Join us for a thoughtful discussion about the healing power of stories, and the messages they teach our youth for coping. We will provide examples of titles, for both children and young adults, that afford a variety of mental health benefits, supporting issues of trauma, self-esteem, identity, loss, anxiety, etc. Librarians have long championed literacy and the power of reading for our youth. Following this presentation, participants will be equipped with tangible ideas and language to use as they continue their advocacy for young readers.  

Academic librarians work hard to support the research needs for a wide array of disciplines and today’s hyflex environment makes it more challenging. You don’t have to be an engineer to conduct engineering research, but it helps to know some of the ways institutions use Inspec effectively. If your institution subscribes to or is considering Inspec on EBSCOhost or EBSCO Discovery Service, please join us for “Solving the Engineering Research Puzzle with Inspec” to learn how to support effective engineering research from the experts at the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Répertoire International de Littérature Musicale (RILM) and EBSCO invite you to take part in the free webinar “Think Music & Beyond: Interdisciplinary Research in the Age of Full Text”. This webinar is part of EBSCO’s Inspired Webinar Series, which explores research challenges unique to each field of study and solutions which can commence in the library.  

Join Gale and Library Journal for this interactive, Q&A-style webinar, where we will have a conversation with three library professionals whose mission is to make library data and analytics a priority. Participants will receive actionable steps librarians and support staff can use to solidify the importance of data, encourage stakeholders, build a culture of data and evaluation, and find the right resources. There’s never been a better time to prove how essential data can be for libraries.

Bethany House, Kregel Publications, and Revell bring you 6 amazing authors showcasing their latest work, all in one webcast! Join Library Journal Assisstant Editor Anja Webb as she hosts authors Amanda Wen, Carmen Schober, Erica Vetsch, Misty Beller, James R. Hannibal, and Suzanne Woods Fisher for an exciting first look at their new titles for 2021.

Join us to hear a panel of distinguished public library professionals who are embracing their role as community leaders. The thoughtful discussion will spotlight how these librarians are promoting equity and inclusion and offering support for their diverse communities.

It's Spring Graphic Novel time! Join publishing insiders from Diamond Books, Image Comics, and Yen Press to learn about the hottest new graphic novels that you've got to have on your shelves this spring!

Are you wondering what you’ll be reading this spring? Join this webcast to hear about the latest big-buzzing books that you won’t want to miss! Publishing insiders will present their favorite forthcoming can’t-put-down titles, from mysteries and feel-good escapism to literary fiction and hot-button nonfiction. 

How can libraries promote institutional research output and expertise? By doing what they do best – collecting, organizing, and making information easily discoverable. Learn how the Brandeis University library is taking a fresh look at its scholarly communications approach and supporting infrastructure.

Join Gale and Library Journal for an in-depth webinar led by two librarians who have made supporting small businesses a priority. No MBA Required: How to Engage Your Business Community will guide you through the process of creating innovative programming, strengthening outreach efforts, fostering partnerships with business service providers, and offering digital resources that will give small businesses the best chance for success and growth.