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These are the Online Continuing Education events for June.

PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:

June 7 , 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Providing Services to People with Disabilities: Creating a Welcoming
Environment (Texas State Library & Archives)

This series of four webinars is an overview of disability issues designed to give computer center personnel in public libraries and
other community venues the information they need to plan for and create accessible computer labs and develop effective outreach to
people with disabilities, i.e. people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf and hearing impaired, have mobility impairments, cognitive, learning and other types of disabling conditions. The webinars will address overall disability awareness, etiquette, web accessibility and assistive technology. The series will cover the history and legal background of accessibility and give examples of common communication barriers and specific techniques for providing services to people with disabilities and many older users. Each webinar will include links to free reference materials and informational resources for further developing accessibility policy and accommodations.

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

June 7, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time 
Fresh Voices for Teen Readers (Booklist)

Young adult literature continues to be one of the most exciting and diverse fields in the publishing world, and in this hour-long webinar, moderated by Booklist Books for Youth Associate Editor Ian Chipman, you’ll hear directly from up-and-coming and established authors writing for teens. You’ll also hear about new YA releases to watch out for from independent publishers, so if you serve teen readers, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

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

June 7, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time 
Ten Tips for Using Social Media (LE@D)

People use social media tools like Facebook for personal projects:
sharing photos or connecting with friends. But did you know that you can find great information about business, industry and careers using tools like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter? Social media can be a critical resource for library staff. Students, career changers, job hunters, and business people can find out about industries and companies, connect with important people, and promote themselves to potential employers and customers. Learn some of the basic ways to leverage social media, whether you are an information professional, consultant, teacher, or someone using it for your own personal and career pursuits.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/831602928

June 7, 2:00 - 3:00, PM, Central Time
An Introduction to the Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC)
Program (ALA-APA)

LSSC will offer an hour-long webinar on the LSSC 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 8, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time 
Booktalks with a Bang (Nebraska Library Commission)

Join Sara Churchill, Library Media Specialist at Blair Community Schools, as she highlights a few ways to create book talks that will grab people’s attention. Using Google Lit Trips, iMovie, GarageBand, and more, multimedia presentations will gain the attention of kids and adults alike. Student created Google Lit Trips and iMovie Book Talks will be displayed.

To register for this event, go to:
http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventlist.asp?Search=ncompass&Mode=Search&Scope=NLC

June 8, 11:00 – 12:15 PM, Central Time
A Tour of Four Library Journal New Landmark Libraries (Library Journal)

Treat them as prototypes for your next building project or think tanks for great design ideas that will support your library’s mission. LJ’s ten New Landmark Libraries embody the best of what public libraries are today and what they might be tomorrow. The Landmarks, named by a team of 16 expert judges and announced in the May 15 issue of Library Journal, are profiled in the Library By Design supplement. They are flexible. They are green. They pack a lot of “wow.”

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

June 8, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
New Lessons in Library Leadership (Public Library Association)

Get a fresh perspective on library leadership at this free webinar. Join a panel of four PLA Leadership Fellow Scholarship winners as they share lessons learned from executive leadership training that included the “Senior Executives in State and Local Government” program at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and the “Positive Leadership: Building Extraordinary Personal Leadership Capabilities” program at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://pla.org/ala/mgrps/divs/pla/elearningatpla/plawebinars/libleadership.cfm

June 9, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Yale Library Research Education Symposium: Change and Tensions in
Teaching and Technology (Lyrasis)

This online event is geared for librarians and technologists, as well as all Faculty and students. The program will explore technology
trends, the changes they mean for libraries and higher education, and the proposed discussion question of “Information literacy vs.
information competency: a paradigm shift in research education?”

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.lyrasis.org/?sc_itemid={4D95B415-2828-4D6B-9ED5-1EDA407C200E}&RowId=1-MKX95

June 9, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central TIme 
Copyright Law Update 2011: Ebooks, Google Books, Patron Requests and New International Developments (Infopeople)

Copyright issues are more important to libraries now than ever before. After this one-hour webinar, attends will have: a basic understanding of the copyright and licensing issues that impact libraries’ use of ebooks, an update on copyright developments of interest to public, school, and academic libraries, and an understandable glimpse at the international front, where copyright negotiations of keen interest to libraries are moving at an unusually accelerated pace.

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

June 13 (registration deadline)
Turning the Page 2.0: A 6 Week Advocacy Course (Public Library Association)

Turning the Page 2.0 is a free public library advocacy training course developed and presented by the Public Library Association (PLA) with generous support from The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. In this six-week, facilitated online course, library staff and supporters will learn how to create and tell their library’s story, deliver effective presentations, develop a compelling case for support, and build and sustain partnerships along the way. Participants are encouraged to come with a specific, self-determined advocacy goal for their library. At the end of six weeks, you’ll have a complete Advocacy Work Plan to guide your efforts.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://pla.org/ala/mgrps/divs/pla/plaevents/turningthepage/index.cfm

June 14, 12:30 – 1:30 PM, Central Time 
Nuts and Bolts of Social Media (insynctraining)

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

June 14, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time 
Cataloging Efficiencies That Make a Difference (WebJunction)

Over the past eight months, OCLC Member Services staff have been traveling around the U.S. to hear how librarians have faced the challenge to streamline cataloging at a time of reduced budgets and staff. These discussions have provided a great opportunity for all to learn, debate, and exchange practical tips on how to become more efficient–from defining “good enough” cataloging to collaborating on improved workflows, to sharing the latest on RDA and WorldCat quality. In this webinar, you’ll hear two academic librarians share their experiences of reviewing and revising tech services workflows, and cataloging e-books. We’ll also discuss the key trends and strategies provided by the hundreds of library staff who have contributed to the Good Practices for Great Outcomes series so far, and will end with a discussion of where we go from here.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

June 14, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time 
Libraries are Essential: Building an Ongoing Connection (Library Journal)

We all know that in these tough economic times, libraries have a great value proposition for their communities. The challenge comes in making sure the library’s story is told in a meaningful way. One of the best ways to do this is though strong connections to the community and its organizations. Join NoveList and Library Journal to hear just how libraries are building these ongoing connections and how they have benefited from those relationships.

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

June 14, 1:00 – 2:00 PM,  Central Time 
What’s New in Audiobooks (Booklist)

June is National Audiobook Month and the perfect time to experience a lively and informative hour of audiobook talk, moderated by Booklist Media Editor Sue-Ellen Beauregard. Join Michele Cobb from AudioGo, Andrea McLin from Books on Tape/Listening Library, Brad Rose from Dreamscape, Susan Lovley from HighBridge Audio, and Trond Knutsen from L.A. Theatre Works for an enlightening discussion of audiobook trends and titles. Learn about the latest audios and where audios are heading in the future. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with audiobook experts and get a heads up on summer listening titles.

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

June 15, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Central Time
Breezing Along with the RML (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

Please join Liaisons from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (MidContinental Region) as they present topics of interest in this monthly webinar. For more information and to access archived sessions go to: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/updates.html Send Questions to Jim Honour at the University of Wyoming (jhonour@uwyo.edu).

To join the webinar: Register at www.tinyurl.com/mcrclasses, Go to 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.

June 16, 10:00 – 11:30 AM, Central Time
An Overview of Working with Senior Patrons and Technology (Texas State Library & Archives)

Join Allan M. Kleiman for part two of a four webinar series regarding senior patrons and libraries.

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

June 16, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time 
Craft Essentials (Library Journal)

To serve the evergreen but particularly of-the-moment interests in saving money and the planet, crafts and DIY books are blowing up and ranging wide. From foraging for your own plants for dyeing fiber to building the containers in which you grow vegetables, crafts and DIY books are no longer just about knitting socks or tiling your bathroom (although you’ll find new takes on that, too). And what better way to save money and the planet than to get your guidance from the library? These collections need constant refreshing as styles and tools constantly evolve, and publishing in this area continues to grow.

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

June 21, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time 
Providing Services to People with Disabilities: Accessibility and
Accessible Information Technology (Texas State Library & Archives)

This series of four webinars is an overview of disability issues designed to give computer center personnel in public libraries and other community venues the information they need to plan for and create accessible computer labs and develop effective outreach to people with disabilities, i.e. people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf and hearing impaired, have mobility impairments, cognitive, learning and other types of disabling conditions. The webinars will address overall disability awareness, etiquette, web accessibility and assistive technology. The series will cover the history and legal background of accessibility and give examples of common communication barriers and specific techniques for providing services to people with disabilities and many older users. Each webinar will include links to free reference materials and informational resources for further developing accessibility policy and accommodations.

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

June 21, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time 
Foreclosure, and Bad Credit and No Job, Oh My! (WebJunction)

In these tough economic times patrons faced with increased financial challenges need help and are too afraid to ask. Discover how you can connect library patrons to trustworthy financial assistance information and learn how three county government departments in Washington County, Minnesota collaborated to get reliable and just-in-time information to county residents. Presentations will explore how partnerships are established, programs are organized, and provide recommendations for other libraries and community partners.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

June 21, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time 
The Census: American Community Survey – We Measure Your Community Annually (Infopeople)

Community-level data covering topics from ancestry to veteran status, health insurance to school enrollment are now updated  annually. Learn how to retrieve these data in this interactive webinar, which will feature a demonstration of the Internet data access tool, American FactFinder. Participants will “learn by doing” and create ACS data tables and profiles. Learn how to help your users help themselves to this rich dataset by discovering its scope and ease of use.

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

June 22, 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/training/eventlist.asp?Search=ncompass&Mode=Search&Scope=NLC

June 22, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time 
Servant Leadership: Creating Culture and Sustaining Performance
(American Management Association)

Servant leadership requires acknowledging people, backing people up and treating people as business partners—in short, “leading with love.”  It is not soft management; it’s smart management. When leaders focus on positive relationships in addition to profits, they end up with an abundance of both. Join business guru Ken Blanchard and Southwest Airlines president emeritus Colleen Barrett as they explore the keys to creating an organizational culture that achieves and sustains high performance. During this program you’ll hear about the leadership secrets that have propelled Southwest Airlines and other great companies to unparalleled success.

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

June 22, 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Central Time
Getting Social Using Drupal (Open Source Software) (Common Knowledge)

Thousands of nonprofits are discovering the value of using open source software for their websites and social communities, thereby tapping into the inherent flexibility and affordability of, for example, Drupal, one of the leading open source platforms. This session,
designed specifically for nonprofit business staff and management from the communications, marketing, fundraising, and programs teams will make sense out of open source software and why it is so useful for nonprofits.

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

June 22, 2:00 - 3:00 PM, Central Time 
Preventing Staff Burnout (Infopeople)

Work is stressful and getting more so every day. Library managers and staff need to be aware of the difference between stress and burnout, which is actually unhealthy and dangerous. There are ways to prevent burnout, including making changes in the work environment as well as self care. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of burnout and what to do about it.

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

June 22, 2:00 - 3:00 PM, Central Time
Spotlight! on National Library of Medicine Resources (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

Dana Abbey, Colorado Coordinator in the RML (MidContinental Region) will present information on Toxicology Resources. Instruction will include hands-on exercises. For more information and to access archived sessions go to: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/updates.html Send Questions to Jim Honour at the University of Wyoming (jhonour@uwyo.edu).

To join the webinar: Register at www.tinyurl.com/mcrclasses, Go to 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.

June 23, 12:15 – 12:45 PM, Central Time
Database of the Month: Chadwyck-Healey Literature Collections and LION (Literature Online) (Wyoming State Library)

In June we will check out two new literature collections on GoWYLD, Chadwyck-Healey Literature Collections and LION (Literature Online). These are now available statewide through the University of Wyoming’s Proquest expansion.  LION provides cross-searchable access to many of the resources in the Chadwyck-Healey Literature Collections as well as Poets on Screen and Shakespeare Audio Plays.  The Chadwyck-Healey Literature Collections includes the Bible in English, Editions and Adaptations of Shakespeare, and the W.B. Yeats collection.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/480427654

June 28, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time 
Providing Services to People with Disabilities: Assistive Technology
(AT) and How People Use It (Texas State Library & Archives)

This series of four webinars is an overview of disability issues designed to give computer center personnel in public libraries and
other community venues the information they need to plan for and create accessible computer labs and develop effective outreach to
people with disabilities, i.e. people who are blind, visually impaired, deaf and hearing impaired, have mobility impairments, cognitive, learning and other types of disabling conditions. The webinars will address overall disability awareness, etiquette, web accessibility and assistive technology. The series will cover the history and legal background of accessibility and give examples of common communication barriers and specific techniques for providing services to people with disabilities and many older users. Each webinar will include links to free reference materials and informational resources for further developing accessibility policy and accommodations.

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

June 28, 12:30 – 1:30 PM, Central Time
Rockin’ the Virtual Classroom (insynctraining)

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

June 29, 11:00 – 12:00 PM, Central Time 
Five Secrets for Delivering Engaging Online  Presentations (American Management Association)

In a short-attention-span culture, engaging an online audience gives presenters a new challenge. The good news is that delivering a live, online presentation that gets and keeps attention doesn’t have to be a mystery. Join Roger Courville, Webinar expert and author of The Virtual Presenter’s Handbook to jumpstart your success when planning, designing, and delivering online presentations. Gain specific tips and tactics for building robust, relevant interaction to keep your audience focused and engaged. After attending, you’ll be able to develop online presentations that are as effective as if they were delivered face-to-face.

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

June 29, 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Central Time 
Ten Best Practices for End of Year Fundraising (Common Knowledge)

In this session we’ll cover ten best practices for building and
running a great end of year giving campaign including: Acquisition:
Using the high profile holiday season to bring in new online donors,
Stewardship: Up-selling existing donors on a holiday or end-of-year
gift, Holiday Giving Catalog: Using the fundraising catalog giving
program at the holidays to tap into holiday gift giving among your
supporters, Social Networks: Leveraging Facebook and Twitter for
giving around the holidays, including social solicitation – leveraging
the friend networks of your supporters on Facebook, Mobile:
Incorporating mobile websites and mobile giving in your end of year
promotion, and Cross-channel Integration: Synchronizing and
integrating web, mobile, social, and direct mail for a truly unified
and successful end of year giving campaign.

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

 Below are the online webinars that have been posted for April and collected for the Online Roundup.

PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:
April 5, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Google Yourself Silly (insynctraining)
 
Google, the wildly popular search engine, has much to offer the learning professional. This resource, with its specific tools, can help you better design training, communicate with colleagues, and/or find your way to an enriching training site. Using technology in the classroom, you will learn to work with search results rankings, conduct special searches, and improve your search effectiveness. Your credibility and personal satisfaction as a learning professional can only be enhanced.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.insynctraining.com/complimentary-programs.htm
 
 
 
April 5, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Grantseeking Basics (GrantSpace)
 
Gain an introduction to the world of foundation fundraising. 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/Grantseeking-Basics-2011-04-05-Webinar
 
 
 
April 5, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
An Introduction to the Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) Program (ALA-APA)
 
LSSC will offer an hour-long webinar on the LSSC 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/
 
 
 
April 5, 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Central Time
E-Z Website Accessibility! – Content Management Systems (Accessible Technology Coalition)
 
Are you interested in learning how to improve the accessibility of your website? Content management systems (CMS) make creating websites easy. Some of these have accessibility features built in, or have guidelines for addressing accessibility. We’ll look at accessibility implementation for specific CMS packages, including Drupal, WordPress, Plone, and Joomla.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://atcoalition.org/trainings
 
 
 
April 6, 11:00 – 12:00 AM, Central Time
Workarounds That Work: Getting Things Done with Whatever It Takes (American Management Association)
 
Are you ready to be the one who gets things done, no matter what? You’ve experienced the frustration dozens of times: you need approval on a purchase, but a key sign-off person is on vacation; a project is on a crash schedule, but you’re missing an important detail; you need to move ahead in a process, but company rules cause delays. What you need is a work-around. In this Webcast, Russell Bishop explains the art of the work-around: a method for accomplishing a task or goal when the normal process isn’t producing the desired results. Work-arounds help you break through the tasks and systems that keep you from the important stuff. They even help you bring lasting change to your organization by doing away with frustrating institutional inefficiencies once and for all.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.amanet.org/news/events-calendar.aspx
 
 
 
April 6, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Basics for Libraries (Texas State Library & Archives)
 
In this Webinar, Donna Feddern, Senior Librarian of Technology Services at the Escondido Public Library in California and author of the blog SEO for Libraries, will provide essential information on the basics of search engine optimization for libraries — what it is, why libraries should know about it, how it works, and practical information on optimizing your results.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
 
 
 
April 7, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Tackling Tough Topics in Books for Youth  (Booklist)
 
Finding ways to talk to children and teens about tough issues, from the Holocaust to contemporary racism, can be daunting. Booklist YA editor Gillian Engberg hosts a panel discussing high-quality youth literature that can help young people expand their awareness and start discussions on challenging subjects. Attendees will hear the perspectives of a publisher, an author, a youth-literature professor, and an educational consultant, and they will also have the opportunity to connect with panelists by submitting questions and comments of their own.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
 
 
 
April 7, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Introduction to Fundraising Planning (GrantSpace)
 
A successful nonprofit organization has diversified funding streams. If your organization has never developed a fundraising plan or calendar, this session is for you. It provides an overview of the process of strategically thinking through the components of a fundraising plan. You’ll learn how to: Conduct an assets inventory, Develop a case statement, Identify funding partners, and Prepare a fundraising plan and calendar.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/Introduction-to-Fundraising-Planning-2011-04-07-Webinar
 
 
 
April 7, 4:30 – 5:15 PM, Central Time
Database of the Month: CultureGrams (Wyoming State Library)
 
Whether you are traveling to a new state or country, curious about recipes from around the world, or writing a report, CultureGrams is a great place to start.  It includes each country’s customs, traditions and daily life; photos, flags and anthems.  We have four editions:  World, States, Provinces, and Kids.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/199090774
 
 
April 11, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Can eBooks Fit into the Print Book Paradigm: Publishers and eBook Lending Limits (Infopeople)
 
Join Infopeople presenters to learn more about the changing landscape of the eBook universe.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar
 
 
 
April 12, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Superbooks: How Graphic Novels Can Save Your Library (Booklist)
 
By now you have probably heard plenty of anecdotal evidence about how a strong graphic-novel collection can draw in hordes of readers to your library and encourage independent reading. But, being the hard-numbers-driven type that you are, you might be looking for a little proof. In this hour-long webinar, sponsored by Top Shelf Productions, ABDO Publishing Group, and SLG Publishing, Booklist associate editor Ian Chipman is joined by Christian Zabriskie, Assistant Coordinator of Young-Adult Services at Queens Library, whose research will open your eyes to the true potential for graphic novels, both for adults and youth, to spike those circulation numbers through the roof. And with looks at exciting new titles from our three sponsors, this is an event you can’t afford to miss.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
 
 
 
April 12, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Where’s the Power? What’s Your Point? (insynctraining)
 
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
 
 
 
April 12, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Teen Literature Update 2011 (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 13, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Get on the Bus: How to Create a Virtual Library Card on your Smart Phone (Wyoming State Library)
 
Jesse Sevier, Multi-media and Marketing Specialist for the Wyoming State Library, will present a short webinar to walk through the process of creating a ‘virtual’ library card using your Android smartphone.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/687217734
 
 
April 14, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Creating a Web Presence for Every Library (WebJunction)
 
Join us for a webinar on a new project to help small and rural libraries get on the Web quickly, “A Web Presence for Every Library.” The OCLC Innovation Lab has devised a simple, low-cost way for any library to launch a template-based website that would include the ability to edit content, provide maps, news and events, and a simple item inventory system. Mike Teets and Willie Neumann, OCLC project leads, will discuss the early stages of this experimental service. They will also extend an invitation especially to those of you working in small or rural libraries to provide your feedback and direction on its development.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
 
 
 
April 19, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Get on the Bus: Reader’s Advisory Appeal Characteristics (Wyoming State Library)
 
Figuring out what people want to read and why can be a daunting task.  Join Sara Francis from the Wyoming State Library for an introduction to the program series and Cass Kvenild from the University of Wyoming on a discussion of reading appeal characteristics.  Watch, listen, and learn how to develop your Advisory skills.  Participants completing homework assignments will have a chance to earn prizes! http://getonthebuswyoming.wordpress.com/
 
Register for all programs in this series here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/828173838 
 
 
April 19, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Streaming Video in the Library: Trends and Best Practices-One Year Later (Library Journal)
 
This presentation will update you on the latest trends in video delivery for libraries. Packed with useful information, including checklists, standard licensing terms, and technical overviews, this webinar will give you everything you need to make informed decisions about how to deliver video services that best serve your patrons’ research, classroom, and entertainment needs.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.libraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/LJ/Tools/Webcast/index.csp
 
 
 
April 19, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Census 2010: Your Table Is Waiting! Accessing and Using the Data (Infopeople)
 
How much has your community grown in the last 10 years? Is the median age of your county trending downward or upward? Are your users looking for grant money to provide services to a particular group? Do your users need to know the demographics for the area surrounding a specific address, but they don’t know where to begin looking?  Learn how YOU can answer these questions and more with data from the 2010 Census in this interactive webinar that will feature a demonstration of the new Internet data access tool, American FactFinder 2. Participants will “learn by doing” as we all explore the online search and navigation functions and create 2010 data tables and colorful thematic maps from those tables. Help your users help themselves to the new data by participating in the 2010 Census webinar.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar
 
 
 
April 20, 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 and Michael will have your answers.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=10338
 
 
 
April 20, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Breezing Along with the RML (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
 
Please join Liaisons from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (MidContinental Region) as they present topics of interest in this monthly webinar. For more information and to access archived sessions go to: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/updates.html Send Questions to Jim Honour at the University of Wyoming (jhonour@uwyo.edu).
 
To join the webinar: Go to 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.
 
 
 
April 20, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Working With Your Workforce Center (WebJunction)
 
Workforce Centers operate with myriad local, state and federal funding streams to support the unemployed, but not every job seeker qualifies. Learn how this impacts your library patrons and what libraries can do to make better connections for our customers. Representatives from Anoka County, Minnesota will describe how the Job Training Center and the Anoka County Library forged an innovative collaboration to make sure every door is the right door for job seekers.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
 
 
 
April 21, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Get on the Bus: Reader’s Advisory on the Fly (Wyoming State Library)
 
What to do when you’re in the stacks or haven’t a clue about particular author or genre?  Sara Francis from the Wyoming State Library shares tips, tricks and tools for answering those quick RA questions and occasional stumpers.  Watch, listen, learn how to develop your Advisory skills.  Participants completing homework assignments will have a chance to earn prizes! http://getonthebuswyoming.wordpress.com/
 
Register for all programs in this series here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/828173838
 
 
 
April 21, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
E-Government Questions: helping users navigate online government resources without practicing law! (Infopeople)
 
Library patrons are not merely consulting online resources in libraries. They are interacting with e-government services such as social services, the DMV and many more. Patrons ask for assistance and sometimes reveal sensitive personal information in a way previously unknown in traditional reference interactions. Librarians are concerned about personal liability, and libraries have concerns about institutional liability if this information is compromised, or if the patron claims that incorrect information was provided by the library. Learn about the types of exposure that libraries face, and how to minimize it. Sample phrases are offered to staff in conducting these new reference interactions.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar
 
 
 
April 26, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Get on the Bus: Beyond the Desk – Indirect Reader’s Advisory (Wyoming State Library)
 
Many of today’s readers may not even walk into a library on a regular basis—how can we meet them where they are to provide Reader’s Advisory services beyond our desks? Tamara Meredith from the Albany County Public Library will explore the idea of “indirect” Reader’s Advisory, a service that often extends outside the library, into the community and cyberspace—and has the added benefit of targeted marketing and PR for the library involved. Watch, listen, learn how to develop your Advisory skills.  Participants completing homework assignments will have a chance to earn prizes! http://getonthebuswyoming.wordpress.com/
 
Register for all programs in this series here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/828173838
 
 
 
April 26, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time 
Beyond Bestsellers: High-Demand Mysteries in Libraries (Booklist)
 
Readers want more than just bestsellers, says Readers’ Advisory expert and Booklist columnist Joyce Saricks, and librarians have an obligation to alert their patrons to wonderful authors who don’t necessarily top the sales charts. Saricks will share her discoveries about what really circulates and how librarians can help spread the news. Representatives from four publishers—Macmillan, Severn House, AudioGO, and Felony & Mayhem—will preview the best titles from their forthcoming lists. Booklist Online Senior Editor Keir Graff moderates.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
 
 
 
April 26, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
The Entrepreneurial Librarian – Running the business of your library (WebJunction)
 
Do you feel as if your library training prepared you for everything but actually running the library? This workshop will focus on meeting the needs of the director of small and/or rural libraries, by placing the director or manager in the role of entrepreneur. You will be introduced to the business principles most often used by successful entrepreneurs, including long-range planning, marketing, leadership, and program development. This webinar will be hosted in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries and presented by ARSL board member, Andrea Berstler, who serves as manager at the Henrietta Hankin Branch of Pennsylvania’s Chester County Library.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
 
 
 
April 26, 2:00 – 3:00, PM, Central Time
The Reference Interview: Time for a Tune-up (Infopeople)
 
Reference work, both in person and virtual, is constantly changing: the point of contact with the library user; the nature of the questions; and what technologies we use. What has not changed is the importance of the reference interview. No matter the setting or person being served, we still need to make sure we understand what the real question is so that we are able to answer it accurately and thoroughly.  Those attending the webinar will learn: the latest trends in the reference interview, uses for current technology in reference work, including social media, and  techniques for tailoring reference interviews to users of different ages.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar
 
 
 
April 27, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
NCompass Live: The Power of Word-of-Mouth Marketing, with Peggy Barber (Nebraska Library Commission)
 
In this totally ‘wired’ time, the commercial world is turning to word-of-mouth marketing (WOMM) as the most powerful form of advertising. This is great news for libraries because WOMM is truly powerful and because we can afford it! In this program you’ll learn: What it is/Why to do it?/Who can do it?/How to do it and Where customer service fits in.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=10419
 
 
 
April 27, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Serving Two Masters: Physical and Virtual Services in the Academic Library (Library Journal)
 
How can academic libraries keep themselves at the center of their institution when it is everywhere? With both physical and virtual students and faculty, the library must provide a variety of access points and do some serious marketing to get these groups engaged with the services and resources it offers, digitally and in print, for information and for entertainment.  Join this webinar to hear how three academic librarians have changed their service models to meet the demands of the virtual age.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.libraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/LJ/Tools/Webcast/index.csp
 
 
 
April 27, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Spotlight! On National Library of Medicine Resources (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
 
Marty Magee, Nebraska Liaison in the RML (MidContinental Region) will present information on Cancer Resources. Instruction will include hands-on exercises. For more information and to access archived sessions go to: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/updates.html Send Questions to Jim Honour at the University of Wyoming (jhonour@uwyo.edu).
 
To join the webinar: Register at www.tinyurl.com/mcrclasses, Go to 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.
 
 
 
April 28, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Get on the Bus: Reader’s Advisory tools in GoWYLD (Wyoming State Library)
 
So many tools, so little time. Chris Van Burgh from the Wyoming State Library sorts through our wonderful electronic resources on GoWYLD and highlights those that will support our Reader’s Advisory efforts. Watch, listen, learn how to develop your Advisory skills.  Participants completing homework assignments will have a chance to earn prizes! http://getonthebuswyoming.wordpress.com/
 
Register for all programs in this series here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/828173838
 
 
 
April 29, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Rethinking the Design of Presentation Slides (TLT Group)
 
Join Michael Alley, from Pennsylvania State University, for a look at how simple changes to your slides can increase the effectiveness of your presentation.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://tltgroup.roundtablelive.org/events
 
 
 

This is the Online CE Roundup for March. Our thanks to Jamie Markus of Wyoming and other colleagues who gather this information.

PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:

March 1, 1:00 – 2:00, Central Time
Diderot Goes Digital: Why Authority, Comprehensibility, and Utility in Reference Sources Still Matter (Booklist)
 
In an environment that offers many opportunities to acquire free digital information, what is a reference publisher like World Book doing to ensure that its content is authoritative, comprehensible, and useful? Why do these characteristics still matter? In this hour-long Booklist webinar, World Book’s Editor-in Chief, Paul Kobasa, explains how World Book has progressed from an annual publishing cycle to a daily cycle while maintaining its exceptional editorial standards. He will suggest that World Book and libraries are invested in a parallel effort to provide access to reference material and to ensure the material is both credible and creditable.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
 
 
 
March 1, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Library Evaluation for Grant Writers and Others (Infopeople)
 
Those attending the webinar will: Know how to conceptualize a project using a logic model, Identify key evaluation points, Understand how to develop evaluation questions and measurable outcomes, Learn simple data analysis techniques, and Have completed one sample program evaluation plan. This one-hour webinar will be of interest to library directors, managers and staff who are involved with (or plan to be involved with) writing grant proposals and implementing grant-funded programs, and those responsible for writing reports evaluating library programs and activities.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list
 
 
 
March 2, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
One World, Many Stories: Summer Reading Program 2011 (Nebraska Library Commission)
 
Sally Snyder, Coordinator of Children and Young Adult Library Services at the Nebraska Library Commission, will give brief book talks of new titles pertaining to the 2011 Summer Reading Program themes: “One World, Many Stories” (children’s theme) and “You Are Here” (teen theme).
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=10279
 
 
 
March 2, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
 (11-12 pm)
The Future of Reputation: Gossip, Rumor, and Privacy on the Internet (EDUCAUSE)
In this talk, Daniel J. Solove discusses how gossip and rumor on the Internet are affecting the lives of school students in some profound and troubling ways. People—especially teenagers and college students—are increasingly spilling their most personal secrets as well as intimate details about their families and friends, in blogs and on social networking sites. In a world where anyone can publish any thought to a worldwide audience, how should we balance privacy and free speech? How should the law protect people when harmful gossip and rumors are spread about them on the Internet?
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://net.educause.edu/live117
 
 
 
March 2, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Project Management and Measuring Success for Digital Projects (Infopeople)
 
By the end of this webinar, attendees will: Be familiar with project planning best practices and tools, Be comfortable with how to solicit user input for digital projects, Successfully solicit staff participation and buy-in for digital projects, Carry out successful digital service launches, Respond quickly to rapidly-changing user needs with rapid prototyping and frequent changes, and Evaluate digital projects with meaningful metrics. This webinar will be of interest to web and IT services library staff, general managers and administrators, and anyone involved with digital projects.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list
 
 
 
March 3, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Mystery Announcements Spring 2011  (Library Journal)
 
Mystery and crime fiction have always been popular genres in public libraries, but in 2010 patrons were enthralled by a certain tattooed Swedish girl who played with fire and kicked the hornet’s nest. Stieg Larsson’s acclaimed Millenium trilogy topped library circulation lists in all formats (print, ebook, and audiobook). Larsson was not only ubiquitous, he and his heroine had also become an institution in libraries. While readers are searching for the next Stieg Larsson, they remain hungry for more thrillers, historicals, police procedurals, cozies, and romantic suspense. Help satisfy that hunger by filling your library shelves with the latest titles from their favorite mystery writers!
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.libraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/LJ/Tools/Webcast/index.csp
 
 
 
March 3, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Improving the Reference Interview: An Instructional Designer Introduces Video Game Design For Staff Development (Blended Librarian)
 
In Fall 2010 the University of Minnesota Libraries’ hired an instructional designer to boost their instructional efforts. At the same time, the Libraries’ Reinventing Reference Collaborative began work on developing a reference training program based on a set of eleven core competencies they had identified as essential skills for all reference services staff. One specific competency–the reference interview–offered a unique opportunity for a new digital training tool. Using video game design principles, the group began the process of creating branching narratives based on the libraries’ core users and types of reference interactions (email, chat, face-to-face, and phone). In addition to the training deliverable, the group has used the video game design process as an opportunity for reflecting and experimenting with instructional practice. University of Minnesota collaborators Tony Ihrig, Kate Peterson, and Paul Zenke will describe the origins of the project and their progress to date.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.blendedlibrarian.org/events.html
 
 
 
March 4, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Tech Tools with Tine: 1 hour of Google Sites (Texas State Library & Archives)
 
In this session of Tech Tools with Tine, technology trainer Christine Walczyk will focus on Google Sites. 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: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
 
 
 
March 8, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
George and Joan on Conflict Resolution Techniques (Infopeople)
 
In this one-hour webinar, consultants Joan Frye Williams and George Needham will discuss: Solving disagreements before they escalate into conflict, Recognizing when you have a conflict, Identifying your personal conflict resolution style, and understanding the styles of others, Picking your fights, and Understanding and ameliorating passive-aggressive behavior.  With their characteristic humor and energy, Joan and George will present real world examples of ways to approach conflict honestly, to find common ground, and to come to a mutually agreeable outcome.  This webinar should be of interest to librarians, trustees, branch managers, grant writers, and any member of the library community who seeks to work with outside organizations.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list
 
 
 
March 8, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
YA Spring Announcements (School Library Journal)
 
The whoosh of angel’s wings; high-pitched screams of joy; the whisper of a ghost’s spirit; the splash of tears; a pen scratching a secret message-all these can be found in the hottest new teen fiction, possibly even in the same book! This trio of YA publishers never fails to surprise and delight with their exciting lists of new and forthcoming titles, rounding the corner on familiar series, introducing new talent, and bringing teen favorites to the forefront. The School Library Journal YA Spring Announcements webcast is guaranteed to make you the smartest teen services librarian on the block. Share this webcast with your teens-they’ll thank you!
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/SLJ/Technology/WebCasts/index.csp
 
 
 
March 9, 10:00 – 10:45 AM, Central Time
WYLD Wednesday: VDX and WYLDCAT Upgrades (Wyoming State Library)
 
Join us for a VDX upgrade update with Trish (what we’ve learned, and what to expect), and a WYLDCat update with Des (new features fun).

To join the webinar, go to https://www.yugma.com/viewer/viewersignup.php?SessionID=413910024 The audio portion of the webinar will be presented through LeaderPhone. Dial 1-877-278-8686 and enter the PIN 315052 to join.
 
 
 
March 9, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Now That Talking Books Are Digital: Talking Book Readers Describe a New Way of Reading (Nebraska Library Commission)
 
The Talking Book and Braille Service now offers books and magazines in digital formats, both downloadable and on flash cartridges for use with a digital player. Join talking book borrowers Ana Kalin, Robert Kalin, Jamie Taylor, and Zoya Zeman as they share their experiences with the new format and player.  **Please go here (http://will.state.wy.us/talkingbooks/index.html) for more information for information on Wyoming’s library services for the blind and print disabled**
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=10340
 
 
 
March 10, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Reader-friendly Library Design (Texas State Library & Archives)
 
We have had some fantastic new library buildings created round the world in the last 25 years. Many of us, however, work in buildings which are not quite so great – what can we do to offer our customers a better experience? Rachel Van Riel will talk about designing library interiors that work for readers. How can we find out what people want? How can we design libraries which are tempting for customers, drawing people into the space and encouraging them to linger and browse? Rachel will present evidence of changes in patron behaviour in the UK and illustrate how a reader-centred approach to library layout can help to meet new needs. Putting readers at the centre of your design may change the way you organise and promote your collections as well as your space. It will probably change the role of library staff too. If you are seeking a new look for your library, join this webinar to discover a fresh approach.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
 
 
 
March 10, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
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/Grantseeking-Basics-2011-03-10-Webinar
 
 
 
March 11, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Tech Tools with Tine: 1 hour of LinkedIn (Texas State Library & Archives)
 
In this session of Tech Tools with Tine, technology trainer Christine Walczyk will focus on LinkedIn. 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: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
 
 
 
March 15, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
E-rate: Form 471 and Beyond! (WebJunction)
 
We’re continuing with our E-Rate series by providing more details about completing an E-Rate application with our friends from E-Rate Central. Join us to hear more about filling out the Form 471 which is the second major step in the application process. During the one-hour webinar, our presenters will cover the steps you need to take before filing the Form 471, an example of a successfully completed form and recommendations on what documentation to retain. We’ll also take a look at the next steps in the process after completing the Form 471. And of course, our presenters will save time at the end of the session to answer your questions.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
 
 
 
March 15, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Libraries are Essential: Connecting to Youth in Your Community (Library Journal)
 
Even though it’s still cold outside, summer is just around the corner. And we all know what that means – summer reading programs! These programs are a great way to connect with the youth in your community. But what happens after the lazy days of summer fade away? Tune in to the second Libraries are Essential webcast: Connecting to Youth in Your Community to get some great tips for using youth programs throughout the year to continually promote the essential value of the library.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.libraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/LJ/Tools/Webcast/index.csp
 
 
 
March 16, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
PR: Telling Your Library’s Story with a Smile (Texas State Library & Archives)
 
PR- expensive, a sellout, or just plain too hard? Toss the doubts and discover the underlying processes that will help you tell your community all about your favorite library. Unleash the fun by lifting the lid of a toolbox of ready to hand goodies. Take home a plan! Tune in to Lisa Charbonnet as she lifts the curtain on the Westbank Library’s branch building PR efforts- the 22 PR campaigns that raised a million dollars, brought in more than 1,100 new member families, almost a thousand family donors, and earned the ALA’s prestigious 2010 John Cotton Dana Award for public relations.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
 
 
 
March 16, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time
Breezing Along With the RML (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
 
Please join Liaisons from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (MidContinental Region) as they present topics of interest in this monthly webinar. For more information and archived sessions: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/updates.html Questions to: Jim Honour jhonour@uwyo.edu
To log in, go to 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.
 
 
 
March 17, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Proposal Writing Basics (GrantSpace)
 
or 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, What funders expect to see in your proposal and attachments, Tips for communicating with funders during the grant process, and  Additional resources on proposal writing, including sample proposals.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/Proposal-Writing-Basics-2011-03-17-Webinar
 
 
 
March 17, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Ten Tips for Web Searching (LE@D)
 
Internet searching is easy to do; actually finding the right information for you and your library user is harder. One problem is that even experienced library reference staff can treat online searching as a superficial tactic. Learn some practical tips that can improve the quantity, quality, and focus of your internet search results.

Kit Keller is the director of Library Services and Student Achievement at Chancellor University in Cleveland and the author of “Online Research Strategies for Librarians”, a new self-paced continuing education course for anyone interested in improving their reference skills from the University of North Texas Lifelong Education @ Desktop (LE@D) project.  **If you would like to take this class for free, contact Chris Van Burgh at the State Library (cvanbu@wyo.gov)**
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/590651312
 
 
 
March 17, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Social Media, Libraries, and the Law (Infopeople)
 
In this one-hour webinar, you will: learn some copyright pointers, including two important steps you can take to protect your library from secondary liability if users post copyright-protected content in the comments sections, understand what you may delete, and what you shouldn’t delete without a lawyer’s advice, look at privacy issues of special concern with children, see a sample policy that you can use as a starting point. This one-hour webinar will be of interest to Public Service staff, Library Administrators, all staff contributing to social media, and individuals responsible for creating library policies.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list
 
 
 
March 22, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
The Scoop on Series Nonfiction: What’s New in 2011 (Booklist)
 
Continuing our popular series of webinars on series nonfiction for youth, Booklist’s Books for Youth associate editor Daniel Kraus will moderate presentations on spring titles and initiatives from five of the top publishers in this booming field: Scholastic Library, Mason Crest Publishers, Lerner Publishing Group,  Enslow Publishers, Inc., and ABDO Publishing Group.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
 
 
 
March 23, 10:00 – 10:45 AM, Central Time (9-9:45 am)
WYLD Wednesday: Create a stand-alone self-check station for your library (Wyoming State Library)
 
Madeleine Mundt and Charles Santos from Teton County show you how WY libraries can easily create their own self-check station using a recycled PC, a scanner, a touch screen monitor and open source software.

To join the webinar, go to https://www.yugma.com/viewer/viewersignup.php?SessionID=413910024 The audio portion of the webinar will be presented through LeaderPhone. Dial 1-877-278-8686 and enter the PIN 315052 to join.
 
 
 
March 23, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time (9-10 am)
Tech Talk with Michael Sauers: Live from Computers in Libraries! (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.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=10190
 
 
 
March 23, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time (1-2 pm)
Online Patron Training: A Project Review (WebJunction)
 
Join us for a look at online patron training as we review the results of a year-long grant project that was funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. WebJunction and our partners at the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) worked together to explore online patron training and how this service can be successfully delivered. The project included researching national trends for online patron training, completing a patron needs assessment, and designing and launching an online tutorial at SFPL. You’ll hear the results of the research, how SFPL launched the tutorial and their plans for pursuing and implementing new activities around patron training in the future.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
 
 
 
March 23, 11:00 – 12:00, Central Time (10-11 am)
Spotlight! On National Library of Medicine Resources (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
 
Barb Jones, Missouri Liaison in the RML (MidContinental Region) will present information on how to Find Articles – PubMed Central, Loansome Doc & Evidence-Based Medicine. Instruction will include hands-on exercises. Questions?: Jim Honour- jhonour@uwyo.edu
Registration: Register at www.tinyurl.com/mcrclasses. To Log In, Go to 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. More information and to view archived sessions: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/spotlightresources.html
 
 
 
March 24, 11:30 – 12:30, Central Time
Creating Advocacy for Your School Library (School Library Journal)
 
Technology has vastly changed the way information is accessed, and it has greatly enhanced library and information services. It has also raised some unsettling questions about the practicality and necessity of school libraries. Library advocates have a critical role to play in answering these questions. In schools across the country, library advocates are the voice of America’s school libraries.  During this complimentary one hour webinar, learn how panelists Carl Harvey and Connie Williams have successfully advocated the success of their library programs within their schools, districts, communities and even states.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/SLJ/Technology/WebCasts/index.csp
 
 
 
March 24, 12:00 – 12:45 PM, Central Time
Database of the Month: More SIRS!  (Wyoming State Library)
 
In addition to SIRS Issues Researcher, we now have access to SIRS Government Reporter, SIRS Renaissance, SIRS Discoverer, and SIRS WebSelect.  Join Chris Van Burgh for a look at the amazing variety.  From Supreme Court Decisions to Visual Arts. Social Issues to Science Fair ideas. Resources for students, grades 1-9 (SIRS Discoverer) and  older students (SIRS Issues Researcher).  Full-text articles, images, web links.
 
To join the webinar, go to https://www.yugma.com/viewer/viewersignup.php?SessionID=305823442 The audio portion of the webinar will be presented through LeaderPhone. Dial 1-877-278-8686 and enter the PIN 315052 to join.
 
 
 
March 29, 1:00 – 2:00 PM. Central Time
Developing Online Patron Tutorials (WebJunction)
 
Online patron tutorials can be valuable resources for directing your patrons to information of all kinds and this webinar will provide you with great tips for designing and implementing tutorials as part of your library’s offerings. A tutorial can be a quick 90-second video demonstration or an hour long training resource. The options are endless and there are many opportunities for creating resources that are specific to your patrons and that also help staff to highlight great resources even without face-to-face patron interaction. Tutorials can be created with both purchased and free software and we’ll explore the different options that are available and how to choose the right tool for your library. We’ll also hear tips about the development of tutorials including patron needs and topic selection, how to promote and implement these resources and evaluating the effectiveness of the new resources.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

This is the Online CE Roundup for February 2011. Please contact Shannon Roy at shanroy@kslib.info if you have any questions.

PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:
 
 
February 8, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Teen Book Buzz Spring 2011 (School Library Journal)
 
It looks like another delicious spring for teen readers! Our YA publishers have fantastic books to tell you about from tried and true authors as well as some very special debuts. There’s romance, suspense, faeries and fairy tale twists, futuristic societies, and plenty more. Any vampires, zombies or werewolves? You’ll have to tune in to find out! It’s guaranteed to be a fun and lively webcast.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/SLJ/Technology/WebCasts/index.csp
 
 
 
February 8, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
YA Alert: New Teen Titles for 2011 (Booklist)
 
Young adult literature remains one of the most exciting areas of the publishing world, and it’s challenging to keep up with the latest news and books. In this information-packed Booklist Publications webinar, attendees will learn about the year’s hottest YA releases. Booklist’s Young Adult editor Gillian Engberg will be joined by publishing representatives who will fill you in on their leading teen titles for spring and beyond. Sponsored by Egmont USA, Bloomsbury Children’s Books/Walker Books for Young Readers, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, and Disney Book Group.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
 
 
 
February 9, 10:00 – 10:45 AM, Central Time
Library Service for the Blind & Print Disabled (Wyoming State Library)
 
What does it mean to be print-disabled and what library services are there beyond netlibrary and books-on-cd? Sara Francis provides an overview of the talking book program that is available to all eligible Wyoming residents. For additional information before the presentation, please visit http://will.state.wy.us/talkingbooks/index.html.

To join the webinar, go to https://www.yugma.com/viewer/viewersignup.php?SessionID=413910024 The audio portion of the webinar will be presented through LeaderPhone. Dial 1-877-278-8686 and enter the PIN 315052 to join.
 
 
 
February 9, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Ten Tips to Effectively Serve the Genealogy Searcher (LE@D)
 
Not every library is blessed with a competent genealogist. What if you are the staffer faced with a library user’s questions about Grandma’s grave, Great-Grandpa’s last name, or the family jewels (or scandals) – and you haven’t a clue where to begin? Join us for a free webinar giving you “Ten Tips to Effectively Serve the Genealogy Searcher” from an experienced librarian and genealogist, with decades of practical know-how to share. Willie Braudaway is the Director of the Del Rio (TX) LDS Family History Center and the author of “Genealogy: An Introduction for Library Staff”, a new self-paced continuing education course for anyone interested in genealogy service from the University of North Texas Lifelong Education @ Desktop (LE@D) project.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/723463904
 

 
February 11, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
1 hour of Google Presentation (Texas State Library & Archives)
 
In this session of Tech Tools with Tine, technology trainer Christine Walczyk will focus on Google Presentation. 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: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
 
 
 
February 15, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
Library Reading Incentive Programs for Summer and Beyond (WebJunction)
 
Join us for a showcase of reading initiatives that will draw readers of all ages to your library. Presenters will share how they plan, promote, and carry out successful summer reading programs, and will discuss year-round efforts that encourage and support lifelong readership in the community.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
 
 
 
February 15, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
New and Tantalizing Spring Titles from Workman (Booklist)
 
In this free Booklist webinar, the staff of Workman Publishing, with divisions including Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, Artisan, Storey Publishing, and Timber Press, preview a wealth of forthcoming books that will appeal to a wide range of library readers, from fiction lovers to hobbyists to gardeners.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63

February 16, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
ADA Update: Revised Regulations for Disability Accommodations for the Public (Infopeople)
 
Some of the newly revised Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations take effect on March 14, 2011, and more are in the works. Libraries face new challenges and requirements for meeting both the spirit and letter of the law. At the end of this webinar, attendees will understand the new ADA: accommodation requirements for libraries for users with disabilities, federal regulations that redefine “service animals,” standards for electronic resources, including websites, accessible building design, and grievance procedures.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list
 
 
 
February 17, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Central Time
Self-Service in Libraries: Lessons to Be Learned from the Retail World (Library Journal)
 
NCR, the world leader in self-service technologies, has helped more than 150 retailers in over 25 countries achieve cost efficiencies and improved customer service through self check-out. Company experts will share valuable lessons learned from studies done in retail environments covering: Customer Experience: Human Interaction and Reaction, Optimized Placement and Configuration, Target Utilization, and Dashboard Metrics to Measure Success.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.libraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/LJ/Tools/Webcast/index.csp
 
 
 
February 17, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
RDA Ask-the-Experts Webinar (Association for Library Collections & Technical Services)
 
You may have attended RDA webinars and programs, or followed discussions about RDA on lists and blogs, but you still have questions. ALCTS is holding a free webinar with RDA testers and experts to provide some answers. Submit your questions on the survey form below. We will collate them for our experts, who will try to cover as many as they can in the available time.
 
To register for this event, go to: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/525524416
 
 
 
February 17, 1:30 – 2:30 PM, Central Time
Introduction to Assistive Technology (Accessible Technology Coalition)
 
Assistive Technology is anything that bridges a gap between the goals and aptitudes of people with disabilities. In this training, we will take a look at assistive technology for use in the home, school, workplace, and community environments. We’ll move from the simplest low tech through the most cutting-edge high tech, and provide suggestions on how to find solutions to meet any individual’s needs.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://atcoalition.org/training/introduction-assistive-technology-1
 
 
 
February 18, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
1 hour of Google Spreadsheet (Texas State Library & Archives)
 
In this session of Tech Tools with Tine, technology trainer Christine Walczyk will focus on Google Spreadsheet. 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: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
 
 
 
February 22, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, central Time
Spring 2011 Nonfiction Announcements (School Library Journal)
 
What are your young readers asking for? It seems like libraries can never have enough books on sports, vehicles, art, weather, weapons, celebrities and animals, preferably strange and silly looking ones! Four leading publishers of nonfiction material for all grades will be showcasing popular new titles in this webcast as well as giving attendees a sneak peek at forthcoming books that will help round out and build up your collection.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/SLJ/Technology/WebCasts/index.csp
 
 
 
February 22, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Introduction to Digital Storytelling Communities: How to Engage the Public (Infopeople)
 
In this second webinar in the Digital Storytelling Series you’ll discover: How to create a project theme, How digital stories can be used in various settings, How to identify partners, How to identify funders, How to identify storytellers, The benefits of a community presentation, and Next steps.  By the end of this webinar you’ll have the basic knowledge needed to move forward in preserving the memories and history of your community through implementation of a digital storytelling program.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list
 
 
 
February 23, 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.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=10189
 
 
 
February 23, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Central Time
2010 Access to Learning Award (WebJunction)
 
Since 2000, the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation has recognized the innovative efforts of public libraries and similar institutions outside the United States to connect people to information and opportunities through free access to computers and the Internet. The 2010 Access to Learning Award recipient, the Veria Central Public Library, has emerged as a leader in Greece by offering a range of services and programs for children and adults, and helping other libraries replicate its success. Its creative use of information and technology services meet the economic, educational, and cultural needs of its community. Join us for this webinar with library director, Ioannis Trohopoulos, to hear about Veria Library’s responsive programming, strong community partnerships, and successful services.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
 
 
 
February 23, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Teens, Tweens and Social Networking (Infopeople)
At the end of this one-hour webinar, attendees will be able to: identify the main social networking sites being used by young people, name at least one obstacle to reaching this age group via social media, and identify at least 3 tasks for which young people use their cell phones. This webinar will be of interest to public libraries, teen and youth services staff.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list
 
 
 
February 24, 12:00 – 12:45 PM, Central Time
Database of the Month: Wilson OmniFILE (Wyoming State Library)
 
This is a multidisciplinary, full text journal article database, appropriate for Academic, Public and School library settings. It covers art, the environment, humanities, business, technology, legal resources, education…and more.  Learn about the added content available in this database such as mobile access, search history, and training materials.
 
To join the webinar, go to https://www.yugma.com/viewer/viewersignup.php?SessionID=305823442 The audio portion of the webinar will be presented through LeaderPhone. Dial 1-877-278-8686 and enter the PIN 315052 to join.
 
 
 
February 25, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
1 hour of Google Forms and Drawings (Texas State Library & Archives)
 
In this session of Tech Tools with Tine, technology trainer Christine Walczyk will focus on Google Forms and Drawings. 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: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/

Here is the first Online CE Roundup of the New Year. Please contact Shannon Roy at shanroy@kslib.info if you have any questions.

PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:

January 5, 10-11 am, Central Time
Emergency Preparedness for Public Libraries (Nebraska Library Commission)

As part of the NCompass Live series, Marty Magee, Nebraska Liaison for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, presents information on a public library’s role in a community disaster preparedness plan.

To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=10201

January 5, 12-1 pm, Central Time
Wikipedia in the Classroom (EDUCAUSE)

Few educators have used Wikipedia as a teaching tool in their classrooms, but this is beginning to change due to the Wikipedia Public Policy Initiative. In the fall 2010 semester, 13 classes from 10 universities participated by developing various assignments that incorporated Wikipedia editing as a main component. Here, professors and trained ambassadors worked together to develop assignments that achieved the learning goals of the professor while contributing to the development of new content on the free encyclopedia. In this session, staff from the Wikimedia foundation and a Campus Ambassador will discuss the program in general, some examples of how Wikipedia is being used in the classroom, where the program is going, and how professionals in higher education technology can bring some of the advantages of this program to their institutions.

For more information and to register for this event, visit: http://net.educause.edu/live111

January 13, 10-11 am, Central Time
1 hour of Facebook (Texas State Library & Archives)

In this session of Tech Tools with Tine, technology trainer Christine Walczyk will focus on Facebook from a business perspective.  Creating groups versus pages will be discussed, as well as what functionality comes with each type of Facebook presence. 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: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/

January 17, 11-12 pm, Central Time  
Genetics Home Reference (University of Wyoming)

Genetics Home Reference (GHR ) is a free, consumer-friendly online resource about genetic conditions plus the genes and chromosomes associated with those conditions. Jim Honour, Wyoming Liaison for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, will provide interesting tips and hands-on exercises designed to familiarize you with its features.

For more information to register for this event, please email Jim directly at: jhonour@uwyo.edu

January 18, 1-2 pm, Central Time  
Best Small Library in America 2010 (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. As we await the naming of the 2011 winner (expected February 1, 2011), we’re pleased to bring you this webinar exploring the inner workings of 2010’s winner, Glen Carbon Centennial Library, in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries and featuring GCCL library director, Anne M. Hughes, and Library Journal’s executive editor, Rebecca Miller.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

January 18, 2-3 pm, Central Time  
Introduction to Digital Storytelling: Everyone Has a Story to Tell (Infopeople)

Everyone has a story to tell and our need to tell and record these stories led to the launch of the digital storytelling movement by Dana Atchley in 1993. Libraries currently preserve the memories and histories of the communities they serve in a variety of formats. By the end of this webinar you’ll have the basic knowledge needed to move forward in preserving the memories and history of your community through implementation of a digital storytelling program. This webinar will be of interest to public library staff planning or currently involved with digitization and local history. This webinar highlights a California program and will focus on California libraries. Libraries in other states may find relevant content, but the focus will be on California.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/webcast_data/479/index.html

January 20, 10-11 am, Central Time  
1 hour of Netvibes (Texas State Library & Archives)

In this session of Tech Tools with Tine, technology trainer Christine Walczyk will focus on Netvibes, the popular dashboard tool. Find out more about this tool here: http://www.netvibes.com. 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: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/

January 20, 12-12:45 pm, Central Time  
Database of the Month: Mark Twain (Wyoming State Library)

To start off the year, let’s do something different. Join Chris Van Burgh, as we use Mark Twain to explore a variety of resources: Biography Reference Bank, 19th Century U.S. Newspapers, Novelist, U.S. History in Context, and more.

To join the webinar, go to https://www.yugma.com/viewer/viewersignup.php?SessionID=305823442. The audio portion of the webinar will be presented through LeaderPhone. Dial 1-877-278-8686 and enter the PIN 315052 to join.

January 25, 1-2 pm, Central Time  
Battle Bullying with Books: Celebrate No Name-Calling Week (Booklist)

Bullying is a hot-button topic, and while kids and adults alike acknowledge the distressing problem of peer intimidation, it remains a pervasive issue. Join Booklist Publications for an hour-long webinar on how high-quality children’s and young adult literature can help prevent bullying, including a presentation by James Howe, acclaimed author of The Misfits (2001). Attendees will also learn about the eighth annual National No Name-Calling Week (January 24–28, 2011), created by the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing. Sponsored by Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, Albert Whitman and Company, Rosen Publishing, and Candlewick Press.

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

January 25, 1-2 pm, Central Time  
Get Your Geek On: Improve Local Funding Outlook through Community Advocacy (WebJunction)

Geek the Library is a public awareness campaign that is used as a platform for educating the public about the library’s important local role and the critical funding issues that libraries are facing today. Campaign materials include advertising, collateral, a Web site, social media and other online tools. In this webinar, Jennifer Pearson, Advocacy Programs Senior Manager at OCLC, will discuss the campaign and how your library can participate. With Jennifer will be Heidi Gustad and Liz Kudwa of the Capitol Area Library District of Lansing, MI, who will share with you why they implemented the campaign, how they are applying it locally, and its impact on their community.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

January 26, 2-3 pm, Central Time  
Summer Reading Outcomes Measures (Infopeople)

Further details and information can be found at http://www.infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list

January 26, 10-11 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.

To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=10188

January 27, 1-2 pm, Central Time  
Libraries Are Essential: Providing Core Services for Readers (Library Journal/EBSCO)

In this first of a three-part series of webcasts on the essentialness of libraries, Robin Nesbit, Sharron Smith, and Duncan Smith explore the value of readers’ services and best practices for conveying that value to the community.

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

January 27, 1-2 pm, Central Time  
Understanding Unemployment Insurance and Its Impact on Your Library Customers (WebJunction)

In this webinar, we will be joined by an Unemployment Insurance Specialist from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, who will explain how the service works. In addition, Alice Neve, Public Service Manager at St. Paul Public Library, will describe how your library can support UI customers. Using her library as an example, she will describe how to collaborate with local UI offices, analyze challenges and implement solutions throughout your library system. This session is the first in a series brought to you in collaboration with the Jobs and Small Business Task Force of MELSA, serving the eight public library systems of the Twin Cities metro region of Minnesota.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1685

This is the Online CE Roundup for December. The State Library staff continues to be grateful for the work of Jamie Markus of the Wyoming State Library. 

Please note this featured webinar series that will run in December and January.

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. More tools coming soon for 2011!

Christine Walczyk is currently a PhD candidate at the University of North Texas in Library & Information Science. She’s a former software trainer, as well as a current independent technology consultant.

DATES & REGISTRATION:

December webinars:

December 2. 10:30-3:45 PM, Central Time
Serving the 21st Century Patron – Multiple Programs (WebJunction)

Join in on WebJunction’s Second Online Conference. Thursday Programs include: Changing Reference Services to Meet Patron ExpectationsTechSoup for Libraries: Sustaining Technology to Serve your Patrons Morale Issues in your Library Battledecks
 
To register for this event, go to: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
 
December 2, 2:00-3:00 PM, Central Time
Re-energizing Your Preschool Storytime: New Ideas for Busy Children’s Staff (Infopeople)
 
At the end of this one-hour webinar, attendees will learn about: new examples of traditional storytime elements; including puppets, fingerplays, books, flannels and music; readers theater; bring your stories to life with the help of your audience; “Parent Patter” – a technique your storytime parents will appreciate; and “Stay and Play” – an innovative approach on how to extend your storytime fun. This webinar will be of interest to storytime presenters and others engaging in preparing and presenting programs for children.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list

December 2, 2:00-3:00 PM, Central Time
Letting the model build itself: LMS and PLE design in Higher Education (The Blended Librarian)
 
Dave Cormier has spent the better part of the last eight years attempting to create the perfect environment for learning. During that period his ideas of what constituted perfect have changed, but the driving force behind his learning philosophy was to bring the student to the middle of the discussion, to allow them to control their learning. It was, in essence, to allow them the room to become responsible for their learning. In that time he has moved from home grown system, through LMSs and PLE platforms. Just recently Cormier has come to think of the internet as the perfect learning system. (Read more here) Join us for an informative webcast in which Cormier will offer an introduction to the language around PLEs, PLNs and LMSs, and then move on to a broader discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of seeing the internet as our learning software.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.blendedlibrarian.org/events.html
 
December 7, 1:00-2:00 PM, Central Time
Beads, Bulbs, and Books: Bringing Home and Garden into the Library (Booklist)
 
Stitching in the sewing room, digging in the garden, looking information up in the library—these activities are often closely related for book-oriented home gardeners and crafters. If you find inspiration from yarn and paper, if you inhale wholesomeness while seeding and weeding, and if you take comfort from gathering instructive advice by experts (or, of course, if selecting books for your library on either subject is your fond duty), then this webinar on crafts and gardening is for you.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63

December 7, 2:00-3:00 PM, Central Time
Using Video Book Trailers to Reel in Readers (Infopeople)

During this one-hour webinar, attendees will: learn about hardware and software for every budget and skill level, from broke novice to rolling-in-dough producer, examine just how little time and expertise needs to be invested, discover how to reach target audiences with newly created book trailers, see model programs that incorporate video trailers, learn practical production tips, and explore two types of tools that will help you get started.

To register for this event, go to: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list

December 8, 10:00-11:00 AM, Central Time
History of Grapic Novels and Manga (Nebraska Library Commission)
 
Join Gordon Wyant, Young Adult Services Librarian at Bellevue Public Library, and Lindsey Tomsu, Teen Coordinator at La Vista Public Library, for a short and mostly accurate history of graphic novels and manga for librarians.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=10177
 
December 8, 12:00-1:00 PM, Central Time
Wham! Bang! Pow! The Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List (Texas State Library & Archives)
 
Confused about graphic novels and manga? Need to know what to order for your collection? This webinar will show you what to look for, resources for ordering, and reader’s advisory for all age groups, kids through adults, using the Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/

December 8, 2:00-3:00 PM, Central Time
Lerner Publishing Group’s Spring 2011 Librarian Preview (School Library Journal)
 
Visit with our editors as they unveil the new books we’ll be publishing in Spring 2011! Get the inside scoop on upcoming series nonfiction, YA, graphic novels, and picture books for grades K-12. Plus learn about 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

December 8, 2:00-3:00 PM, Central Time 
Turning Customers into Champions: Marketing as a Team Sport (Infopeople)
 
Whether you want to promote a particular service or advocate for increased funding, word-of-mouth marketing is simply the best way to get your message to the people who need to hear it. Learn what it takes with Peggy Barber and Linda Wallace, authors of “Building a Buzz: Libraries and Word-of-Mouth Marketing.”
 
To register for this event, go to: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list

December 9, 10:00-11:00 AM, Central Time 
One hour of Jing (Texas State Library & Archives)

Please join us for a special series with technology trainer, Christine Walczyk, all about popular internet 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. More tools coming soon for 2011!

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

December 9, 12:00-1:00 PM, Central Time 
Competency Cavalcade (WebJunction)

Our work with libraries and educators around the country for several years helped to create the Competencies Index for the Library Field, published by WebJunction in 2009. In this year-in-review session, we’ll discuss the powerful, free resources you can access to make competencies work for you and your library, including the new expanded and indexed document that can help you locate more customized competency resources. We’ll also visit with several special guests who are front-line competency builders. Come and listen, learn and ask your questions about how you can use competencies in your library.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

December 9, 1:00-2:00 PM, Central Time
Winning Grants (Techsoup)
 
Grants can support the changing needs in your community while your budget is flat or shrinking and provide many benefits (in addition to funding!). Wish you knew more about applying for grants? Does it seem overwhelming and you wonder how to get started? This webinar will be easy to understand, motivating, and full of valuable tips.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/webinars/index.cfm
 
December 9, 2:00-3:00 PM, Central Time
User Experience Design for Web Services (Infopeople)
 
Designing a good library website is like building a complex house for a diverse group of inhabitants. This webinar is designed as a tutorial on the theory of user experience design for your web services.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list
 
December 10, 1:00-2:00 PM, Central Time
Teach Students How to Learn: Metacognition is the Key! (TLT Group)

A discussion of the characteristics of today’s students will help participants understand why many students lack effective learning strategies when they enroll in college, and how simple it is to teach them strategies for successful learning. Reflection and think-pair-share activities will introduce participants to cognitive science research based methods that can be used to improve teaching and learning.  The session will provide a variety of strategies that have proven successful in helping students experience meaningful, transferable learning.

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

December 14, 12:00-1:00 PM, Central Time
New Technology Training Materials on WebJunction (WebJunction)
 
Find out about our newly developed training resources collection, and get tips and techniques for incorporating these materials into your public training programs. This webinar will be great for all public library trainers, whether you are a new technology trainer struggling to design your workshops for the first time, or a seasoned expert who just wants a few new ideas. Stephanie Gerding, author of The Accidental Technology Trainer: A Guide for Libraries, will highlight this truly valuable collection of free, downloadable library technology training resources contributed by library staff. Thank you to all of you who helped reduce the burden of developing materials!
 
To register for this event, go to: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
 
December 15, 10:00-11:00 AM, Central Time
FRBR: Cataloging’s New Frontier (Nebraska Library Commission)
 
Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records, or FRBR, is a conceptual model used to understand bibliographic records and the ways in which users of library catalogs interact with these records. Join Emily Nimsakont, the NLC’s Cataloging Librarian, to learn about basic FRBR concepts, see examples of “FRBRized” resources, and find out about FRBR’s influence on cataloging rules.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=10110
 
December 15, 12:00-2:00 PM, Central Time
An Introduction to Digital Preservation (WebJunction)
 
Digital preservation is a phrase that is thrown about frequently in the archives and library world. And, responsibility for saving our era from being known as the “Digital Dark Age” has fallen to us. But, do you really understand what it means and is required to preserve digital objects? Join us for this 2-hour online webinar for an introduction to terms, concepts, and some methods for beginning your institution’s foray into this important and challenging area.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

December 15, 2:00-3:00 PM, Central Time
E-Rate, CIPA, and Library Filters: What You Need to Know (Infopeople)

Mary Minow (LibraryLaw.com) and Lori Ayre (LibraryFiltering.org) will provide answers to common E-Rate and CIPA questions and more as they revisit the issues related to filtering, CIPA, and the often-confusing laws that libraries must navigate. Each speaker will explain the elements that libraries need to address when developing or revising their Internet Use Policies and using technology to enforce them. Whether you apply for E-Rate now or are wondering if you should, this webinar will provide useful tools for navigating these sometimes muddy waters.

To register for this event, go to: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list
 
December 16, 10:00-11:00 AM, Central Time
1 hour of Twitter (Texas State Library & Archives)
 
Please join us for a special series with technology trainer, Christine Walczyk, all about popular internet 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. More tools coming soon for 2011!
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
 
December 22, 10:00-10:45 AM, Central Time
WYLD Wednesday: Understanding Symphony Policies for the Circulation Map (Wyoming State Library)
 
Why do items circulate the way they do? Your library’s circulation map can be confusing, but this webinar will explain the way that key policies work together in Symphony to assign loan periods and more to groups of patrons. We will look at live circulation maps in the WYLD system and discuss how they work. We will also look at user and item data in Director’s Station to better understand the way libraries’ current policies are defined.
 
To join the webinar, go to https://www.yugma.com/viewer/viewersignup.php?SessionID=413910024 The audio portion of the webinar will be presented through LeaderPhone:

Dial 1-877-278-8686 and enter the PIN 315052 to join.
 
December 29, 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.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=9974
 
December 29, 12:00-12:45 PM, Central Time
Database of the Month: Gale Virtual Reference Library (Wyoming State Library)
 
Looking over our huge list of resources, do you find yourself wondering what GVRL is? Join Chris Van Burgh as we explore Gale Virtual Reference Library. 
 
To join the webinar, go to https://www.yugma.com/viewer/viewersignup.php?SessionID=305823442 The audio portion of the webinar will be presented through LeaderPhone:

Dial 1-877-278-8686 and enter the PIN 315052 to join.

PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:

November 2, 10:00 – 11:30 AM Central Time
Baby Boomers: Serving the Next Generation of “Seniors” (Texas State Library & Archives)
 
The baby boomers born between 1946 and 1964 have reached that magic age of 64!  How will this generation re-define what growing older means? How can libraries begin to attract these “seniors” now and plan for the future to provide lifelong learning, civic engagement, and a nurturing library environment? How have libraries from Connecticut to California begun to ride this “age wave” and get baby boomers back in the library? What can we all learn from this new movement in library services and apply to our own libraries?
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
 
  
November 2, 12:00 – 1:00 PM Central Time
Your Board and Fundraising: An Introductory Class (Foundation Center)
 
The purpose of this webinar is to think systematically through the process of getting your board involved with fundraising. This process involves some key elements: Understanding the role of your board, How to overcome board member concerns regarding fundraising, Ways the board can participate in the fundraising process, and Tips for strengthening your fundraising board.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/training/webinars/calendar.html
 
  
November 2, 1:00 – 2:00 PM Central Time
Seeing Is Reading: An Inside Look at Graphic Novels (Booklist)
 
More than ever, a strong graphic novel collection is essential in both school and public libraries. Whether used as curriculum support, literacy tools, or avenues of entertainment, comics hold undeniable appeal for both reluctant and avid child and teen readers. Booklist associate editor Ian Chipman and comics expert Kat Kan, collection development librarian for Brodart Books and librarian at St. John Catholic School in Panama City (Fla.), will be joined by representatives from Lerner Publishing Group/Graphic Universe, ABDO Publishing Group, and SLG Publishing in this hour-long webinar that looks at new titles and explores the role of graphic novels in the library and beyond.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
 
 
November 2, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Central Time
Emergency Succession Planning (Infopeople)
 
Succession planning is a form of risk management, and in order to be effective, particularly in an emergency situation, the process should start before you need it. During this interactive session, webinar participants will learn how to create an emergency succession plan for critical library positions, including being able to identify the positions for which such a plan is needed and being able to assess your library’s risk of losing key staff.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list

November 3, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Central Time
Big eRef on a Small Budget, Part 1 (Texas State Library & Archives)
 
The past few years have seen a profusion of tools that give libraries with caviar dreams and ramen budgets the opportunity to deliver top notch reference and instructional services without dropping a dime. In two sessions, participants learn about some of these tools, explore possible applications of them, and discuss ways your library might be able to start using them. See examples of: IM & Embedded Chat, Google Talk, Meebo, Library H3LP, SMS/Text Messaging, Mosio, Google Voice, and mobile phones.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
 
 

November 4, 1:00 – 2:00 PM Central Time
Serving the Young Adult Population: It’s not just about video games (WebJunction)
 
Need to develop or improve your library services to youth? This webinar will provide you with a basic primer on how to attract and keep young adults interested in your library services and programs and how to create an atmosphere of inclusion comfortable for you, your staff and your local young adults. Join Jill Jarrell, librarian, author and web content consultant, and Maurice Coleman, Technical Trainer at Harford County Public Library, to learn about materials and tactics that can help bring the reluctant reader back into the library and how to create a safe and welcoming space for your young adults.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
 
 
November 8, 100 – 200 PM Central Time
Improve the Quality of Your Webinar Recordings (Pat Wagner)
 
Can you improve the quality of your recorded webinars with limited time, money, staff, and expertise? Pattern Research, Inc. currently uses GoToWebinar®, Camtasia For Mac® and Screencast.com® to produce and distribute our webinars; the combination has made a big difference in how our webinars look and sound. Tim Sullard, our operations manager, will share what he is using, why he chose these tools, and how you can make this combo work for you. Even if you use a PC or other platforms to record and post your webinars, the concepts could be applied to your productions.
 
To register for this event, go to: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/445099472
 
 
November 9, 2:30 – 3:30 PM Central Time
Creating Community through Dynamic Teen Book Discussion Groups (Texas State Library & Archives)
 
How do teens learn the fine art of conversation? A teen book group can be the perfect forum for creating meaningful dialogue, developing listening and communication skills, discussing existential issues common to all, and building community. Teens with good conversation skills have a great advantage when they enter the wider world. Find out how to help them develop communication and conversation skills — while having fun!”
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
 

November 10, 1000 – 10:45 AM Central Time
Get on the Bus Wednesday: Free and cost-effective library continuing education opportunities (Wyoming State Library)
 
Join Jamie Markus from the State Library to learn about free and cheap Continuing Education Opportunities for Wyoming library staff members.  Learn how you can take a LE@D Course on the State Library’s dime.    
 
To join the webinar, go to https://www.yugma.com/viewer/viewersignup.php?SessionID=413910024  The audio portion of the webinar will be presented through LeaderPhone. Dial 1-877-278-8686 and enter the PIN 315052 to join.
 
 
November 10, 10:00 – 11:00 AM Central Time
Best New Youth Books of 2010 (Nebraska Library Commission)
 
Sally Snyder, Coordinator of Children and Young Adult Library Services at the Nebraska Library Commission, will present 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.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=10084
 
 
November 10, 11:30-12:30 AM Central Time 
Collaboration Through Understanding (School Library Journal)
 
Join moderator Dr. Elaine Roberts, Director, Professional Learning at Follett Software Company, and a panel of education experts to learn: Why collaboration among educators, students and parents is important and how it can positively impact student achievement, How to create a more collaborative environment within your school, How technology can positively influence collaboration, and The positive influence of social media on collaboration.  During this complimentary one-hour webinar, learn how panelists Mark Ray and Wendy Arnold have successfully created collaborative educational environments within their schools and the impact it has had on student achievement.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/SLJ/Technology/WebCasts/index.csp
 
 
 November 16, 10:00 – 11:30 AM Central Time
Senior Spaces: Creating Your Library as a Place for Older Adults (Texas State Library & Archives)
 
Libraries (big and small) from New Jersey to California have begun to develop “spaces” to be focal points of service to “seniors” of all ages. Like Children’s Rooms and Teen Spaces these areas in the library make older adults feel welcome, engaged and involved!  How can you and your library develop a space?  What do some of these spaces look like? How can these spaces be the “center” of new library programs for older adults? What have we learned from Libraries that have already developed “spaces? And, especially what if I have no space—what can I do?
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
 
 
 November 16, 1:00 – 2:00 PM Central Time
Encyclopedia Evolution (Booklist)
 
Encyclopedias are the cornerstones of a library’s reference collection, but traditional encyclopedia publishing has been transformed over the past several years. Join Reference Books Bulletin editor Mary Ellen Quinn for an up-close look at how encyclopedias have changed. Joseph Janes, Associate Professor, The Information School, University of Washington, will discuss why encyclopedias exist, what they do, what they tell us, and how they’ve evolved. Representatives from Britannica, Grolier, and World Book will also talk about and demonstrate their newest encyclopedia models. Since general encyclopedias range from the elementary to the scholarly, there’s something here for librarians from every type of library.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
 
 
November 16, 1:00 – 2:00 PM Central Time
Libraries Build Community: from distribution to engagement (WebJunction)
 
Some view the public library as a central purchasing and distribution center of books, movies, and music. Today, that content is increasingly digitized and consumed on gadgets carried in our homes, backpacks, purses and pockets. Distribution remains germane and yet, libraries are well positioned to extend beyond the limits of this role, to facilitate what John Seeley Brown and Paul Duguid called the social life of information. Social media technology presents libraries with new opportunities to enhance and extend the distribution model, to empower and engage patrons to build relevant and vibrant communities via the library. Moderator Chrystie Hill and presenters Helene Blowers and Nancy Dowd will engage you in a discussion of how public libraries build community with technologies and programs, new and old. Join us for this special webinar presented in collaboration with ALA TechSource.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
 
 
 November 16, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Central Time
Introduction to Fundraising Planning (Foundation Center)
 
A successful nonprofit organization needs to cultivate multiple revenue streams through sound financial planning. If your organization has never developed a fundraising plan or calendar, this hour-long session is for you. It provides an overview of the process of strategically thinking through the components of a fundraising plan.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/training/webinars/calendar.html
 
 
 November 17, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Central Time
Big eRef on a Small Budget, Part 2 (Texas State Library & Archives)
 
The past few years have seen a profusion of tools that give libraries with caviar dreams and ramen budgets the opportunity to deliver top-notch reference and instructional services without dropping a dime. In two sessions, participants learn about some of these tools, explore possible applications of them, and discuss ways your library might be able to start using them. See examples of: Screenshots, Jing, Aviary, Screencasts, Google Sites, and Wikis.
 
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
 
 
November 18, 1:00 – 2:00 PM Central Time
Balancing Your Library Without Breaking Your Budget: Selecting the best print resources to complement emerging electronic materials for young readers (School Library Journal)
 
This exciting Webinar presented by Junior Library Guild will delve into what young people read and how they read. The panel will explore the issues associated with long and short-term planning that will help ensure that print and electronic materials do not compete for dollars or readership. They’ll also examine the difficulties created by the current lack of integrated review sources to guide them as they select print and electronic collections.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/SLJ/Technology/WebCasts/index.csp
 
 
 November 18, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Central Time
Writing a Library Behavior Code – an Update (Infopeople)
 
Libraries are more aware than ever before of who the sexual offenders are in their communities. What are the legal rights of the offenders, and the obligations of the library? What should the library do when someone is soliciting for charity, or selling services or products on library grounds? How much notice and appeals should be given to a library user when asking him to leave for two hours? For six months? Join Mary Minow to learn the answers to these and many other library behavior code questions.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list
 
 
November 23, 1:00 – 2:00 PM Central Time
Young adults deserve the best: Using competencies to serve teens in your library (WebJunction)
 
The current generation of teens is the most ethnically diverse and technologically plugged-in ever. Is your library ready to serve them? YALSA’s Competencies for Librarians Serving Youth play a key role in everyday service to young adult patrons. Join Sarah Flowers, YALSA President-elect and author of Young Adults Deserve the Best: Putting YALSA’s Competencies into Action, to discuss practical ways to promote and apply the competencies to ensure quality library service to the teens in your community.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
 
 
November 24, 10:00 – 11:00 AM Central Time
WYLD Wednesday: Keyword Searching (Wyoming State Library)
 
Join Bobbi Thorpe and Chris Van Burgh from the State Library to learn about conducting keyword searches in WYLDCat and our statewide online databases.
 
To join the webinar, go to https://www.yugma.com/viewer/viewersignup.php?SessionID=413910024 The audio portion of the webinar will be presented through LeaderPhone. Dial 1-877-278-8686 and enter the PIN 315052 to join.
 
 
 November 24, 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, http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/mail/mail2staff.asp?Michael%20Sauers, and Michael will have your answers.
 
To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=9973
 
 
November 30, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Central Time
Top Tech Trends for the Non-Technical (Infopeople)
 
Join Joan Frye Williams for an easy-to-understand presentation on the newest technology trends.  
 
To register for this event, go to: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list

Here is the October 2010 Online CE Roundup from the State Library Development Division and the Wyoming State Library.

PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION

October 5, 8:45 – 10:00 AM, Central Time
Give Them What They Want? Patron Driven Acquisitions for eBooks (LYRASIS)
Patron driven acquisitions for eBooks is not a new concept but interest in it is growing thanks to broader adoption of eBooks in libraries and patron expectations, driven in part by consumer experience. Just what are the rewards and risks of the patron driven approach, and are there best practices? In this session, we will provide an overview of concepts and issues from the librarian, patron, and vendor viewpoints and hear actual case studies from librarians who are planning or have implemented successful (and unsuccessful) patron driven programs. Timothy Cherubini, LYRASIS’ Program Director for East Region Services and Shared eBook Collections Librarian leads the discussion with contributions from several librarians from the field.

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

October 5, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Programs that Will Get Teens Involved! (Texas State Library & Archives)
Anime Conventions and Creating Recorded Books are tried and true programs that teens love. Valerie Jensen of the Chambers County Library System will share logistics and best practices that will ensure the success of your programs – including how to involve teens in planning and hosting.

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

October 5, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Breaking New Bread: Cookbooks in the Library (Booklist)
From celebrity-chef cookbooks to the burgeoning interest in organic and sustainable foods, things are heating up in the cookery section of today’s libraries. In this hour-long webinar moderated by Adult Books editor Brad Hooper, Booklist columnist and readers’ advisory librarian Kaite Mediatore Stover and Booklist’s cookery reviewer, Mark Knoblauch, discuss trends in cookbook publishing and the important place of the cookery collection in public library services. They will also be joined by Michael Friedberg, Marketing Manager, John Wiley & Sons; Katrina Kruse, Marketing Manager, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; and Amy Greeman, Publicity Director, Storey Publishing; who will share their latest and most enticing cookbook titles.

To register for this event, go to: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63

October 5, 2:30 – 4:30 PM, Central Time
Beyond MARC Records: Patron Discovery of eBooks (LYRASIS)
What is the most common advice to librarians who are adding eBooks to their collections and want to know how their patrons will find them? Add MARC records to your catalog. Although a wise step, is it enough? Increasingly, discussions of discovery suggest a focus on being where the patrons are, not relying on directing patrons to library catalogs or web pages. With eBooks, the issue is exacerbated as the concept of a “book” and its authority in an online world are challenged. Samual Klein, Wikimedia Foundation Trustee and Director of Outreach for One Laptop Per Child; Mike Sweet, Credo Reference CEO, and librariens discuss the issue in a panel moderated by LYRASIS’ Timothy Cherubini.

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

October 6, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Gadget Checklist 2010: For library staff, users and our future (WebJunction)
Do you need a gadgets orientation covering types, brands, features, functionality and answers to why gadgets are so popular with your patrons? Join us for this webinar with Michael Porter<http://www.libraryman.com/blog/> when he presents a checklist-filled session also covering how users are consuming and accessing content on gadgets and how libraries are purchasing and lending gadgets to host this content. It’s time for you to complete your checklist and to explore the implications gadgets have on the future of library services.

To register for this event, go to: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

October 7, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Easy to be Free: Creating A Smart Wireless Network for your Library (WebJunction)
Wireless networks add big value to your library with a small investment in time and staff. Join presenters Louise Alcorn, Reference Technology Librarian, author and webmistress at the West Des Moines Public Library<http://www.wdmlibrary.org/>, and Maurice Coleman<http://baldgeek.wordpress.com/about-the-almost-bald-trainer/>, Technical Trainer at Harford County Public Library<http://www.hcplonline.info/>, for this one hour webinar which will serve as a basic primer on wireless networks, including how to create, manage and service a network for your library and provide you with expert advice on creating and managing a wireless network.

To register for this event, go to: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

October 8, 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Central Time
Teaching Well Online (TLT Group)
Join Ray Purdom, Director of the University Teaching and Learning Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, to learn the best methods for teaching online.

To register for this event, go to: http://tltgroup.roundtablelive.org/events

October 12, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time
Silver Surfers in Cyberspace: Technology Training for Seniors (Texas State Library & Archives)
Tips and tricks for teaching senior citizens how to use computers and technology to improve their lives. RoseAleta Laurell has worked with seniors for over 6 years, teaching them everything from email to wikis to Facebook. She will share some of her ideas, inspirations and thoughts on working with senior citizens. Ms. Laurell is the director at the Ingleside Public Library, and has been chosen to participate in the IMLS Western Regional Fellowship: Transforming Life After 50. This webinar is the first in a three-part series presented by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission about serving older adults in the library.

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

October 12, 12:00 – 1:00 PM. Central Time
Technology Planning for Libraries (WebJunction)
WebJunction is connecting you to the resources to help build a great technology plan. In this webinar, we’ll look at the planning process including creating goals and objectives all the way through budgeting your expenses in a plan. Because so many libraries are writing technology plans as part of their participation in the E-rate program, we’ll hear specific tips and reminders to help navigate through the program requirements. Participants will also see a live demonstration of TechAtlas<http://www.webjunction.org/techatlas> and hear best practices about technology planning and how to help lead your library into the future through effective planning. Join presenters Kendra Morgan, Greg Weisiger and Donna Mattingly in this free, one hour webinar.

To register for this event, go to: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

October 13, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
Mobile Services for Libraries (Infopeople)
Mobile services have taken off in the United States over the last several years and libraries have struggled to keep pace. This webinar will cover the core mobile services available for libraries to take advantage of, many of them free to use. You’ll learn about the various devices and platform, tips about how to ensure that your paid services are providing mobile-friendly versions, how to make your own core library services mobile-compatible, and how to market your library’s mobile services. Come away with a checklist of free and quick things to do at your library today, as well as long-term goals for serious mobile library services strategy. Whether you’re new to mobile or an expert user, this webinar will help you identify places where your library can quickly improve its accessibility to your users, no matter where they are.

To register for this event, go to: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list

October 19, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Dealing with the Difficult Patrons (WebJunction)
Library staff can handle difficult patrons, resolve issues or problems quickly and efficiently and retain customer loyalty throughout. Join presenters Paul Signorelli<http://paulsignorelli.com>, writer, trainer, and consultant with a strong focus on workplace learning and performance, and Maurice Coleman<http://baldgeek.wordpress.com/about-the-almost-bald-trainer/>, Technical Trainer at Harford County Public Library<http://www.hcplonline.info/>, for this one hour webinar providing expert resources for working with a patron using common sense practices and techniques for bringing that customer back into the fold.

To register for this event, go to: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

October 19, 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Central Time
Reaching Reluctant Readers: Using High-Interest Fiction to Engage and Inspire (Booklist)
In this webinar sponsored by Orca Book Publishers, attendees will hear from presenters in the library and education fields who have had success using fiction to reach at-risk and disengaged readers. The hour-long presentation will focus on hands-on tips for both school and public librarians and will touch on the research behind the benefits of using fiction in the classroom. Examples of practical classroom projects, such as Read 180 and lit circles, and the insights of a successful publisher of short novels are just some of the offerings in this hour-long webinar moderated by Booklist’s Books for Youth managing editor Gillian Engberg.

To register for this event, go to: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63

October 20, 10:00 – 11:00 AM 
r u game? Game Night @ Perkins Library (Nebraska Library Commission)
Susan Franklin, Public Services Librarian at Hastings College Perkins Library, will explain how “Game Night @ Perkins Library” went from a trial event to a much-anticipated and supported semester-ly event. We’ll cover what motivated us to experiment with game night; what equipment, supplies, PR and partners we started with and how we grew; how we planned and organized; what benefits game nights bring; and what our gaming future holds.

To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=9851

October 21, 12:00 – 12:45 PM, Central Time
Databases of the Month: Biographies (Wyoming State Library)
Authors and artists; sport and rock stars; historical figures and social reformers. Join Chris Van Burgh to learn about all of the GoWYLD resources available to help you locate biographical information.

To join the webinar, go to https://www.yugma.com/viewer/viewersignup.php?SessionID=305823442 The audio portion of the webinar will be presented through LeaderPhone. Dial 1-877-278-8686 and enter the PIN 315052 to join.

October 21, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time 
Cool New Legal Sources Online (Infopeople)
A stunning array of new sources and tools are available to librarians and the general public. Learn how to guide library users to self-help legal materials written by legal experts. Go beyond Google in searching for reputable legal information, by using specialized legal search engines and tools. Want primary law? It’s been enhanced with 2.0 tools that can help your users navigate the arcane waters of legislation, regulations, and more. Finally, it’s time to review the difference between legal information and legal advice, to make sure you stay on the information side of the line.

To register for this event, go to: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list

October 26, 2:15 – 3:15 PM, Central Time
LIFE in the Library: Events to Build Community (Texas State Library & Archives)
Join Claire Gunnels for an engaging and interactive hour packed with ideas, stories, caveats, tips and tricks on how to develop your own branded event on a budget. Discover the basic principles that can be transferred to ANY type of programming. Involve your community in your organization. In just one short hour you will be ready to do it yourself!

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

October 27, 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Central Time 
Tech Talk with Michael Sauers: Live from Internet Librarian! (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,<http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/mail/mail2staff.asp?Michael%20Sauers> and Michael will have your answers.

To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=9943

October 27, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Central Time 
WYLD Wednesday: Introduction to Notice Reports (Wyoming State Library)
Join Marc Stratton from the WYLD Office to learn more about notice reports. This session will last until all of your questions have been answered.

To join the webinar, go to https://www.yugma.com/viewer/viewersignup.php?SessionID=413910024 The audio portion of the webinar will be presented through LeaderPhone. Dial 1-877-278-8686 and enter the PIN 315052 to join.

October 27, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Central Time
The New Medline Plus: An In-Depth Look (Infopeople)
Join Kelli Ham, the Consumer Health Coordinator for the National Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Southwest Region (NN/LM PSR), to learn more about all of the resources available on Medline Plus.

To register for this event, go to: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/lists