Guides: Missouri Library Staff Guide: Video Archive

Welcome to the webinar archive for the Missouri State Library.

To learn more and register for upcoming trainings, go to Missouri State Library Continuing Education Opportunities.

New Recordings!

New Director Orientation 2022 - Effective Communication Plans for Library Administrators

Offering Tutoring Resources at Local Libraries: Building a Strong Community Partner for Summer Programming

Remote Work and the Role of Libraries Supporting Remote Workers

New Director Orientation 2022 - Purpose-Based Libraries

New Director Orientation 2022 - Working with People

Practical Tips, Stories & Recommendations to Enhance the Library Experience

Public Library Directors Forum, June 7, 2022

Library Administration

Public Library Directors Forum, June 7, 2022
This Forum, hosted by State Librarian, Robin Westphal, provided updates from Library Development & Reference Services and partner updates from Amigos & MOREnet. Staff from 3 libraries discussed their experiences with Excel Online High School (EOHS), a Gale representative gave a presentation about EOHS, and questions about the program were answered. The Forum starts at 9:40 timestamp.

Forum Chat Log, June 7, 2022

All Things LSTA
Terry Blauvelt, Grants Officer, discussed the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants administered by the Missouri State Library, the grant online management system, and grant writing best practices.
Welcome from the State Library
State Librarian, Robin Westphal, outlines the communication tools available through the State Library, the MOSL website, new director guide, and the Missouri public library trustee manual and online orientation.
MPLD & Legislation, Legal, & Ethical Issues Affecting Your Library
Lisa Garro, Missouri Public Library Directors’ president, provided information about MPLD. Margaret Conroy, Daniel Boone Regional Library director, discussed legislation, legal, and ethical issues affecting a library.
State Aid Certification and Funds
Cory Mihalik, Statistical Research Consultant, discusses state aid per capita and equalization, athletes and entertainers tax funds, and the annual public library survey.
REAL & Show Me The World
Presenters provided information about five projects: Jeanne Sullivan, MOREnet, Remote Electronic Access for Libraries; Nora Wesselman, MO State Library, Ploud: Websites for Small Libraries; Mickey Coalwell, Missouri Evergreen, Missouri Evergreen Consortium; Jane Mulvihill-Jones, MALA, Get Connected Courier Service; and Janet Caruthers, MO State Library, OCLC Interlibrary Loan.

REAL & Show Me the World presentation slides

Missouri Digital Heritage and Records Retention
Matt Butler, Digitization Consultant, and John Korasick, Local Records, discuss Missouri Digital Heritage, digitization grants, and records retention.
Reference Services & Wolfner Talking Book & Braille Library
Laura Kromer, Reference Services Division Director, and Lori Brown, Director of Public Services for Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library, share information regarding their departments.

Reference Services Slides

Effective Communication Plans for Library Administrators
Kathy Dempsey of Libraries are Essential share market information for public libraries.

Purpose-Based Libraries
Mid-Continent Public Library Director, Steve Potter, discusses how libraries can become purpose-based libraries.
Working with People
Mary Beth Revels, Library Director for the St. Joseph Public Library, shared recommendations for effectively working with the people one will encounter as a library director.

Budgets and Purchasing Basics
Colleen Knight, Director of Polk County Library, provides insight on budgets and purchasing for public libraries.
Tax Levy Setting
James Smith, CPA and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Daniel Boone Regional Library, discusses the elements of the tax levy setting process, statutory requirements of political subdivisions in Missouri, legislation that affects property tax valuation, and the timeline for the levy process.

State Funding Sources

State Aid Program Overview
This is an overview of Missouri's State Aid Program.
Introduction to Equalization
This short webcast provides an overview of the State Aid Equalization grant program, available to eligible public libraries that meet specific criteria as “poor” in comparison to other library districts in Missouri.
Athletes and Entertainers (A&E) Tax Fund Program
This short webcast includes an explanation of the Athletes and Entertainers Tax Fund, including how funds are collected and distributed, as well as how libraries may use the funds.

Library Board Types
An overview of library board types in Missouri, serving as an introduction to the Missouri Public Library Trustee Orientation.

Effective Library Board Series

SESSION 1: Problem-Solving the Upstream Way
The first in the Effective Library Board series is Problem-Solving the Upstream Way presented by Bonnie McKewon.

SESSION 2: Policies for Results
The second in the Effective Library Board series is Policies for Results presented by Bonnie McKewon.

SESSION 3: The Art of the Board Meeting
This session looks at proven approaches for conducting better meetings by streamlining procedures and paperwork.

The Art of the Board Meeting Presentation Slides

SESSION 4: The Board's Role in Storytelling
The fourth and last session in the Effective Library Board series presented by Bonnie McKewon focused on telling the story of the library to your patrons.

The Board's Role in Storytelling presentation slides

Basic Supervision Series #1: HR 101
Part 1 of a 4-part series to improve supervisory knowledge and skills of library staff. Session 1 focused on recognizing prohibited and discriminatory practices, responding to discrimination or harassment concerns or complaints, and understanding various employment laws. Led by Tiffany Hentschel, deputy director of human resources for Johnson County, Kansas.
Basic Supervision Series #2: HR 101
Part 2 of a 4-part series to improve supervisory knowledge and skills of library staff. Session 2 focused on compensation for work, medical leave, and understanding various employment laws. Led by Tiffany Hentschel, deputy director of human resources for Johnson County, Kansas.
Basic Supervision Series #3: Creating a Welcoming & Inclusive Workplace Culture
Part 3 of a 4-part series to improve supervisory knowledge and skills of library staff. Session 3 focused on supervisory skills and the hiring process. Led by Tiffany Hentschel, deputy director of human resources for Johnson County, Kansas.
Basic Supervision Series #4: Motivation and Performance Management
Part 4 of a 4-part series to improve supervisory knowledge and skills of library staff. Session 4 focused on motivating self and others, job expectations, and performance management. Led by Tiffany Hentschel, deputy director of human resources for Johnson County, Kansas.

Cultural Intelligence for Library Staff
This webinar discusses cultural intelligence (CQ). This refers to our ability to engage effectively across cultural boundaries, including national, ethnic, and organizational boundaries. CQ involves four interdependent skills: Knowledge, Motivation, Interpretation, and Behavior
Diversity Training
Dan Gibbons presents on how St. Louis County Library hosted training workshops in an effort to increase staff cultural sensitivity and communication skills.
Understanding Compassion Fatigue in Your Library
During this session, led by Trainer/Library Consultant Linda Bruno, you will learn what “compassion fatigue” is, how you can we recognize it, how it affects your working environment, and what you can do about it.

Understanding Compassion Fatigue in Your Library Handout

Cycle of True Marketing
This webinar, presented by Kathy Dempsey, will give you a solid foundation in the tenets of library marketing, covering definitions, strategies, reasoning, and the steps in the Cycle of True Marketing.

Implementing the Cycle of Marketing
In this webinar, Kathy Dempsey reviews the cycle of marketing, then provides tips on how to implement the process.

Using Social Media Effectively Series

This series was presented by David Lee King.

Where’s the Expiration Date?
John Korasick, Director of Local Records, presents an introduction to records management and retention. The program includes information on records retention schedules and free resources available to local public libraries from the Secretary of State’s Office.
Records Retention: Financial Records
John Korasick, Director of Local Records, presents a brief overview on maintaining financial records for public libraries, including proper procedures for maintaining files post-audit.

Strategic Planning: Plan Development
This webinar (Part 1 of 2), provides viewers with basic information on strategic planning, including the value of strategic planning, the steps needed to develop a good plan, locating and using data appropriately, and how to identify and engage appropriate individuals in the process. This session is ideal for those who are new to the process of strategic planning.

Plan Development Handout

Strategic Planning: Written Plan to Implementation
In this webinar (Part 2 of 2), viewers are provided with basic information on how to write, implement, monitor, and communicate progress on the library’s strategic plan.

Written Plan to Implementation Handout

Strategic Planning and SMART Goals
Janet Caruthers, Technology and Resource Sharing Consultant at the Missouri State Library, discusses strategic planning and S.M.A.R.T. goals.
Identifying and Meeting Community Needs
This webinar discusses how to empower communities by helping them identify and multiply resources through strategic collaborations; develop inclusive plans that encourage citizens to become active agents in our democracy; and adapt local, sustainable strategies allowing them to innovate and thrive, so that libraries may as well.
Improving Your Library with User Experience Design
User experience (UX) is the “quality of a person’s interactions with services or products.” In a library, UX touches the building, your staff, and your digital side. This training discusses the basic principles of user experience design and uses them to analyze websites and non-digital services that are common in public libraries.

State Aid Program Overview
This is an overview of Missouri's State Aid Program, including how it is distributed, the annual application process, and how funds are to be used.
Athletes and Entertainers Tax Fund Program
This video will provide an overview of the Athletes and Entertainers tax fund, including how funds are distributed and how funds can be used.
Introduction to State Aid Equalization
This short webcast provides an overview of the State Aid Equalization grant program.

Introduction to the Public Library Survey
This is a recording from the Introduction to the Public Library Presentation held on 8/11/2021. This webinar serves as a quick introduction to the Public Library Survey, Bibliostat Collect platform, and some tips for getting started with the survey.
The 2021 Public Library Survey
This webinar discusses the changes to the 2021 Public Library Survey and will provide guidance and tips for filling out this year's survey.
What is the PLS?
This video will provide a short introduction to the annual Public Library Survey.
Introduction to Bibliostat Collect
This video will provide an introduction to the Bibliostat Collect platform, which is used to enter library data and submit the annual Public Library Survey.
Edit Checks
This brief video will explain how edit checks work in Bibliostat, and how to resolve edit checks before submitting the Public Library Survey.
Counting Electronic Resources on the PLS
This brief video will explain how to best report use of electronic resources on the Public Library Survey.

Counting Electronic Resources Flow Chart

Counting Programs on the Public Library Survey
This brief video will show where programs are counted on the Public Library Survey and best practices for counting virtual programs

Summer Library Program Grant Management
An overview of the 2022 Summer Library Program Grant covering grant management basics, programs, reporting requirements, etc.
Technology Mini Grants
A brief overview of the Technology Mini-Grant, including what has changed with the new application, the different parts of the application and best practices.
NNLM Grants
Learn how easy it is to apply for funding opportunities through the National Network of Libraries of Medicine.

Serving Patrons with Special Needs
Learn about how Cape Girardeau Public Library developed programs to serve patrons with special needs through a Spotlight on Literacy grant.
We Are Saint Louis
St. Louis County Library used a Spotlight on Literacy Grant to create the We Are St. Louis Cultural Literacy Series. Stacey Lewis gives an overview of the series as well as challenges, successes, and more.
A Makerspace at NPL
Nevada Public Library created a Makerspace focused on creativity, exploration, and learning new skills. In this presentation, Jodi Polk presents detailed information about how Library Service Improvement Grant funds were used to create, stock, and facilitate this new service.

Inclusive Libraries

Serving Patrons With Special Needs
Cape Girardeau Public Library developed programs in service of patrons with special needs through funds granted by a Spotlight on Literacy Grant. Renee Jackson discusses the planning, implementation, and future considerations of this successful program.
Creating a Welcoming Physical Space
Creating a welcoming physical space at the library to support adults with autism.
Identifying & Understanding Patrons with Autism
Understanding autism and how libraries can be welcoming.
Homeless Patrons & the Public Library
Does your public library struggle with patrons who are homeless, addicted, and mentally ill? This super practical webinar taught how to engage problematic homeless patrons with confidence and compassion. The presenter, Ryan Dowd, has spent his career running a large homeless shelter outside of Chicago and is the author of the ALA book, “The Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness.”
Opioids Addiction Overdose and Response
In this webinar participants learned about: substance use disorder as a brain disease, how opioids effect the brain, risk factors for substance use disorder, the signs and symptoms of an opioid overdose, risk factors for an opioid overdose, naloxone and Missouri laws, and how to respond to an opioid overdose.
Communication in the Library
How to enhance communication with patrons who are on the autism spectrum.
Practical Tips, Stories & Recommendations to Enhance the Library Experience for Patrons on the Spectrum
Addressing Challenging Behaviors of Adults with Autism in the Library
This webinar would cover solutions that sometimes occur when dealing with clients with autism including: What are some of the potential challenging behaviors librarians might see? How can a librarian help a parent/caregiver when an adult with autism has a challenging behavior? How can the library staff not feel scared, remain calm, and calm down other patrons when an adult with autism is having a challenging behavior? How does the librarian know when a parent/caregiver needs more help (with their adult with autism during a challenging behavior), and what’s the best way to provide that help? How should a librarian interact with a client with autism, so they can mitigate challenging behaviors? Which interactions are more likely to have a positive influence (on an adult with autism) vs. an influence that might cause anxiety, confusion and challenging behaviors?
Assistive Technology for Patrons with Autism
Chris Karter form the Monarch Center for Autism highlights technology that libraries can provide to help enhance the library experience for patrons on the spectrum.

Technical Services

Linked Data for Libraries
Robin Hastings, Library Services Consultant, for the Northeast Kansas Library System, presents a webinar covering the basics of Linked Data, what it actually is, where to see it in action, and how Linked Data can benefit libraries.
Making a Collection Count
This session talked about the overall quality of a library collection. We followed the life cycle of a collection, from selection, acquisitions, cataloging, and processing all the way to weeding. Most importantly, learn how to measure a collection’s quality through various collection reports and metrics. This holistic approach to collection management will help all types and sizes of libraries to keep pace with the demands and expectations of their communities.
OCLC Cataloging Options for Holdings Maintenance
An OCLC cataloging subscription provides WorldCat access for copy and original cataloging along with tools to manage e-resources and holdings through automated processes. This program explores online cataloging processes through Connexion browser and client as well as offline options using WorldCat data sync collections. Each of these options ensures accurate holdings in WorldCat to support interlibrary loan and discovery.
Weeding Basics for Any Library
Jill Burket Ragase discusses what weeding is, and where and how it all fits into the overall Collection Development plan for a library. Other topics addressed include public/staff resistance to weeding, the opportunity costs of not weeding regularly, the MUSTY method, how to pair reports and analytics with MUSTY to improve the process, exceptions, special considerations, how to develop a weeding schedule, and common missteps.

Digitization on a Shoestring Budget
In this webinar on low-cost digitization strategies, Missouri State Library Digitization Consultant Matt Butler covers best practices, industry standards for software and hardware, and free or lower-priced alternatives.

MALA Courier Service
This video is currently unavailable. We are working on a solution and apologize for the inconvenience. Please contact Janet Caruthers at Janet.Caruthers@sos.mo.gov if you would like to watch the 4 min. video. Get Connected Courier Service is part of the Show Me the World Resource-Sharing Program. This short webcast provides an overview of the service, eligibility criteria, and information on becoming a participating institution. The Get Connected Courier Service is provided by the Mid-America Library Alliance (MALA).

OCLC WorldCat Discovery and WorldShare ILL
WorldCat Discovery helps your patrons and staff easily identify and locate resources from your library and libraries worldwide. WorldShare Interlibrary Loan connects you to thousands of libraries through a shared, global library collection in WorldCat. Kathy Kie, OCLC Senior Product Trainer, reviewed the search and interface features that offer the most impact and discuss configuration choices to make in your WorldCat Discovery interface. She highlighted the interaction between WorldCat Discovery and WorldShare ILL and how working together, these services can positively impact search outcomes and ILL workflow efficiencies not only for your patrons but also for your staff.
WorldCat Discovery Basic Configuration
The WorldCat Discovery Configuration Webinar Part 1: Basic Configuration, presented by Kathy Kie of OCLC, covers how to review WorldCat Registry settings, how to setup IP addresses for user authentication, how to customize the user interface with library logo, banner, colors, and externals links, and how to setup databases to search (both OCLC and non-OCLC).
WorldCat Discovery Advanced Configuration
The WorldCat Discovery Configuration Webinar Part 2: Advanced Configuration, led by Kathy Kie of the OCLC, covers how to setup a patron ILL form or link from WorldCat Discovery and how to setup the full-text and open access links to licensed e-content.
WorldCat Discovery & WorldShare ILL
Eligible Missouri public libraries may use OCLC Discovery and WorldShare Interlibrary Loan (ILL) free of charge through a statewide contract facilitated by the Missouri State Library with the use of LSTA funds. In this webinar, Kathy Kie, OCLC Senior Training Coordinator, explains how these two services complement each other and demonstrates strategies for their optimal use.
WorldShare ILL for Missouri Libraries
WorldShare Interlibrary Loan facilitates the sharing of resources between institutions locally, regionally or globally. In this program, we explored options for ILL efficiency and how to use these to create and manage requests for borrowing and lending.

Adult Services

Creating Successful Adult Programs
Presenter Joey Holmes from the Laurens County Library in Laurens, SC, discusses the mechanics of providing adult programs and potential presentations.
Outreach and Programming for New Adults
Sarah Colombo, of Livingston Parish Library, provides public librarians with a better understanding of the needs, concerns, challenges, potential interests, and mindsets of new adults (those transitioning from either a fully or partially supported lifestyle into being fully self-sufficient adults, typically within the age ranges of 18-30), and how to provide resources, services, and programming that address the needs of new adults.
Summer Reading Program For Adults
Will Stuck presents ideas for 2021 adult summer reading programs based on the national theme of Tails and Tales, as well as integrating Missouri's bicentennial.
2022 Summer Reading Program for Adults
Storyteller Jenifer Strauss shares programming and promotional ideas for CSLP's Oceans of Possibilities to use for adult programing.

Serving Older Adults in a Changing World
In this webinar, Jodie Borgerding helped attendees identify what older adults expect from their local public library in regards to programming and services, as well as the tools and technology needed to develop these programs and services. She shared tips to stretch library budget dollars by developing partnerships with community organizations already serving the older adult population.
Supporting Our Aging Community
Resources available through The Oasis Institute on how to help seniors in your community.

University of Missouri Extension Series

Why is Workforce an Issue?
Join Assistant Extension Professor Robert Russell as he discusses labor shortages, the changing nature of work, the increased competition for skilled workers, slow population growth, and what has changed due to the pandemic. Video 1 of 4 in series.
Strategies for Building Workforce Supply
Assistant Extension Professor Robert Russell explains what workforce development is, understanding Missouri's public workforce system, and strategies for building the workforce.
Workforce Resources for Different Populations
In this session, attendees will look at the stages of career pathways including early career pathways, mid-career pathways, dislocated workers, and continuing education pathways, and what assistance is available through Missouri's workforce system.
Workforce Resources for Specific Populations
This session looks at specialized workforce programs pertaining to youth, veterans, justice involved, and people with developmental disabilities.
Building Community Partnerships in the 21 Century
University Extension staff look at successful partnerships, including those involving libraries, in the area of workforce development.
The Future of Work
The trends and skills that will be present in workforce in the next 20 years.

Other Workforce Development Webinars

Money Smart @ Your Library
Teaching Financial Literacy is an important part of what libraries do, but it’s HARD to get people excited about topics like “planning for the future” and “being responsible.” Learn how you can find financial literacy presenters and partners, prevent sales pitches, and plan successful (and well-attended!) events for all ages, all year long - at any size library. Learn how to maximize your marketing impact by taking advantage of the national Money Smart campaign (presented by ALA and FDIC) each April.
Spotlight on MoJobs and Missouri Job Centers
Karla Houchins, Job Center Services Manager, and Leslie Pitchford, Workforce Development Specialist, provide a brief overview of the MoJobs system and Job Center network and answer questions from attendees.

MoJobs provides job and candidate matching at no cost. Missouri Job Centers offer a wide array of vital services to Missouri’s job seekers and businesses.
Developing Strategies to Effectively Retain Your Workforce
Robert Russell, University of Missouri Extension assistant professor, discusses workforce and population data that can help librarians make decisions about programs, resources, and services developed for the community and when hiring library staff.
Remote Work and the Role of Libraries Supporting Remote Workers
Dr. Robert Russell from the University of Missouri Extension Campus breaks down remote work in Missouri and how libraries can be helpful in serving those who work from home.
Opioids in the Workplace Presented by The University Extension
Dr. Rob Russell, University of Missouri Extension, presents a webinar outlining opioids in Missouri and how they effect the workforce in Missouri. He also gives ideas on how libraries can help.

The 21st Century Adult Learner
Information about the 21st Century Adult Learner and how libraries can help with their continuing education goals.
Homeschooling and Schooling from Home
Tips for programming and resources that can help patrons with homeschooling or schooling from home.
Keeping Your Patrons Healthy
Resources that are available in Missouri to help connect patrons to health programs and services. This presentation was held as an Adult Services Forum.
Legal Resources for Your Patrons
Legal resources and programs available for patrons.
Memory Kits
Springfield-Green Library shows how they created memory kits and how they implemented this program. This presentation was held as an Adult Services Forum.
Self-Care for Seniors
Resources and programming idea for promoting self-care for senior citizens. This presentation was held as an Adult Services Forum.
Veggie Kits for Patrons
Adult Services Librarians from St. Louis County Library, Rebecca Clark and Melissa Bauer, break down a program where they created veggie gardening kits, while partnering with a food bank.
Virtual Programming, a New Frontier
How to do successful online and virtual programming in a COVID-19 world.
Missouri Adult Education and Literacy Program and Libraries
Megan Wadley outlines the Missouri’s Adult Education and Literacy Program at the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. She highlights their mission to help Missourians with obtaining high school equivalency, educational skills, and assisting ELS and citizenship.
Building Bandwidth to Offer Telehealth Service
Amy VanDeVelde, National Technology Program Director from the Oasis Institute highlights how to plan a Telehealth Program for your library and shares resources for funding.

Documents for Building Bandwidth

2022 Summer Reading Program for Adults
Storyteller Jenifer Strauss shares programming and promotional ideas for CSLP's Oceans of Possibilities to use for adult programing.
Next Chapter Book Club Grant Opportunity
Missouri State Library's partnership with Next Chapter Book Club new grant opportunity.

Booktalking Your Way to the Friendliest Library in Town
Booktalking is more of an art than a skill, but with the right guidance and some practice, it can go a long way toward engaging your patrons and re-energizing your staff. In this webinar, Becky Spratford shares the secret behind delivering great book talks, and gives tips and tricks you can use right away to hone your own skills.
Demystifying Genre: Adult and YA
In this program, Becky Spratford discusses the basic appeals of the major genres, gives the inside track on what a fan of that genre is most drawn to, and provides talking points to get genres readers to tell you what they want.
RA for All: Flip Your Focus & Think Like a Reader
Using her “Ten Rules of Basic RA Service” as a guide, Becky Spratford uses the participants own love of their favorite books to show how to help any patron find their next great read.
Thrills and Chills at Your Library
Becky Spratford discusses how to work with horror readers, explains the appeal of horror, discusses trends and booktalks some of the genre's most popular authors.

Youth Services

Early Literacy Fundamentals
A presentation by Sue McCleaf Nespeca on early literacy fundamentals and programming and by Nancee Dahms-Stinson on Racing to Read.
Programming for Babies
This webinar is designed for practitioners who would like to build a stronger foundation in serving ages 0-2. Presenter Brooke Newberry discusses developmental milestone, optimal formats, and content for library programming aimed at babies.
TumbleBooks Basics
Rachela Naccarato of Tumble Books Inc. presents information about TumbleBooksLibrary-Deluxe, an online collection of animated, talking, picture books, chapter books, videos, and non-fiction for K-3 readers. The webinar covers how to navigate the collection and highlights some useful features including how to access your statistics and search for content.
TumbleBooks for Storytime
This webinar, presented by Rachela Naccarato of TumbleBooks, highlights how to create and make use of playlists for storytime sessions. It also includes information on how to save ebooks to the favorites section.
Selecting Picture Books
Sue McCleaf Nespeca, of Kid Lit Plus Consulting, presents on selecting ideal picture books for storytime read alouds and how to pair books with appropriate wrap-around activities to encourage early literacy skill development.
Engaging Picture Books
Sue McCleaf Nespeca, of Kid Lit Plus Consulting, presents on how to engage children and incorporate early literacy skills development techniques when presenting picture books during storytime.
Programming for Toddlers
This webinar is designed for practitioners who would like to build a stronger foundation in serving toddlers. Presenter Brooke Newberry discusses developmental milestones, optimal formats, and content for library programming aimed at your most energetic patrons.
Creating Family Friendly Libraries
Presenters Jacque Gage and Jeana Gockley from Joplin Public Library discuss how to make the library family-friendly with a focus on physical space, parent resource collections, and programming.

Digital Storytimes Part 1
Join librarian and digital storytimes researcher Lauren Collen as she discusses the basics of digital storytimes, including image-based storytimes across a variety of cultures and the research behind using digital storytimes with young children.
Digital Storytimes Part 2
Join librarian and digital storytimes researcher Lauren Collen where participants will look closely at using technology with both young children and school-age children.
Digital Storytimes Part 3
Join librarian and digital storytimes researcher Lauren Collen and explore currently available resources (both free and fee-based) for Digital Storytimes.
Digital Storytimes Part 4
Join librarian and digital storytimes researcher Lauren Collen to complete the topic of implementing digital storytimes in either a public or school library setting.

Librarians vs. Fake News
A 2016 study from Stanford University reports that most middle school to college age students are unable to evaluate information and news they find online. According to a different study release by Pew Research Center last year, two-thirds of adults say the prevalence of fake news confuses them about current events. Librarians have always been on the forefront of information literacy, but the recent influx of fake news and alternative facts in the media and elsewhere has made our role more important than ever.

CTSF Circulating STEM Kits
An overview of the seven STEM kits the Missouri State Library has for circulation to public libraries and school libraries.
A Makerspace at NPL
Nevada Public Library created a Makerspace focused on creativity, exploration, and learning new skills. In this presentation, Jodi Polk presents detailed information about how Library Service Improvement Grant funds were used to create, stock, and facilitate this new service.
STEM and STEAM for Children
Heather Thompson and Heather Love Beverley share ideas for incorporating science, technology, engineering, math, and the arts into classes and programming at the library. The presenters provided an overview of 60+ STEM/STEAM programs as well as in-depth summary of 3 programs for ages 3-12. The presenters' blog can be located at www.steminlibraries.com
Science and Math in Storytime
Heather Thompson and Heather Love Beverly provide youth services staff in public libraries of all types, sizes, and budgets with information on easy and fun ways to add science and math concepts into storytime sessions, in order to positively impact early learning. The presenters discuss the value of science and math in storytime, as well as provide examples of simple ways to include age appropriate science and math concepts in preschool programs.
Connected Learning: CTSF
An introduction to connected learning and its principles and how it can help transform your teen programming.
Girls Who Code
Join the staff of Girls Who Code as they present this webinar to explain more about Girls Who Code Clubs and how to launch a FREE Club for 6-12th grade girls at the library.
Code at Your Library
Luke Miller, of Prenda, explains why coding education is important, how to run a coding club without knowing how to code, and what free resources, curriculum and software is available to help library staff start and successfully run a coding club.

2022 Children's Summer Reading Program
Storyteller Jenifer Strauss shares programming and promotional ideas for CSLP's Oceans of Possibilities to use with children

2022 Tween and Teen Summer Reading Program
Storyteller Jenifer Strauss shares programming and promotional ideas for CSLP's Oceans of Possibilities to use with tweens and teens.

Summer Library Collaboration
Rachael Grime presents on the summer library collaboration between the Little Dixie Regional Libraries (LDRL) and the Dulany Memorial Library in Salisbury. LDRL staff both wrote and were responsible for the grant, including funding to form a summer reading program partnership between the two libraries.
Start a Summer Intern Program
The St. Charles City-County Library has been utilizing the LSTA Summer Reading grant funds to hire interns for the last three years with amazing success. Maggie Melson and Sara Nielsen share how interns can help any size library with daily tasks, special projects, and outreach.
Children's Summer Reading Program
Will Stuck shared ideas for the 2021 Tales and Tails Summer Reading Program.
Summer Library Programs
Content includes a brief history of Summer Library Programs, information on the Collaborative Summer Library Program which provides national themes and artworks to member states and libraries, useful resources, and details on summer library program grants for Missouri public libraries.
Teen Summer Reading Program
Will Stuck shares resources and ideas for programming the teen summer reading program. Also includes Missouri Bicentennial programming.
StoryWalks: CTSF
A brief history of StoryWlaks and information from the North Kansas City Public Library on how they do StoryWalk.

School Outreach/Collaboration
Join Casey O'Leary, Director of Youth Services and Library Programs at Mooresville Public Library, to learn how they use outreach to support instruction and share resources with the school system, including reasons to develop collaborative outreach partnerships between the public library and schools, methods connecting with schools and teachers, and ideas for possible collaborative activities for outreach partnerships.
Out of the Box Outreach: CTSF
The St. Charles City-County Library has begun expanding its teen outreach services to special communities in unique ways, connecting with teens who never come to the library but need community love and support. From juvenile detention centers, to at-risk youth social services, to teens with disabilities, discover who you can reach out to and how you can support them. Learn from our successes and mistakes as we navigate supporting teens outside the library and school.

Learning About Your Teens
For library staff new to working with teens in the community, or those who need a refresher, this webinar, presented by Dolly Goyal of San Mateo County Library, provides information about today’s teens, their needs and how to use that knowledge to create engaging teen programs.
Learning About Your Tweens
Amanda Struckmeyer, former Head of Youth Services at the Middleton (WI) Public Library, provided an overview of today’s tweens, as well as resources for providing programs and services to tweens, and examples of successful tween programs for any sized library.
Financial Literacy Resources: CTSF
Eva K. Johnston, Senior Ecomomic Education Specialist for the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, introduces the free personal finance and economic materials available for use in financial literacy programs for children and teens.
Adulting 101: CTSF
This forum, led by Youth Services Consultant Lysha Thompson, looks at life skills programming for young adults.

CTSF BookConnections.org
Nick Glass, founder and CEO and Kym Davick, Director of Implementation and Educational Support share information about BookConnections.org and set-up details for your library.
CTSF SPGC StoryQuest
Stephanie Smallwood, Youth Services Coordinator for the Springfield-Greene County Library District shares information about the StoryQuest Program.
MOYAC Missouri Youth and Children Discussion List
MOYAC is an unmoderated discussion list sponsored by the Missouri State Library. The list is exclusively for school and public library staff working with children and young adults. This short webcast includes an explanation of the purpose of MOYAC, guidelines for participation, and information on how to participate in this discussion list.
Trauma Informed Libraries
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been shown to have long-lasting effects on the health of our communities. The ability to understand and react to ACEs is the first step to a healthy community. This session will help you learn to recognize trauma and toxic stress and what you can do to help patrons and staff become more resilient, especially at this time when communities are dealing with COVID-19. Materials from today's session are available at Trauma Informed Libraries.
Homeschooling and Schooling from Home
Tips for programming and resources that can help patrons with homeschooling or schooling from home.
Resuming In Person Programming
A conversation on resuming in-person programming as pandemic concerns are alleviated.
Reading Challenge Software
A discussion of the pros and cons of reading challenge software.
Wolfner Services for Youth
Lisa Hellman, Wolfner Library's Youth Services Librarian, provides an overview of Wolfner services available for youth.
Reader Award Nominee Programs
Lysha Thompson facilitates an overview of the Building Block Picture Book Award, Show-Me Readers, Mark Twain Readers, Truman Readers, Gateway Readers, Dogwood Readers List, and Great Kids Can Read Programs which are Missouri-specific. She also looks at national book award programs.
Creating Accessible Storytimes
Lisa Hellman, Wolfner Library Youth Services Librarian, provides information on tips and tools to offer inclusive storytimes.

Missouri Digital Heritage

Introduction to Missouri Digital Heritage
Matt Butler, digitization consultant for the Missouri State Library, introduces the wealth of resources available through the Missouri Digital Heritage website.

Missouri Digital Heritage: Genealogy
In this Adult Services Forum, Missouri State Library's Digitization Consultant, Matt Butler, shows how Missouri Digital Heritage can be a helpful resource for genealogists.

Missouri Digital Heritage: Plat Books
Matt Butler, Digitization Consultant, demonstrates how to use the Missouri County Plat Books collection, sponsored by the Missouri State Library. The collection contains a selection of county atlases and plat books from all over the state published from 1875-1930. These books contain area maps and show land ownership and property boundaries. For genealogists and other researchers, these resources can serve as a snapshot in time and provide valuable information about where ancestors may have lived.

Missouri Digital Heritage: County Histories
The Missouri County History project, sponsored by the Missouri State Library, has gathered county histories from all over the state and made them accessible through Missouri Digital Heritage. These publications are predominantly from late 19th and early 20th centuries and portray the state during a period of commercial and industrial growth. Join Digitization Consultant Matt Butler and learn how county histories can offer a gold mine of information for genealogists and local historians.

Missouri Digital Heritage: Newspapers
This webinar was presented by Matt Butler, Digitization Consultant for the Missouri State Library. When thinking about newspaper research, people often picture someone hunched over a microfilm reader for hours at a time. Modern technology, however, now gives users the ability to view historic content like local newspapers right in their web browsers. This access offers a lot of advantages, but it's important to be aware of its limitations as well. Allied with the State Historical Society of Missouri and institutions across the state, Missouri Digital Heritage offers online access to dozens of historical local Missouri newspapers, freely available and searchable by date and keyword.

Technology

Assistive Technology for Libraries
Differently-abled patrons exist in every community. What can public libraries do to be more welcoming to these patrons? Incorporate assistive technologies! Ranging from low-tech braille signage to specialized software and devices, assistive technologies help to increase the independence of these patrons. This webinar will cover: making your library’s websites and documents accessible to patrons using screen reader software, learning about software that can be used to make public access computers and smart devices accessible, discovering the steps your library can take to make sure online resources are accessible to patrons with disabilities. Presented by Amy Nickless, Adult Services Librarian, Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library.

Code at Your Library
Luke Miller, of Prenda, explains why coding education is important, how to run a coding club without knowing how to code, and what free resources, curriculum and software is available to help library staff start and successfully run a coding club.
Girls Who Code
Join the staff of Girls Who Code as they present this webinar to explain more about Girls Who Code Clubs and how to launch a FREE Club for 6-12th grade girls at the library.

Avoiding COVID-19 Scams and Fraud
Amy VanDeVelde from The Oasis Institute talked about the most common scams seen during the pandemic and provided tips and resources participants can use to avoid these scams.
Impact of Digital Divides
Amy VanDeVelde, National Technology Program Director of The Oasis Institute, introduces viewers to a variety of digital divides, potential solutions for families, and cybersecurity best practices.
Lockdown Your Digital Life
Use of the internet is a necessity for digital late adopters. Teaching device and software use is one thing. Teaching them online safety is another. This webinar acquainted participants with the technology lingo and concepts that often alienate digital late adopters but are best practices for all users of the internet. Attendees were introduced to a training model and mini-lessons that can then be replicated in your own community. The presenter is Amy VanDeVelde, National Technology Program Director, The Oasis Institute.

Networking for New Directors
Charles Steinhaus, MOREnet network engineer, and Patti Dudenhoeffer, MOREnet security analyst, discuss network infrastructure and security.
Understanding Broadband and Its Impact
Libraries serve as an enormous resource to citizens, communities, and the regions they serve, and in many cases offer the only computer lab available to the public. Governor Parson is championing the deployment of high speed internet to rural Missouri, and libraries can play an important role in convening conversations about expanding broadband in your area. Tim Arbeiter, Missouri’s Director of Broadband Development, and Hank Niederhelm, MOREnet’s Director of Infrastructure provided an overview of the fundamentals Broadband terms, issues, and network operations.

Sharing Content via Social Media
The Sharing Content webinar, presented by David Lee King, provides public librarians with a better understanding of how to successfully share content with their communities through popular and emerging social media platforms. Attendees will learn how to choose platforms based on intended audiences, type of shared content, and library goals. Copyright, public domain, fair use, and Creative Commons will be briefly reviewed, and information about how those topics can impact sharing content through social media will be discussed.

Tech Connections in the Midst of a Pandemic
Social isolation has impacted many during the Covid-19 pandemic. St. Louis County Library developed two unique approaches using technology to bring people together once again. Learn how GrandPads, a senior-friendly tablet, and portable projectors made these connections possible. Presented by Eric Button, deputy director at St. Louis County Library, on September 21, 2021.

Tech Connections PowerPoint slide desk

Webinar Presentation Skills 101
There is an ever-increasing need to connect with patrons virtually and webinars are the perfect solution! This session will examine the best tools and practices of webinar presentations to help you provide a satisfying experience for your patrons. The presenter is Julie Cox, the Missouri State Library’s Outreach and Training Librarian.