Topics Related to Library Development

Weeding: Staff and Community Issues In recent years, library weeding projects have become increasingly controversial, even resulting in staff mutinies, firings, the resignation and firing of directors. Even when the library’s staff and director have taken care to follow established guidelines, they are accused of censorship, book burning, and destroying public property. How can you safeguard your next weeding initiative and keep it from making local headlines? North Carolina library staff are invited to register for Weeding: An Introduction to Models and Methods, slnc.info/Weeding-2. 

Weeding: An Introduction to Models and Methods Weeding your library collection is as necessary to the health of your library as weeding is to the health of a garden. The evaluation process requires understanding your library’s goals and target audiences, budget constraints, and community needs. In addition, the properly managed weeding project has steps to ensure that books pulled from the collection are treated as potential assets, not just trash. As with most projects, good planning is key.

Introduction to Library Ethics with Pat Wagner  North Carolina library staff are invited to register for Introduction to Library Ethics with Pat Wagner, https://slnc.info/IntroEthics. 

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a temporary program that provides a discount of up to $50 or $75 per month to lower the cost of broadband service for low-income households. To help spread the word in North Carolina communities, the State Library is offering an information session for front-line staff. Attendees will receive an overview of the program, who’s eligible, how individuals can sign-up, and practical outreach strategies and materials. The session will end with an opportunity to ask questions. This session is open to anyone who interacts with low-income households that might benefit from the program.

SLNC Adapts Information Session

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Social Media Strategies to Use During COVID-19 and Beyond

Best Practices for Virtual or Socially Distant Programs Online is part of the webinar series Making the Most of Going Digital: Optimizing Virtual Services for Customer Engagement.

Best Practices for Virtual or Socially Distant Programs Online

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Fiber Fridays: Public Libraries, Connected A 4-part series for public library directors and staff to build a common understanding of broadband options, impacts, and opportunities with a goal of increasing connectivity and digital inclusion across North Carolina

Fiber Fridays: Public Libraries, Connected A 4-part series for public library directors and staff to build a common understanding of broadband options, impacts, and opportunities with a goal of increasing connectivity and digital inclusion across North Carolina.

Fiber Fridays: Public Libraries, Connected A 4-part series for public library directors and staff to build a common understanding of broadband options, impacts, and opportunities with a goal of increasing connectivity and digital inclusion across North Carolina.