Each month we post upcoming free virtual conferences to our training calendar. Here are the offerings coming up for March:
Thursday, Mar 10 (7-3pm)
Middle Grade Magic 2022 (School Library Journal)
Join School Library Journal on March 10 for our fourth annual Middle Grade Magic virtual event, a day-long celebration of authors and creators dedicated to crafting literature for children ages eight through 12. Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at some of the most anticipated new titles for kids and tweens, from modern coming-of-age tales to eye-popping graphic novels to immersive fantasy. Attendees will also have the opportunity to check out the virtual exhibit hall, chat directly with authors, download educational resources, and enter to win prizes and giveaways.
Tuesday, Mar 29 (1-4 pm)
Library 2.022: Virtual Reality and Learning: Leading the Way (Library 2.0 and SJSU)
Virtual Reality was identified by the American Library Association as one of the 10 top library technology trends for the future. The use of this technology is equally trending in the education, museum, and professional learning spheres. Virtual Reality is a social and digital technology that uniquely promises to transform learning, build empathy, and make personal and professional training more effective and economical.
Mar 29-30
NNLM Virtual Symposium (National Library of Medicine)
If you are interested in research, we welcome you! This includes both new and experienced researchers, health professionals, students, health sciences and public librarians, citizen/community scientists, and the general public.