Professional development training is an important part of ACL’s mission. At our monthly meetings, experts from ACL and other organizations offer presentations on current and essential topics regarding library service to youth. These sessions are fun, engaging and informative, and all members and potential members are welcome to attend. Presentations are either virtual or in-person. Check the Events calendar for details.
Read below for information about upcoming and past sessions. When available, supporting documents and videos are included. (View our Professional Development Archive for information about earlier sessions.) You can find additional professional development resources on our blog.
Professional Development Topics at ACL Meetings (second Friday of each month)
Did our last training leave you wanting to know even more about Novelist? Join Caroline Davis as you hone your readers’ advisory skillset with an even deeper dive into Novelist, the “secret weapon” for finding books to recommend. We’ll take a look at features that will help you find the next best read for your patrons (and yourself!). No matter how well you already know Novelist, you are sure to learn some new tips and tricks!
This Zoom session will be led by the the professionals at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Art. In this workshop we will consider how we can use picture books to help young people identify and manage emotions, navigate relationships, and cope with difficult situations. Participants will explore books that address various SEL competencies, consider how these books reflect their experiences inside and outside of the classroom, and learn emotionally responsive practices for engaging children in shared reading experiences.