The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we have contracted with ALA to provide our members with access to their live webinars.  These webinars are free to MLS members who register through our calendar.  Please do not register directly with ALA. Members who register directly with ALA are responsible for paying their registration fee. 

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

Technology changes fast—and libraries need to know which shifts matter most. In this webinar, you'll explore the latest emerging tech trends and how they could reshape library services in the near future. From evolving tools to changes in patron expectations, discover what's coming, what's worth watching, and how to stay prepared. You'll leave with a clearer picture of how today's innovations might influence tomorrow's libraries.

Learning Outcomes

By taking this webinar, you will:

• Identify the emerging tech trends most likely to be relevant to libraries.
• Understand how new technologies could reshape library operations and services.
• Learn how shifting tools and platforms are changing patron expectations.
• Gain insights to help your library stay informed, adaptable, and future-ready.

Presenter

Laura Solomon, MCIW, MLS, is the Library Services Manager for the Ohio Public Library Information Network. She has been doing web development and design for over twenty years, in both public libraries and as an independent consultant. She specializes in developing with Drupal. She is a 2010 Library Journal Mover & Shaker. She’s written three books about social media and content marketing, specifically for libraries, and speaks nationally on both these and technology-related topics.  As a former children’s librarian, she enjoys bringing the “fun of technology” to audiences and in giving libraries the tools they need to better serve the virtual customer.

Accessibility Information

If you have questions or requests regarding accessibility, contact ce@ala.org or at 312-280-5100.