Participants will work directly with a provided Word document as we walk through hands-on remediation examples and commonly used tools. This session is not an exhaustive training on document accessibility, but rather a focused look at core concepts and workflows you can build on.
Partner TRAIN
Embracing Abundance and Unleashing Generosity on GivingTuesday
When: Thursday, October 8
11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
GivingTuesday represents an opportunity to activate donors and supporters and amplify visibility in your community. This worldwide day of generosity gives libraries the chance to engage both existing supporters and acquire new donors through strategic campaign planning and effective storytelling.
In this one-hour session with Victoria Leonhardt from GivingTuesday, you will gain understanding of:
- Who is giving on GivingTuesday and how to effectively target your supporters
- Data-driven insights that dispel GivingTuesday myths and demonstrate why your library should consider participating
- Successful campaign examples and practical implementation tactics
- Access to FREE planning resources to jumpstart your efforts
Presented by: Victoria Leonhardt, Director, Communities, US+CA Hub at GivingTuesday
Victoria Leonhardt supports U.S.-based Community Campaign Leaders in the GivingTuesday movement, helping them collaborate, mobilize networks, and drive local impact through all types of generosity. Before joining GivingTuesday in 2022, she coordinated the regional Give906 campaign at Grow & Lead: Community and Youth Development. With over a decade of nonprofit experience, she specializes in capacity building, civic engagement, and volunteer recruitment. Victoria holds a Marketing degree from Northern Michigan University, a Certified Nonprofit Professional credential, and is an alumna of the American Express Leadership Academy. She is a lifelong resident of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and currently resides in Marquette, MI.
ARSL TRAIN
2026 ARSL Conference Debrief
When: Thursday, October 15
11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
More information coming soon, stay tuned!
ARSL TRAIN
Compassion Without Collapse: Boundary Setting for Library Staff Under Pressure
When: Thursday, November 5
11:00 am PT / 12:00 pm MT / 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET
Library staff are expected to provide exceptional service while navigating behavior that can be demanding, inappropriate, or emotionally charged. This interactive session introduces a trauma-informed approach to asserting compassionate boundaries — helping participants stay kind, clear, and courageous under pressure. Rooted in neuroscience and informed by real-world library scenarios, participants will explore how nervous system activation influences communication, why boundary testing occurs, and how to respond with grounded clarity rather than reactivity. This session empowers librarians to recognize early warning signs, and learn practical strategies for responding in ways that protect staff well-being while maintaining welcoming, inclusive spaces. Participants will:
- Understand the role of nervous system activation in difficult patron and colleague interactions
- Recognize early indicators that a boundary may be needed
- Practice mindset shifts that support confident, respectful limit-setting
- Identify strategies for upholding boundaries while maintaining welcoming library spaces
Presented by: Ariana Friedlander, MPA
Ariana Friedlander, MPA, is founder of Rosabella Consulting and a master facilitator specializing in trauma-informed leadership and the Neuroscience of Conversation®. With over 20 years of experience supporting mission-driven organizations, including libraries, she helps professionals navigate difficult interactions with compassion, clarity, and confidence. Her Trauma-Informed Assertiveness Training equips library staff to maintain exceptional service while setting healthy boundaries. Ariana lives in sunny Colorado with her family.
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