Info2Go! is our series of monthly webinars showcasing current topics in Idaho libraries. The focus is on providing a platform for the library community and our partners to share knowledge. If you have a suggestion for a topic you think would make a great Info2Go! session, contact Annie Gaines.
Upcoming Webinars
Info2Go! Reimagining Nonfiction
May 1, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm MDT
Previous Info2Go! Webinars
2025
- Info2Go! Librarians Collaborating to Teach Critical Engagement with Artificial Intelligence. January 9, 2025. Slides (PDF).
- Info2Go! Moving a Library? Tips, Tricks, and Lessons Learned. February 25, 2025.
- Info2Go! Visual Literacy in Graphic Novels and Comics. April 9, 2025. Slides (PDF).
2024
- Info2Go! Addressing Harassment in the Workplace. January 23, 2024. Slides (Google), Resources/Information sheet (Google)
- Info2Go! Introducing “Visions of America: All Stories, All People, All Places” from PBS Books. May 22, 2024. Visit the Visions of America webpage.
- Info2Go! Connecting Beyond the Shelves: Empowering Library Workers Through State, Regional, and National Associations. September 26, 2024.
2023
- Info2Go! Take Care of Yourself! Self-Care Tips for Trying Times. January 24, 2023. Slides (PDF)
- Info2Go! Self-Care from the Management Perspective. February 22, 2023. Slides (PDF), Self-Care Hour Policy (PDF), Magic Wand Activity (PDF).
- Info2Go! The Library as a Gallery Space. April 13, 2023.
- Info2Go! Self-Care in the Great Outdoors. April 27, 2023. Slides (PDF)
- Info2Go! Leave Your Stress at Work. May 10, 2023.
- Info2Go! Developmentally Appropriate Collection Development. June 14, 2023. Slides (PDF), links/more resources (PDF)
- Info2Go! What does “obscene” or “harmful to minors” mean exactly? July 11, 2023. Slides (PDF).
- Info2Go! Service and Support Animals in the Library. August 8, 2023. Slides (PDF). Online resources (Google Doc).
- Info2Go! Idaho Veterans Guide (IVG). August 9, 2023.
- Info2Go! Intro to Accessible Web Design. September 12, 2023. Slides (PDF).
- Info2Go! A Travelogue of Serbia Libraries. October 18, 2023. Slides (PDF), LibGuide.
- Info2Go! Introducing Coding to Your Library. November 7, 2023. Slides (PDF).
- Info2Go! From Hire to Retire: the Employee Lifecycle. November 16, 2023.
2022
- Info2Go! How Libraries Can Better Support Homeschooling Families. January 13, 2022. Slides (PDF), Homeschooling resources (PDF), link to quiz mentioned, link to list of books
- Info2Go! FindHelp.org: Connecting Patrons to Local Support Services. January 26, 2022. Visit FindHelp.org.
- Info2Go! All About Summer Reading 2022. February 25, 2022.
- Info2Go! Tools for Tense Situations and Challenging Patrons. March 15, 2022. Slides (PDF)
- Info2Go! Public Records Requests. April 7, 2022. Visit ICRMP.org
- Info2Go! Library Programming in the Great Outdoors. June 1, 2022. Visit Project Learning Tree. Visit Idaho Forests Product Commission Education page. Visit Let’s Move Libraries. Learn more about Storywalk.
- Info2Go! Collection Development Policies. August 16, 2022. Visit Selection & Reconsideration Policy Toolkit (ALA). Visit Challenge Support (ALA). Contact oif@ala.org.
- Info2Go! Going Fine Free. October 27, 2022. Slides (PDF)
- Info2Go! Flannel Board STEM. November 22, 2022. Slides (PDF).
- Info2Go! Public Library Annual Survey 2022. November 29, 2022.
2021
- Info2Go! Restorative Justice in Libraries. January 25, 2021. Slides (PDF)
- Info2Go! Read Your Own Way: All About the Talking Book Service. February 22, 2021. Slides (PDF)
- Info2Go! Summer Food Service Program: How to Become a Sponsor or Site. March 24, 2021. Slides (PDF), SFSP Fact Sheet (PDF), SFSP Nutrition Guide (PDF)
- Info2Go! Looking for Mirrors in the Library: Collection Development to Support Indigenous Patrons. April 19, 2021. Slides (PDF), Handout with Links (PDF), Mandi Harris’ Database of Indigenous Children’s Literature (Google Sheets), also available here: https://tinyurl.com/indigenouschildrensliterature
- Info2Go! Providing Remote and Virtual Volunteer Programs to Our Patrons. May 17, 2021. Check out the ICfL Library Volunteer Management Toolbox.
- Info2Go! Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB): Helping Households with Broadband & Device Discounts (special session). June 7, 2021. EBB website.
- Info2Go! Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF): Mobile Hotspots & Devices for Public Libraries (special session). June 14, 2021. Slides (PDF). ECF website. ICfL webpage on e-rate. ALA’s webpage on the ECF. Funds for Learning webpage.
- Info2Go! Virtual Facilitation that Rocks: Strategies to Encourage Engagement During Your Next Online Meeting. June 21, 2021. Slides (PDF). Jamboard.
- Info2Go! Introduction to Library Ethics. July 19, 2021. Slides (PDF).
- Info2Go! Next Steps Idaho: Tools for college and career ready patrons. September 9, 2021. Visit Next Steps Idaho.
- Info2Go! Libraries and COVID-19: A Conversation with Dr. Kent (special session). September 15, 2021.
- Info2Go! Next Steps Idaho: A comprehensive tool for college and career ready patrons. October 12, 2021. Visit Next Steps Idaho.
- Info2Go! Developing Welcoming Spaces & Programs for LGBTQ+ Youth. December 2, 2021. Slides (Google).
2020
- Info2Go! Grant writing AND tips for ICfL Grants. January 13, 2020. Slides (PDF)
- Info2Go! Census 2020 & Libraries. February 10, 2020.
- Info2Go! Self-Care During a Pandemic (Special Session). April 9, 2020.
- Info2Go! WiFi Content Filtering Overview. April 20, 2020.
- Info2Go! Trauma-Informed Libraries: ACE’s and Protective Factors (Special Session). May 7, 2020.
- Info2Go! Trauma-Informed Libraries: Building Positive Experiences (Special Session). May 12, 2020.
- Info2Go! Taming LOC.gov. May 18, 2020.
- Info2Go! Neurodiversity in the Library. June 15, 2020. Slides (PDF). Additional resources:
- Autism @ Work Playbook: Finding talent and creating meaningful employment opportunities for people with autism (2019) – Guide from ACCESS-IT, the Information School, University of Washington
- Top 10 UDL tips for Designing an Engaging Learning Environment (2016) – Resource from CAST
- Neurodiverse Voices: Good Practice in the Workplace (2020) – Issue 1 of the e-journal AchieveAbility
- Neurodiversity at Work (2016) – Research paper by Helen Bewley and Anitha George
- Loud Hands in the Library: Neurodiversity in LIS (2013) – Essay by Emily Laurence
- Neurodiversity at Work (2018) – Guide from CIPD
- Everyone Communicates Differently infographic – From neurodiversitylibrary.org
- Info2Go! Recommendation Systems. July 20, 2020. Slides (Web)
- Info2Go! Growing CollectionBuilder Developing an Agile Approach to Digital Collections. August 17, 2020. Slides (Web), Slides (Web).
- Info2Go! Graphic Novels in Every Classroom. September 21, 2020. Slides (Web).
- Info2Go! A Library for Everyone: Building a Model for Digital Library Accessibility. October 19, 2020.
- Info2Go! Self-Care During a Pandemic, Part 2. November 23, 2020. Slides (Web).
2019
- Info2Go! Library Data & Evaluation. March 18, 2019. Slides (PDF) Research Institute for Public Libraries (website)
- Info2Go! NASA @ My Library. April 15, 2019. Slides (PDF)
- Info2Go! Doing Democracy. May 20, 2019.
- Info2Go! STEM for Frontline Staff. June 17, 2019.
- Info2Go! Nutrition Labels for News: A Discussion with NewsGuard About News Literacy and Access to Information. July 15, 2019.
- Info2Go! Learning with Idaho Public Television. August 12, 2019. Slides
- Info2Go! Microsoft Office Specialist Certification in Your Library. September 16, 2019.
- Info2Go! Girls Who Code at Your Library. October 21, 2019. Slides (PDF)
- Info2Go! How to Manage Volunteers with No Time. November 18, 2019.