Transformation for Libraries: The Future of Learning Participants

Transformation for Libraries: The Future of Learning Participants

Building on the national Foundations in Natural Foresight for libraries, the CT State Library Division of Library Development (DLD) and TFSX will host a half day gathering of Transformation for Libraries: The Future of Learning Participants. With Futures School alumni and key stakeholders , TFSX will facilitate the session to generate dialogue and synthesize alignments, strategic opportunities, and innovative ideas to continue momentum of the Future of Libraries and allocate ownership for maximum impact.

Five notable Transformation for Libraries TFSX Cohort Alumni will join this session as they are participating in an ongoing Future of Learning cohort to serve as mentors in this future-facing endeavor.

Presenters: 

Nicole Baker-Rosa, Head of Human Design and Development, TFSX

Dawn La Valle, Director Division of Library Development, CT State Library

Future of Library Participants:

  • Nan Carmack, Senior Consultant of Learning and Development, Virginia Department of Social Services; former Interim Executive Director, Virginia Library Association; and former Director, Library Development and Networking, The Library of Virginia 
  • Kendra Davey, former Community Engagement Administrator, Pima County Public Library, Arizona
  • Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer, Institute of Museum and Library Services 
  • Joel Nichols, Chief, Neighborhood Library Services Division, Philadelphia Free Library 
  • Michelle O’Rourke, Futurist/Writer

Recording and Slides:

This program is not being recorded. For more information about the program, visit the Transformation for Libraries: The Futures School (TFSX) After The Futures School LibGuide page.  

Who Should Come?

Perfect for anyone looking to integrate strategic foresight and futures thinking into their work and the work of the library, including library directors/administrators, youth services staff, supervisors/managers/department heads, librarians, all library staff and library board members and friends.

Accessibility 

This webinar will be captioned. If you require another access service to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 14 days prior to the event.

Related LibGuide: Transformation for Libraries: The Futures School (TFSX) by Gail Hurley

Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
11:30am - 3:00pm
Location:
Online - at your computer
Categories:
DLD Online Webinar
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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.