eSchool News

JANUARY 15, 2024

Burnsville, MN – Mackin , a leading provider of print and digital fiction and nonfiction books for PK-12, is pleased to announce it is a multiyear honoree and winner of its eighth Platinum Award in LibraryWorks’ tenth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs). The MLAs were created to recognize the top products and services in the library industry.

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APRIL 16, 2024

The Fentanyl Crisis In Our Libraries: Awareness and a Safe Response Part of the Library 2.0 Libraries, library leaders, and staff have had to deal with the impact of this drug as patrons have come in under the influence, or near death, or seek to use it in our library stacks and restrooms. TO REGISTER: Click HERE.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

"Library Politics: Better Dealings With Your Elected and Appointed Officials" Part of the Library 2.0 Essential Library Leadership" Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : All library politics is local. This is a 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 TO REGISTER: Click above to pay.

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AUGUST 17, 2022

In New Hampshire, library media specialists are playing a key role in driving edtech ROI. Led by the NH Library Media Specialist Association, the state’s K-12 library professionals have engaged in dialogue around how they can ensure their school system can maximize the state’s edtech investment in their school system.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Is Your Library Team CPR and AED Trained?" Some questions for library leaders: Does your library have an AED machine? Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 in English, and a B.S.

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MARCH 11, 2024

Cybersecurity: Fortifying Your Library in the Digital Age Part of the Library 2.0 This presentation by Brian Pichman of the Evolve Project delves into the critical realm of cybersecurity within our libraries. Join us to enhance your cybersecurity understanding and fortify the library against the digital threats of tomorrow.

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APRIL 4, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Writing a Useful Security Incident Report: A Template for Library Security Officers and Library Staff." Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0

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APRIL 15, 2024

We've just posted a set of video resources by Dr. Steve Albrecht as part of our " The Safe Library " section of Library 2.0 : " The Layla Videos: Learning More About Library Service, Safety, and Security From the Bestest Beagle Ever." Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 RECORDINGS AVAILABLE: GET THE BOOK:

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MARCH 18, 2024

We've just posted the lastest in a new book interview series by Dr. Steve Albrecht in our " The Safe Library " section of Library 2.0 : Kate Hall on The Public Library Director's HR Toolkit. Kate Hall is the Executive Director of the Northbrook, IL Library. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0

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eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As students across the country began heading back to classrooms, a couple hundred library leaders participated in one of this summer’s Future Ready Library Summits. They understand the norms associated with virtual group discussion. Teachers are more comfortable delivering differentiated instruction through multiple channels.

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JANUARY 19, 2023

Burnsville, MN – Mackin , a leading provider of print and digital fiction and nonfiction books for PK-12, is pleased to announce it is a multiyear honoree, winning another Platinum Award in LibraryWorks’ ninth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs). The MLAs were created to recognize the top products and services in the library industry.

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AUGUST 15, 2022

"Good Kids, Bad Behaviors: What to Do About Unruly Young People in the Library" Part of the Library 2.0 Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : This 60-minute training webinar is another in our "Service, Safety, and Security" series for all library staff and library leaders, presented by Library 2.0

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FEBRUARY 13, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Meth on the Walls of Your Library? This follows a similar problem at a Boulder, CO library. Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0

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AUGUST 24, 2023

"A Plan For Library Emergencies: Medical Events, Fires, and Beyond" A "Safe Library" webinar, part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : In the realm of safeguarding our library premises, visitors, and team members, it's crucial to adopt a forward-looking perspective.

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AUGUST 23, 2022

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "The Clovis, New Mexico Library Shooting: A Look Back." He went into the library restroom and when he came out, he started shooting randomly. The Clovis, New Mexico Library Shooting: A Look Back

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AUGUST 18, 2023

Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " Circulating Ideas Podcast Interview with Dr. Albrecht about the Safe Library." Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 In 2015, the ALA published his book, Library Security: Better Communication, Safer Facilities.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " A library safety expert weighs in on the effectiveness of police and metal detectors at libraries." The library has installed a metal detector and staffed it with security guards and police officers. in English, and a B.S.

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AUGUST 15, 2023

Performance Evaluations: A Skill-Building Refresher for Library Leaders [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 Your library doesn’t do employee evaluations? Connecting your PE process to your library’s Strategic Plan. This 60-minute training webinar is presented by Library 2.0 What’s that you say?

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

Library Management: Making Libraries Great Places to Visit and Great Places to Work A Library 2.90 Leadership Webinar with Bridgit McCafferty and Hosted by Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : In libraries, we spend a lot of time talking about how to make our organizations great places for visitors—welcoming, friendly, and helpful.

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AUGUST 22, 2022

"Medical Emergencies at the Library: What to Do Until the Paramedics Arrive" Part of the Library 2.0 OVERVIEW : This 60-minute training webinar is another in our "Service, Safety, and Security" series for all library staff and library leaders, presented by Library 2.0 SPECIAL GROUP RATES (email admin@library20.com

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AUGUST 18, 2022

Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "The Salman Rushdie Attack: Creating a Library Major Event Security Plan." "So We'll talk about the incident what it means to library people in terms of safety and security. "So in Security Management, a B.A. in Psychology.

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JULY 21, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "'Keeping Libraries Safe From Digital Attacks." Dr. Albrecht's twice-monthly Library 2.0 In 2015, the ALA published his book, Library Security: Better Communication, Safer Facilities.

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OCTOBER 17, 2022

"Bomb Threats and Bullets in the Book Drop: What to Do About Threats to the Library" Part of the Library 2.0 Angry and disturbed people can use their words or their keyboards to frighten library leaders and employees. All of these can create a lot of fear, anxiety, and even hesitancy to keep the library open.

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MAY 3, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

"DEI + Belonging for Library Leaders and Staffers: Fostering Welcoming and Inclusive Environments" Part of the Library 2.0 We will explore what’s next in the DEIB library space, what to consider, and how you can personally help move things forward in a positive direction in the library environment.

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MARCH 13, 2023

We've just posted a new Dr. Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " Managing the Irate Visitor - Screening Support for the Library Director." There are certain patrons who demand to speak to the Library Director as soon as they arrive and won't take no for an answer.

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DECEMBER 19, 2022

Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Libraries in the “First Amendment Threat Space”: Book Banners, Content Protesters, and Program Haters." In a recent Library 2.0 In a recent Library 2.0 You should already have a team in place. in Security Management, a B.A.

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JANUARY 4, 2023

We've just posted a new blog post by Dr. Albrecht in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Using the P.I.N. Positive-Interesting-Negative) Tool During Library Staff Meetings." Albrecht paid webinars and recordings which are available for individual or group viewing here.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Because of continued concerns related to this topic, we are making the webinar recording openly available on Library 2.0. If you are not a member of Library 2.0, please join Library 2.0 If you or your organization use Niche Academy, you can search for the recording in the Library 2.0 It will remain for free on Library 2.0

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AUGUST 4, 2022

We've just posted a new Dr. Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : "Vendor Oversight At Your Library." "I I want to talk about vendors and vendor relationships with the library. Listen to the full podcast here. in Security Management, a B.A. in English, and a B.S.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

Serving Elderly Patrons at Risk: Prevention Steps for a Fragile Population Part of the Library 2.0 Your library may have specific programs for senior patrons and you recognize and nurture those relationships with the ones who come to your library most often. Preventing falls or other injuries inside the library.

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MARCH 14, 2024

Our first Library 2.024 mini-conference: " AI and Libraries: Applications, Implications, and Possibilities ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, March 21st, 2024, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. CONFERENCE OVERVIEW: How has artificial intelligence impacted library services, resources, and work so far?

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

"The Essential Library Guide to Service, Safety, and Security: 25 Tips for What Works and What Doesn't" Part of the Library 2.0 This is a 60-minute training webinar presented by Library 2.0 and hosted by ALA author and library service, safety, and security expert, Dr. Steve Albrecht. TO REGISTER: Click HERE to pay.

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MAY 22, 2023

Our second Library 2.023 mini-conference: " Banned Books and Censorship: Current Intellectual Freedom Issues in the Library ," will be held online (and for free) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, from 12:00 - 3:00 pm US-Pacific Time. In this Library 2.0 Please also join this Library 2.0

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APRIL 18, 2023

The 2017 Clovis, New Mexico Library Shootings: The Teenage Attacker Reveals His Motives Part of the Library 2.0 On August 28, 2017, he walked into the Clovis-Carver Library, in downtown Clovis, New Mexico, went into the public restroom and loaded a pistol he had stolen from his father’s unlocked gun safe at home.

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JANUARY 10, 2023

We've just posted a new Dr. Albrecht podcast in our " Library Service, Safety, & Security " section of Library 2.0 : " Course and Scope of Employment: Legal and Fair Work in Your Library." Am I working correctly in my job description for what I'm doing at the library? Am I being compensated fairly and legally?

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MARCH 9, 2023

Your Library, Security, and Your Relationship with the Police [2023 UPDATED VERSION] Part of the Library 2.0 Service , Safety, and Security Series with Dr. Steve Albrecht OVERVIEW : The relationship between police officers and libraries is complex, ever-changing, and in fact, changeable. So what to do? Where is the balance?

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