Librarian Guide
10 AMNH Clips to Spark Summer Conversations About Dinosaurs
Get ready for questions, and that “wait…WHAT?!” moment that only dinosaurs can deliver.
These short videos cover the foundational dinosaur and paleontology questions for audiences of any ages.
Use any clip as a warm-up at the start of a session, or as a brief learning moment on its own.
Download the guide for videos and follow up tips:
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2D Exhibition Opportunity
A Special Partner Rate for a Dynamic 2D Exhibition for Your Library
AMNH is offering a discounted rate to CSLP member libraries on their popular 2D panel exhibition Dinosaurs Among Us
Interested?
Contact travelingprograms@amnh.org for more information and rates.
Engaging All Your Audiences: Strategies from AMNH Explainers with Russell Taragan
Register here to attend live: https://amnh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ej4SqsQYTa-umbpC3sHeMw
Register here for the recording: https://forms.gle/SSdbggNHp47sAcs2A
Join us on May 6 at 1:30 PM ET for Engaging All Your Audiences, a webinar with Russell Taragan focused on engaging diverse audiences in informal learning environments.
Designed with librarians in mind, this session will explore the techniques and tools used by American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) explainers to connect with visitors of all backgrounds. Russell Taragan, Sr Manager of Tour Guides and Explainers, will share practical strategies for fostering meaningful interactions, adapting to different audience needs, and creating memorable educational experiences. Drawing from work with a team of more than 300 volunteers, he will highlight approaches including live interpretation, e-learning, virtual programming, and thoughtful use of both digital tools and hands-on resources.
Engaging All Your Audiences: Strategies from AMNH Explainers with Russell Taragan
Register here to attend live: https://amnh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ej4SqsQYTa-umbpC3sHeMw
Register here for the recording: https://forms.gle/SSdbggNHp47sAcs2A
Join us on May 6 at 1:30 PM ET for Engaging All Your Audiences, a webinar with Russell Taragan focused on engaging diverse audiences in informal learning environments.
Designed with librarians in mind, this session will explore the techniques and tools used by American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) explainers to connect with visitors of all backgrounds. Russell Taragan, Sr Manager of Tour Guides and Explainers, will share practical strategies for fostering meaningful interactions, adapting to different audience needs, and creating memorable educational experiences. Drawing from work with a team of more than 300 volunteers, he will highlight approaches including live interpretation, e-learning, virtual programming, and thoughtful use of both digital tools and hands-on resources.
Dinosaurs 101 for Librarians Webinar Recording
Watch a recording of “Dinosaurs 101 for Librarians,” a webinar on the core concepts and techniques used by the American Museum of Natural History in teaching paleontology to young learners. Recorded March 27, 2026.
Raoul Seroy, Children and Family Learning Educator at the Museum, guided participants through the foundational concepts to connect with young learners and get them excited about paleontology. Raoul shared how AMNH teaches large and abstract ideas such as exploring deep time and fossilization to elementary aged students and foster lifelong learning and a sense of wonder for the natural world.
This live session, hosted by AMNH and part of a new professional development webinar series for CSLP members, featured the presentation by Raoul followed by an interactive Q&A session with participants.