and Realize Our Full Potential

    • Dealing with Patron-Perpetuated Sexual Harassment in Libraries


    Leadership, Mindset, & Human-Centered Practice

    Developing reflective leaders and keeping people at the center of change.

    • Perception Is Key: Understanding the Impacts of How We See Things

    • Leadership and Collaboration: A Facilitator’s Guide for Hosting a Four-Part Leadership Training Course at Your Library

    • Lead With Curiosity: Coaching Skills for Library Leaders

    • The Human Side of AI Literacy


    Strategic Staff Development & Training Design

    Building sustainable, practical training systems inside libraries.

    • Staff Day Your Way: Planning & Executing a Conference-Style Staff Day

    • Beyond Onboarding: Additional Ways a Training Team Can Offer Support

    • Your First Stop for Staff Development: A Well-Trained Staff Is an Empowered Staff

    • Equipping Student Employees to Deliver Effective Chat Reference Support

    • Take the Leap: Training All Staff and Learning Styles in Our New ILS

    • Asynchronous Online Learning: Practical Strategies to Keep Learners Motivated, Connected, and Successful Without Live Sessions

    • Tip of the Week: Microlearning with Weekly Emails


    Each table is interactive. Browse the content and leave a question or comment — presenters are checking in daily and responding.

    The Showcase runs through March 13. If you’ve been meaning to engage, this is a great time to jump in and add your perspective.



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    Lindsay O'Neill, MLIS, MEd
    Past President, Learning Round Table
    Instructional Designer and Consultant, Lindsay O'Neill Consulting LLC
    She/Her/Hers
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