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Reader's Advisory Roundtable

Book Clubs Join us for our October 15 meeting of the Readers' Advisory Roundtable as we discuss book clubs. Join us for an opportunity to share your experiences with Library-sponsored and private...
Date:
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Online event through CT Library Consortium,
Categories:
CLC Events

New Directors Roundtable

Idea Implementation & Change Management As a new director, it can be challenging to be tasked with soliciting and implementing new ideas for the library. Join us for our next New Directors Roundtable...
Date:
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 11:30am
Location:
Online event through CT Library Consortium,
Categories:
CLC Events

Brain Architecture and Public Libraries

The Brain Architecture Game is a tabletop game initiative that builds understanding of the powerful role of experiences on early brain development - what promotes it, what derails it, with what...
Date:
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 11:30am
Location:
Middletown Library Service Center, 786 South Main St., Middletown,
Categories:
DLD Workshop
Register! - 13 seats left

AI Roundtable

AI Roundtable Kickoff Meeting Interested in the use or implications of AI in your library? Join us for our inaugural AI Roundtable meeting. In this initial meeting we will determine the specific...
Date:
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Online event through CT Library Consortium,
Categories:
CLC Events

New Librarians Roundtable

Introduction to Library Departments / Areas of Focus Do you already know where you want to end up in the library and want to know more about it? Or are you curious about a different department or...
Date:
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Time:
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location:
Online event through CT Library Consortium,
Categories:
CLC Events

Emerging Tech Trends in Libraries, Part 1

Technology has changed the face of libraries and is continuing to change how we work and how we deliver services to customers. In fact, the past few years have pushed us, and in some cases made us...
Date:
Friday, October 18, 2024
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Categories:
DLD Online Webinar
Register! - 30 seats left

Northwest Corner Library Directors Roundtable

Working with Your Board Join us for our next meeting of the Northwest Corner Library Directors Roundtable as we discuss working with your board. Anyone who has ever worked with a Board of Directors...
Date:
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Online event through CT Library Consortium,
Categories:
CLC Events

iREAD State Webinar

Connecticut libraries get ready for 2025 Summer Reading with iREAD! The iREAD webinar will contain the following: Welcome & General Introduction to the program Introduction to 2024 theme & artist...
Date:
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Online - at your computer,
Categories:
DLD Online Webinar

Session 5: Using Data to Inform Program Design and Library Services with Libraries Without Borders

In this session, we will build on the October 5th Assessing Library Utilization and Awareness session's framework for collecting, understanding, and using library utiliziation and awareness data....
Date:
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Categories:
DLD Online Webinar
Register! - 26 seats left

Academic Library Tech Services Roundtable

Discovering Discovery Systems Join us for the next meeting of our Academic Library Tech Services Roundtable to talk discovering discovery systems. We'll talk about our favorites, share tips and...
Date:
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Online event through CT Library Consortium,
Categories:
CLC Events

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.