Northeast Ohio Regional Library System

Programs

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 . . .
1.27.2026 - (AI)ccessibility in Digital Collections
Accessibility workflows are a crucial step in the full lifecycle of digital collections work. Too often, however, these workflows are time consuming, tedious, and a significant burden on teams with limited resources. How can we lighten the workload . . .
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 . . .
2.4.2026 - Directors/Deputy Directors Active Learning Community Meeting
Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges.  . . .
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. . . .
2.10.2026 - Genealogy Active Learning Community Meeting
Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges.  . . .
2.11.2026 - Leading from the Middle: Managing Up and Down Simultaneously
This is part of the 2025-2026 Leadership Academy. . . .
2.13.2026 - Human Resource/Fiscal Officer Active Learning Community Meeting
Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges.  . . .
2.17.2026 - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Active Learning Community Meeting
Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges.  . . .
2.18.2026 - Public Relations and Marketing Active Learning Community Meeting
Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges.  . . .
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 . . .
2.24.2026 - Workplace Wellbeing Active Learning Community Meeting
The Workplace Wellbeing Active Learning Community is open to anyone open to any staff interested in workplace wellbeing, wellness, and related topics. Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common . . .
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. . . .
3.3.2026 - Training / Staff Development Active Learning Community Meeting
Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges.  . . .
3.4.2026 - Creating More Joy & Resilience in the Library
Considerable research shows that those with more joy, laughter, and well-being in their life are more resilient, productive, and effective at work, and they live more fulfilling lives. This session is designed to increase fun, creativity, and joy. It . . .
3.5.2026 - Middle Management Active Learning Community Meeting
Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges.  . . .
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 . . .
3.12.2026 - Circulation Active Learning Community Meeting
Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges.  . . .
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 . . .
4.15.2026 - Technical Services and Collection Development Active Learning Community Meeting
Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges.  . . .
5.5.2026 - IT Active Learning Community Meeting
Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges.  . . .
6.3.2026 - Special Libraries Active Learning Community Meeting
Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges.  . . .