Learning Opportunities

Attorney Education Session: We are Ready – Confirming Your Library Complies with the New Minimum Standards for Policies

• We’re Ready presentation slides
• templates for the board approved policies that libraries are required to have in place by January 1, 2027

Another policy mentioned during the session, for following the new Labor Law 210-b, will follow soon.

This recording and documents were prepared for WLS and RCLS staff and trustees. Any other entities wishing to use these resources should contact Henri Dussault, Paralegal, Law Office of Stephanie Adams, PLLC, at henri@losapllc.com.

Online Learning Opportunities

There are an incredible number of learning opportunities available to support professional development and community engagement needs. Captured here are a variety of different learning opportunities. Some will help you improve customer service, some will help you expand your knowledge of current trends, some are activities that you can share with patrons who want to engage themselves or their children. Do you know about a great learning opportunity? Please share it with us through the form below!

View and register for WLS training, meetings, and events on the WLS Events Calendar.

Do you know about a great learning opportunity? Share it with us here!

Review these IT Wiki Resources

• Overview of WLS Content eResources
• Overview of WLS Research eResources
• Overview of WLS Learning eResources
• OverDrive ebooks and audiobook Self-Directed Learning

Workshops at WLS Headquarters and Regional Locations

Staff workshops are available on a variety of topics, with an emphasis on recently added or updated resources. Most sessions last 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Get more information and register at http://evanced.westchesterlibraries.org. Look for programs like these:

• Digital, Information, and Web Literacy
  • Search
  • Privacy
    • Web Literacy: Let Me In – to Your Accounts!
    • Web Literacy: Digital Security Tools and Tactics
  • Web Utilities
    • Web Literacy: Using Canva For Print and Online Promotion
    • Web Literacy: Get Organized With Google
    • Web Literacy: Use the Web To Check the Web
• Maker Programs – Check out LEADER Lab programs like these
  
  • Getting Started With 3D Printing
  • Light-up LED Greeting Cards
  • Getting Started With Tinkercad Circuits
  • LED Wearables: Make a Light-up Wrist Cuff
  • Adventures in Soapmaking
  • Coconut Lotions For Day and Night
  • Holiday Candle Tins
  • Vinyl Cutter Certification

What would you like your staff to learn?

On-site Sessions

How can WLS help your staff learn about the Evergreen ILS, WLS eResources, and technology tools as part professional development initiatives? How will your staff most benefit from an hour-long, on-site development session? Contact the WLS trainer via this form that has ideas and scheduling options.