Session Listing

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

This training session is specifically designed for library colleagues who will provide feedback after attending a candidate presentation or who will participate as stakeholders in an interview session. The session aims to reduce the potential impact of bias in candidate feedback and help ensure fair and equitable search outcomes. The training is strongly encouraged for all library colleagues in these roles, and is required for … Continue reading Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback Processes »

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

Do you need to record a presentation or a webinar, or create a simple video tutorial? This workshop will look at a couple of ways to record an online event without having to learn complicated video editing tools and techniques. We’ll talk about options in Zoom for how to share your screen beyond just…sharing your screen. We’ll also take a look at Camtasia to see … Continue reading Demystifying Presentation and Tutorial Videos »

Experience the vibrant and mesmerizing art of Western paper marbling in this engaging, hands-on workshop. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just curious to try something new, you’ll learn how to float colorful paints on water and create unique swirling patterns—no fancy skills required! Our friendly instructor will guide you through each step, sharing a bit of history, demonstrating marbling techniques, and helping you design … Continue reading Paper Marbling »

The Management Development Committee, in partnership with the People Leaders Employee Resource Group, will host a live discussion on navigating and managing change. Discussion attendees will have a space to surface questions or challenges about feedback, as well as to share good practices that can help colleagues. We recognize that traditional training sessions may not offer opportunities for conversation, and we hope discussions like this will provide … Continue reading Discussion on Giving and Receiving Feedback »

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

Experience the vibrant and mesmerizing art of Western paper marbling in this engaging, hands-on workshop. Whether you’re a complete beginner or just curious to try something new, you’ll learn how to float colorful paints on water and create unique swirling patterns—no fancy skills required! Our friendly instructor will guide you through each step, sharing a bit of history, demonstrating marbling techniques, and helping you design … Continue reading Paper Marbling »

The session will be presented by Jeff Witt on Tuesday, March 31st, 2:00-3:00 pm. Zoom link will be shared upon registration. The Library Management Development Committee would like to invite you to strengthen your change management knowledge and skills—and bring practical tools back to help your staff navigate upcoming changes. In this interactive session, you’ll discover how trust, relationships, and small actions can create real change, … Continue reading Influencing Change At Any Level »

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

Synthesizers can be mysterious instruments and it can be hard to know why they make the noises they do. I played several for years, but did not truly understand them until I started using modular synths. This workshop will begin to demystify synthesis, give you some hands-on experience with a modular synth, and direct you towards resources to continue the journey on your own. After … Continue reading Modular Synths »

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

This training session is exclusively for individuals serving as members of a library search committee. Drawing from the U-M “Bias in Everyday Life” program, this session focuses on helping search committee members recognize how bias may influence the candidate search and interview process and provides practical strategies to interrupt such biases. Completion of this training is required for anyone who will participate as a member of … Continue reading Bias Interruption Training for Search Committees »

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

Join facilitators Deb Jackson, Jeff Witt, and the Management Development Committee for a session on Difficult & Crucial Conversations: Practical Tools for Library Supervisors. This 90 minute workshop is geared toward library employees with supervisory responsibilities, but is open to all interested staff. By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Identify common avoidance and “replacement” behaviors—and what the data shows about … Continue reading Difficult & Crucial Conversations: Practical Tools for Library Supervisors »

This training session is specifically designed for library colleagues who will provide feedback after attending a candidate presentation or who will participate as stakeholders in an interview session. The session aims to reduce the potential impact of bias in candidate feedback and help ensure fair and equitable search outcomes. The training is strongly encouraged for all library colleagues in these roles, and is required for … Continue reading Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback Processes »

Are you ready for some spring cleaning? The Library eLearning Committee invites you to learn about, and share, tips for tidying up your video files and storage. In this hands-on session we’ll share our top three tips for video spring cleaning including, digital accessibility remediation, checking privacy/publication/access permissions of your media files, and deciding when to delete your videos. To wrap up this session, we’ll … Continue reading Decluttering Your Media Files »

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

Facilitator Jeff Witt, and the Management Development Committee present Psychological Safety in the Workplace. Psychological safety is essential for creating a positive work culture where individuals feel valued, respected and empowered to contribute their best. It fosters open communication, learning, collaboration and innovation, ultimately leading to higher performance and organizational success. This course will explore what psychological safety is (and is not) and how leaders … Continue reading Psychological Safety In The Workplace »

This training session is exclusively for individuals serving as members of a library search committee. Drawing from the U-M “Bias in Everyday Life” program, this session focuses on helping search committee members recognize how bias may influence the candidate search and interview process and provides practical strategies to interrupt such biases. Completion of this training is required for anyone who will participate as a member of … Continue reading Bias Interruption Training for Search Committees »

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

This training session is specifically designed for library colleagues who will provide feedback after attending a candidate presentation or who will participate as stakeholders in an interview session. The session aims to reduce the potential impact of bias in candidate feedback and help ensure fair and equitable search outcomes. The training is strongly encouraged for all library colleagues in these roles, and is required for … Continue reading Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback Processes »

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

Join the Art Alliance to create the fridge magnet of your dreams! This workshop is a hybrid event where participants will learn the basics of ceramics and clay crafting. Then, with supplies provided, they will create their very own clay magnet using air-dry clay! No experience is required, total beginners are welcome. Please note that air dry clay needs 2-3 days to dry completely, so … Continue reading Clay Magnet Workshop »

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

This training session is exclusively for individuals serving as members of a library search committee. Drawing from the U-M “Bias in Everyday Life” program, this session focuses on helping search committee members recognize how bias may influence the candidate search and interview process and provides practical strategies to interrupt such biases. Completion of this training is required for anyone who will participate as a member of … Continue reading Bias Interruption Training for Search Committees »

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »

Unwind with a low-stress take on the Silent Disco! Attendees will receive headphones and be able to stream calm, relaxing tunes. As they listen, attendees may choose to collaborate on a puzzle, color on provided pages, or bring their own work/craft. It’s up to you! The playlist will be curated by staff member Roshni Veeramachaneni, who will also host the event. Catering will be provided. … Continue reading Low-Stress Silent Disco »

This training session is specifically designed for library colleagues who will provide feedback after attending a candidate presentation or who will participate as stakeholders in an interview session. The session aims to reduce the potential impact of bias in candidate feedback and help ensure fair and equitable search outcomes. The training is strongly encouraged for all library colleagues in these roles, and is required for … Continue reading Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback Processes »

In a one-hour synchronous training session presented by Jill Castro, Senior Faculty and Staff Counselor from the Faculty & Staff Counseling & Consultation Office (FASCCO), library employees will learn tools and skills for prioritizing self-care. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with a variety of tools and skills for prioritizing self-care. Take away a tangible plan of self-care techniques they … Continue reading Quick Tips for Self Care »

This training session is exclusively for individuals serving as members of a library search committee. Drawing from the U-M “Bias in Everyday Life” program, this session focuses on helping search committee members recognize how bias may influence the candidate search and interview process and provides practical strategies to interrupt such biases. Completion of this training is required for anyone who will participate as a member of … Continue reading Bias Interruption Training for Search Committees »

In a 90-minute in-person workshop presented by Fire Safety Specialists from U-M Environment, Health, and Safety – library employees will partake in a basic fire extinguisher training, which will include both a Powerpoint presentation and a hands-on portion.  The presentation will start in Shapiro Library Learning Lab 1 – Room 4059; and will move outside for hands-on portion.  By the end of this training session, … Continue reading Fire Extinguisher Training »

This training session is specifically designed for library colleagues who will provide feedback after attending a candidate presentation or who will participate as stakeholders in an interview session. The session aims to reduce the potential impact of bias in candidate feedback and help ensure fair and equitable search outcomes. The training is strongly encouraged for all library colleagues in these roles, and is required for … Continue reading Interrupting Bias in Candidate Feedback Processes »

In a 90 minute discussion-based synchronous training session, library employees with onsite roles will learn the Tiered Response Model approach to assessing and responding to incidents within the library. By the end of this training session, attendees will: Gain familiarity with the Library Tiered Response Model. Apply the Tiered Response Model to incident scenarios. Understand the basics of their role in life safety for self, colleagues, and … Continue reading Tiered Response Model Basics »