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ChatGPT + AI 2024 Bootcamp for Libraries and Librarians: Understanding and Harnessing the Power of Generative AI - Part 1

This is the first of three live zoom sessions being held May 31, June 7 & 14, and is open to Connecticut librarians and staff. Following the sessions, the recordings will be made available through...
Date:
Friday, May 31, 2024
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Online - at your computer,
Categories:
Other Webinar

Small Libraries Roundtable

Staff Development Join us for the next meeting of the Small Libraries Roundtable as we discuss staff development. Does your staff have the opportunity to participate in webinars, trainings, and...
Date:
Monday, June 3, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Online event through CT Library Consortium,
Categories:
CLC Events

Create Virtual Reality Tours

If you've ever wanted to explore a far-off destination without leaving your library, virtual reality tours are just what you need. In this session, you'll learn how to create your own virtual reality...
Date:
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Time:
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Location:
Categories:
DLD Online Webinar
Register! - 40 seats left

Maker Roundtable

Marketing Your Makerspace: Join us on Monday, June 10 at the Farmington Library for our next meeting of the Maker Roundtable as we discuss the best ways to market your library's makerspace. What...
Date:
Monday, June 10, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032,
Categories:
CLC Events

On-Site Seminar on Practical Public Library Management

On site seminar on Practical Public Library Management - Note that there is a minimum of 12 registrations to hold this workshop. A networking opportunity to explore real life issues public library...
Date:
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
Middletown Library Service Center, 786 South Main St., Middletown,
Categories:
DLD Workshop
Register! - 15 seats left

Young Adult Librarians Roundtable

Homework Helpers, TABs, Advisory Boards, and more Come to our next meeting of the Young Adult Librarians Roundtable to discuss homework helpers, TABs, Advisory boards, and more. What do teen...
Date:
Friday, June 14, 2024
Time:
9:30am - 10:30am
Location:
Online event through CT Library Consortium,
Categories:
CLC Events

Strategic Planning: There has to be a better way.

Join us in-person at the Middletown Library Service Center for this interactive session to learn about implementing proven DLD tools to create a Strategic Plan, Vision, or Framework to position your...
Date:
Monday, June 17, 2024
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Middletown Library Service Center, 786 South Main St., Middletown,
Categories:
DLD Workshop
Register! - 24 seats left

The Ins and Outs of Creating Surveys

Surveys are an important tool to gather information from your community and as well as your stakeholders and staff. Join us at this webinar where we’ll review the basics of survey creation,...
Date:
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Online - at your computer,
Categories:
DLD Online Webinar
Register! - 30 seats left

Navigating the AR/VR Landscape: A Guide for Libraries Devices

Join us for an informative session on choosing the right augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) devices for the library. This workshop aims to examine considerations involved in selecting...
Date:
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Categories:
DLD Online Webinar
Register! - 60 seats left

MLSC Appointments

Starting June 1, the Middletown Library Service Center is open by appointment only.

Event Accessibility for Guests with Disabilities

We want to provide what you need to participate!

If you require access services to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 7 days prior to the event.

If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223.

You can also see our Library and Accessibility LibGuide for more information.

Registration Eligibility

To register for a DLD workshop or webinar, you must be one of the following:

  • current library staff member
  • undergraduate or graduate library student
  • Friend or Board Member/Trustee*
  • retired or unemployed library staff

Please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223 with registration questions.

*Unless otherwise specified that a Friend or Board Member/Trustee is not eligible for a training or workshop.

Note: paid consultants are not eligible to attend DLD workshops or webinars.

Cancellation Policy

If you cannot attend a workshop you have registered for, please remember to cancel at least 3 days in advance so we can give your spot to someone else. You can cancel via the link in your confirmation email, or by contacting Gail Hurley gail.hurley@ct.gov | (860) 704-2222.

Those who miss (without cancelling) 3 events within a 6-month period will be placed on the waiting list when registering for future events. Be sure to sign in when you arrive for any workshop.

Inclement Weather Policy

For all in-person workshops offered by the CT State Library, Division of Library Development:

If the public schools in the town where the workshop is to be held close due to weather, the workshop will be canceled. If the schools have a delay, the workshop will go on as scheduled.

For the most up-to-date information, call us at 860-704-2200.

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Continuing Education workshops and the professional development collection are funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Connecticut State Library.