Training

Events

  • NC LIVE Watercooler Chat: Behind The Resource Selection Process

    Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
    Time: 12:00pm - 12:45pm
    Location: Online - At Your Computer

    Ever wondered how NC LIVE chooses which databases and resources to include in its collection? Join us for a casual, drop-in Zoom chat where we’ll pull back the curtain on the NC LIVE Resource Selection Process.

    We’ll talk about how decisions are made, who’s involved, and how member library feedback shapes the final collection. We will also include time for breakout room discussions in small groups.

    This is a great opportunity to ask questions, share your thoughts, or just listen in and learn more about how NC LIVE works behind the scenes.

    Register Here >>

  • Live Panel: US Citizenship Programming at Public Libraries

    Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
    Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
    Location: Online - At Your Computer

    "Spend Citizenship Day with a live panel of librarians from public libraries big and small who will be discussing how they help patrons prepare for the citizenship application, test, and interview process.

    Join Transparent Language to get answers to your questions about citizenship classes, tutoring, and other ways to support New Americans in your community.

    We’ll chat about:

    • Lots and lots of free resources to help you stand up a citizenship prep program
    • Pros and cons of citizenship classes vs. one-on-one tutoring
    • Whether or not to help patrons fill out the N-400 form
    • Strategies for prepping for all test sections (civics, literacy, and the interview)
    • How to run an effective mock interview
    • And more!

    Register Here >>

  • Lead & Learn: An NC LIVE Workshop For Strong Teams and Smart Service

    Date: Friday, September 19, 2025
    Time: 10:00am - 3:40pm
    Location: Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill Public Library

    Details

    Date: Friday, September 19th from 10am - 3:40pm

    Location: Chapel Hill Public Library

    Register Here >>

    Join us at Chapel Hill Public Library on Friday, September 19th for a dynamic, hands-on workshop designed to support both leadership development and resource expertise in libraries. Registrants will choose one track when completing the registration form. As always, registration is free and includes breakfast and lunch.

    Throughout the workshop, you’ll explore practical strategies to lead with confidence, navigate change, and strengthen your library’s impact. Whether you're guiding a team, supporting community learning, or building resource expertise, this is your chance to collaborate with peers across member libraries, exchange ideas, and return to your library energized and empowered to lead.

    Choose Your Workshop Track

    This workshop features two distinct tracks running simultaneously throughout the day. To ensure a focused and hands-on experience, participants will choose one track to attend when completing the registration form. Please note that you can only attend one track, so take a moment to consider which focus best aligns with your role, interests, and library goals.

    • Leading Through Change:
      Focused on conflict resolution, coaching through uncertainty, and engaging staff during transitions. Designed for supervisors, team leads, and aspiring leaders.
    • NC LIVE Resources in Focus:
      Focused on new tools, updated interfaces, and practical ways to use NC LIVE in community programming. Led by NC LIVE staff and vendors.

    Schedule

    Visit our in-person workshops page for the full schedule, including descriptions of individual workshop sessions: https://www.nclive.org/for-librarians/training/inperson-workshops

    Below is an abbreviated schedule. 

    TIME

    SESSION

    9:15 - 10am

    Check-In

    Participants arrive, check-in, and enjoy coffee while networking with fellow attendees.

    10 - 10:45am

    Introduction to NC LIVE

    Overview of NC LIVE's goals and mission, governance and structure, services, and impact. 

    10:50am - 12:10pm

    Workshop Sessions

    12:10 - 1:00pm

    Lunch

    Participants enjoy a catered lunch and continue networking with peers.

    1:00 - 2:10pm

    Workshop Sessions

     

    2:10 - 2:20pm

    Break

    Short break for participants to grab refreshments and recharge.

    2:20 - 3:30pm

    Workshop Sessions

    3:30 - 3:40pm

    Wrap Up & Raffle

     

See our full calendar »