Georgia Public Library Service offers a range of support for public libraries, including professional development and training for staff, assistance in developing training programs, and guidance on obtaining and maintaining professional licensure.

PERCIPIO is an online platform that offers business and tech skills building courses, ebooks and audiobooks. Registration for an account is required using your work email.

Featured options available on Percipio:

• Customer Experience Basics: Digital and Physical Channels (31 minutes)
• Shaping the Customer Experience Across Digital and Physical Channels (22 minutes)

Check out books or book summaries on the Read tab:

• MIT Sloan Management Review Article on Serving Digital Customers

Check out audiobooks or audiobook summaries on the Listen tab:

• Choose Your Customer: How to Compete Against the Digital Giants and Thrive

If you prefer to learn on the go, take Percipio with you! Download the app from the Google Play or App store. Enter georgialibraries as the site name, and then enter your Percipio login. Note: You should already have a Percipio account to use the app.

Artificial Intelligence from Library 2.0 - Available to watch at your convenience with your free GPLS Learning Center account.

AI Research Intensive: The Future of Finding

Learn with NoveList

Amplifying Your Library's Message with AI

Learn how to use AI ethically and effectively when promoting your library while keeping your communication uniquely human.

Please contact Trina Schlecht if you would like a Learn with NoveList account to enroll in this course and others on the platform.

Upcoming Webinars

Managing and Supporting Volunteers Kick Off - Tuesday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m. from Idealist

Winning Library Grants: Turning Community Needs into Funded Projects - Tuesday, April 7 at 3:00 p.m. from WebJunction

Programming with Purpose: Adult Programs and Community Partnerships - Wednesday, April 8 at 11:00 a.m. from Nebraska Library Commission

PLEASE NOTE: Registration closes Monday, April 6 in the evening.

Tying Objectives to Practice: Making Sure Your Learners Succeed - Wednesday, April 8 at 2:00 p.m. from Niche Academy

Book Display Basics for Every Library Worker - Wednesday, April 8 at 2:00 p.m. from PCI Webinars

PLEASE NOTE: PCI Admin. will not share the recording with individuals.

Technology Programs – What Works and What Doesn’t - Thursday, April 9 at 10:00 a.m. from Connecticut Library Consortium

Exploring Chromebook Accessibility - Thursday, April 9 at 1:00 p.m. from PACER Center

Virtual Volunteering with By the People: Explore, Transcribe, and Learn - Thursday, April 9 at 3:00 p.m. from Library of Congress

GPLS Learning Center - Empowering staff, strengthening communities.