The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we are working with LibraryWorks to provide our members with access to their webinars.  These webinars are free to Massachusetts library workers who register through our calendar. 

• Please note: To attend these webinars at no cost, you must register here. If you register directly with LibraryWorks, your registration will not be paid by MLS. 
• Please help us keep MLS sponsored training free for all members. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, please cancel your registration. A cancellation link can be found in your confirmation email, or you may contact Sarah Donnelly at sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org to cancel.

Description:

The Alphas are here, with the oldest in middle school, soon to be high school and they are already creating memes and culture online. Who are they? How are they distinct from Gen Z? And how can libraries tailor their programming and services to this generation? This webinar, from the author of the recently published, Technology for Littles: Helping Young Children Navigate the Internet Responsibly (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025) will help break down current research and trends into actional ideas for libraries.

This webinar will discuss:

• Demographic trends
• Differences between Alphas and Gen Z
• Internet culture and Alphas
• Other cultural touchstones for Alphas
• Library programming and services ideas

Presenter:

Carrie Rogers-Whitehead is the founder of Digital Respons-Ability, a mission-based company that teaches digital citizenship to tens of thousands of parents, students, and educators across the world. Digital Respons-Ability’s products and services have been recognized internationally and they recently won a 2023 CODiES for “Best Digital Citizenship Solution.” Before her work with Digital Respons-Ability, Carrie worked for a decade in public libraries and continues to partner and work with libraries. Carrie regularly writes, speaks and researches on digital citizenship, parenting, technology, libraries and education. She is the award-winning author of seven books, including most recently: Deepening Digital Citizenship: a Guide to Systemwide Policy and Practice. Carrie lives with her family in Utah with a constant pile of books on her nightstand.