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This is the first CE Roundup of the new year. Happy training to you in 2012.

January 5, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
The Information Diet: A History of the Diet (O’Reilly)
We’ll talk about obesity — where it comes from, and what’s been done to prevent it. Believe it or not, publishing and publishers have a lot to learn from the fields of food and Agriculture. Clay Johnson, author of The Information Diet, will explain the parallels between them in this live webcast presentation.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://oreilly.com/webcasts/

January 9, 7:00 – 8:00 PM, Central Time
Wii Learning: Engaging Students through Gaming Technology  (TL Virtual Café)
The Nintendo Wii is a powerful tool for engaging your students and supporting math instruction. No need to be a gamer to score big points here. Learn the In’s and Out’s and experience lessons aligned with CCSC standards in Mathematics.

For  more information and to register for this program, visit: http://tlvirtualcafe.wikispaces.com/#Webinars / Events

January 10, 10:00 – 11:30 AM, Central Time
Getting Up to Speed: Understanding and Sustaining Your Broadband, Part One (Texas State Library & Archives)
This introductory webinar will define broadband and outline the current connectivity options available to libraries (T-1, DSL, cable, fiber, etc.). Attendees will also learn about the National Broadband Plan and how it affects libraries in a few specific areas. Part 1 of 2.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html

January 10, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Organizational Storytelling for Librarians: Using Stories for Leadership, Community, and Advocacy Library (WebJunction)

Librarians can use personal stories within the organization for leadership (tell them who you are and why you are here), team building (sharing your vision effectively, rediscovering and honoring the mission of the organization), and moving through change (honoring the past as you move toward the future; listening to others, communicating your goals through story). In this webinar, co-sponsored by ALA TechSource and WebJunction, hear how libraries tell their story to strengthen organizations, build community and to amplify the value they bring to their communities.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webinars

January 10, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Young Love: YA Romances for Guys and Girls (Booklist)

From steamy vampire stories to realistic tales of first love gone wrong, we offer something for every reader in this free hour-long overview of the genre. You’ll hear about past, present, and future trends from well-known YA librarians Jennifer Hubert Swan and Angelina Benedetti, along with new teen romance titles from Egmont USA. Don’t miss this program, moderated by Gillian Engberg, Booklist’s Books for Youth Editorial Director.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63

January 10, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Digital Preservation Fundamentals: Text and Image Formats (Infopeople)

In the second part of this four-part series on Digital Preservation, this webinar will present and explain the basic formats and standards used in digital text and digital image collections for libraries, archives, and museums, the development of text and image formats and the significant technical features that pertain to digital libraries. This webinar will be of interest to library staff and archivists who are involved in developing digital projects, no special technical background required.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar

January 10, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Privacy and Security Risks in Higher Education (EDUCAUSE)
Privacy is a major and often underappreciated risk area for institutions of higher education. Many data security breaches, for example, are not the result of high-tech hacking, but of low-tech blunders made by faculty and staff – lost USB drives or laptops, data improperly placed on unauthorized servers, etc. Beyond data security, schools face liability for breaches of confidentiality, failure to share personal information when necessary, failure to address cyberbullying and harassment, and improper surveillance. Professor Solove will provide advice for how institutions of higher education can reduce the risk of having a privacy fiasco by discussing a series of case studies involving topics such as confidentiality and people in distress; outsourcing; data security; and online social media.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.educause.edu/policy/dataprivacy

January 11, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Linked Data and Libraries: What? Why? How?  (Nebraska Library Commission)

In October of 2011, the Library of Congress released a statement outlining its efforts to move away from the MARC 21 format and toward another carrier for library data. According to the statement, “Linked Data principles and mechanisms” will be the focus of this project. You may be wondering, what is Linked Data? What could it mean for our library catalogs? How do we create Linked Data? In this session, Emily Nimsakont, the NLC’s Cataloging Librarian, will answer those questions and more.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL

January 11, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Getting Things Done in Groups (Non Profit Webinars)

What is the most effective way to create a motivating shared vision, and put legs to it? This webinar is for people who want to build productive and unified teams, without having to pull rank, nag, gang up against, or bribe anyone. This webinar will offer an overview of concepts along with several specific tools you can immediately use to promote dialogue and engagement among groups of stakeholders, such as staff, clients and volunteers.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/events/1112012-getting-things-done-in-groups/

January 12, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Demystifying E-readers (Washington State Library and the Idaho Commission for Libraries)

Join a panel to discover how E-readers are being handled in libraries in Idaho and Washington. Panelists will give an overview of E-readers in libraries and then libraries will share their success stories in implementing E-reader circulation and staff training. Log-in instructions will be sent to all participants before the webinar.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/training/trainingView.aspx?event=1240&audience=state

January 12, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Diagnosing and Repairing Difficult Problems in Windows (O’Reilly)

It can be difficult enough finding out what’s gone wrong with windows 7 or a program, but some problems can be a nightmare to diagnose. In this webcast, Mike Halsey, the author of Troubleshooting Windows 7 Inside Out talks you through how to diagnose really stubborn and hidden problems in Windows 7, and explains how you can go about fixing them.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://oreilly.com/webcasts/

January 12, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Intellectual Freedom: Basic training for new staff and a refresher for the rest of us (Infopeople)

At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will identify and interpret key ALA documents, policies, and decisions related to intellectual freedom, and develop skills for recognizing and strategies for responding to challenges. This webinar will be of interest to library staff at all levels in any type of library. It will be particularly beneficial for those who are relatively new to the library field and who have not had any formal training in the core values of the profession.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar

January 13, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Nuggets of Knowledge from the NLM (University of Wyoming)

This is the first segment of a three part webinar series, on National Library of Medicine (NLM) resources
presented by Jim Honour, Wyoming Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/
LM.) This month he probes NLM resources for children and educators, with emphasis on environmental
health. Included are interactive exercises and polls.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/320706278

January 17, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
New Year, New Reference (Booklist)

Join us for this free, hour–long webinar that will feature the latest in reference products—including print, database, and apps—from, Encyclopedia Britannica, Facts On File, and World Book. BooklistReference and Collection Management editor Rebecca Vnuk moderates.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63

January 17, 10:00 – 11:30 AM, Central Time
Getting Up to Speed: Understanding and Sustaining Your Broadband, Part Two (Texas State Library & Archives)
Building on information presented in the first session, this webinar will provide information on lower cost broadband connectivity options available to libraries. It will also explore the value of enhanced connectivity to library patrons and to the community at large, providing attendees with a broader understanding of the issue to enhance advocacy efforts as demand, costs, and expectations rapidly increase. Part 2 of 2.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html

January 17, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
The Hopeful Workplace (Infopeople)

There’s a fair amount of doom and gloom out in library land, but futurist Joan Frye Williams and strategist George Needham are having none of it! These passionate library advocates believe that dealing with desperate economic times need not make us desperate. Tune in to learn how we can all support each other, build trust and confidence, and develop services that recapture that feeling of success for ourselves and our communities.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar

January 17, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Proposal Writing Basics (Grantspace)

For those new to proposal writing, this class will cover how the proposal fits into the overall grantseeking process, what to include in a standard proposal to a foundation, tips for making each section of your proposal stronger, and what funders expect to see in your proposal and attachments.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/(month)/ 1/(year)/2012

January 18, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Discovery tools? You Can Compete with Google  (Nebraska Library Commission)

Discovery tools that can be customized for your library can be a powerful alternative to Web search engines like Google. Dee Ann Allison, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, will show you how libraries can customize these tools to provide an Information Portal that brings together the best resources for our communities.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL

January 18, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
The Feedback Dilemma: Why Is Something So Important So Hard to Do? (American Management Association)

As a manager, you know what good feedback should look like—in theory. But in practice, managers and leaders often find themselves fretting about the conversation for days or even weeks or skipping the whole thing altogether thinking it will all just go away. During this webcast we’ll look at the neuroscience of feedback—how our brains work and what that tells us about the art of management—and you’ll leave with a simple, practical tool that will help you turn the theory of feedback into regular practice.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.amanet.org/news/events-calendar.aspx

January 18, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Project Management Foundations: What?s the Big Fuss? (ASCLA)

This three-part series is for anyone who works in a library at any level. Although it is meant as an introduction, experienced project managers might appreciate the refresher and discover new ways to present information to their teams. We encourage you to attend all three, but we welcome you attend whichever programs you can. The building blocks of project management include basic concepts such as the importance of setting priorities and deadlines, making sure the chain of command is known to all, and why it is necessary to check in with your team mates more than once a year. Topics include aligning project management with your strategic plan, anticipating problems, writing and sharing your plans, and knowing when it is time to stop. Part 1 of 3

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/840295592

January 19, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Caregiver Resources (Infopeople)

A recent study on caregiving reported a startling statistic: during any given year, more than 65 million people, (nearly 30% of the U.S. population), provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend and spend an average of 20 hours per week providing that care. This webinar will give library staff practical knowledge about the information needs and the role of the caregiver. At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will understand the spectrum of caregiving topics, from daily tasks to the issues and challenges facing people who are in caregiver situations and be aware of caregiver resources for specific conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar

January 24, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Conducting a Capital Campaign: One Library’s Experience (Texas State Library & Archives)

Alpine Public Library undertook a capital campaign in 2006, and opened a new library building in December 2011. Join Paige Delaney, Director of the Alpine Public Library, and Kathy Bork, President of the Alpine Public Library Board, as they discuss their successful capital campaign, which they accomplished without any loans. Topics covered will include the initial community needs survey, identifying an architect and location, goal setting, raising the money, unexpected issues, lessons learned and getting settled in the new building.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html

January 25, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Tech Talk with Michael Sauers  (Nebraska Library Commission)

In this monthly feature of NCompass Live, the NLC’s Technology Innovation Librarian, Michael Sauers, will discuss the tech news of the month and share new and exciting tech for your library. There will also be plenty of time in each episode for you to ask your tech questions. So, bring your questions with you, or send them in ahead of time, and Michael will have your answers.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL

January 26, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
It’s Who You Know: Finding, Making, and Keeping Connections for Successful Partnerships (Infopeople)

More information on this webinar will be available in a few weeks.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar

January 26, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Mind Body Spirit Spring Announcement 2012 (Library Journal)

In a time of retrenchment and budgetary constraint across the publishing and library fields, reader interest in many aspects of religion and spirituality, both in the public forum and the private sphere, remains lively. This webcast presents a remarkable opportunity to get a glimpse into some the next season’s most important and intriguing titles in spiritual reading for a general readership.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.libraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/LJ/Tools/Webcast/index.csp

January 26, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
You Got the Grant! Now What? (Grantspace)

This class is designed to help you successfully manage life after the grant. You will learn about the best practices in managing the reports and the communication required to build long term partnerships with foundations, ultimately leading to more opportunities for support. Topics covered include understanding the grant relationship, managing the grant process, tips for engaging the funder during the life of the grant, reporting on the grant, and preparing for the next one

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/(month)/ 1/(year)/2012

January 26, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Your Board and Fundraising (Grantspace)

This class helps you think through the process of getting your board involved with fundraising. We will cover the role of your board, why board members may be reluctant to fundraise and how to overcome these concerns, ways the board can participate in fundraising activities, tips for strengthening your fundraising board.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/(month)/ 1/(year)/2012

January 31, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Connecting with Struggling Readers (Booklist)

In this digital age, teachers and librarians need to be on the lookout for new ways to connect with readers—especially those who struggle. In this free, hour-long webinar sponsored by Orca Book Publishers and Saddleback Educational Publishing, a lively panel will discuss strategies and resources—both books and classroom materials—to help engage struggling readers. You’ll also hear tips and tricks from the field, suggestions for display techniques to improve library circulation, and much more.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63

January 31, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Outcome-Based Evaluation: How Their Money Makes a Difference (Texas State Library & Archives)

This Webinar will enable participants to articulate results (and predicted results) in a meaningful way to funders who want to know the difference their money makes in the lives of those served. Program managers are increasingly being asked to demonstrate that difference in an evidence-based manner, complete with statistical and anecdotal information.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html

January 31, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
How to take your mobile design from functional and correct to joyful and inspiring (O’Reilly)

Interactive systems can be easily made foolproof and practical, but joy and delight all too often elude the final product. This author of two books on design process and interactive patterns has discovered that strict adherence to these same processes or patterns can result directly in functional, but ultimately boring interactive products. In this discussion, you will learn how to avoid the safe answer, while still embracing proven patterns, best practices and user feedback. You will also discuss how to recognize this problem, the principles to avoid these pitfalls, and how to implement tactics to encourage innovative design for your users, and that works within your organization.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://oreilly.com/webcasts/

January 31, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Developing and Maintaining E-Reader Policies and Procedures for Libraries (WebJunction)

As debates rage on about e-books, publishers and privacy, how are libraries approaching policies for managing e-readers? Join us for this webinar focused on the nuts and bolts of serving patrons with gadgets, including policies and procedures for libraries lending e-readers and for patrons using their own readers to access library e-book collections.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webinars

This is the Online CE Roundup for December 2011. It has been an extraordinary year of webinars.

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December 1, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Geocoding for Legislative Advocacy (Techsoup)

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance used the Cicero Legislative Information API on their website to help their constituents find their legislative districts and representatives. During this free webinar, find out how to match the addresses in your organization’s database to district IDs, district maps, and contact information of elected officials. This webinar is appropriate for nonprofits and libraries interested in geocoding and legislative matching. While the product does require some programming knowledge, we welcome anybody who makes technology decisions at an organization.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/?q=events

 

December 1, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Mental Health Resources – A conversation about the website Network of Care (Nebraska Library Commission)

Join Marty Magee, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, and Theresa Sullivan, National Alliance on Mental Illness – Nebraska, to learn about Network of Care, a website of community-based resources and tools for seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers and service providers.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL

 

December 1, 12:00 – 1:00 PM. Central Time
Getting Google to Love Your Website (O’Reilly)

Get the goods on Search Engine Optimization from SEO guru and O’Reilly author Stephan Spencer in this information-packed webinar that promises both SEO fundamentals as well as advanced tricks and tactics that only the elite SEO experts know.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://oreilly.com/webcasts/

 

December 1, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Nonprofit Sustainability: Building Blocks to Organizational Success (Grantspace)

Learn how to enhance your organization’s competitiveness and strengthen its financial health. Nonprofit sustainability means more than just generating enough money to keep our organization afloat. In this class we will begin with the definition of nonprofit sustainability, and then we will cover each of the four key elements that contribute to long-term sustainability for an organization. Learn what you can do to increase your organization’s competitiveness and strengthen its financial health in the current economic climate.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/(month)/12/(year)/2011

 

December 1, 12:15 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Database of the Month: Bookclubs, Programming & Gifts – oh my! Novelist & Novelist K-8 for the Holidays (Wyoming State Library)

Do you help your patrons with book/gift giving ideas? Are local book clubs getting ready to make their 2012 reading lists?  Will you be recommending holiday reading and amping up your programming in the library?  See if Novelist can help.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/847970878

 

December 2, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
E-rate: BasicTraining  (Nebraska Library Commission)

What is E-rate? How can my library benefit from E-rate? How do I apply for E-rate? E-rate is a federal program that provides discounts to assist schools and libraries in the United States to obtain affordable telecommunications and Internet access. Christa Burns, State E-rate Coordinator for Libraries, will cover the basics of E-rate and any changes that have been made to the program this year. This session will be useful to libraries who have never applied for E-rate, libraries who are new to E-rate and current E-rate libraries who just want a refresher on what E-rate is all about.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL

 

December 5, 1:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
CONTENTdm Basic Skills 1 – Getting Started with CONTENTdm (OCLC)

This course provides instruction on the structure of CONTENTdm, navigating and using CONTENTdm Collection Administration to create and manage a digital collection, as well as using the CONTENTdm Project Client to prepare digital items for addition to a collection. After completing this web-based training, learners will have the foundational knowledge required to begin using CONTENTdm to manage digital items. With this basic understanding of the software, learners will be prepared for the next module, Working with Text in CONTENTdm. Learners will be able to navigate CONTENTdm Collection Administration as well as the Project Client.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://training.oclc.org/home/-/courses/details/62536458

 

December 5, 7:00 – 8:00 PM, Central Time
Library World Smackdown: Open Mic Night (TL Virtual Café)

Joyce Valenza & Gwyneth A. Jones will be hosting a tlvirtualcafe/Open_Mic|Learning Tools Open Mic/Smackdown/Karaoke. We’re planning to get ready by building a crowd-souced presentation/book. Please feel free to grab a slide (or several) and be ready to grab the mic on the night of the event and share your faves. We’ll leave the evening with our own dynamic, growable resource book.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://tlvirtualcafe.wikispaces.com/#Webinars / Events

 

December 6, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
900 and Counting: A Look into the Library Community’s Search for More than Basic Discovery (Library Journal)

Since their introduction in 2008, the baseline functionality for today’s discovery solutions has remained unchanged by library vendors across the industry: content coverage, facets and filtering, unified search results, and a simple user interface. Three years later, many libraries find themselves re-thinking their initial decisions on a discovery layer in order to respond to their users’ real needs.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.libraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/LJ/Tools/Webcast/index.csp

 

December 6, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Free Windows 7 Curriculum: Basic Computer Training at Your Library  (WebJunction)

Looking to provide basic computer training for an adult audience? Learn more about the My PC Series, a completely free and fun, hands-on, jargon-free curriculum of computer classes developed by Microsoft for adult learners that aims to make this challenge a bit easier.  This new curriculum centers on Windows® 7 and Windows Live™ Essentials and is based on extensive audience and instructional research about how less tech-savvy adults want to learn new computer skills.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webinars

 

December 6, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Lerner Publishing Group’s Spring 2012 Librarian Preview (Booklist)

Visit with Lerner Publishing Group’s editors as they unveil the new books they’ll be publishing in Spring 2012. Get the inside scoop on upcoming nonfiction, middle grade and YA fiction, graphic novels, and picture books for grades K-12. Plus, learn about new digital content, as well as free discussion guides, downloads, and websites that make lesson planning easy. Books for Youth senior editor Dan Kraus moderates.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63

 

December 6, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
When the Clock Strikes 50:  Planning for Your Retirement (Infopeople)

We are confident that you’ve paid attention to your pension, but retirement is about more than the money.  In this webinar we will talk about the emotional, psychological, and social aspects of retirement.  Join us to learn how you can begin planning for a fun, meaningful and engaging Act III of life.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webin

 

December 6, 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Central Time
Education, Advocacy and Lobbying – Oh My!: What’s Allowed (and What’s Not) When Reaching out to Elected Officials (ALA)

Politicians, lobbyists and advocates alike use the terms “education,” “advocacy” and “lobbying” interchangeably.   But what do they all mean?  When associated with a government agency or a non-profit it can be very confusing to know what’s allowed – and what will land you in hot water.  In this session we’ll look at both the letter and the spirit of the law when it comes to lobbying and advocacy, as well as specific criteria you can use to assess your own situation.  Since local library supporters, whether staff, friends, trustee or board members, have the most influence in the legislative process, it’s important to know just how far you can go in connecting them with policymakers.  Believe it or not, you have more latitude than you think.  And, of course, as a private citizen no one can curtail your right to speak up and make a difference.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/222077842

 

December 7, 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Central Time
Facebook Features Update (Common Knowledge)

Join us for the latest edition of our bi-monthly installment of our series presenting the latest innovations from Facebook and how they impact nonprofits.  In this interactive webinar, we highlight the newest features released from Facebook, explain their function and role in Facebook, and most importantly, dig into why and how they are valuable for nonprofits – for fundraising, marketing, communications, advocacy, events, etc.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/showReg?udc=w6owpxmvs2le

 

December 7, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Building Digital Communities through Blogs and Social Networking (Infopeople)

To remain relevant in today’s world, libraries need to build an online presence. With the proliferation of technology advances, it’s not always easy to keep up with the latest trends or understand how to master the technology to use it effectively and efficiently. This one-hour webinar will focus on how you can build a digital community through the use of blogs and social networks. This webinar will be of interest to library staff ready to embrace online technologies to engage their patrons.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar

 

December 8, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Training an Invisible Audience: Delivering Effective Webinars (Techsoup)

Interested in delivering webinars, but don’t know where to start? During this free webinar, you will hear from two online training experts, TechSoup Webinar Program Manager Kyla Hunt and independent library consultant, author, and trainer Stephanie Gerding. Join us to explore the basics of providing effective webinars.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/?q=events

 

December 8, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time 
The Challenging Business of Kids’ Apps  (O’Reilly)

The kids’ app market is rapidly expanding and getting better, with more choices every day. Great for kids and parents – challenging for developers. In this webcast, experienced developers will share hard won info on the kids’ app development space, including: Where to find resources and communities for developers, the differences between kids’ app market and the gaming market, How this platform can spread/accommodate lots of topics and genres, Working with authors, publishers, and other rights’ holders, Marketing tips and business tools to help navigate the world of kids’ apps.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://oreilly.com/webcasts/

 

December 8, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
New Roundtables for Collaborative Change (The TLT Group)

Online tools and other educational resources available for use in college courses are proliferating in variety, power, and accessibility.   However, many academics are not familiar with newer alternatives to the restrictive models of online education from the past (such as live video broadcasts, the distribution of video recordings, and text-dominated asynchronous discussion boards). Our Winter Symposium will adapt and demonstrate an effective planning and decision-making process designed for issues that require the expertise and support of an unusual variety of key stakeholders within a college or university – namely, the TLT Roundtable approach.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://tltgroup.roundtablelive.org/events

 

December 8, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Digital Preservation: Fundamentals (Infopeople)

The uncertainties that go hand in hand with new technologies in digital preservation can make “once and for all” preservation approaches impractical. This first in a series of four webinars will present basic concepts and approaches to dealing with crucial digital preservation issues today and make decisions that will position you for success in the future. Topics include storing digital objects, choosing and understanding risks in file formats, planning for migration and emulation, and the roles of metadata in digital preservation.  This webinar will be of interest to library staff and archivists who are involved in developing digital projects. No special technical background required.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar

 

December 12, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Change Happens (InSync Training)

It’s been said that, “The “only people who like change are wet babies and busy cashiers.” In this session we’ll explore your own reactions/responses to change and look at ways to become more proactive and positive. We will also take a look at the elements of organizational change, strategies for dealing with the conflicts that inevitably occur, and the role you can play in being effective as change unfolds.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.insynctraining.com/complimentary-programs.htm

 

December 13, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
The iPad and Communication Transitions for Young Adults  (Accessible Technology Coalition)

As children who use communication devices become young adults, their environments, needs, and interests are likely to change quickly and dramatically. The vocabulary and equipment that they have previously used will need to change accordingly. Because of the flexibility and “normalcy” of the iPad, it may be uniquely well suited to address these changes at a relatively low cost. This webinar will provide information on apps for the iPad that are well suited for the changing needs of the child as they transition from high school to higher education or a work environment

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://atcoalition.org/trainings

 

December 13, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Hooked on Books: New Titles for the Newest Readers (Booklist)

Board books, picture books, beginning readers—all ideal for reading together and reading aloud. See the latest offerings from Holiday House, Gareth Stevens, and Simon & Schuster at this webinar designed to entice new book lovers. Booklist’s Children’s Books editor Ilene Cooper moderates.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63

 

December 13, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
What Will Happen When I’m Gone: Ensuring Knowledge Transfer to Your Successor (Infopeople)

Whether you are a senior leader in your organization or you have a job with some unique responsibilities at any level, you may be thinking about what it will take to replace your knowledge, skills, and wisdom. And if you’re not thinking about it, you should be! This webinar will be of interest to anyone who is thinking about retirement, or who may actively be seeking other employment and to those who manage and train staff.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar

 

December 14, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
A Small But Powerful Webinar for Winning Big Support for Your Rural Library   (WebJunction)

Join us for an introduction to the revised edition of the popular Small But Powerful Guide to Winning Big Support for Your Rural Library, a new toolkit from the American Library Association’s Committee on Rural, Native, and Tribal Libraries of All Kinds, Office for Literacy and Outreach Services, and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries. This webinar will introduce you to the tips and strategies presented in the toolkit, share the experiences of a rural librarian who has built support for her library, and introduce you to some of the additional advocacy tools and resources from the American Library Association.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webinars

 

December 14, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Brave New World (Wide Web): Job hunting in the 21st Century (Nebraska Library Commission)

Learn about the importance of effectively using LinkedIn and Twitter to connect and make job contacts, set up alerts, volunteer for projects, and other activities that just a few years ago were not part of this process. Job hunting has changed, and if you haven’t changed with it, you and your library customers are likely to miss opportunities.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL

 

December 14, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Crucial Steps for Ensuring Project Success (American Management Association)

In this webcast, you’ll learn the two crucial steps that ensure successful projects. Without a solid foundation, projects are doomed from the start. Most problems can be traced to the earliest points of project inception—long before that delivery team is involved.  You Will Learn how to provide more accurate information when a project starts and creating a team of people that can work with your customer to set expectations and align stakeholders.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.amanet.org/news/events-calendar.aspx

 

December 14, 12:00 – 1:30 PM, Central Time
Assessment Metrics (NISO)

With ever-shrinking library budgets it is more essential than ever to ensure that the library collection is targeted, relevant and well-used. Return on Investment (ROI) has become the mantra of library management and libraries need to show accountability for collection decisions. This webinar will focus on speakers who have successfully implemented assessment metrics (such as COUNTER 3, Eigenfactor and impact factors) as one determining factor of collection development decisions.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.niso.org/news/events/2011/nisowebinars/assessment/

 

December 15, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Choosing the Right Communications Mix (Idealware)

It doesn’t make sense to communicate through only one channel.  These days, it often makes sense to not only consider email, direct mail, and websites as potential channels, but also social networking sites, blogs, online communities, and more.  Which channels make sense to communicate what kind of messages, or to encourage action?  What’s actually working in what situations?  We’ll provide a decision making structure to help you define what makes sense for you.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://idealware.org/online-training

 

December 15, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Let’s Get Crazy! Library Programs On and Over the Edge (Infopeople)

Do you want to surprise your community with exceptional programs? Are you curious to learn what new and unexpected programs other libraries are doing? It’s easy to get stuck in a rut and book the same old performers and speakers. Why not break out of your comfort zone and develop programs that are striking, original, and important! Start asking bigger questions in order to make a bigger impact in your community. But first – get thee to this webinar with other library staff who are reaching for the crazy switch! Before the 60 minutes are up, attendees will: know what a “crazy” program looks like and when a program is not “crazy” enough, acquire new tools and a new perspective for developing more impactful and experimental programs, learn about libraries that have successfully delivered innovative programs, and be able to apply the ideas in this presentation to programs at their libraries to better serve their communities.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar

 

December 15, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Proposal Budgeting Basics (Grantspace)

Learn to prepare and present a budget in a grant proposal. This session, geared to the novice grantseeker, will cover such topics as: What is included under the “personnel” section and how to calculate it? What level of detail do you need to include for non-personnel expenses? How do you determine reasonable costs? What types of expenses are considered “overhead”? What other financial documents will funders want to see? Prior attendance at Proposal Writing Basics is strongly recommended.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/(month)/12/(year)/2011

 

December 21, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Best Youth Books of 2011 (Nebraska Library Commission)

Sally Snyder; Coordinator of Children and Young Adult Library Services at the NLC, will give brief book talks of new titles you may, or may not, have heard about and that could be good additions to your library’s collection. Titles starting with teens and going back through preschool age will be highlighted.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL

 

December 28, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Tech Talk with Michael Sauers: A conversation with Sarah Houghton (Nebraska Library Commission)

In this month’s Tech Talk we’ll be speaking with Sarah Houghton, the Librarian in Black and Assistant Director for the San Rafael Public Library, about a wide range of topics involving libraries and technology.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL