Resources & Upcoming Deadlines for Library Staff

Oklahoma Department of Libraries sent this bulletin at 04/15/2026 10:00 AM CDT

 

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April 15, 2025
     
     

Resources & Upcoming Deadlines

     
     
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Upcoming Library Pulse Webinar

This is your reminder to join us on May 7 at 1 p.m. for "Delivering Better Outcomes through Service Design." Learn tactics from consultants at Harmonic Design that benefit both your team and library customers.

 

Sign up today for the latest installment in the Library Pulse series. A presentation recording will be emailed to all registrants afterwards.

 

 

  
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STEAM Programming Survey

Join the state conversation about Generative AI and STEAM learning by participating in this survey. An OU research team is looking for input from library professionals about the opportunities and challenges of integrating GenAI into maker-based STEAM programs.

 

Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, "Gauging Library Needs for Integrating Generative AI into Children's Maker-Based Learning" offers a 15-20 minute survey where library staff can share feedback.

 

Please contact Dr. Jiqun Liu or Dr. Yong Ju Jung with any questions!

 

 

  

 

 

March Training Spotlight

This month's collection of webinars is all about books! Please email odl.education@libraries.ok.gov with any questions.

 

  
 

Spring Book & Author Festival (Penguin Random House, Library Journal) 

April 16, all-day

At this virtual event, enjoy a day packed with author panels and interviews, book buzzes, virtual shelf browsing, and adding to your TBR pile.

 

 

Promising Picture Books (Booklist) 

April 21, 1-2 p.m.

Check out this free, one-hour webinar sharing picture books from top publishers that are sure to engage young library customers!

 

 

Library Love for LibraryReads (Booklist)

April 23, 1-2 p.m.

Register today for this free, one-hour webinar featuring titles from a wide variety of genres—inspiration for any library's sourcing list.

 

 

On Demand: Book Processing with Demco Book Doctor Kimberly Young

Join Kimberly Young, the Demco Book Doctor, and learn how to bring your book processing in-house. The course covers processing and labeling for paperback and hardcover books.

 

 

  

 

 

Trainings From Niche Academy

These short, on-demand trainings provide insight into collection weeding, book repair, and book displays.

 

 

 

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