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Online CE Roundup – June 2012

Friday, June 1st, 2012

These are the free online programs that are widely available in June.

PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:

June 4, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Fundraising Steps with Press Stephens (Wyoming Library Association and Wyoming State Library)

Join Press Stephens, formerly with the Wyoming Community Foundation, to learn about the Steps to Take When Faced With a Significant Fundraising Task.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/641804430

June 4, 7:00 – 8:00 PM, Central Time
Be the Change You Want to See in your Library Media Center (TL Cafe)

Tell us what support you need to make your media center the perfect learning environment. Advocacy tools? Professional development opportunities? Access to curriculum tools? Other resources?

Our panelists will introduce some charged questions. Your answers will be fed into a bank from which action steps will be selected by the Minnesota Educational Media Organization (MEMO). MEMO will share their program with other state professional organizations so that it can be duplicated.

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

June 5, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Grantseeking Basics (Grantspace)

Are you a representative of a nonprofit organization? Are you new to fundraising? Do you want to learn how the funding research process works, and what tools and resources are available? Learn how to become a better grantseeker! In this class we will cover: what you need to have in place before you seek a grant; the world of grantmakers; the grantseeking process; and available tools and resources.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars

June 6, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
NCompass Live: IT Security for Libraries (Nebraska Library Commission)

Most any library can be a target, so join Blake Carver, the Owner of LISHost.org, and get some ideas on how to make your library and your home more secure. Carver covers privacy, as it is closely related to security, and should be taken seriously. He shares many ways to stay safe online, how to secure your browser, PC, and other devices you and your patrons use every day. He also tackles some common security myths, talks about secure passwords and network security, as well as hardware and PC security. Carver discusses security issues that you’ll find in your library as well as tricks sysadmins can do with servers to make things safer for you, and that you’ll never see as an end user.

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

June 6, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Systemic Stress Management in the Persona and the Organization (Nonprofit Webinars)

This webinar will explain the traditional relationship between pressure, tension and stress as it can be seen in human and social systems. The participants will haver the opportunity to understand how stress is created in NFP Organizations and in their professionals, and how to develop strategies to reduce its frequency, severity and crippling effects.

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

June 6, 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Central Time
Danger in the Comfort Zone (Colorado State Library)

Rationally we know that change is imminent and to stay competitive we must adapt quickly, but emotionally we want to stay in our “comfort zone.” For things to change, somebody has to start acting differently. Maybe it’s you; maybe it’s your coworkers. Join us for a thought provoking conversation on how you and those around you can break out of your comfort zones to move towards success in these challenging times.

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

June 7, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Best Kept Secret: Marketing the Small & Rural Library (WebJunction)

Is your small or rural library the community’s best kept secret? Libraries are not known for “tooting their own horns” so valuable services and resources go unnoticed. Join us for a webinar, hosted by WebJunction in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, to learn about marketing and branding and what it means to the 21st century small and rural library. Michelle and Melinda will talk about ways to build mutually beneficial business partnerships that result in free media advertising as well as sponsorship for events and services. These marketing techniques are guaranteed to lead to long term development opportunities as well as sustainability.

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

June 7, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
When Webinars Attack!: Getting from Tedious to Terrific (Infopeople)

You’ve been asked (or maybe you actually volunteered) to do a webinar. Now what? You’ve sat through your share of horrendous webinars, and you don’t want to inflict one on anyone else. How do you prepare? How is a webinar different from giving an in-person presentation? How do you keep people interested so they don’t just go spend the whole time on Facebook? The questions can be overwhelming and the challenges numerous. Find out what works and what doesn’t, and how to keep your audience engaged. Learn how to avoid the common mistakes that newbie presenters make. Discover what it takes to get asked to do it again–you can make your first (or next) webinar ROCK!

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

June 8, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
The Legal Side of the Creative Classroom (The TLT Group)

We’ve all done it. We’ve put together a PowerPoint with images that were not ours, we’ve converted a VHS tape to DVD, we’ve copied something off of a web page for inclusion into our lecture notes. But, did you have permission from the publisher? Did you know that you needed permission? This session will cover the Fair Use Act, TEACH Act, and how they pertain to your learning activities. Open up the creativity in your classroom by knowing what rules you have to play by, which ones you can bend, and even ones you can break.

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

June 12, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
What is new in Audiobooks (Booklist)

Celebrate National Audiobook Month this June with Booklist! Representatives from AudioGO, Books on Tape/Random House, Dreamscape, Recorded Books, and Tantor Audio will discuss the latest audios and upcoming trends in this hour-long, free webinar. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with audiobook experts and get a preview of summer and fall listening titles. Moderated by Booklist Media Editor Sue-Ellen Beauregard.

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

June 12, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
eBooks: a New Paradigm in Douglas County, or a New Twist on the Past? (Library Journal)

The staff at the Douglas County Libraries in Colorado have been implementing for the past year an innovative ebook lending model that gives the library actual ownership of the ebook file, rather than leasing access to it via a third party. The library has its own content server and after striking deals with various publishers it loads the files onto the server and applies the requisite DRM before lending. The library is providing a concrete example of how in the digital age libraries remain reliable stewards of intellectual content.

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

June 12, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Tell Me Something I Don’t Know – Meaningful Community Engagement (Infopeople)

Library consultants Joan Frye Williams and George Needham strongly believe that it’s important to involve the people we serve in library planning and evaluation, but traditional approaches to community engagement are often far too expensive and time consuming for the limited results they produce. They can also be downright boring for all concerned! This one-hour webinar will offer a lively look at practical, affordable, enjoyable techniques for garnering civilian input without surrendering professional judgment.

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

June 13, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
“Intended Process” as Director-Facilitated Trustee Education: Nonresident Fees Case Study (Nebraska Library Commission)

Steve Fosselman with the Grand Island Public Library will illustrate a trustee training model he calls “Intended Process”, which he has used to involve and educate trustees on complex issues. Steve will use a real life example where results may vary from library to library, but it’s the process that makes it trustee education with the result of an informed decision free from too many “unintended consequences.”

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

June 13, 11:00 - 12:00, Central Time
Word of Mouth Marketing 101 (American Management Association)

How do you create a word of mouth marketing campaign? In this webcast, you’ll learn how to energize your fans and generate positive word of mouth about your brand. We’re going to get specific here: Where to start, what to do, and how to make it successful. Guess what? It’s common-sense stuff that you can use the next day without a big budget.

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

June 13, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Liars, Cheats, & Thieves: Practical Internal Control Solutions for Nonprofits (Nonprofit Webinars)

Internal controls are implemented to protect an organization from unauthorized expenditures and fraud/embezzlement. Small to mid-size organizations are vulnerable due to the limited number of staff in the business office or accounting department. The way to combat unauthorized expenditures and/or being ripped-off is through proper internal controls which include communication, process & procedure, and periodic verification and review. Through the review of short case studies this webinar will cover internal controls to implement considering the organization size, where and how fraud can occur, signs to look for, ways to stay vigilant, and what to do if your organization is a victim.

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

June 13, 12:00 – 1:30 PM, Central Time
At the Desk: A discussion of debatable issues related to best practices for reference services in libraries (Lyrasis)

The topics for our debate will include, but are not limited to: Reference policies, 24/7 Reference/Hours, Best practices for handling virtual reference questions, Getting out from behind the desk, Ethics and privacy at the reference desk, The role of student workers/volunteers in reference, and What’s in a name? Naming modern services in libraries.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.lyrasis.org/Classes-and-Events.aspx

June 13, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Cataloging at the Crossroads: Challenging the Only Show in Town (Library Journal)

With the acquisition of its last remaining competitor in 2006, OCLC became the only full service bibliographic utility in the U.S. The idea for a new, low-cost, highly functional alternative to OCLC for cataloging arose from a series of conversations with librarians who wereinterested in having a choice in library cataloging services, removing restrictions on the use of data, and finding a way to reduce costs during tough economic times.

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

June 13, 2:00 - 3:00 PM, Central Time
Nonprofit Leadership Across Generations (Nonprofit Webinars)

From Working Across Generations to Liquid Leadership to Daring Lead, everyone in the nonprofit and corporate communities is talking about to harness and build multi-generational leadership. With four generations in the work place today it can be a challenge to learn and implement strategies that will get the most out of each generation to reach your organizational goals and serve your mission. Luckily, there are resources available that explain the characteristics of each generation, what motivates them, and strategies that leverage the best leadership qualities no matter the age. Join us for Nonprofit Leadership Across Generations to learn practical ways to build up current leaders in your organization and prepare the path to new leadership.

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

June 13, 2:00 - 3:00 PM, Central Time
Operation Health: Resources for Veterans and Their Families (Infopeople)

Injured war veterans have always been a part of U.S. history, but the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in a significant increase of debilitating injuries. Returning veterans face many health issues, from physical injuries to mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, substance abuse and suicide. Women returning from deployment face additional issues, while spouses and family members have unique needs of their own. This webinar will provide an overview of the most pressing issues faced by returning veterans and their loved ones and what libraries can do to help.

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

June 13, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Funding Cuts Got You Down? 10 Insider Tactics for Impacting the Funding Debate (American Library Association)

Are you dealing with funding cuts in your community? At your school? Are you frustrated with council members, legislators, administrators and others who do not understand the value you bring to the community? In this online session featuring Stephanie Vance of Advocacy Associates, you’ll learn 10 insider tactics for effective influence that will increase your library’s perceived value, as well as demonstrate why you are one of the best investments around. And if 10 aren’t enough, you’ll get 10 more at the ALA annual meeting, particularly as they relate to the campaign season, which is an ideal time to capture everyone’s attention.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/620656882

June 14, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Online Survey Tools and Techniques (idealware)

It’s never been easier to conduct surveys, with a plethora of solid and useful tools that help you create online survey instruments. We’ll talk through the lower cost and a few of the more robust online survey tools that are available, and look at a few in action. We’ll wind up with best practices on designing a solid and reputable online survey, recruiting participants, and analyzing the data.

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

June 14, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Database of the Month: Finding Full Text Articles (Wyoming State Library)

Looking for articles? Want to save you ILL dollars? This month’s webinar will focus on finding full text articles within the many subscription databases in GoWYLD. Join Chris Van Burgh on June 14th at 11:15.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/933996742

June 14, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Authority, Connectivity, and Discovery: The Evolving Role of Reference in the Wiki Age (Library Journal)

Why are traditionally-published reference resources still necessary? What are publishers doing to make them accessible, usable, and discoverable in the library and on the free Web? How are these changes impacting reference’s presence in the library? How are user habits affecting how reference is published, developed, and utilized?

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

June 14, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Tips for the Positive Deviant (InSync Training)

What’s a positive deviant? Researcher Jerry Sternin discovered that, “In every group there are a minority of people who find better and more successful solutions to the challenges at hand. Even though they have access to exactly the same resources as the rest of the group, their uncommon practices or behaviors allow them to flourish”. One of our favorite positive deviants, Jane Bozarth, will lead you on an overview: who are some positive deviants? What kinds of success have they had? How did they do it? Plus: 5 critical behaviors necessary for those who aspire to positive deviancy! Note: this session is intended for high performing, high potential staff and those who supervise them. It is not aimed at “fixing” problem performers.

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

June 14, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Making the Most of Email Marketing (blackbaud)

Are you tracking and utilizing data about your supporters such as phone calls, email communication, direct mail touches, volunteer activity, event attendance, and donation history and amounts? If not, you should be! Join us to learn winning strategies and tools for supercharging your email marketing program through data tracking, personalization, segmentation, and supporter feedback.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://response.blackbaud.com/content/eTapestry_ConstantContact_Webinar4

June 19, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
3M Cloud Library eBooks (3M)

Covers the standard patron-facing interface using iPad and PC as examples. Shows how patrons can search for and check out e-books. Overview of 3M Discovery Station and how Library Staff will use the Download Station software to transfer e-books to 3M e-readers.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://gowyld.net/libraries/ebooks/3mTraining.html

June 19, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
That’s Not What I Said!: Foundations of Interpersonal Communication (WebJunction)

Our personalities affect how we view and relate to the world. Each of us have different learning and communication styles, fears, insecurities and defense mechanisms. This presentation will provide you with the tools to recognize your own and others’ differences and become more aware of how they affect your relationships with customers and co-workers.

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

June 20, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Breezing along with the NLM (National Library of Medicine)

NN/LM MCR Coordinators will present on “action items” that each brought back from the Medical Library Association annual meeting in Seattle, in May, and how we may incorporate that knowledge in our work for the National Library of Medicine.

To log in, visit https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr . Enter as a guest. Sign in with your first and last names. Follow the instructions in the meeting room to have the Adobe Acrobat Connect system call you on your telephone. For more information contact Jim Honour jhonour@uwyo.edu or call 307-766-6537. Funded under Contract No. HHSN-276-2011-00006-C with the University of Utah and awarded by the DHHS, NIH, National Library of Medicine.

June 20, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
After The Gift: How To Build A Satisfied, Loyal Donor Base (Nonprofit Webinars)

Everything you do after someone makes their first donation will determine if they will give that all-important second gift. 50-80% never do. And this is costing you money. Why? Because it’s much more expensive to find a new donor than it is for you to keep a current donor. This webinar will explain the reasons donors often stop giving to your organization and what you can do to change that.

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

June 26, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Turning Stress into Power (InSync Training)

Managing stress effectively has less to do with managing external events – things you can’t control – and more to do with better managing yourself. This session focuses on strategies for taking charge of your own responses to stress and turning them to more productive reactions and behaviors.

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

June 26, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Building a Solid Fundraising-Centric Mobile Website and App (Nonprofit Webinars)

2012 is the year of MOBILE fundraising! Today, 1.2 billion people in the world have an internet based smart phone or tablet accessing your website or downloading your app. Don’t have one yet? Or have one and want to learn how to increase fundraising efforts? This webinar is perfect for you! We will discuss everything you need to get started with launching and supporting your fundraising-centric mobile website and/or application.

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

June 27, 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://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL

June 27, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
An Introduction to the LSSC Program (Library Support Staff Certification Program)

LSSC will offer an hour-long webinar on the program and how it works. The presentation will explain the value of this certification to Library Support Staff, employers, and library users. You will also have the opportunity to have all of your questions answered by program staff members. This webinar is open to all interested candidates.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://ala-apa.org/lssc/webinars-and-presentations/

June 27, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Spotlight! on National Library of Medicine Resources (National Library of Medicine)

This Spotlight! session will focus on Men’s Health and will be presented by Jim Honour, NN/LM MCR Wyoming/Member Services Coordinator. Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated).

URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided. Questions to Jim Honour, jhonour@uwyo.edu or 307-766-6537. Additional information at http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/spotlightresources.html. Funded under Contract No. HHSN-276-2011-00006-C with the University of Utah and awarded by the DHHS, NIH, National Library of Medicine.

June 28, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Before You Seek a Grant (Grantspace)

This class is designed for new nonprofits or community groups with very little experience in grantseeking. We focus specifically on foundation fundraising. The course will address such questions as: What groundwork do I have to have in place before approaching foundations for funding? What are the steps to obtaining incorporation and nonprofit status and where can I get some help to do so? What are the characteristics of successful nonprofits? This session will provide you with a step-by-step checklist approach to help you determine your own readiness for foundation fundraising.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars

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Online CE Roundup for May 2012

Tuesday, May 1st, 2012

This is the very busy May schedule for online training sessions.

PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:

May 2, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
NCompass Live: Digital Resources of the National Library of Medicine (Nebraska Library Commission/NLM)

This session focusing on National Library of Medicine Digital Resources, will be presented by Marty Magee, Education & Nebraska Liaison, National Network/Libraries of Medicine. It will include such resources as Turning the Pages, and History of Medicine Resources, tutorials and much more!

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

May 2, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Maximize What You Learn at Work to Accelerate Your Career (American Management Association)

What Did You Learn at Work Today? While your employer may offer you one or more weeks of training per year, you have many learning opportunities every day in the course of your work. In this webcast, you’ll learn how to make the most of these learning opportunities and discover ways to use them to improve your job performance and accelerate your career growth.

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

May 2, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Hiring a Quality Director: How & Why (Utah State Library)

Why hire a qualified director; knowing what to do. Having good, strong, effective, appreciative leadership can bring any organization to success, especially as it relates to: Motivating staff for productivity, Engaging supporters, Serving the community, and Keeping library operations legal and solvent. It’s just so important to hire the right director…the right way. Here are some practical steps that help you know how.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://library.utah.gov/workshops/

May 2, 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Central Time
Make it Stick: Embracing Transliteracy in Library Programming and Training (Colorado State Library)

Transliteracy – the ability to communicate and interact across multiple platforms and technologies – is becoming increasingly vital to creating cultures of learning within our libraries and our service communities. This session will introduce you to the principles of transliteracy and will provide practical ideas for integrating transliteracy skills into staff training, public training, and public programming. We’ll discuss ways in which your library can equip staff with the skills necessary to keep pace in a transliterate world. During the session, you’ll generate ideas for library programs and classes that your library can deliver to your communities to ensure transliteracy flourishes.

No registration is required:
http://connect.enetcolorado.org/cslinsession

May 2, 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Central Time
Rallying Your Community: Mobilizing the Grassroots (American Library Association)

In a difficult economy, the citizen voice is more important than ever. Learn how two community organizations, the Sustainable Library Citizens Coalition of Indianapolis-Marion County (Ind.) Public Library and Urban Librarians Unite of New York City, have used their voices to impact library funding. Laura Johnson, deputy director, public services, of the Indianapolis Public Library and Tara Seeley, senior grants officer, Central Indiana Community Foundation, will share their story of engaging the Indianapolis community to successfully advocate on behalf of libraries and librarians. Lauren Comito, director of communications and operations, Urban Librarians Unite, will describe this group’s radical tactics for promoting and supporting libraries in the New York area. Marci Merola, director of the ALA Office for Library Advocacy, will moderate the webinar and demonstrate practical applications of resources from the ALA Office for Library Advocacy.

Registration is mandatory. Visit https://ala.ilinc.com/register/thvbchx to sign up today.

May 3, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Get On the Bus: Federal Documents (Wyoming State Library)

In the first of this four-part series Karen Kitchen discusses FDSys, the U.S. Government Printing Office’s Digital Repository. Learn basic searching techniques using FDSys. FDSys is a service of the U.S. Government Printing Office that provides free electronic access to a wealth of important information produced by the Federal Government.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/176422190

May 3, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Curriculum Connection: Bridging Reference and Students (Booklist)

Upper elementary through high school students depend on their school and public libraries for quality resources and support. How can you assist them? Join us for a free, hour-long webinar where representatives from Britannica and World Book will showcase their study guides, interactive lessons, and material suited to state standards. Booklist Reference 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

May 3, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Jump Start Your Grant Seeking (TechSoup)

Jeremy Smith, GrantStation’s communications and technology director, will provide a short tour of the GrantStation website. He will also talk about how a GrantStation membership can provide you with full access to the website, including a searchable database of thousands of private, corporate, and international grantmakers, as well as a list of current federal grant programs. The tour will also include a sneak peek of Grants2020, a newly developed tool to help you build an effective grants strategy for years to come.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/webinars/index.cfm

May 4, 1:00 – 2:00 PM. Central Time
3M Cloud Library eBooks (3M)

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://gowyld.net/libraries/ebooks/3mTraining.html

May 4, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Strategies for Overcoming Student Resistance (The TLT Group)

There are several interdependent elements that affect students’ readiness to learn and that shape their desire to engage in the classroom. However, being aware of these forces is only the first step in ramping up student motivation to learn. Using the Integrated Resistance Model, this session will explore ways that faculty can assess the various elements in order to determine where their students are and will describe some strategies that faculty can implement to help students to overcome their resistance and become active participants in their own learning. The session will also focus on methods to encourage student willing participation in collaborative group work.

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

May 8, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Lerner Fall 2012 Librarian Preview (School Library Journal)

Visit with Lerner Publishing Group’s editors as they unveil the new fantastic new books they’ll be publishing in Fall 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 offerings, as well as free discussion guides, downloads, and websites that make lesson planning easy.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/SLJ/Technology/WebCasts/index.csp

May 9, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Hiring a Quality Director: Expectations & Hiring (Utah State Library)

Formulating your expectations of a new director & hiring with them in mind. What do you like about the library’s current operation? What about the outgoing director’s performance? What improvements would you like to see? Learn how to turn those answers into a list of characteristics and criteria on which the advertisement, the selection of interviewees, and the interview questions will based.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://library.utah.gov/workshops/

May 9, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Celebrate Law at the Library 2012: Part 2 – Legal Resources (Montana State Library)

May first is National Law Day. In anticipation of preparing for Law Day this year, BTOP is sponsoring a “Law in the Library” webinar series. This information is designed to give library staff members a clear understanding of the resources and on-line forms provided by various state agencies, as well as tools to plan and host a Law in the Library event.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://app.mt.gov/cal/html/event?eventCollectionCode=msl

May 9, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Grantseeking Basics (Grantspace)

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars

May 9, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Rediscover the Nineteenth Century: The creation and organization of Nineteenth Century Collections Online (Library Journal)

In 2003, Gale Cengage Learning changed the landscape of primary source digitization for research with the release of Eighteenth Century Collections Online. Taking on digitizing the 19th Century presented new issues and concerns, with publishing in Great Britain alone exceeding more than 10-fold that of the previous century. With the guidance of an elite, globally focused advisory board, Gale Cengage Learning is proud to announce the release of Nineteenth Century Collections Online. Please join us for an overview of the scope and focus of the program, and a tour of this exciting line of archives.

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

May 9, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
3M Cloud Library eBooks (3M)

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://gowyld.net/libraries/ebooks/3mTraining.html

May 10, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Get On the Bus: Federal Documents (Wyoming State Library)

In the second of this four-part series, Karen Kitchens discusses the Catalog of US Government Publications. Discover searching strategies using the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP). CGP is the finding tool for electronic and print publications from the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the U.S. government and contains descriptive records for historical and current publications; providing direct links to those that are available online.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/176422190

May 10, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Christian Fiction Spring Book Buzz (Library Journal)

There’s more to Christian fiction than “gentle reads”, which explains its expanding appeal to a more sophisticated and demographically diverse readership. Join us on May 10 for our Spring 2012 Christian Fiction webcast. We’ll be talking about the latest and upcoming titles, the ones you’ll need to know about.

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

May 11, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
3M Cloud Library eBooks (3M)

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://gowyld.net/libraries/ebooks/3mTraining.html

May 14, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Nuts & Bolts of Social Media (InSync Training)

This session will cover basics of creating and sustaining community via social media tools. Rather than theory, participants will walk away with an understanding of how to implement and utilize these applications. Briefly, we will look at several popular social media tools, such as blogs, wikis, Facebook and Twitter, then basics of using these tools for 1) Creating Community & Community Management; 2) Fostering Communities of Practice; 3) Knowledge Transfer and Management.

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

May 15, 11:00 – 12:00 PM, Central Time
Mobilize your library with SirsiDynix BookMyne! (SirsiDynix)

This session will give libraries a preview of the BookMyne 3.0 mobile app. With BookMyne 3.0, all the great features of the BookMyne iPhone application are now extended to Android mobile users. Libraries can also take this a step further with BookMyne+, a unique customized app specific to your library. Project Gutenberg e-book integration, a refreshed user interface and native tablet support mark the BookMyne 3.0 release.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www2.sirsidynix.com/051512-sirsidynix-bookmyne-webinar

May 15, 12:00 – 1:00 PM. Central Time
Made in a Library: A free online innovation symposium (OCLC)

What happens when you take a place that has traditionally been about learning and transform it into a place of doing and making? Find out, when we look at how librarians, teachers, students, faculty and communities are turning their focus to creation—whether providing digital tools for game makers, programmers, musicians and authors, or makerspaces for 3-D printing and other “real-life” projects. Join moderator Jason Griffey from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Sue Considine and Lauren Britton, who started the Fayetteville (New York) Free Library’s FFL FabLab makerspace; and Joseph Sanchez, currently at the University of Colorado Denver, who incorporated a variety of “doing” spaces into the Red Rocks Community College Library—saving it from closure in the process.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://registration.oclc.org/reg/?pc=symposium05May12&utm_source=WhatCountsEmail&utm_medium=Special%20Offers%20&%20Information+Special%20Offers%20-%20Education%20&%20World%20Library%20Issues&utm_campaign=LJ_symposium_15May2012

May 15, 12:00 – 1:00 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

May 15, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
eBooks: New Models, New Tools & New Approaches–A Discussion of Emerging Options (Library Journal)

This session will look at the eBook landscape from a wide perspective, including the many options for approaching eBook acquisition, lease and loan. This will include discussion of Patron Driven Acquisition (PDA) as well as next generation approaches to patron driven acquisition – “Smart PDA.” It will cover collection development approaches, platform and device changes & possibilities, as well as user experiences & expectations. The session will discuss the many options that can be made available to libraries to optimize their approaches to eBook discovery, usage and overall value of their collections. EBSCO will also discuss its recently released eBook ordering and management platform for eBooks on EBSCOhost including its current capabilities and a glimpse of the road ahead.

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

May 16, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
NCompass Live: Addressing Your Roots – Searching the 1940 Census (Nebraska Library Commission)

Do you know where your Uncle Fred lived in Omaha? If not, the Library Commission has some resources to help, as knowing his address may be key to finding him in the 1940 Census. Allana Novotny, Beth Goble and Devra Dragos will share tips and resources for searching this census before the name-indexing is completed.

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

May 16, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Breezing Along With the RML (NLM)

Dana Abbey, NN/LM MCR Colorado/Health Information Literacy Coordinator will present on MedlinePlus Connect which is the system to pull health information from MedlinePlus into a patient’s electronic health record. The second presenter is Monica Rogers, NN/LM MCR Health Information Literacy Coordinator. To log in, visit https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr . Enter as a guest. Sign in with your first and last names. Follow the instructions in the meeting room to have the Adobe Acrobat Connect system call you on your telephone.

For more information contact Jim Honour jhonour@uwyo.edu or call 307-766-6537 .
Funded under Contract No. HHSN-276-2011-00006-C with the University of Utah and awarded by the DHHS, NIH, National Library of Medicine.

May 16, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Hiring a Quality Director: Hiring & Interview Process (Utah State Library)

The job hiring and interview process. Learn the most effective, fair and replicable way to compare applicants and make interview decisions, which involves the use of a matrix/graph that allows both for required characteristics and skills (as identified in Section 2, above) and for “surprises” that could add value to the organization. Learn the “nuts and bolts” of how the interviews should be set up, what presentations or other documentation might be required, how to include staff and community in the process, checking references and negotiating an offer.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://library.utah.gov/workshops/

May 16, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Libraries and the Era of the Learner: A Vision for the Future (WebJunction)

Join us for a discussion exploring lifelong learning as an economic driver in the 21st century and the expanding role of libraries in this “era of the learner.” Building on discussions about 21st century skills and workforce development, we’ll hear from futurist Garry Golden on the changing workforce and the role that public libraries can play. We’re excited to take a glimpse into the future and to hear how libraries can identify changes, explore implications and pave the way for learners in the 21st century. This session will build on discussions from a face-to-face convening to be held in April, but will benefit and be of interest to all working in libraries.

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

May 16, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
QR Connections: QR Codes in Libraries (Georgia Library Association)

QR codes are popping up everywhere! This session will highlight how libraries are using QR codes, the benefits and drawbacks of using them, and best practices for getting the most out of QR codes.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://gla.georgialibraries.org/mediawiki/index.php/Carterette_Series_Webinars

May 17. 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Get On the Bus: Federal Documents (Wyoming State Library)

In the third of this four-part series Kathy Carlson of the Attorney General’s office discusses HeinOnline. Learn basic searching procedures using Hein Online, Hein’s premier online research product with more than 70 million pages of legal history available in an online, fully-searchable, image-based format.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/176422190

May 18, 1:00 – 2:00, Central Time
3M Cloud Library eBooks (3M)

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://gowyld.net/libraries/ebooks/3mTraining.html

May 18, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Copyright Series (The TLT Group)

Interview with Kenneth Crews, Copyright Advisory Office, Columbia University

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

May 22. 12:15 – 1:15 PM, Central Time
Database of the Month: Resources for Kids (Wyoming State Library)

Whether it is for fun, homework, or curiosity, you will find a great resource in GoWYLD. We will explore a variety of resources appropriate for kids, such as Kids Search, Searchasaurus, Bookflix, Britannica for Kids, and Middle Search.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/894206054

May 22. 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Overview of eBooks and eReaders: the basics (Colorado Library Consortium)

Join trainers at the Colorado Library Consortium to learn more about eBooks and eReaders.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.clicweb.org/training-and-education/list-of-events

May 23, 11:00 – 12:00m Central Time
3M Cloud Library eBooks (3M)

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://gowyld.net/libraries/ebooks/3mTraining.html

May 23, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Hiring a Quality Director: Discipline (Utah State Library)

Disciplinary actions, when it’s not going to work. Clear, open communication, that begins during the interview and continues through probation, should set the stage for true analysis of the job fit that results. No surprises, no personal value judgments, but, rather, professional guidelines, support, goal-setting and measurements should govern the process of performance review and subsequent disciplinary steps (if needed). This is critical to know, yet often ignored.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://library.utah.gov/workshops/

May 23, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Spotlight!on National Library of Medicine Resources (NLM)

This Spotlight! session will focus on Women’s Health and will be presented by Barbara Jones, NN/LM MCR Advocacy/Missouri Coordinator. Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated).

URL: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr Equipment: connection to the Internet and a phone, Login: as a guest with your first and last name. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided. Questions to Jim Honour, jhonour@uwyo.edu or 307-766-6537.
Funded under Contract No. HHSN-276-2011-00006-C with the University of Utah and awarded by the DHHS, NIH, National Library of Medicine.

May 24, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Get On the Bus: Federal Documents (Wyoming State Library)

In the last of this four-part series, Karen Kitchens discusses Proquest Congressional. Explore Congress in action with the most comprehensive online resource available for congressional publications and legislative research. This databases provides access to the full text of publications dating back as far as the late eighteenth century.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/176422190

May 24, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
To Pin or Not to Pin: An Exploration of Pinterest for Librarians (Texas State Library & Archives)

Have you heard people talking about “pinning” the night away, but are clueless as to what they’re actually talking about? Join Dawn Krause, Manager of Continuing Education at the Texas State Library and Angela Palmer of Bee Cave Public Library — both avid Pinterest users — in an overview of this fun tool. Find out what all the fuss is about and explore the ways that libraries are beginning to use this tool. Pinterest.com is a social site that allows users to “pin” images from around the internet or upload them from their own personal collections to create visual bulletin boards. Find out how the tool works and how your users may be using it, then decide if it’s right for your library. Of course, we’ll cover some of the controversy around copyright as well.

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

May 29, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Performance Implications of Mobile Design (O’Reilly)

Building a good mobile website, spanning different devices, platforms and contexts, is a difficult task. And also making that website FAST is even harder. Performance is often overlooked as designers and developers focus on layout and functionality, often resulting with slow and heavy mobile sites. In this webcast presentation we’ll review the top design philosophies for building a mobile website, briefly explain each & dig into the primary performance implications it carries, we’ll show real world examples, explain what they did wrong, and talk about how you can avoid these problems on your own site.

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

May 30, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
NCompass Live: Tech Talk with Michael Sauers (Nebraska Library Commission)

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

May 30, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Hiring a Quality Director: Continued Success (Utah State Library)

Continued Success. Keeping with the established performance needs identified earlier, an evaluation tool should be created and used several times during the new director’s probationary period. Critical also is the collection of input from peers, community stakeholders and subordinates, as it’s often impossible for Board members to truly see how one person’s leadership is affecting the whole. Also, at the point of offer, clear expectations, goals and consequences must be articulated so all avenues for potential success are open.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://library.utah.gov/workshops/

May 30, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Where’s the Power? What’s Your Point? (InSync Training)

Tired of seeing PowerPoint shows that have neither power nor a point? This session provides strategies for developing memorable slides with punch, not just pretty slides peppered with bullets. Join us as we look at ways to hook our learners, generate discussion, highlight critical information, and create learning points that will stick.

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

May 31, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Understanding Compassion Fatigue in Your Library (WebJunction)

You love your job. You love your library. You love helping your patrons and giving them the extra attention that lets them know you care. But there are days when you’ve given just about all you have to give. At the end of the day you feel drained, or irritated, or both! You may have achieved “compassion fatigue.” The term, which is used frequently in medical settings, describes a caregiver’s reaction to chronic stress that results in feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, self-doubt, lack of focus and fatigue. This webinar will help you recognize the symptoms and the situations that may trigger compassion fatigue and understand how it affects you and your working environment. Explore ways to take care of yourself so you can continue to show compassion and give your patrons the care they need.

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

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Online CE Roundup for April 2012

Friday, March 30th, 2012

This is the Online CE Roundup for April 2012

PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:

April 2, 7:00 – 8:00 PM, Central Time
Dynamic Duo: English Teacher & Teacher Librarian (TL Virtual Café)

Creating a Culture of Reading wherever they Go! Meenoo Rami, Nick Provenzano and Shannon M. Miller offer an important discussion around how classroom teachers and librarians should be working together to create a rich literacy environment in our schools.

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

April 3, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
The Mobile Omnivore: A Taste Test of Mobile Website Development (O’Reilly)

The mobile web is a complex place. There are lots of ways to build a mobile website—how do you choose the right tool for the job? In this webcast presentation, we touch on a series of technologies and techniques including: Responsive Web Design (RWD), Mobile-first RWD, Server-side device detection, HTML5 and CSS3 on mobile, Device idiosyncrasies, Some of our favorite tools and tips for mobile development. If you already have web development chops but want to go mobile, this is the talk for you! Familiarity with HTML and CSS is a must; comfort with some JavaScript is helpful.

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

April 3, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Instructional Design for the Real World (InSync Training)

Join in for a fast, fun tour of quick tools and tricks that will support rapid instructional design, cut to the heart of needs analysis, and improve communication with subject matter experts and managers and others requesting training solutions.

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

April 3, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
You’ve Got Male: Great New Books For Boys (Booklist)

Capturing the attention of the often elusive male reader continues to be a goal of many youth publishers. What are some of the top titles and trends that that you should be aware of? Join us for a fascinating hour-long program moderated by Books for Youth senior editor Daniel Kraus and featuring a panel of representatives from Listening Library, Annick, and Lormier.

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

April 3, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
An Introduction to the LSSC Program (American Library Association/Library Support Staff Certification Program)

For more information and to register for the program, visit:
http://ala-apa.org/lssc/webinars-and-presentations/

April 4, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Accessibility and Usability: Working Together at MIT (EDUCAUSE)

The usability and accessibility teams in MIT’s Department of Information Services and Technology have always worked closely together, but were formally merged during a department-wide reorganization in 2009. The goal in blending the teams was to provide a comprehensive service to clients without diluting individual practices. Over two years, we have strengthened our ability to advocate persuasively for both usability and accessibility with clients. We’ve also seen fewer projects slip through the cracks and observed standards applied more consistently. The merge has provided a greater understanding of why the two practices belong together, how this can happen, and the importance of commitment from administrative leadership.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://net.educause.edu/content.asp?SECTION_ID=34

April 4, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Skills for the Everyday Leader (WebJunction)

Many of us regard a move into management as “going to the dark side,” but leadership is not only reserved for those with manager in their title. Learning effective supervisory skills can benefit many levels of work in the library, especially if you wear multiple hats in your organization serving as both staff peer and manager. Find out the top 10 actions to take and the top 10 mistakes to avoid as an everyday leader. By the end of this webinar, you’ll have some simple and effective tools to help you work more powerfully with your colleagues or become the supervisor you always wanted to work for.

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

April 4, 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Central Time
Make it Stick: Embracing Transliteracy in Library Programming and Training (Colorado State Library)

Tweeting, Pinning, Posting, Skyping- what’s next?! Communicating in the ever-evolving technosphere requires a keen focus on adaptability and flexibility. In an increasingly media rich digital world, there’s a lot more to effective communication than the ability to read and write. Successful and meaningful communication now relies on our ability to fluidly transition through a wide range of media and communication tools and environments. Transliteracy is the ability to communicate and interact across multiple platforms and technologies. This session will introduce you to the principles of transliteracy and will provide practical ideas for integrating transliteracy skills into staff training, public training, and public programming. We’ll discuss ways in which your library can equip staff with the skills necessary to keep pace in a transliterate world. During the session, you’ll generate ideas for library programs and classes that your library can deliver to your communities to ensure transliteracy flourishes.

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

April 9, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Everything I Need and Want is in the Teen Section: YA Spatial Practices in New U.S. Public Libraries (San Jose State University – SLIS)

While conventional LIS youth services concentrates on collections, this presentation, part of a 3-year IMLS National Leadership grant, engages a critical youth studies approach examining “spatial equity” for young adults in libraries: what current U.S. practices tell us. Recently collected quantitative data from both professionals and youth library users further inform on-going qualitative research with video ethnography and experimental 3D mockups of real spaces.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/colloquia/2012/colloquia12sp.htm

April 10, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
The New Science of Building Great Teams: Analytics for Success (Harvard Business Review)

Managers have long believed that building high-performance teams is an art and not a science. But new research reveals a scientific approach to building great teams. MIT’s Human Performance Dynamics Laboratory has identified the specific factors that characterize high-performing teams. These factors are observable, quantifiable, and measurable. On April 10, 2012, join Sandy Pentland, the Director of MIT’s Human Performance Dynamics Laboratory, as he describes why high-performing teams are different. He will explain why patterns of communication are the key to great teams and will identify the specific elements of communication that most affect team performance.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://online.krm.com/iebms/coe/coe_p2_details.aspx?oc=10&cc=0011408&eventid=18910&m=BN

April 10, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
25 Twitter projects to engage your community and benefit your business (O’Reilly)

Jesse McDougall, author of #tweetsmart, discusses the approach of engaging in Twitter community-building projects in a way that is strategic, fun, and measurable. Jesse will share some of his favorite Twitter projects to demonstrate how to build community in 140 characters or less and will show how your business can benefit.

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

April 10, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Picture These: What’s New With Graphic Novels (Booklist)

As readership of graphic novels continues to skyrocket, it’s clear that the format has firmly taken root for a wide range of readers. How can you stay on top of the hottest new graphic novels for children and teens? Join us for an exciting, hour-long program moderated Booklist Books for Youth senior editor Ian Chipman and featuring a panel of representatives from six leading graphic-novel publishers: ABDO, First Second Books, Kids Can Press, Papercutz, TOON Books, and Top Shelf.

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

April 10, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Spring Adult Book Buzz (Library Journal)

Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Ford’s Canada, his first novel in six years. Chelsea Cain’s Kill You Twice, next in the New York Times best-selling Archie Sheridan series. And award-winning broadcast journalist Lynn Sherr’s Swim: Why We Love the Water. These are some of the spring/summer season’s hottest titles, and they’ll be featured with other big titles on LJ’s April 10 webcast, Spring Adult Book Buzz. Arm yourself with suggestions for vacation reading by joining us as sponsors Harper Collins, Macmillan Library Marketing, Perseus, and Random House share their top picks.

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

April 10, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Virtual Connections (WebJunction)

Get connected with your library patrons! Connecting with patrons in the online world is vital for libraries. Learn how to build and maintain virtual, internet-based connections with your patrons by utilizing the tools they are increasingly using themselves, including Google Plus, QR Codes, and Pinterest. We will focus on how to get started with these platforms and how to immediately put them to use for your library. You will also be provided with ideas to expand your use of these great connection-oriented tools. Learn how libraries are growing virtual community connections and engaging with their patrons.

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

April 11, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Mobilize your library with SirsiDynix BookMyne! (SirsiDynix)

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.sirsidynix.com/webinars

April 11, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits (Grantspace)

Learn the characteristics of effective nonprofits and assess whether yours is ready for foundation fundraising. This class is designed for new nonprofits or community groups with very little experience in grantseeking. We focus specifically on foundation fundraising. The course will address such questions as: What groundwork do I have to have in place before approaching foundations for funding? What are the steps to obtaining incorporation and nonprofit status and where can I get some help to do so?

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/

April 11, 7:30 – 8:30 PM, Central Time
Information Professional to Intelligence Analyst: Translating your LIS Skills (San Jose State University – SLIS)

Librarians are breaking into a wide range of fields outside the traditional roles because our skills are extremely valuable across the board to many organizations and agencies. The Intelligence community is one of these. This presentation will highlight the transferable skills needed to make the transition from librarian to intelligence analyst, as well as provide tips on preparing a resume, and yourself, for a career supporting law enforcement and military agencies using your LIS background.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/colloquia/2012/colloquia12sp.htm

April 13, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Nonprofit Sustainability: Building Blocks to Organizational Success (Grantspace)

Learn how to enhance your organization’s competitiveness and strengthen its financial health. Sustainability is a popular but often misunderstood buzzword in our sector. 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/

April 17, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Juggling 101: Managing Multiple Priorities (InSync Training)

Time management” is an oxymoron. You can’t change it, or lengthen it, or shorten it, or ‘manage’ it. This course will help you identify ways to deal with the things you can manage: yourself, others, and the tasks with which you’re confronted.

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

April 17, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Healing Reads: Bibliotherapy for the 21st Century (Infopeople)

The popularity of bibliotherapy has seen resurgence in the last few years with an emphasis on using both fiction and non-fiction reading in highly creative ways. Its aim now is to increase individual well-being rather than simply focus on self-help and psychological disorders. These changes offer a renewed role for bibliotherapy in your library! This one-hour webinar will review the benefits of bibliotherapy for all ages, provide examples of programming and services available, and share with you how to incorporate the use of bibliotherapy into your library. This webinar will be of interest to Adult, Teen and Children’s Librarians and Academic Librarians.

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

April 18, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Breezing Along with the RML (National Library of Medicine)

Betsy Kelly, NN/LM MCR Assessment & Evaluation Coordinator will present on A&E software development challenge and the Kansas/Technology Coordinator will present at this session.

April 18, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
How the Best Managers Create a Culture of Belief (American Management Association)

Are Your Employees “All In?” Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton teamed up with Towers Watson to analyze an unprecedented 300,000-person study revealing that high-performance organizations possess a distinctive kind of culture. In these environments, employees believe in their leaders and the company’s mission, values, and goals. Join us as Gostick and Elton explore a simple 7-step roadmap for creating a high-achieving culture: defining a burning platform, creating rigorous customer focus, making sure team members root for one another, and establishing clear accountability

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

April 18, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits and Libraries! (TechSoup)

Need an easy way to handle your organization’s accounting transactions? Join our free webinar, QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits and Libraries! on Wednesday, April 18 at 11 a.m. Pacific time to learn more about how you can streamline your day-to-day business with the new 2012 updates to Intuit’s QuickBooks. During this webinar, we will be hearing from QuickBooks Made Easy instructor Gregg Bossen about how this tool can aid your nonprofit or library, giving you an in-depth look at the new updates to the QuickBooks software.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/webinars/index.cfm

April 19, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Responsive Web Design Bootcamp (O’Reilly)

It is no longer safe to assume that visitors to your website are sitting in front of a large monitor equipped with a keyboard and mouse. As smartphones overtake the desktop as the primary portal to the Web – and as new device types and interaction models continue to emerge – designers need to adopt future-friendly strategies that support a full range of user contexts with a single codebase. This webcast is for web designers and developers who are interested in creating mobile web sites and web apps. A working familiarity with standard HTML, CSS, and JavaScript would be very helpful but is not required.

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

April 20, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Latest Trends in Library Architecture and Interior Design (San Jose State University – SLIS)

Steve and Desta Krong of Krong Design Inc. will discuss some of the latest trends in library architecture and interior design such as: how libraries have transformed through the years, the importance of design, identity, and branding, how to prepare for the future of library design, budget and scope considerations, architect‘s and interior designer‘s working relationships, new library rooms & areas, finish materials, furniture, lighting trends, case study reviews, and sustainability in library design and operations.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/colloquia/2012/colloquia12sp.htm

April 23, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
My 3 Top Favorite Things (Accessible Technology Coalition)

Our iPad expert and AT Specialist, Jennifer McDonald-Peltier, will tell us about three apps that she uses all the time, with a variety of students. They are all very flexible and allow quick and easy personalization for the many individuals she sees.

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

April 24, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
The Murderous Month of May: Hot Mysteries for Spring (Booklist)

Booklist Online editor Keir Graff will preview Mystery Month, from Booklist’s May 1 Mystery Showcase to a wealth of Booklist Online exclusive content. Publishers HarperCollins, Macmillan, Random House, and Severn House will share the best titles for libraries from their forthcoming lists.

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

April 24, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Cook Book Spring Buzz (Library Journal)

As the nation’s diet—and its consequences—has become an increasingly common topic of conversation, commonsensical truths—from the social benefits of a shared family meal to the health boost that home cooked, unprocessed foods provide—have gained new advocates. What a better way to tap into these benefits than by cracking open some of these forthcoming spring cooking titles and preparing a delicious meal to share with friends or family.

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

April 24, 2:00 – 3:00 PM. Central Time
Leveraging Technology to Support Early Literacy in the Library (Infopeople)

Thinking of enhancing early literacy environments in your library? Wanting to learn more about technology for young children? Can’t decide what type of early literacy technology to add to your library? This webinar will review the benefits of technology for young children, the types of technology available, and how to incorporate the technology into your library. Find out how libraries can play a role in enhancing early literacy technology experiences and the importance of promoting technology for all ages.

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

April 25, 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Central Time
Mobilize your library with SirsiDynix BookMyne! (SirsiDynix)

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.sirsidynix.com/webinars

April 25, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Spotlight! on National Library of Medicine Resources (National Library of Medicine)

This Spotlight! session will focus on PubMed Health and will be presented by Dana Abbey, NN/LM MCR Health Information Literacy/Colorado Coordinator. Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated).

April 26, 12:15 – 1:15 PM, Central Time
Database of the Month: Stat!Ref (Wyoming State Library)

Stat!Ref is a collection of nearly three dozen nursing, health care, and pharmacy resources. Stat!Ref includes full-text journals, evidence-based, point-of-care and authoritative resources.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/841312854

April 27, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Teen Literature Update 2012 (Infopeople)

The world of young adult literature is an inherently dynamic one and one that, in the last decade, has become among the most active in publishing. Each new publishing season brings a plethora of new titles, new forms, and new formats, many of which require new methods of evaluation. Keeping up with all of these changes and the new titles flooding the market can be a full-time job. This webinar will help students identify new trends and the best new titles and resources for collection development.

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

April 30, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Access to Public Records: tensions between the right-to-know and the protection of privacy and the role of Records Management in addressing these issues (San Jose State University – SLIS)

Government accountability, fostered by ready availability of public records, is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Yet the government also holds increasingly large amounts of sensitive personal and business data that is legitimately entitled to confidential treatment. Needless retention of information that is truly no longer needed creates risks ranging from improper breach of confidentiality, to burdens of “searching the haystack,” to unmanageable opacity by simple result of sheer quantity. The accelerating increase in the volume and range of public information calls for forward-looking management of information as a highly important asset.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/colloquia/2012/colloquia12sp.htm

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Online CE Roundup – March 2012

Wednesday, February 29th, 2012

This is the Online CE Roundup, marketing fifty-one free online programs for March.

March 1, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
SLJ Nonfiction Spring Book Buzz II (School Library Journal)

Looking to do some end of the school year reference buying? Come and hear about new nonfiction from ReferencePoint, ABDO, and Scholastic. The webcast will include series books, standalone titles, books for reports, and books for general-interest reading.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/SLJ/Technology/WebCasts/index.csp

March 1, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Forging the Technology-Curriculum Link (Education Week)

School leaders are accustomed to working hard to make curricula challenging and engaging and to make sure it meets state standards. And many educators are now becoming more skilled at using technology in their classrooms, whether it’s laptops, digital whiteboards, or smartphones. But experts say that to get the best results for students, it’s important to be deliberate and thoughtful in the way technology is incorporated into curricula. Just layering technology on top of an already existing curriculum is often not the best way to enhance the learning process and maximize the effectiveness of the technology tools available. School and district technology leaders and curriculum experts must work together to find the best way to integrate technology into teaching and learning in order to develop the most innovative and successful methods for delivering curricula to students.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.edweek.org/ew/marketplace/webinars/webinars.html

March 1, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Engaging Volunteers During Difficult Economic Times (Infopeople)

With service levels at all time highs and funding elusive to meet the demand for service, many libraries are engaging volunteers more proactively or even for the first time. Involving volunteers in delivering library services can be rewarding, challenging, yet also time intensive. And, while volunteers may offer their services for free, there are still costs that need to be considered when planning a volunteer program. If you have been given the assignment of coordinating volunteers at your library, this webinar will give you insights into how to work effectively with volunteers and facilitate their interaction with paid staff.

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

March 1, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
The Techs Impacting Libraries & Publishing in 2012 (San Jose State University – SLIS)

This session covers the major technology trends that are emerging in 2012 to shape how we consume content and seek information. Technology changes impact content opportunities and service agendas. Here is what you need to know to succeed in today’s information environment.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/colloquia/2012/colloquia12sp.htm

March 2, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Tech Tools with Tine: 1 Hour of Prezi (Texas State Library & Archives)

Please join us for a special series with technology trainer, Christine Walczyk, all about popular online tools. The series is meant to be short on talk about library context and higher concepts. It’s really all about the tools themselves! Our aim is to demonstrate how to use one tool in each webinar in under 60 minutes with time for Q&A built in.

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

March 2, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Google Docs – create and share documents on-line (Montana State Library)

With libraries providing more computing access to patrons, it is important to know how to use and be able to share the free tools that are available on the Internet. Google offers Google Docs, which is their on-line form of documents, spreadsheets, presentations, forms, drawings, and tables. Google Docs allows you to store many different types of files and only those not created in Google Docs count against your storage space. Any time you have access to the Internet you have access to Google Docs. The user has the option to keep the documents private to his account or to share them. Each document and each folder can be shared with specific people or it can be made public for anyone to view. This makes it easy for people to collaborate on a project as well as share information.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://app.mt.gov/cal/html/event?eventCollectionCode=msl

March 5, 7:00 – 8:00 PM, Central Time
Wanna Play? Gaming @ Your Library (TL Virtual Café)

What’s WoW? Heard of Halo? Maybe Minecraft? This presentation will defeat misconceptions and open up new levels of possibilities.

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

March 6, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
First Tuesdays: Readers’ Advisory on Facebook (Washington State Library)

Alison Kastner and her colleagues at Multnomah County Library wanted to experiment with using Facebook to answer Readers’ Advisory questions for their customers. Alison will report on what resulted when she and a team of her colleagues decided to use Facebook to answer Readers’ Advisory questions.

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

March 6, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
It Takes a Community to Bridge the Digital Divide (WebJunction)

Join us to hear about the key role that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is playing in the broadband adoption challenge and the actions already underway for building digital communities. And also hear insights on the collaborative roles and efforts of city/county governments and public and private organizations. Learn how to get started with inclusion efforts from organizations who have taken the steps to implement practical programs which meet local needs and share your ideas about collaborative efforts which lead digital inclusion.

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

March 6, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Directors’ Summit: Discover a 21st Century Roadmap for Community Outcomes (Library Journal)

Join us as we explore some of the key themes from the Library Journal 2011 Directors’ Summit, held in partnership with Columbus Metropolitan Library. Garry Golden speaks and Patrick Losinski, executive director of Columbus Metropolitan Library (Ohio), will lead a discussion between Garry and the audience. Library Journal’s Editor-in-Chief Francine Fialkoff will give the welcoming introductions

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

March 6, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Introduction to LSSC (Library Support Staff Certification Program)

The presentation will explain the value of this certification to Library Support Staff, employers, and library users. You will also have the opportunity to have all of your questions answered by program staff members. This webinar is open to all interested candidates.

For more information and to register for the program, visit: http://ala-apa.org/lssc/webinars-and-presentations/

March 7, 10:00 – 11:00 Am, Central Time
NCompass Live: American FactFinder: the Census Bureau’s online data retrieval tool (Nebraska Library Commission)

This session will show you how to navigate the Census Bureau online data portal called American FactFinder. The system has recently been totally redesigned and has several new features. We’ll give you tips and shortcuts for obtaining the data you need. American FactFinder is the key place to retrieve information from the 2010 and 2000 Censuses, annual socio-economic data from the American Community Survey, and a variety of other commonly used Census data sources. Presenter: David Drozd, Research Coordinator, Center for Public Affairs Research (CPAR), Nebraska State Data Center.

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

March 7, 1:00 – 2:00 PM Central Time
Grantseeking Basics (Grantspace)

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/(month)/3/(year)/2012

March 7, 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Central Time
Using Interviews to Assess the Information Needs of Your Community (Colorado State Library)

In this session, we’ll talk about some of the basics of doing community needs assessments and conducting interviews. In addition, we’ll be joined by Amy Long of Douglas County Libraries and Lee Ann Benkert of the National Security Space Institute. They’ll discuss their experiences using interviews as a research method to determine how to best meet the needs of their respective communities (public and special libraries). If you’ve interviewed your patrons or used other methods to assess the needs of your community, we hope you will join us to share your experiences and tips. If you haven’t, this will be a great opportunity to learn about these techniques and to brainstorm about how you can apply them in your library.

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

March 7, 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Central Time
Creating a Practical Marketing Roadmap (Non Profit Webinars)

In this workshop, we’ll discuss the unique marketing needs faced by nonprofits and small organizations. With the vast “Universe of Marketing Possibilities”, many organizations don’t know where to start, what to implement, and how to prioritize marketing initiatives. We’ll discuss how to work within a framework and methodology that is simple, effective, and cumulative.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/upcoming/

March 8, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
SLJ Spring Picture Book Announcements (School Library Journal)

Learn about OwlKids Books’ exciting answer book How? The most awesome question and answer book about nature, animals, people, places—and you! By Catherine Ripley and illustrated by Scot Ritchie. One of NorthSouth’s highlighted books comes from the author and illustrator duo Carol Roth and Sean Julian with a story about a sleepy kitty who can’t find her mommy in Where’s My Mommy? Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Children’s Book Group presents the beautifully illustrated More, the story of a hoarding magpie and a few well-intentioned mice. Candlewick Press celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and is still going strong with publishing enjoyable books like I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/SLJ/Technology/WebCasts/index.csp

March 8, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
It’s All About the Money: Corporate Fundraising for Children’s Programming in Public Libraries (Infopeople)

Wanted: Children’s Librarians Who Do Library Programs! Are you: Idea rich and cash poor? Don’t know where to turn? Looking for examples of successful programs and activities? Corporate sponsorships are a perfect solution to gain funding for children’s programs in public libraries. In this webinar we’ll show you how to target the right companies, approach them with confidence, and get them to donate with ease. At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will: Be able to identify possible corporate sponsorships. Know how to approach local companies with confidence. Understand how to follow up with corporate sponsors. Have examples of successful children’s programs funded by corporate sponsors.

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

March 9, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Tech Tools with Tine: 1 Hour of YouTube (Texas State Library & Archives)

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

March 9, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
There’s an App for That (The TLT Group)

Applications, or “apps,” can provide an amazing amount of flexibility and interaction for students. The ability for instructors to provide an additional way for students to engage with their content is revolutionizing education. In this session, Stephen Kaufman and Timothy Lombardo, Ashland University will demonstrate apps that we have found helpful for students and faculty members alike. In addition, we will demonstrate apps across multiple platforms.

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

March 13, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
You Got the Grant! Now What? (Grantspace)

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/(month)/3/(year)/2012

March 13, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Social Media for Trainers (InSync Training)

Explore the use of free technologies like blogs, wikis, Facebook, Twitter, and online groups to help build communication, increase participation, and enhance transfer of training to the job. We’ll both define and demystify each tool. You will get ideas for applying low-cost collaboration strategies to your own training programs—both classroom and online!

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

March 14, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Get on the Bus: Weeding Your FedDocs Collection (Wyoming State Library)

Documents Librarian, Karen Kitchens, will discuss the process for moving federal documents to the remote access facility.

For more information and to register for the program, visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/555266846

March 14, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
The Progress Principle: Sparking Employee Engagement and Performance (American Management Association)

Leaders face a formidable challenge in keeping employees engaged in their work—deeply involved and fully committed. Traditional motivators, like incentive systems, can get people to show up and do the work. But it takes something more to spark the passion that leads to the highest levels of creative productivity. This webcast unravels the secrets of inner work life—the usually hidden emotions, perceptions, and motivations that arise as people react to events in their work day. You’ll discover how what you say and do every day can drive positive inner work life throughout your organization and fuel great performance for the long term. In addition, you find out ways to avoid the traps that can undermine inner work life and performance. Join us as we delve into the real-life diaries of people doing innovative work, to explore how small steps can lead to superior long-term performance. While attending this program is FREE, reservations are required.

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

March 14, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Working with Office 365 for Small Business (O’Reilly)
This webcast presentation focuses on Microsoft Office 365 for Small Business and Professionals. After a brief overview of the Office 365 services and solutions, you’ll learn: Why this plan is such a great value, Plan’s limitations to be aware of, Important new features to the services that have been released in the last few months

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://oreillynet.com/pub/e/2139

March 14, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
How to Produce a Video, Put it on YouTube and Measure Results (Non Profit Webinars)

YouTube is one of the most popular destinations on the world wide web, but nonprofits are underutilizing this free platform for video messaging. In this one-hour webinar, we’ll discuss strategies for producing effective web videos for internal and external communications, advancement, development, public information and recruitment. We’ll also touch upon YouTube’s outstanding audience measurement and engagement tools. Finally, we’ll discuss placing your new videos on Facebook, blogs and your organization’s website.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/upcoming/

March 15, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Database of the Month: Ebooks & Other Downloadables (Wyoming State Library)

Learn more about downloadable audiobooks and ebooks available from GoWYLD. We’ll discuss basics of the services, where to find help, and what’s coming in the future.

For more information and to register for the program, visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/571702654

March 16, 1:00 – 2:00 Central Time
Navigating the Technology Tsunami (The TLT Group)

Many experts believe that technology is influencing the ways we seek information, engage with others, and learn. If so, how does this affect our teaching and learning practices? What changes might make sense? Our thesis is that our technologies reflect and align with the ways we engage with others and learn. Thus, understanding learning sciences research can help us use technology to enhance our practice. Jane Harris and Pamela Howe, University of North Carolina at Greensboro will share examples from the research and a variety of available multimedia learning environments. Attendees will engage in discussions about potential strategies and challenges.

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

March 20, 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Central Time
The Information Diet: How to Control What You Consume (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://oreillynet.com/pub/e/2130

March 20, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
The Scoop on Series Nonfiction: What’s new for 2012 (Booklist)

An hour-long continuation of our popular series of webinars on series nonfiction for youth, featuring presentations from five of the top publishers in this booming field: ABDO, Lerner, DK, Enslow, and Scholastic. Books for Youth senior editor Daniel Kraus moderates.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1

March 20, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Digital Preservation: Audio and Video Formats (Infopeople)

In the last of our four-part series on Digital Preservation, this webinar present and explain basic formats and standards used in digital audio and video collections for libraries, archives, and museums and the development of audio and video formats and introduce participants to the significant technical features that pertain to digital libraries. This webinar will be of interest to: Librarians 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

March 20, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
LinkedIn a Powerful Tool for Nonprofits (Non Profit Webinars)

For nonprofits, LinkedIn can be a development and outreach goldmine. LinkedIn is a no or low-cost database that can be used to research donors, find board members with the skills and passion you need, get that all-important introduction to someone you want to know. It is a tool that boards, executives, and staff must understand because e-based outreach will be the norm. For this webinar, we will have a panel of three LinkedIn experts who will show you the LinkedIn ropes and answer your real-life questions.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/upcoming/

March 21, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Breezing Along With the RML (NLM)

John Bramble, NN/LM MCR Technology and Jim Honour, NN/LM MCR Wyoming & Member Services Coordinator will present at this session. To log in, visit https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr . Enter as a guest. Sign in with your first and last names. Follow the instructions in the meeting room to have the Adobe Acrobat Connect system call you on your telephone.

For more information contact Jim Honour jhonour@uwyo.edu or call 307-766-6537.

March 21, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
eBooks/eReaders: The Techy Stuff You Need to Know (Washington State Library)

Discover the technical side of eBooks and eReaders. Learn about DRM, Adobe ID and troubleshooting eBooks. Presenters are Darlene Pearsall, King County Library System; Liz Boston, Timberland Regional Library System and Michelle Angell, Pierce County Library System.

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

March 21, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Mind Matters! Getting Results Through Psychology (American Management Association)

If you’ve been doing the same thing and not getting anywhere, listen to this webcast for new techniques that tap into the human psyche. Because understanding the root reasons of human behavior allows you to make different choices about how you manage and what kind of results you get. Thought, behavior, personality — all three affect everything from having a preference for a particular employee to how often you voice your opinions in a group. In this webcast, Dr. Ted Boyce will give you a quick overview of three major schools of psychology—behavioral, cognitive and social — and give you insights into each one. So you can heighten your self-awareness and increase your effectiveness as a manager. While attending this program is FREE, reservations are required.

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

March 21, 12:00 – 1:30 PM, Central Time
Polite Debate Society (LYRASIS)

Join LYRASIS Regional Directors and invited guests as they discuss and debate the hot topics that are engaging the library profession today. This quarterly webinar series will endeavor to explore the opposing viewpoints present in some of the more contentious issues facing our library communities.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.lyrasis.org/Classes-and-Events.aspx

March 21, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Being Customer Focused: New and Emerging Trends in Customer Service (Infopeople)
Retail establishments such as bookstores, coffee shops, information services, computing services, and purveyors of e-readers are all encroaching on the library’s core user base by replicating services traditionally associated with libraries. They really know what they’re doing, and we can, too! Consumer research has shown repeatedly that understanding user needs and cultivating good customer relationships is key to the success of the modern organization. Creating a customer-focused library enables staff to know their users and meet their needs. A customer-focused library means more users, engaged staff, and a satisfying relationship with your community.
This one-hour webinar will present exciting success stories of customer-focused libraries, and will give participants strategies to shift their own libraries to a customer focus. This webinar will be of interest to staff in all types of libraries, especially front-desk staff.

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

March 21, 7:30 – 8:30 PM, Central Time
Expand Your Horizons: New Roles for Information Professionals (San Jose State University – SLIS)

Learn how your LIS skill sets are opening up paths to careers in a number of exciting, new ways. Our skills at finding, managing and analyzing information are increasingly valued as organizations worldwide struggle to gain insight and make decisions in the face of explosive information growth. In this session, I will present one professional’s journey and experiences, as I transitioned from working in traditional library roles to doing strategic analysis for a well-known industrial R&D lab, HP Labs.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/colloquia/2012/colloquia12sp.htm

March 22, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Using Math in Storytime with Cindy Christin (Montana State Library)

Cindy Christin of Bozeman Public Library will share some of the new early math research and discuss how you can incorporate lots of different math concepts into your storytime programs. . . easily!

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://app.mt.gov/cal/html/event?eventCollectionCode=msl

March 23, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Tech Tools with Tine: 1 Hour of LibraryThing (Texas State Library & Archives)

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

March 23, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Nuggets of Knowledge from the NLM (University of Wyoming)

This is the third segment of a three part webinar series. Jim Honour, Wyoming Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM.)Jim provides instruction on basic searching and features of PubMed, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) along with the MyNCBI feature. He will provide a tour of Clinical Trials and suggest search strategies and filters that both consumers and health professionals can use for finding drug trials by topic and/or by area. Finally he’ll discuss Loansome Doc, which is the NLM’s automated system that allows health professionals and the public to order biomedical literature. Some interactive exercises are included.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/jimwyo

March 26, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Empowering Diverse Voices (San Jose State University – SLIS)

ALA President Molly Raphael and Miguel Figueroa, Director of ALA’s Office for Diversity, will discuss President Raphael’s Diversity Leadership Initiative. They will cover the various elements and activities of the Initiative and the role of diversity leadership within libraries and LIS programs like SLIS. Participants will learn what’s been done thus far, what we can expect over the next few months and strategies to extend the Initiative beyond Molly’s term as ALA President.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/slis/colloquia/2012/colloquia12sp.htm

March 27, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Adult Programs on a $0 Budget (WebJunction)

In just a few short years, the Laurens County Library, in rural South Carolina, has created an impressive and well attended series of adult programs on a shoestring budget. Join us for a webinar, hosted in collaboration with WebJunction and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, to learn how the library selects topics, recruits presenters, raises funds, and promotes through effective public relations practices. Find out what Laurens has done that works, what doesn’t work, and learn how your adult programming can make your library a valued community hub, building awareness and increasing usage of all your services.

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

March 27, 1:00 – 2:00 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 and 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)/3/(year)/2012

March 27, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Truth About Social Learning (InSync Training)

“Social learning” and “informal learning” are among the training industry’s hottest phrases these days. But there’s so much confusion over what they mean, and what they mean to those of us in the business. A few truths: • Social learning isn’t new. • Social learning isn’t necessarily ‘managed’, ‘launched’, ‘controlled’, or ‘measured’. • People in the workplace are learning all the time – without us. • Those people likely don’t think of what they’re doing as “learning”. In this session we’ll spend some time looking at real examples of social and informal learning as it happens in workplaces all the time, every day. Along the way we’ll generate some ideas for locating, supporting and facilitating social learning opportunities toward the greater goal of enhancing organizational performance.

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

March 28, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Improving the User Experience Through Usability Testing (Georgia Library Association)

Stephen Francoeur, a user experience librarian at Baruch College (New York, NY) will give an introduction to usability testing and how it can be used to create a more user-friendly library website. Check out Stephen’s website at http://www.stephenfrancoeur.com

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://gla.georgialibraries.org/mediawiki/index.php/Carterette_Series_Webinars

March 28, 2:15 – 3:15 PM, Central Time
Content Creation for Teens (Georgia Library Association)

With more tools widely available for patrons to use to create their own content, libraries have a chance to transform from institutions that are only about borrowing to institutions about experiences. Instead of just merely collecting “stuff” and lending it out to patrons, more and more libraries are encouraging their patrons to “make something” at the library. Whether it be the hackerspace at the Fayetteville Free Library, the YOUMedia lab at the Chicago Public Library, libraries are offering more programs to encourage their patrons to be prosumers instead of just simply consumers. In this webinar, Justin Hoenke (Teen Librarian, Portland (Maine) Public Library) will discuss the current trend of content creation at libraries.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://gla.georgialibraries.org/mediawiki/index.php/Carterette_Series_Webinars

March 28, 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Central Time
Social Giving for Facebook: Birthday Wish (Common Knowledge)

The new Social Giving for Facebook Birthday Wish module helps nonprofits recruit new supporters and peer-to-peer fundraisers on Facebook as part of a year-round giving program.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://commonknow.com/html/index.php

March 28, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Outreach to Hispanic/Latino Populations – Tu Biblioteca! (Infopeople)

Engaging the ever-growing Spanish-speaking/Latino population in your library’s programs and services presents interesting and rewarding opportunities. This webinar will explore various efforts to identify new opportunities, funding resources and community partners to expand your library’s potential to serve this community. By the end of this webinar attendees will have the basic knowledge to incorporate into your Spanish Language Outreach (SLO) efforts.

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

March 28, 2:00 -3:00 Central Time
Spotlight! on National Library of Medicine Resources (NLM)

This Spotlight! session will focus on Minority Health Resources and will be presented by Monica Rogers, NN/LM MCR Health Information Literacy Coordinator. Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online athttp://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated).

March 29, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Introduction to Corporate Giving (Grantspace)

Explore the world of corporate support and tools and resources on corporate giving. Join us for an introduction to the world of corporate support for nonprofits and funding research tools to help you identify corporate prospects. We’ll answer such questions as: What are the motivations behind corporate giving? What is the difference between a direct corporate giving program and a company-sponsored foundation and how does it affect my approach to research? What are the different pathways to partnership with a company? We will include a case study illustrating a corporate-nonprofit partnership. Prior attendance at Grantseeking Basics is strongly recommended.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/(month)/3/(year)/2012

March 30, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Location, Social and Mobile (O’Reilly)

Think back 10 to 15 years ago, there was probably a kid in your neighborhood that you could pay a couple bucks to wash your car or mow your lawn. We’ve lost that sense of community over the years because the age of the internet has siloed us. With the social networking in full force, that is changing. Social, location, and mobile technologies are creating a meaningful foundation to connect a neighborhood both on and offline. Technology has finally caught up to human behavior, and we are able to use the internet to get off the internet and build a strong community together. In this webcast presentation Leah Busque will highlight how these technology trends are paving the way for new marketplace businesses and why they are so important to the success of these models.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://oreillynet.com/pub/e/2186

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Online CE Roundup – February 2012

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

This is the Online CE Roundup for February of 2012.

PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:

February 1, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
NCompass Live: SOPA and PIPA: What Libraries Need to Know (Nebraska Library Commission)

Have you heard of SOPA? How about PIPA? SOPA is the Stop Online Piracy Act and PIPA is the Protect IP Act. Both were bills attempting to fight copyright infringement and online piracy, and both have been postponed. But that doesn’t mean they’re gone for good. Brandon Butler, from the Library Copyright Alliance and Director of Public Policy Initiatives, Association of Research Libraries, will tell us what SOPA and PIPA are, how they came about, what’s next now that they’ve both been shelved, and how all of this affects libraries.

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

February 1, 11:00 – 12:00 Central Time
Fast Track to Employee Development: Understanding What Makes Them Tick (American Management Association)

Do you wish someone would hand you a customized personality and skill level road map to assist you in developing each member of your team? On their own, the Meyers Briggs Type Indicator and Blanchard’s Situational Leadership® II are among the world’s most widely used organizational tools for management and employee development. When leveraged together, they can provide unparalleled insight and information that can enable you to tailor an employee learning and development plan that speaks to the heart of the individual. In this program, you’ll discover how understanding the personality type and temperament of an individual can provide an invaluable window into that person’s preferred communication and working styles.

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

February 1, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Project Management Case Studies: Who Forgot to Measure the Bookcases? (Colorado State Library)

What practical examples of good project management principles can you apply at your library? Here are stories drawn from real-life situations, including projects that were years late, silly mistakes smart people make, and why If the Plan is in Your Head, There is No Plan! Topics include course corrections, deciding what to stop doing, the consequences of failure, and why time is of the essence.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdelib/ProjectManagement/index.htm

February 2, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
All you ever wanted to know about e-mail – Gmail! (Montana State Library)

Library patrons often have questions about emails. This webinar will show you everything you can do and how to do it in Google’s Gmail. Learn how to create a contact list, send emails with attachments, create storage folders, and how to change your mail settings.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://app.mt.gov/cal/html/event?eventCollectionCode=msl

February 2, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Building Bridges #4: Your Library’s Future (WebJunction/OCLC)

Join OCLC, host Chrystie Hill, WebJunction’s Director of Community Services, and guest speakers for a series of four free webinars designed to inspire and engage public libraries on topics of vital interest. Each program in the series will offer practical advice on issues that are top-of-mind in public libraries. In this one-hour online OCLC session, the fourth in the series, Martin Gomez, City Librarian at Los Angeles Public Library, will answer your questions and give practical advice about the continued success of public libraries in our changing environment.

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

February 2, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Children’s Literature Update 2012 (Infopeople)

Discover the new books that you can recommend to children who use your library! Hear about books published in 2011, and upcoming Spring 2012 titles, that will be popular with children ages 0-12. Hear about books that will appeal to the “reluctant reader,” boys who may have drifted away from reading, and books that will have popularity with a wide audience of children. At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will: Be able to identify “read-alikes” – other books you can recommend to children after you find out their favorite book. This webinar will be of interest to any library staff or volunteer who serves children ages 0-12, in either public or school libraries.

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

February 3, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Tech Tools with Tine: Dropbox (Texas State Library & Archives)

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

February 7, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
First Tuesdays: Census (Washington State Library)

Linda Clark, a data specialist with the U.S Census, will be discussing what is new and different about the materials contained in the latest releases from the 2010 Census. Attend this First Tuesday online free presentation to learn tips and tricks as to how to access the important information contained in the Census.

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

February 7, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Rockin’ the Virtual Classroom (InSync Training)

Virtual classroom technology (ILinc, Adobe Connect, WebEx, Elluminate, etc.) provides a wonderful live, real-time bridge between the traditional classroom and the learner. But it isn’t “just like” the traditional classroom, and in the wrong hands can be deadly dull. In this session we’ll learn to read virtual “body language” , look at ways to increase interactivity and engagement, utilize games and activities, and create visuals that support learning.

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

February 7, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
What’s New in YA: 2012 (Booklist)

Get a preview of what 2012 holds in store for teen readers during this free, hour-long webinar. Representatives from Egmont USA, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, Sourcebooks, and Disney Book Group will share their leading titles for spring and beyond. Booklist Books for Youth Associate Editor Ann Kelley moderates.

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

February 7, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Preparing a Portfolio for the LSSC Program (American Library Association)

Many LSSC candidates want to prepare portfolios to meet LSSC requirements. LSSC will offer an hour-long webinar explaining what the LSSC Program requires in a portfolio. The presentation will also give you the chance to see examples of successful submissions and learn how your portfolio will be evaluated. This webinar is open to all interested candidates.

For more information and to register for the program, visit:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/178078617

February 7, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Storing and Managing Digital Collections (Infopeople)

The uncertainties that go hand in hand with new technologies in digital preservation can make “once and for all” preservation approaches impractical. This third 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

February 8, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
NCompass Live: Learning4Life: AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner (Nebraska Library Commission)

Learn how to use Web 2.0 tools and other technologies to differentiate instruction while addressing the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) Learning4Life standards of collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving. Open source applications such as Xtranormal, Juxio, Prezi, and Make Beliefs Comix will be demonstrated. Samples of student projects using these technologies will also be presented along with ways to integrate into the curriculum. Presenters: Judy Henning, Kearney Public Schools; Dr. Sherry Crow, UNK; Deb Levitov.

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

February 8, 12:00 – 1:30 PM, Central Time
Embracing the Cloud: Real Life Examples of Library Cloud Implementation (NISO)

Cloud computing, a concept that has leapt onto the scene in the last few years, is available to libraries in the form of hosted systems for an ILS or for e-resource access. These systems take advantage of cheaper computing power, increased availability of services such as Amazon Web services, and new development strategies from library vendors. What does moving library information to a networked environment do to improve the overall management of the system? How can libraries leverage cloud-hosted and managed collections? Are there tradeoffs in terms of local control? Learn the answers to these and related issues at this webinar where speakers will discuss actual cloud implementations in library environments.

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

February 8, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Spotlight! on National Library of Medicine Resources (NLM)

This Spotlight! session will focus on National Library of Medicine Mobile Resources, and will be presented by John Bramble, Technology Coordinator. It will include such resources as MedlinePlus, and much more! Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. This online training is FREE. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/mcrclasses (registration is not required but is appreciated).

February 8, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Youth Media Activities in Your Community: Teaching Digital Natives (Infopeople)

Engaging today’s youth through technology is critical to reach a generation that has had access to advanced technology throughout their entire educational and personal lives. Reaching this “tech generation” may seem overwhelming as the proliferation of technology advances and the ever-changing trends make it difficult to determine what efforts will be effective. This webinar will focus on what you can do to educate and engage youth using technology. By the end of this webinar attendees will have the basic knowledge to incorporate technology into your programs engage and educate youth.

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

February 9, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Grantseeking Basics (Grantspace)

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/(month)/2/(year)/2012

February 9, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Cloud Computing 101 (WebJunction)

“Cloud computing” seems to be all the rage, but what actually is it? This overview presentation will explain what cloud computing offers libraries, how libraries are using these services, and what you should consider when thinking about using a cloud service in your library. A distinction between services for end-users and services for organizations will be made, explained, and illustrated, as well as the terms used to describe cloud services. Learn how quick and easy it now is to deploy applications “in the cloud” using tools such as Google Docs, Google App Engine, and Amazon’s Web Services, among others. Resources for further exploration will be included.

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

February 9, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Playing by the Rules: Creating an Effective Volunteer Handbook (VolunteerMatch)

When was the last time you reviewed your Volunteer Handbook or Policies and Procedures Manual? It’s probably been too long. Learn how to create a living document that can help both paid and volunteer staff be better informed and know what is expected of them. A good Volunteer Handbook can also help you better identify and deal with challenging volunteers. Whether you’re just starting to create a Handbook or if you’re looking for best practices on information to include, this webinar will evaluate the Handbook you have and help you create a stronger framework for your volunteer engagement program.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.volunteermatch.org/nonprofits/learningcenter/

February 9, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
App Development: The Why & How (Texas State Library & Archives)

Join Corinne Hill as she discuss why Dallas Public Library pursued a library app and how it was designed and implemented.

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

February 9, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Building a Successful Online Learning Community for Librarians: A Conversation with Steve Hargadon (The Blended Librarian)

A review of his website reveals that Hargadon manages or participates in multiple online communities and produces several online interview series that feature leading educators and technologists. In this webcast we’ll learn more from Hargadon about managing successful online communities, and how to get one’s colleagues engaged in sharing ideas and information in virtual environments. Hargadon will reflect on the Library 2.011 Conference, and share what’s next. We’ll also be hearing Hargadon share his thoughts about the future of higher education, technology for teaching and learning, and libraries in an increasingly digital world.

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

February 9, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
SLJ Nonfiction Spring Book Buzz (School Library Journal)

The world around us is constantly changing and evolving; the same should be said of your nonfiction collection! The Egypt of one year ago no longer exists, new social networking tools have been created that complicate teen relationships more than ever, and movements like Occupy Wall Street have redefined activism. It is important for your students and young patrons to have the resources they need to research and understand the society in which they live as well as communities beyond their borders.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/SLJ/Technology/WebCasts/index.csp

February 10, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Tech Tools with Tine: Shelfari and Goodreads (Texas State Library & Archives)

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

February 10, 11:00 – 12:00 PM, Central Time
Nuggets of Knowledge from the NLM (University of Wyoming)

This is the second segment of a three part webinar series. Jim Honour, Wyoming Coordinator for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) will present the “workhorse” NLM consumer health resources. He will demonstrate how to harvest information on safety of household products, drugs, genetics, health tutorials and other topics. Interactive exercises and polls are incorporated in the session.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://webmeeting.nih.gov/jimwyo

February 14, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
SLJ Teen Spring Book Buzz (School Library Journal)

It’s time to start your spring cleaning, and nothing can freshen up your shelves better than the new season’s crop of great teen reads! This webcast will feature title presentations Beyond Words Publishing, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Children’s Book Group, and Harlequin Teen. A few highlights-the crazy-fun graphic novel Teen Boat! from dynamic duo Dave Roman and John Green; meeting Ricki Jo, who sheds her rural simple persona to become Ericka at her new high school in The Queen of Kentucky; for young entrepreneurs, Better Than a Lemonade Stand! Small Business Ideas for Kids; and the vampire lovers will enjoy the apocalyptic The Immortal Rules.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/SLJ/Technology/WebCasts/index.csp

February 14, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Top Tech Trends in Materials Handling (Infopeople)

Does your heart sink every time you walk into the back room and see rows of full book carts waiting to get checked in or shelved? Are you under the mistaken assumption that you need RFID to use automated materials handling systems? There are affordable technologies on the market today that can reduce the number of library staff that need to be involved in basic materials handling functions. From self-check in and self-check out machines to vending machines and sorters, there’s a solution out there for libraries of every size and for every budget. At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will: Learn about five new low cost solutions for supporting materials handling functions and be able to identify at least ten vendors that provide automated materials handling products.

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

February 15, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
NCompass Live: Turning Your Library Around (Nebraska Library Commission)

When we started at the South Sioux City Public Library two years ago the library was having difficult times. Circulation and attendance numbers were down. The public’s opinion of the library was not positive. In two years’ time period we have seen an increase of circulation from 21000 items to over 40000 items. We have seen attendance numbers for youth climb from 2000 to 6000 and adult attendance has gone from 800 participants to over 3000 participants. This presentation will tell what we did to turn the program around. Presenters: David Mixdorf, Dan Nieman, Odessa Meyer, South Sioux City Public Library.

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

February 15, 11:00 – 12:00 PM, Central Time
Breezing Along with the RML (NLM)

Marty Magee, Nebraska/Education Coordinator and Barb Jones, Missouri/Advocacy Coordinator will present at this session. Barb will provide insights on the work of clinical librarians at health sciences libraries.

February 15, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Meet the Power Patron: Insights from Patron Profiles (Library Journal)

Hear from a team of experts and learn how you can use Library Journal’s new Patron Profiles research and other unique tools to shape your library’s future! This event is moderated by School Library Journal’s Editor-in-Chief, Rebecca Miller.

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

February 15, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Proof of Concept: Applying Project Management Principles to Your Workplace (Colorado State Library)

In “Project Management Case Studies: Who Forgot to Measure the Bookcases?” we will ask participants to take one of several principles of project management and apply it to their situation, and then give us a short report after one week. Those reports (which will remain anonymous) will be shared via this final webinar. Here are the lessons of project management from your peers: what worked, and what didn’t, in real situations.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdelib/ProjectManagement/index.htm

February 16, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Libraries as Content Collaborators & The Life of a Production Librarian with Eli Neiburger (Texas State Library & Archives)

Join Library Journal Mover and Shaker Eli Neiburger, Associate Director of IT & Production at the Ann Arbor District Library, as he expands upon his compelling argument that one way for libraries to remain relevant in this current technological era is to become producers of and/or collaborators on their own content. Eli will talk about AADL’s approach to digital projects, and how Production Librarians at AADL work with community partners to bring new content to the web. He’ll also cover the infrastructure and skills necessary for libraries to move in this direction, and how to get started without a budget.

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

February 16, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Building a LibraryAware Community: Making the Connection (Library Journal)

Panelists from libraries from the US and Canada discuss how to build stronger library connections to your community as well as giving advice on making the shift to eBooks. This webcast is moderated by Nancy Dowd, Project Lead LibraryAware, NoveList/EBSCO Publishing.

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

February 16, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Libraries, We Mean Business: Best Ideas from LJ’s Best Business Books of the Year (Infopeople)

As libraries are seeking ways to meet the needs of their communities in a challenging economy, leaders can turn to best business models and practices for ideas and inspiration. Presenters will review Library Journal’s 2010 Best Business Books of the year; select and discuss relevant techniques and strategies from books pertaining to management, leadership, marketing and organizational dynamics; and provide practical examples for applying these practices in your own library. This webinar will be of interest to library staff in any type of library who want to lead, implement change, and increase visibility of their library services.

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

February 20, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
TrainerSmarts (InSync Training)

As trainers, we naturally focus on learning, growing, & improving. Join facilitator Jane Bozarth as we explore our own improvement with a twist: identifying your strengths, not your weaknesses, and focusing on enhancing your talents rather than overcoming your deficits. Take this concept away with you for application that will result in great learning experiences for participants while keeping you energized as well.

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

February 21, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
The Accidental Library Marketer (Texas State Library & Archives)

If you find yourself doing PR, promotion, or marketing as part of your job, but you never formally learned how, then you’re an “accidental marketer” — and you’re not alone! Hear the basic tenets you never had a chance to learn as well as advanced tactics. Get the real reasons why many patrons don’t attend programs and why the media doesn’t always cover your events. Learn what “true marketing” is and why it can make your hard work pay off more often. This webinar will be led by the author of the book, The Accidental Library Marketer, author/trainer/consultant, Kathy Dempsey.

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

February 21, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Your library at Webscale: How radical collaboration is redefining library management services (Library Journal)

During this session, Andrew Pace, Executive Director, Networked Library Services, will provide an overview of OCLC’s vision for connecting the world’s libraries to operate and innovate at Webscale. You’ll also hear directly from library automation experts and members of the OCLC WorldShare Management Services community about how the move to WorldShare has eliminated traditional operating silos, allowing them to focus more attention on the communities they serve.

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

February 21, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Books for Youth Alert: New Titles for 2012 (Booklist)

Join us for a free, hour-long webinar featuring publishing representatives who will fill you in on their leading titles for spring and beyond. Sponsored by Holiday House, Penguin Young Readers Group, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, and Perseus/Running Press. Moderated by Booklist senior editor Ilene Cooper.

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

February 21, 1:00 – 2:00 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?

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/(month)/2/(year)/2012

February 22, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
NCompass Live: Learning to Live Without a Statistical Abstract (Nebraska Library Commission)

In March 2011, the division of the U.S. Census Bureau responsible for data compilations such as the Statistical Abstract of the United States revealed that it would discontinue several popular publications. The decision was largely driven by budgetary concerns, but it also reflected further evolution toward new vectors for distributing data electronically. James Shaw, Director of Collections, Criss Library – UNO, will provide an update of the situation and offer practical advice concerning alternative resources. He will also explore the policy implications of trading away convenience and ease-of-use for enhanced data tools more suitable for advanced researchers than the general public.

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

February 22, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Leadership Presence: How to Build Personal Influence in Your Organization (American Management Association)

Presence is the corporate “it” factor. It’s directly linked to your ability to get noticed, forge trusting relationships, and get others on board with your agenda. In increasingly distributed companies, managers are often left alone to translate a vision and galvanize cross-functional teams. The good news is that anyone can strengthen their presence in a way that’s authentic, natural, and influential whether they’re an introvert, extrovert, aspiring or seasoned leader. In this webcast, you’ll discover what skills are needed to inspire and motivate by focusing on the core aspects of presence.

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

February 22, 12:00 – 1:30 PM, Central Time
Taking Library Data From Here to There (NISO)

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

February 22, 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Central Time
Facebook Features Update (Common Knowledge)

Karen Coyle will present her “five stars of library data,” an analysis of the changes needed and some steps that libraries can begin to take immediately. She will also discuss the “open world” view of the linked data movement and how this view can increase the visibility of libraries in the global information space. This webinar will give an introduction to the types of changes that are needed as well as the value that can be realized in library services. Attendees will learn of some preparatory steps have already been taken, which should confirm that libraries have indeed begun the journey “From Here to There.”

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://commonknow.com/html/index.php

February 23, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Census 2010 and American Community Survey (Library Journal)

We’ve already seen how Census 2010 is reconfiguring political districts based on population gains and losses. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Join us to learn about the sweeping new data methods behind Census 2010 and the American Community Survey (ACS), how they’re different than Census 2000, and what they mean for librarians delivering services, library boards and elected officials making library funding decisions, and library users including business patrons.

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

February 23, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Twitter for Job Seekers: Tips for Helping Your Library’s Job-seeking Patrons (WebJunction)

Twitter is one of the best online tools for networking and job seeking. Whether browsing job postings or connecting with people in your field, Twitter offers something for everyone. This session will cover tips and techniques for helping patrons network and find jobs on Twitter, and provide your library with ways to use Twitter in support of job seekers. Learn how you can use “tweets” to extend and augment your library services, showcase the resources and programs you provide job seekers and demonstrate the powerful connections you create in your library community.

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

February 24, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Directors’ Summit: Discover a 21st Century Roadmap for Community Outcomes (Library Journal)

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

February 28, 9:00 – 5:00, Central Time
Big Talk From Small Libraries (Nebraska Library Commission)

This free one-day online conference is aimed at librarians from small libraries; the smaller the better. Each of our eight speakers is from a small library or directly works with small libraries. Topics will range from technology (new tech and old tech) to programming to new roles for the library. Eight presenters means eight hourly slots and eight topics. Come for the programs on what you’re dealing with now or maybe try something new. Everyone is welcome to register and attend, regardless of how big or small their library is, but if your library serves a few thousand people, or a few hundred, this is the day for you.

Programs Include: Helping Your Patrons E-Read, Community Partnerships, Developing a Read/Write Culture in Your Library, Combo School/Public Libraries, Magic Tricks and Maintenance: Helping the Public Learn Technology, Working in the Cloud, and Gaming and Game collection development.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/

February 28, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Law Week Programming at the Library (Montana State Library)

The first week of May is Law Week – a time to learn about, engage with, and celebrate the civil order and justice system we colloquially refer to as THE LAW. This session will explore some programming ideas for Law Week that will position your library as the community nexus for information about the law. Libraries have an important role to play in the justice system: they make legal information available to all.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://app.mt.gov/cal/html/event?eventCollectionCode=msl

February 28, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Writing Good Press Releases and Working with the Media (Texas State Library & Archives)

Learn the art of writing press releases and communicating with the media with author/consultant, Kathy Dempsey, the woman who literally wrote the book on this topic! Kathy’s book, The Accidental Library Marketer, is widely consulted by librarians that suddenly find themselves chief marketer for their organization. She’ll provide both good and bad examples of press releases and show how facts can easily be compiled to form a good press release. Kathy will also review common mistakes librarians make when working with the media. Lots more advice on managing those sticky calls from the media, so don’t miss this one!

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

February 28, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Lending eReaders: What Libraries Need to Know (Washington State Library)

Join panelists for a discussion on best practices in loaning eReaders to library customers. What are the big considerations when developing a lending program for eReaders? Hear lessons learned and success stories on lending eReaders. Hosted by Shirley Biladeau, Idaho Commission for Libraries and Jennifer Fenton, Washington State Library.

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

February 28, 12:15 – 1:15 PM, Central Time
Database of the Month: All the News that’s Fit to Search (Wyoming State Library)

Genealogy, history, current events? Saudi Arabia, Los Angeles, Wyoming? Join Chris Van Burgh to check out the variety of newspapers available through GoWYLD.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/848430102

February 29, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
NCompass Live: Tech Talk with Michael Sauers (Nebraska Library Commission)

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

February 29, 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Central Time
Operation Smile Case Study: Fundraising on Facebook Using Facebook Advertising (Common Knowledge)

For the holiday 2011 fundraising season, Operation Smile took the strategic step of increasing their commitment to social media by investing in Facebook fundraising tools and Facebook advertising. In this insightful session, we’ll take a close look at Operation Smile’s year-end Facebook marketing and fundraising campaign and demonstrate how they cost-effectively scaled their Facebook Page Likes, tested techniques for increasing individual gifts and peer-to-peer giving, and expanded their viral reach via Facebook social advertising.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://commonknow.com/html/index.php

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Online CE Roundup – January 2012

Friday, December 30th, 2011

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 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)

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)

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

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Online CE Roundup for December 2011

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

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

PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:

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

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Online CE Roundup – November, 2011

Monday, October 31st, 2011

PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:

These are the online CE events for November. The State Library staff send their usual thanks to Jamie Markus at the State Library of Wyoming.

November 1, 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Understanding MARC 21 Bibliographic Records – Session 5 (Nebraska Library Commission)

Why would you use a 651 MARC tag instead of a 610 tag or a 655 tag instead of a 650 tag? What is the difference between a 130 tag and a 240 tag? Where do you put the note about closed captioning? If you have questions about MARC 21 catalog records or would like to learn more about entering records into your local system, join us once a week for this seven-session online workshop. Oct 4-Nov 15

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

November 1. 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Getting Graphic: Graphic Novels in your Library (Washington State Library)

Develop a Graphic Novel collection, discover resources to keep yourself up to date, learn how to partner with your local comic book guy (or girl), and uncover the educational value of comics.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/firsttuesdays/connect.aspx

November 1, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
2011 Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study: Results, Trends, and Resources (WebJunction)

Over 8,400 urban, suburban, and rural libraries participated in the 2011 Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study, the largest and longest-running study of Internet connectivity in U.S. public libraries. In this webinar co-sponsored by ALA TechSource, the ALA Office for Research & Statistics, and WebJunction, you will learn the key findings of this study and how to interpret the data and emerging trends; access new advocacy and marketing tools including state profiles, issue briefs, and PR templates; and use the data to make the case for your library with elected officials and community stakeholders.

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

November 1, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Reaching Reluctant Readers (Booklist)
Engaging the diverse group of children and teens labeled “reluctant readers” is an effort as challenging as it is common. In this free, hour-long webinar moderated by Books for Youth senior editor Ian Chipman, representatives from five publishers—ABDO, Abrams, Lorimer, Orca, and Saddleback—will present books that provide a combination of high-interest topics and accessible writing. Learn how to transform reading from a frustrating to a rewarding experience.

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

November 1, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Your Board and Fundraising (Grantspace)

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/(month)/11/(year)/2011

November 2-4
Library 2.011 World-wide Virtual Conference 100+ programs to choose from (Library 2.0)

The Library 2.011 conference is a unique chance to participate in a global conversation on the current and future state of libraries. Subject strands include the changing roles of libraries and librarians, the increasing impact of digital media and the e-book revolution, open educational resources, digital literacy, shifts from information consumption to production (Web 2.0), multimedia and gaming spaces, libraries as community centers, the growth of individualized and self-paced learning, the library as the center of new learning models, understanding users in the digital age, assessing service delivery, and defining leadership and information professional careers in a networked and changing world. There are more than 100 programs to participate in.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.library20.com/page/library-2-011-schedule-gmt-6

November 2, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Teach Them Where They Are: Online Learning for Patrons (Nebraska Library Commission)

For the past five years, libraries around the world have been training their staffs about online tools using the “23 Things” model. Over the past two years, Jennifer Koerber of the Boston Public Library has been developing a way to bring that kind of online training to library users as well. In this week’s session, Koerber will present one model for an informal online learning program for patrons & the general public. She will examine the possibilities and pitfalls, look at organizational tools that can scale to a large, diverse participant base, and show off the pilot program recently launched by the Boston Public Library. You’ll come away with relevant examples from the past few years, the latest developments, and ideas for bringing online learning to your library.

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

November 2, 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Digitizing Hidden Collections: Success Stories from Small and Medium-sized Digitization Projects (American Library Association)

Although large-scale initiatives receive the lion’s share of the attention when we talk about digitization projects, countless small and medium-sized digitization projects are providing invaluable access to hidden collections from North American libraries, archives, and museums. Spurred by the OITP Perspectives paper, “Digitizing Hidden Collections in Public Libraries,” this 90-minute webinar is aimed at sharing success stories, best practices, and the lessons learned to encourage other successful projects.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/322790778

November 2, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Building Bridges #1: Principles of Advocacy (WebJunction)

Public library professionals know the importance of demonstrating their value to their local communities. Are you looking for inspiration to jump-start your own advocacy efforts? Join us to better understand how ongoing community advocacy supports the vital role your library plays in the community. Part of the OCLC Building Bridges Speakers Series.

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

November 2, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Cloud Computing for Nonprofits (Techsoup)

What cloud-based applications does your organization use? Do you have any success stories (or failure stories!) on moving your nonprofit to the cloud? What challenges do nonprofits need to overcome in order to migrate to the cloud effectively? TechSoup.org is coproducing this Twitter discussion with two of our global partners, TechSoup Canada and Connecting Up Australia. Unlike our usual tweet chats, we’ll be hosting this one at 6 p.m. Pacific time in the U.S., so that our friends in Australia and Asia can join in. Join us for what’s sure to be a great discussion!

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

November 3, 11:00 - 12:00
DIY/Home Improvement Announcements (Library Journal)

With HGTV’s popular shows and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition showcasing shocking (and value adding) home transformations, readers continue to seek out practical guidance for home improvement. From plumbing to flooring to painting to wood work, DIY guides will save your readers time and money whether they’ve purchased a fixer-upper, are trying to sell an old home, or just want a more comfortable space to enjoy with their families.

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

November 3. 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Digital Graphics, – Yours, Mine and Ours: A Guide to their Legal Use (Infopeople)

Does your library have any protection when images that it posts on its website or social media sites start proliferating onto other sites without permission? This one-hour webinar includes a refresher and update to finding images in the public domain and asking permission for images that are copyrighted. Mary Minow , attorney, consultant, and former librarian, will introduce you to TinEye.com, a phenomenal reverse image search tool, provide a basic understanding of the legal protections the library’s images may have, and what they don’t have, and give sample language to use when asking permission to use an image, and to best ensure that the permissions given are legitimately from the copyright owner

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

November 4, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Tech Tools with Tine: Skype (Texas State Library & Archives)

Please join us for a special series with technology trainer, Christine Walczyk, all about popular online tools. The series is meant to be short on talk about library context and higher concepts about social media. It’s really all about the tools themselves! Our aim is to demonstrate how to use one tool in each webinar in under 60 minutes with time for Q&A built in.

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

November 7, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Grantseeking Basics (Grantspace)

Learn how to become a better grantseeker! In this class we will cover: what you need to have in place before you seek a grant; the world of grantmakers; the grantseeking process; and available tools and resources.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/(month)/11/(year)/2011

November 8, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Understanding MARC 21 Bibliographic Records – Session 6 (Nebraska Library Commission)

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

November 8, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Continuing Focus on Series Nonfiction (Booklist)

Another free, hour-long installment of our ongoing and popular series nonfiction webinars for youth, showcasing presentations from three notable publishers in this high-demand genre: Scholastic Library Publishing, Crabtree Publishing Co., and Britannica. Moderated by Booklist’s Books for Youth senior editor Daniel Kraus.

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

November 8, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Graphic Novel Experts Discuss the Latest Trends and Hottest Titles (Library Journal)

Join us for our graphic novel web cast to get a sneak peak at the best graphic novels hitting the shelves this fall and spring of 2012. Also listen to industry leaders from Kondansha, DC Comics and Archie Comics give their insights into what is happening within their own companies, and across the graphic novel industry.

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

November 9, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Volunteers, A Link to the Community (Nebraska Library Commission)

Volunteers come from the community to serve, and go back into the community as ambassadors of the library. Annette Hall, TBBS Volunteer Services Coordinator, will show how you can plan every step of their volunteer experience to be the best it can be — from recruitment, selection, and training to supervision, evaluation, and recognition.

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

November 9, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Personal Stories: New and Forthcoming Memoirs, Biographies, and Autobiographies (Library Journal)

As we head into winter (a perfect time to curl up with a blanket and a book), take a look at some of the new and forthcoming titles from our featured publishers. Who knows, you may find the perfect memoir for a snowy day or the biography you know a patron, or even your mom, would love for the holidays. There’s a story for everyone.

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

November 9, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Spotlight! on National Library of Medicine Resources: Environmental Health Resources (National Library of Medicine)

A one hour FREE webinar. To join the webinar: Register at www.tinyurl.com/mcrclasses .
To log in on day of webinar: go to http://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr and enter as a guest. Sign in with your first and last names. Follow the instructions in the meeting room to have the Adobe Acrobat Connect system call you on your telephone.

Additional information http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/spotlightresources.html. Send Questions to Jim Honour at the University of Wyoming (jhonour@uwyo.edu) 307-766-6537.

November 10, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Tech Tools with Tine: Zotero (Texas State Library & Archives)

Please join us for a special series with technology trainer, Christine Walczyk, all about popular online tools. The series is meant to be short on talk about library context and higher concepts about social media. It’s really all about the tools themselves! Our aim is to demonstrate how to use one tool in each webinar in under 60 minutes with time for Q&A built in.

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

November 10, 11:00 – 12:00 AM
Discovering Scholarship: Collaboration and content delivery for today’s scholars (Library Journal)

What are scholars’ research paths? How do they get to the content they need? With the multitude of platforms and publishers and aggregators in today’s online research landscape, navigating through the sea of content is increasingly challenging for researchers at every level as they try to find not just the right search results, but a satisfying research experience. Oxford University Press and Library Journal ask: How can libraries and publishers collaborate to deliver a successful research experience for scholars? Topics will cover collaborative publishing initiatives, discoverability and usage tools at the publisher and library level, and paths of inquiry in an ideal research environment.

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

November 10, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
“Wow, That’s Cool! What is it?” (WebJunction)

The Library of Virginia spent part of the last 12 months touring the Commonwealth with a van full of technology toys: e-readers, iPads, pocket video cameras and more, thanks to a grant from IMLS. This webinar, presented by Cindy Church of LVA and her Wow That’s Cool trainer Lisa R. Varga, will describe how the project evolved, the response of library staff who had never seen or touched the technology patrons were asking about, things they’d do exactly the same next time, and things they’d never do again. Join us and learn about the program from several perspectives: the administrator, the trainer, and the conference attendee.

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

November 15, 1:00 – 2:00
Seeking Synchronicity: Virtual Reference Services (OCLC)

Attend this webinar to learn about our research findings that will inform future development and inspire effectiveness for virtual reference services. Lynn Silipigni Connaway, Ph.D., OCLC, and Marie L. Radford, Ph.D., School of Communication & Information, Rutgers, will discuss the key findings of their multi-year study that were recently published in the report, Seeking Synchronicity: Revelations and Recommendations for Virtual Reference. These findings indicate that today’s students, scholars and citizens are not just looking to libraries for answers to specific questions—they want partners and guides in a life long information-seeking journey. By transforming virtual reference (VR) services into relationship-building opportunities, libraries can leverage the positive feelings people have for libraries in a crowded online space where the biggest players often don’t have the unique experience and specific strengths that librarians offer.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://oclc.webex.com/ec0605ld/eventcenter/enroll/join.do?siteurl=oclc&confId=910601871

November 16, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hey Kids! Look What We’ve Got!: Effective Marketing to Tweens and Teens (Nebraska Library Commission)

With the library taking a much deeper look at marketing itself in order to bring in patrons, this program will look specifically at the Teens and Tweens of the community and present effective means of marketing to them. Since this is a traditionally under served population in the library, we will be looking at what the research has to say for marketing to this group, as well as our own experiences with marketing to Teens and Tweens. Presented by Jake Rundle, Hastings Public Library.

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

November 16, 11:00 – 12:00
Breezing Along with the RML (National Library of Medicine)

Two staff members from the RML or guests will present information on goals, activities, accomplishments, or resources. We may ask about your experiences or your opinions. We may encourage you to take action, offer a new service, or try a new technology. Every month will be different.

For more information contact Jim Honour jhonour@uwyo.edu or call 307-766-6537. To log in, visit https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr . Enter as a guest. Sign in with your first and last names. Follow the instructions in the meeting room to have the Adobe Acrobat Connect system call you on your telephone.

November 16, 11:00 – 12:00
Cultivating Employee Work Passion: The New Rules of Engagement (webex)

n this webinar, best-selling author Scott Blanchard will share the results of five years of primary research which uncovers the motivational factors that bring out the natural motivation inherent in people, get employees up-to-speed quickly in new roles, and remove roadblocks to performance. You’ll explore: the leadership behaviors that build or erode Employee Work Passion, the High Road vs. The Low Road: Two approaches to managing performance, and the financial implications of poor leadership.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.webex.com/webinars/Cultivating-Employee-Work-Passion-The-New-Rules-of-Engagement

November 16, 11:00 – 12:00
Maximizing the Mobile Opportunity (Library Journal)

Please join Greg Carpenter, CEO of Boopsie and Gary Kirk, President of TechLogic for a discussion on the mobile technology ecosystem, considerations for evaluating and designing web- and app-based solutions and ways librarians can stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving mobile marketplace. Additionally, the speakers will talk about best practices for integrating mobile into a library’s existing infrastructure including RFID security, ILS systems and delivery of ebook collections.

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

November 16, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Basic Web Accessibility: Understanding WCAG 2.0 (Accessible Technology Coalition)

As the most widely used international guidelines on web accessibility, and the basis for many federal and local standards, it’s important to understand WCAG. In this webinar, we’ll explore the relationship between WCAG 2.0, WCAG 1.0, and Section 508.

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

November 16, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Libraries and Economic Recovery: Supporting Entrepreneurs (Infopeople)

Times are tough, unemployment is up, and libraries have responded by expanding services to people who are looking for jobs. But how about addressing the needs of people who are creating jobs? Entrepreneurs, especially the “new creatives” – designers, chefs, writers, landscapers, crafters, techies, and other imaginative problem-solvers – are expected to play a leading role in the economic recovery. Consultants George Needham and Joan Frye Williams will describe what these job-creators need and how innovative libraries are leveraging existing assets to accommodate them.

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

November 16, 2:15 -3:15 PM
Google+ (Georgia Library Association)

In this session Michael Sauers, the Nebraska Library Commission’s Technology Innovation Librarian, takes you on a tour of Google+, Google’s latest attempt at creating a social network. At only a few months old it already has more than 50 million users and was designed with privacy in mind from the beginning. Is Google+ a Facebook killer? Is it something you should be paying attention to? Should your library be there? Michael will give his answers to these questions and more.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://gla.georgialibraries.org/mediawiki/index.php/Carterette_Series_Webinars

November 17, 12:15 – 1:15 PM
Database of the Month: In Context Databases (Wyoming State Library)

Come take a tour of the In Context databases: Science in Context, Biography in Context, Global Issues in Context, Opposing Viewpoints in Context, U.S. History in Context, World History in Context, and Student Resources in Context. Over 1,800 topic pages linking you to articles, primary source documents, media, and more.For school, public and academic libraries.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/209243166

November 23, 10:00 – 11:00
Tech Talk with Michael Sauers (Nebraska Library Commission)

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

November 28, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
LYRASIS Technology Services Presents: Professional Development Classes & Consulting (LYRASIS)

This one hour free webinar will showcase the professional development, continuing educational opportunities LYRASIS Technology Services has to offer. Participants will meet the instructor(s) and hear about current and future educational offerings. During this session, participants will also hear about consulting opportunities and the types of projects available to them through LYRASIS Technology Services.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.lyrasis.org/Classes-and-Events.aspx

November 29, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
A Page Turner: Gale’s All-New Digital book Experience (Booklist)

Gale Virtual Reference Library, a digital book platform, has been completely redesigned with a vibrant, more engaging navigation and new features that encourage users to stay longer, search deeper, and find what they need faster. Experience the new face of digital reference in this free, hour-long presentation that showcases how Gale has combined the greatest parts of the print experience with a Web-like design to create a one-of-a-kind digital reference resource.Booklist Reference 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

November 30 (10-11 am)
How Emotional Intelligence Drives Effective Leadership (American Management Association)

This webcast gives you a comprehensive overview of how emotional intelligence drives effective leadership. It explains, in a concise way, the brain-basis of leading yourself and others. The emphasis is on information that can be applied by any leader at any level. Distinct leadership styles will be discussed, along with their effects on the climate of a business. You will learn how to develop and implement emotional intelligence competencies in yourself and others, and how to manage emotions for optimal performance.

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

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Online CE Roundup – September 2011

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011

This is the Online CE Roundup for September, 2011. Our continuing thanks to Jamie Markus of the Wyoming State Library for organizing this information.

September 7, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
NCompass Live: Every Child Ready to Read @ your library (Nebraska Library Commission)

Every Child Ready to Read @ your library (ECRR) is a parent education initiative which stresses that early literacy begins with the primary adults in a child’s life. The 2nd Edition of Every Child Ready to Read @ your library, released in 2011 incorporates recommendations that evolved out of an in-depth evaluation of the original initiative and an extensive literature review. Jessica Chamberlain, director of the Northeast Library System, will review the program, highlight the changes that were made in the 2nd Edition, and explain how you can incorporate early literacy education into your library’s existing programs.

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

September 7, 11:00 – 12:00 Central Time
Taking Your Leadership to the Next Level (American Management Association)

Today’s leaders today need resilience and agility to get results in a constantly changing world. How do you take your leadership to the next level of performance? In this Webcast, executive coach and author Scott Eblin will share what you need to pick up and let go to succeed at the next level.

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

September 8, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Cemtral Time
The Georgia State Copyright Case: Issues and Implications (EDUCAUSE)

The Georgia State University copyright infringement case has been closely watched in higher education over the last several years. This lawsuit, brought by several publishers against Georgia State University, involves the use of copyrighted materials in higher education e-reserves, but the impact of the case and its potential results may be far more reaching. The case—which affects faculty, students, scholarly authors, and university services including libraries—brings up issues of fair use in a digital age, scholarly communication and publisher business models, and the broader question of the future of teaching and scholarly communication as a whole.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://net.educause.edu/live1124

September 8, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Video Book Trailers As a Way to Reel in Readers (Infopeople)

Have you ever seen a clever book trailer online, and wondered, how did they DO that? Beth Gallaway of Information Goddess Consulting, will take some of the mystery out of book trailer production and empower library staff to develop programs about and around digital video “shorts” used to market print books.

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

September 12, 7:00 – 8:00 PM, Central Time
Back to School Special (TL Virtual Cafe)

A casual discussion to generate ideas on how to build school allies, support new teachers & become indispensable to admin & staff at the beginning of every school year. Featuring how Google tools (forms, docs, & presentation, and more!) can supercharge the library program & classroom throughout the school year. For Teacher Librarians, classroom teachers, tech teachers, admins, & well…everyone!

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

September 13, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
RDA (Resource Description and Access) Basics: Foundations and Background (University of Wyoming)

Susan Wynne and Tami Morse McGill from the University of Wyoming will provide background for understanding RDA (Resource Description and Access), the new set of cataloging rules which will eventually replace AACR2. Topics include RDA’s development, objectives, principles, and organization, with an emphasis on the data model that underlies its structure. No prior familiarity with RDA, FRBR, FRAD, or other data models is assumed. This program will complement Susan Wynne’s program at the WLA Conference in Cheyenne, Thursday 09/29/11 at 1:30 pm.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/367992214

September 13, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Grantseeking Basics (GrantSpace)

For more information and to register for this program visit:
http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/(month)/9/(year)/2011

September 13, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Mystery Fall Announcements (Library Journal)

As Library Journal mystery reviewer Teresa Jacobsen noted in a recent column, many librarians are facing budgetary issues and will be looking for titles that work for a variety of readers, especially those with crossover appeal. Of course, you’ll find a healthy dose of procedurals and cozies available this fall, but don’t forget your readers who are looking to stretch their interests, willing to dip into a bio-thriller, a contemporary spy novel, or a brand new series.

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

September 13, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Ready for Romance? New Novels and Hot Trends (Booklist)

Can’t keep up with the deluge of romance titles? Join Booklist romance editor Donna Seaman for a lively overview of forthcoming romance titles from five leaders in the genre as representatives from Harlequin, Sourcebooks, Macmillan, Baker, and Harper showcase established and new writers and the latest trends from demon passion to Amish love stories in a free, hour-long webinar.

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

September 13, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Libraries in a Post-Print World (Infopeople)

What does the library without books look like? We can argue all day about whether or not printed books will eventually become obsolete. Or we can wonder how libraries and librarians will continue to serve their communities if they do. In this thought-provoking webinar, consultants Joan Frye Williams and George Needham will explore the challenges and opportunities presented by a “post-print” world.

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

September 14th, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Breezing Along with the RML (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr . Enter as a guest. Sign in with your first and last names. Follow the instructions in the meeting room to have the Adobe Acrobat Connect system call you on your telephone.

September 14, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Maximizing the Mobile Opportunity (Library Journal)

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

September 14, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Your Board and Fundraising (GrantSpace)

Learn how to engage your board in fundraising. This class helps you think through the process of getting your board involved with fundraising. The class 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, and 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)/9/(year)/2011

September 14, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Location Based Social Networks (Infopeople)

Do you want to get your library on the location map, but don’t know where to start? While use of LBSN services in libraries is new, there are clear starting points and opportunities for those who want to find additional ways to interact with users. Dawne Tortorella, owner and founder of BellCow, Inc, wil demonstrate library-tailored location-based services.

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

September 15, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Stop Managing Too Much with Too Little, with Pat Wagner (Free Pattern Research)

“Time management” is too often a code phrase for “Burn Yourself out for the sake of the team.” Instead, create an operations plan with precise target audiences and limited goals, but improved products and services. The most difficult step: deciding what you will stop doing, so you can free up time, money , and staff for better quality work. Topics include reviewing the iron triangle (time, cost, quality), creating a working strategic plan, establishing priorities, ethical constraints, and making hard choices.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/534864312

September 15, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time (1-2 pm)
Books for Boys (School Library Journal)

What can librarians and educators do to help turn boys into readers? Publisher reps will be joined by celebrity moderator Jon Scieszka, founder of Guys Read, a nonprofit web-based literacy program with the mission to help boys become self-motivated, lifelong readers.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/SLJ/Technology/WebCasts/index.csp

September 16, 9:00 – 10:00 AM, Central Time
LYRASIS Technology Services Presents: Professional Development Classes & Consulting (LYRASIS)

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.lyrasis.org/Classes-and-Events.aspx

September 20, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Green Acres is the Place to Be: Using Market Segmentation to Know What Your Customers Really Want (Texas State Library & Archives)

How many times have you said, “If people only knew what we have in our libraries and online they’d be amazed and flock to us.”? Libraries typically take a broadcast approach to marketing and communications. That one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t really work if we want to reach out to and develop relationships with our customers and potential customers. What does? Market segmentation, which helps organizations like Google and McDonald’s reach their customers. Gina Millsap, executive director of the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library will discuss what it is, how it works and how it can help your library be even more successful now and in the future.

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

September 20, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Low Maintenance, High Value: How Binghamton University Libraries Used Digital Preservation to Increase its Value on Campus (Library Journal)

Is end-to-end Digital Preservation here today? Does it require an army of staff to manage? Is it a library function or a central IT function? Answer these questions and more while hearing Edward Corrado tell the story of turning the Binghamton University Libraries into the university’s identity and heritage storehouse.

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

September 20, 12:15 – 1:15 PM, Central Time
Database of the Month: History Study Center (Wyoming State Library)

History Study Center is a collection of primary and secondary sources and covers global history from ancient times to the present day. Join Chris Van Burgh as we explore the historical documents, transcripts, video clips, articles and study units.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/362445430

September 20, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Innovations from America’s Best Small Libraries 2011 (WebJunction)

Library Journal’s annual Best Small Library in America Award, sponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was created in 2005 to encourage and showcase the exemplary work of libraries serving populations under 25,000. Join Susan Rice, branch supervisor, Naturita Community Library; Paul Paladino, director, Montrose Regional Library District; Madeline Miele Holt, director, Ames Free Library; Debbie Winlock, director, Page Public Library; and Library Journal’s executive editor, Rebecca Miller for an hour of innovative and practical inspiration from three of America’s best small libraries.

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

September 21, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Training the New Generation: Teaching Through Volunteerism (Georgia Library Association)

Volunteers and interns aren’t just free labor. In order to have a successful volunteer program, there has to be some thought towards helping students and new professionals get the experience they need to enter the information field. This webinar will cover projects and techniques used in the past year Laura Starratt, reference archivist, at the Kenan Research Center to train and retain volunteers. She believes that, in order to have a new generation of talented information professionals, we have to make sure they get the training they need to succeed in the field.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://gla.georgialibraries.org/mediawiki/index.php/Carterette_Series_Webinars

September 22, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Video on the Web: Making Your Video Content Accessible (Accessible Technology Coalition)

In this webinar, we’ll cover everything from captioning to keyboard-accessible controls. Due to its widespread use YouTube will be a focus of the webinar, but we will also discuss other video players. This webinar is appropriate for mangers, content editors, and developers. The session will be structured so that the first part is useful for all audiences, and the latter part is focused on coding examples for developers (developers are encouraged to attend the entire session).

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

September 22, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Acquiring Books for Your Collection through Specialized Selection and Analysis Tools (Booklist)

During this hour-long Booklist presentation, Bowker will demonstrate how it can help you and your library save money and resources while accumulating the perfect collection for your patrons. Senior Product Manager Mark Tullos presents from Bowker, joined by Cathy Goodwin, Collection Management Librarian from Kimbel (South Carolina) Library.

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

September 22, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
SLJ Young Adult Fall Announcements (School Library Journal)

What a wonderful time to be a teen reader! There are so many choices —from fantasy favorites with angels, demons and vampires (not gone yet…) to contemporary and future forward dystopian coming of age stories. Help your young adult readers find just the right book by attending this one hour webcast highlighting the best of new and forthcoming titles from four of the best publishing houses working in the YA sphere.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/SLJ/Technology/WebCasts/index.csp

September 26, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Mixing In Math: Enhancing story times, crafts, displays, and family programs with math (Texas State Library & Archives)

On a tight budget? Looking for resources for the 2011-2012 school year and for Summer reading 2012? Learn how librarians are using MIXING IN MATH, a set of FREE materials in English and Spanish that add math to circle time, story times, displays, and crafts. At this webinar, we will share experiences using MIXING IN MATH activities, introduce you to the over 200 resources, and show you how they sprinkle a little math into what they already do: story times, family events, book displays, and summer reading programs. Come ready to explore shapes, sizes, and patterns in everyday life! Check the MIXING IN MATH website: http://mixinginmath.terc.edu to learn more.

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

September 26, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Putting the Public Back in Public Libraries: Community-Led Libraries (WebJunction)

While public libraries are generally viewed as inclusive spaces, there are large segments of community that do not use them. Beginning in 2004, four large urban library systems from across Canada – Vancouver, Toronto, Regina and Halifax Public Libraries – spent four years working in socially excluded communities, to determine how to make public library services relevant to the needs of underserved communities. This webinar, brought to you in collaboration with Library Journal, will discuss the major outcomes of the project and provide examples of how the bringing this approach into library service planning makes libraries even more relevant to local needs.

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

September 27, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Nuts and Bolts of Social Media (InSync Training, Inc.)

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

September 28, 10:00 – 11:00 Am
Become and Expert Google Searcher in an Hour (O’Reilly Webcasts)

Do you use Google every day? Mastering Google’s powerful search refinement operators and lesser known features could, over a year’s time, save you days scouring over irrelevant results. Even more enticing is the promise of elusive nuggets of market research and competitive intelligence out there waiting to be discovered — IF you know how to wield Google.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://oreillynet.com/pub/e/1995

September 28, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Spotlight! on National Library of Medicine Resources – Diabetes Resources (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

A one-hour webinar on Diabetes Resources. To join the webinar: Register at www.tinyurl.com/mcrclasses . On the day of the webinar, go to http://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr and enter as a guest. Sign in with your first and last names. Follow the instructions in the meeting room to have the Adobe Acrobat Connect system call you on your telephone.

Additional information at: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/spotlightresources.html. Send Questions to Jim Honour at the University of Wyoming (jhonour@uwyo.edu)

September 29, 1:00 – 2:30 PM, Central Time
Project Compass Workforce Recovery – Session One (Northwest Central)

Library staff are first-responders to increased demands for job-related assistance. Yet during these tough times, increased demands often outstrip our time to build resources and services. In this first of three Project Compass sessions, we’ll talk about why being unemployed today is different than just a few short years ago. Why is small business important? What are the issues surrounding personal finances? And we’ll discover the multitude of resources available to us through WebJuntion.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Y79LQ8Y

September 29, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time (12-1 pm)
You Got the Grant! Now What? (GrantSpace)

For more information and to register for this program visit:
http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/(month)/9/(year)/2011

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Online CE Roundup – August 2011

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011

This is the Online CE Roundup for August, 2011. Our continued thanks to the State Library of Wyoming for compiling this material.

PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION

August 3, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
What’s Happening with Genre Headings? (Nebraska Library Commission)

Genre headings can be very useful in library catalogs in order to let patrons search for particular types of items. In May of this year, the Library of Congress changed how its genre headings are handled, separating them from subject headings and establishing a separate thesaurus, the Library of Congress Genre/Form Terms for Library and Archival Materials (LCGFT). In this session, Emily Nimsakont, the NLC’s Cataloging Librarian, will give an overview of how genre headings are used and discuss the effects of this decision by the Library of Congress.

To register for this event, go to:
http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL

August 3, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Introduction to Web Accessibility: Section 508 Compliance (Accessible
Technology Coalition)

Increasingly, organizations are being held accountable for the accessibility of their websites. The baseline standard for accessibility in the U.S. is the federal government’s “Section 508″. If you’ve heard the term and wondered what it referred to, or have wanted to make your organization 508 compliant but don’t know how to begin to implement the standards, join us for this introductory-level webinar. This session is appropriate for managers, content creators, and web developers alike.

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

August 4, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Microsoft Donation Program: How Does It Work? (TechSoup)

Interested in TechSoup’s Microsoft Donation Program? Whether you are new or experienced with Microsoft donations, join us for a quick webinar to learn about the recently updated Microsoft donation program, restrictions, and additional benefits that will help you to get the most out of your donation request. This webinar will help you to understand how the updates will affect your organization. This webinar is suited for all public libraries and nonprofits in the United States that are interested in requesting a Microsoft donation.

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

August 4, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Ten Tips for Writing Well with Dixie Darr (LE@D)

This free webinar provides a quick tour of some of the more common mistakes even experienced library professionals make (regardless of one’s level of education). Although it is about writing basics, this webinar focuses on workplace applications: what can improve how your words impact the readers at work, whether they be your employers, co-workers, employees, or customers. Topics include punctuation, jargon, keeping words “in agreement,” too many words, using the wrong words, and failure to edit, as well as using social media abbreviations (texting shorthand) in workplace documents.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/625732584

August 9, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Math, Science & More (Booklist)

Still count on your toes? Don’t know a bat from a butterfly? There’s a book for that! Math and science books take center stage in this free Booklist webinar. Join Ilene Cooper, Children’s Books editor, for an hour-long presentation about new and backlist books on a rarelydiscussed topic. Representatives from Holiday House, Rosen Online Publishing, Sylvan Dell Publishing, and Norwood House Press will introduce featured books from their lists.

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

August 9, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Turning Stress into Power (insynctraining)

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

August 9, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Cuddle Up & Read: Storytimes for Pregnant and Parenting Teens (Infopeople)

Pregnant and parenting teens are a unique user group for librariesbecause it is difficult for them to come to our facilities and utilize our services, including attending storytimes. Outreach to this population is vital because teen pregnancy has negative impacts for teens, their children, and the public sector. Webinar attendees will learn: about the Cuddle up & Read programs in San Diego, how to establish successful community partnerships in order to create a literacy based program for teen parents and their children, and how to improve their existing literacy based programs for pregnant and parenting teens.

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

August 10, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Google+ (Nebraska Library Commission)

In this episode Michael Sauers, the Commission’s Technology Innovation Librarian, takes you on a tour of Google+, Google’s latest attempt at creating a social network. With more than 10 million beta testers and designed with privacy in mind from the beginning, is Google+ a Facebook killer? Is it something you should be paying attention to? Should your library be there? Michael will give his answers to these questions and more.

To register for this event, go to:
http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL

August 10-11, 10:30 – 3:45 PM, Central Time
Trends in Library Training and Learning: Developing Staff Skills for
the 21st Century (WebJunction and Learning Roundtable)

This two day online conference consists of eight free programs: Born to Forget: How to Survive and Thrive in the Age of Information Overload, Happiness Through Personal Learning, Lights! Camera! Action! Using Video for Patron and Staff Instruction, Getting Admin Buy-In for Training, Instructional Literacy and the Library Educator: Reflective Habits for Effective Practice Tech Training Skills for 21st Century Library Staff, Beyond 23 Things: Enhanced Self-Paced Training, Cultivating the Library as a Site of Participatory Culture and Learning

Program blurbs and registration instructions can be found here:
http://www.webjunction.org/trends-training-learning/-/articles/content/118110080

August 11, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
SLJ Fall Nonfiction Announcements (School Library Journal)

Prepare to be surprised, delighted and informed by our four participating publishers as they present the best of their new and forthcoming fall nonfiction titles! You’ll be ready to support the needs of your classroom teachers and young researchers alike when the new school year kicks in with a fresh array of books covering topics from weather to sports to celebrities.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/SLJ/Technology/WebCasts/
index.csp

August 17, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Breezing Along with the RML (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

August 17, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
The Focused Leader (insynctraining)

Clear and concise goals, partnered with a well thought out implementation plan can help individuals achieve the goals they have established for themselves. This seminar will show you how to develop and implement strategic goals that can greatly increase your success!

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

August 17, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Grantseeking Basics (GrantSpace)

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/%28month%29/8/%28year%29/2011

August 17, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
DIY Digital Assets: Creation, Implementation, Access (Infopeople)

Details will be announced soon!

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

August 18, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Using Technology for Time Management (Infopeople)

Learn to work smarter, not harder to increase your time management skills to prioritize task and daily activities, and eliminate unnecessary activities. By the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will: have a comparison of at least three types of time management systems, be familiar with 4 smart phone time management programs, and be familiar with the basics of the time management process to maximize work productivity.

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

August 22, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Mixing In Math: Enhancing story times, crafts, displays, and family
programs with math (Texas State Library & Archives)

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

August 23, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Twitter 101 (insynctraining)

Twitter is far more than people talking about what their cats have for breakfast! But to find the value you have to jump in. This hands-on session leads you through a demystification of Twitter talk including tweets, retweets, and hashtags, then moves into strategies for setting your own Twitter goals, finding good people to follow, and contributing to conversations. Note: this session is open to anyone, but is tailored to those in the workplace Learning & Development community. The session will not be useful for those wishing to use Twitter only to market products or services.

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

August 23, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
YA Announcements: Fall 2011 (Booklist)

What can teen readers look forward to this fall? Get a sneak peek at the hottest new YA releases during this free, hour-long webinar from Booklist Publications. Gillian Engberg, Booklist’s Books for Youth Editorial Director, will be joined by publishing representatives who will fill you in on their leading teen titles for autumn and beyond. Sponsored by Bloomsbury Children’s Books and Walker Books for Young Readers, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, Disney Book Group, and Saddleback Educational Publishing.

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

August 24, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Birds Do It, Bees Do It: Sexual Health Resources (Nebraska Library Commission)

This Spotlight! on National Library of Medicine Resources, will be presented by Siobhan Champ-Blackwell. This presentation offers reliable resources on sexual health, tips on handling the reference interview, and includes sections on resources for teens, GLBT community members, adults, and older adults.

To register for this event, go to:
http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL

August 24, 11:00 – 12:00 AM, Central Time
Harnessing the Power of Total Confidence (American Management Association)

Have life’s curveballs thrown you off balance? Best-selling author, leadership coach and former Yahoo! executive Tim Sanders knows how you feel. Rediscovering lessons learned as a child, Sanders got out of a tailspin and catapulted himself to financial security and an officer-level role at an S&P 500 company at the center of the Internet revolution. Today, his promise to himself is, “I will never forget those lessons. The price is too high.” Join Tim as he explores the classic principles of confident living that some of the most successful and joyful people you know live by.

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

August 24, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Spotlight! on National Library of Medicine Resources (National Network
of Libraries of Medicine)

Anatomy Resources.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: www.tinyurl.com/mcrclasses . On the day of the webinar, go to http://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr and enter as a guest. Sign in with your first and last names. Follow the instructions in the meeting room to have the Adobe Acrobat Connect system call you on your telephone.

August 25, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Worse Than Death? Practical Tips on Public Speaking for Library Personnel (Infopeople)

Details will be announced soon!

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

August 31, 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.

To register for this event, go to:
http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL

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