The Professional Development Committee is excited to share TWO great webinar opportunities this month! Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 18th & Thursday, February 26th!

Wednesday, 2/18 @ 10 am - Data-Driven Floor Plans: Using Excel Solver to Maximize Seating and Collections

Go beyond simple layouts and learn to solve complex spatial puzzles using the power of Excel Solver. After a beginner-friendly introduction to the tool, we will walk through three practical scenarios: maximizing furniture density, accounting for ADA traffic flow buffers, and calculating precise weeding targets for optimal shelf capacity. You will leave with a data-backed framework to turn physical constraints into objective decisions for your Library.

Thursday, 2/26 @ 10 am - Sip, Study, Stay Awhile: The IECC Learning Commons Adventure

The sequel you didn’t know you needed! After our Allerton Conference debut in October 2025, Karissa Anderson and Kaitlyn Weger are back to spill even more Learning Commons magic. From study rooms students make a beeline for, to free Keurig perks, to lounge zones built for comfort, to giant games that bring the fun—IECC has been busy. Come steal our best ideas (we won’t tell!) and learn simple ways to add joy and energy to your own space.