You don’t need a big budget or complex research tools to make your library website better. Learn how to leverage user feedback and lightweight testing to identify usability issues and make improvements during the next webinar from FLVC and the Professional Development Alliance, "Practical Usability for Small Teams,” on Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. ET. Save your spot today at bit.ly/4yoKtNI

The FL-OER Stories Webinar Series continues on October 22 from 2–3 p.m. ET! Explore how @FloridaState's Juris Master Program is improving access to affordable course materials. Register here: flvc.libcal.com/calendar/Mas…

Can your library become a true community hub on a limited budget? Join FLVC and the Professional Development Alliance for a free webinar, “Mind the Social Gap: Addressing Student Social Needs Through Library Programming with Limited Resources,” on Oct. 15 at 3 p.m. ET. Discover practical strategies for securing funding, overcoming programming challenges, and measuring impact while meeting the social needs of commuter students. Register now at bit.ly/4wXIcrV

Learn how to build an effective and engaging AI training course for in-person, hybrid or online learners during the free webinar, “Creating a Comprehensive AI Training Course for Community College Students,” on Oct. 13 at 3 p.m. ET. Register now at bit.ly/4xm98CB

Register today for the next free IDN Professional Development webinar, “Evidence-Informed Instructional Design: Leveraging AI to Strengthen Practice,” on Oct 13 at 2 p.m. ET. Learn how evidence-informed instructional design can transform your teaching practice. This session will break down what makes instructional design a science and how research differs from anecdotal evidence. Register for free at tinyurl.com/bdh9a3n4

Reminder: FL-OER Stories starts today! Learn more and register at libraries.flvc.org/floer-sto…

A reminder to tune in tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT for this month's OPEN FL Community Meeting and a discussion of Anatomy & Physiology (BSC#071). Register now at flvc.org/openfl

FLVC staff presented at the EDUCAUSE Annual Conference on Oct. 1 about the success of the statewide OpenAthens initiative. The EDUCAUSE presentation focused on how Florida institutions are using the OpenAthens Reporting API to strengthen library assessment and better understand how the use of library electronic resources has positive impacts on student success. The initiative demonstrates how statewide technology and collaboration can provide institutions with tools to improve services while supporting informed decision making. Read more about FLVC's presentation at EDUCAUSE at flvc.org/news10022026

Two free webinars. One day. Two timely topics. Join FLVC and the Professional Development Alliance on Oct. 6 for two opportunities to learn, connect, and bring new strategies back to your campus. 1 p.m. ET | Cultivating Organizational Change Through Conflict Transformation Move beyond quick-fix conflict resolution and explore sustainable strategies for addressing the underlying dynamics that drive workplace disputes. Register at bit.ly/4zxa8oL 3 p.m. ET | (Social) Media Literacy: Teaching Everyday Information Literacy Skills for College Students Learn how one academic library developed an interactive tutorial to help freshmen critically evaluate social media platforms and navigate today’s information landscape. Register at bit.ly/4qNMOiR Save your spot today for one or both of these free webinars!

FL-OER Stories begins next week! Join FLVC on Thursdays in October for FL-OER Stories, a free webinar series featuring educators sharing how they use OER in their classrooms and how textbook affordability initiatives can help reduce barriers to learning. This year’s series explores these stories through the lens of International Open Access Week’s theme, “The Cost of Knowledge.” The series kicks off Thursday, October 8, at 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT, with “OER and Senegal,” featuring a discussion of OER and human rights. Learn more and register at libraries.flvc.org/floer-sto…

Is your library’s website truly accessible or just passing automated tests? Technical compliance doesn't always mean a seamless user experience. Join us for the free webinar from the FLVC and the Professional Development Alliance, “Small, Meaningful Progress: Implementing a Readability Widget for a Neuro-Inclusive Library Website” on Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. ET. Learn one library improved accessibility using an open-source readability widget and leave with practical, actionable tips to take back to your library. Register now at bit.ly/4fvxNhy

Check out October's lineup of free webinars from FLVC and the Professional Development Alliance (PDA) at flvc.libguides.com/professio….

Don’t miss tomorrow’s free professional development webinar beginning at 3 p.m. ET: “Building an Immersive Learning Program in the Academic Library: From Vision to Implementation.” Explore how academic libraries are using virtual reality, podcasting, AI and other emerging technologies to create new opportunities for teaching and learning. Get practical ideas and insights you can implement at your library. Register for free at bit.ly/3SnKAtx

Be sure and save your spot for today's free webinar, “Plain Language Toolkit for Librarians: Practical Tools to Improve Understanding, Engagement, and Trust” at 1 p.m. ET. Register for free at bit.ly/3RKV59Y

Preparing the next generation of library managers! Join us Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 3 p.m. ET for “Flying by the Seat of Our Pants: Assessing Early Career Librarians' Readiness for Management Roles.” This free webinar from FLVC and the Professional Development Alliance will explore survey findings on early career librarians’ perceived readiness for management roles and discuss strategies for supporting librarians as they transition into leadership positions. Register for free today at bit.ly/46ekTiq

Make your library programs, instruction, and outreach more accessible! Join FLVC and the Professional Development Alliance on Sept. 24 at 1 p.m. ET for the free webinar, “Plain Language Toolkit for Librarians: Practical Tools to Improve Understanding, Engagement, and Trust.” Gain practical tips and tools for using plain language to help users better understand information, engage with library services, and build trust. Register for free now at bit.ly/3RKV59Y

Don’t miss tomorrow’s free webinar from the Instructional Designer Network! Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. ET for “Making Instructional Design Visible: Metrics and ROI That Matter.” Experts from the University of Pittsburgh will share strategies for demonstrating the impact and value of instructional design and connecting your work to institutional priorities. Register for free now at tinyurl.com/35wt7ptd

Be sure to save your spot for this afternoon's free webinar from FLVC and the Professional Development Alliance, “AI and the Literacy Crisis,” at 3 p.m. ET. To learn more about the webinar and to register, visit bit.ly/4xbwN8P

Join us for the upcoming free webinar from FLVC and the Professional Development Alliance, “AI and the Literacy Crisis,” on Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. ET. This webinar is free and open to everyone. To learn more about the webinar, and to register, visit bit.ly/4xbwN8P

Want employee onboarding training that lasts? Then don’t miss out on the free webinar from FLVC and the Professional Development Alliance, “Training that Sticks: Improving Onboarding for Staff Online” on Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. ET. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and overcome key barriers while discovering practical and effective training techniques that you can take back to your library. Register now at bit.ly/4vVt3qi