Workshop Pricing:

Single Registration Pricing

Member: $ 80.00
Non-Member: $ 160.00

Group Registration Pricing

Member: $ 200.00
Non-Member: $ 400.00

Class Description: Libraries are expanding access in creative and meaningful ways by offering collections that go beyond traditional materials. These “Library of Things” collections enrich the community experience by providing a wide range of items and equipment available for borrowing. This workshop offers a practical approach to planning, launching, and sustaining a Library of Things collection, regardless of your library’s size.

Participants will learn how to select items that reflect community needs, develop clear policies, assess potential liabilities, build realistic budgets, and promote their collection effectively. The session emphasizes starting with the community at the center while ensuring long-term financial and operational sustainability.

Prerequisites:

None

Credits:

4 Library Education Units (LEUs) for Indiana library staff
4 Contact hours for all other library staff
4 SCECHs for Michigan school library staff
4 PGPs for Indiana school library staff

Registration Information:

You will receive a general email confirmation immediately upon successfully registering
The login and preparation email for the workshop will be sent prior to the training date
If you have not received your login and preparation email by noon of the day prior to the workshop, please email training@mcls.org to request it

Webinar instructions to fully participate in the workshop:

Access the webinar presentation via the Zoom link provided in the login and preparation email
Access the class materials via the Google Drive link provided in the login and preparation email
Class materials may be printed ahead of time if desired
Open and monitor chat within the Zoom meeting
We recommend updating to the latest version of Zoom prior to the workshop

For Groups:

Only one person (the group contact who registered or the person they designate) is allowed to join the Zoom meeting
This person should project their screen to the group attendees so that the Zoom presentation and chat are visible to all
This person should share the class materials link with the group attendees prior to the workshop so they are able to view the materials on their own device. Materials may also be printed ahead of time if desired.

MCLS Code of Conduct for meeting and event participants: MCLS is dedicated to providing a harassment-free environment at all meetings and events, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of meeting participants in any form. Attendees violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the meeting at the discretion of MCLS. Our complete code of conduct and pricing information can be found here.

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