All Sessions starting at 3:30 on the day of the webinars.
Wednesday March 11- HOT DOCS
Join us online with Hot Docs to discover the Docs for Schools series, Citizen Minutes, a collection of free short-form documentaries to inspire critical thinking, empathy, and civic engagement. This workshop will walk you through the full library of Citizen Minutes—21 Canadian short films (under 12 minutes) highlighting everyday people creating meaningful change. Topics from the most recent series of films include reconciliation, mental health, accessibility, immigration, grief, drag artistry, and political participation. Each film includes a free, ready-to-use curriculum guide, and all resources are available at no cost. Ideal for educators seeking engaging, Canadian-focused content. Available in English and French.
Wednesday April 15 - What can AI do for me in the library?
Join us for a practical, hands-on session exploring how AI can support your work in the library. Learn how to use AI tools to explore your library collection to curate meaningful book lists, build unit plans with embedded assessment, identify gaps in resources, support cataloguing tasks, and so much more.
Whether you're new to AI or already experimenting, this session will offer strategies, examples, and opportunities to share ideas with colleagues. Come discover how AI can help you work smarter, spark creativity, and enhance the way you serve learners in the library.
Tuesday April 21 – Righting Canada’s Wrongs – Newly designed website
Join us online with David Glover from Lorimer to introduce the newly updated Righting Canada’s Wrongs / Redresser les torts du Canada : Curriculum support for Social Studies, History, Law, and Civics education website. You may be familiar with Righting Canada’s Wrongs print resources, but there is so much more you can access through their website. All resources are available in English and French with a dedicated French website (not just translated on screen).
Wednesday May 6 – Diversity Audits
Are you thinking about auditing the diversity of your library collection? There are many important decisions to make-such as determining what data to gather and how to use the results to guide future planning. Join us as we explore key questions including:
- What is a diversity audit?
- What are the benefits of conducting one?
- How do you carry out a diversity audit effectively?
- What actions and outcome should follow the audit process?
This session will help you navigate each step with clarity and confidence.