Welcome!

We are excited that you've chosen to take a deeper look at the children's and young adult titles in your collections through this initiative from the Missouri State Library. Below, find descriptions and registration details for webinars dedicated to the Missouri Collection Analysis Initiative. 

Each webinar session:

• is an hour long
• is free to you
• provides a certificate of completion
• is recorded for your convenience

Contact help@TeachingBooks.net with any questions. 

To receive registration links for each webinar, register for the Collection Analysis Initiative. 

Engage Readers with Pop Culture & Hot Topics Using Collection Analysis 

Tuesday, February 17th from 2:30-3:30

Creating displays to celebrate the Winter Olympics? Putting together recommended reading lists for the KPop Demon Hunters fans at your library? Planning teen programs based on the latest trend? Learn how to use Collection Analysis to easily review, document, and expand the selection of timely titles you feature.  

Celebrate Women's History Month (and more!) with Collection Analysis 

Tuesday, March 17th from 2:30-3:30

With Women’s History Month as our example, join us to learn how the TeachingBooks Collection Analysis tools make it easy to create, enhance, and promote your displays, recommended reading lists, and featured collections celebrating a heritage month or other observance.  

School & Public Library Collaboration with Collection Analysis 

Tuesday, April 21st from 2:30- 3:30

Use Collection Analysis to build and expand school district and public library relationships. Explore how creating and analyzing targeted lists, providing in-depth information about titles, and more can offer new connections and opportunities for collaboration.  

Building Winning Collections with Collection Analysis 

Tuesday, May 19th from 2:30-3:30

Highlight acclaimed and outstanding children’s and young adult titles in your libraries and schools using Collection Analysis. Learn how to analyze a set of titles to see how many award winners it contains, identify award winning books—and even unfamiliar awards, and locate readalikes to build enhanced and comprehensive collections.