With over 40 million disabled Americans categorizing their disabilities as invisible, 96% of the disabled community, chances are high that you work with someone who is invisibly disabled. Using a mixture of research and lived
experiences, explore common hidden disabilities, why simply offering accommodations is not enough, and how universal design principles can ease many hidden disabilities.
Maryland Library Association
Maryland State Library Resource Center
Develop more genuine interpersonal work relationships by exploring the nuances of boundary setting in the workplace. Learn how to assess and react to body language signals, detect and prevent assigning emotional work, and internalize and incorporate constructive feedback through real-world examples. We will also explore how to critically assess the way these boundaries change when dominant culture and power dynamics are unbalanced.
Maryland Library Association
Delaware Library Association
Prince George’s County Memorial Library System
Turn your enthusiasm into expertise with this three-part approach to competency. Begin by exploring some of the most common emerging technologies that public libraries have been exploring over the last five years. Learn how staff members at any authority or competency level, including yourself, can find resources to assist them in exploring and becoming confident with using technology. Finally, develop an individualized learning plan for adopting and managing new technologies in your library.
Maryland Tech Connect
Amigos Library Services
Prince George’s County Memorial Library System
Beyond the serene facade of libraries as quiet, noncombative spaces lies a history of trauma. Join this interactive session, where childhood board games are reimagined to confront these issues head-on, merging familiar mechanics with uncomfortable conversations. Gain insight from diverse sources, spark meaningful dialogue, and discover pathways to reshape librarianship.
The Library Collective
Always wanted to present for MLA, but not sure where to start? Presented in the past, but wish you could have done just a little better? Join us to learn how to give a great presentation for your Maryland library colleagues. Attendees will have an opportunity to workshop existing presentation ideas, come up with new ones, and share best practices for giving a killer presentation at the MLA Conference or throughout the year.
Maryland Library Association (approved but not completed)
Make the most out of your professional development events and further your career opportunities by learning how to successfully network. Some networking skills don’t come naturally to introverts, making meetings and conferences stressful and unproductive. Join us as we review valuable habits you can practice to network like an extrovert. Learn how to develop a captivating elevator pitch, set realistic networking goals, and engage with peers through a variety of formats.
Maryland Library Association (approved but not completed)
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