This list includes online programs in real time from a variety of sources. Although Online Roundup is a service provided by the State Library of Kansas, most of the information has been collected by Jamie Markus of the Wyoming State Library and colleagues in other states.
PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:
June 1, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Power to the User: Interactive Online Reference Sources (Booklist)
Translation tools, visual search, mobile applications-these are just a few of the features that let the user interact with reference databases in new ways. In this program for librarians in all types of libraries, Sue Polanka, Head, Reference and Instruction, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, and Chair of the Reference Books Bulletin Editorial Board, will talk about the value and potential of interactive features, and representatives from Encyclopaedia Britannica, World Book, ABC-CLIO, and Paratext will demonstrate their newest interactive features and give us a preview of what’s coming next. Don’t miss this look at some of the features that are shaping the next generation of online reference sources.
To register for this event, go to: http://www.booklistonline.com/default.aspx?page=general_info&id=63
June 2, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Participating in the Creative Commons (Nebraska Library Commission)
With the debate over copyright raging, some are calling for the end of the “all rights reserved” regime, and libraries feeling like they’re caught in the middle. What are the alternatives? Creative Commons (CC) is the most respected alternative available today with its idea of “some rights reserved” as set by the content creators themselves. This presentation will talk about the principles of Creative Commons, show how you can easily apply it to your creations today, and how you and your patrons can use CC to find material that can be legally reused in the creation of new content.
To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=9705
June 3, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Databases of the Month: Make a Splash! (Wyoming State Library)
This month we will focus on the databases that fit nicely with the summer reading theme and summer reading in general: Grzimek’s, GreenFile, Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection. Databases for kids and teens using examples such as: fishing, rain, biomes, experiments, water conservation, toxic waste. We will also look at Bookflix and Novelist to get them into books and to their next book, and at WYLDCat for books such as, Flush, Girl at Sea, Snorkeling and Diving, and Manfish: a story of Jacques Cousteau.
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.
June 3, 12:00 – 1:00 PM Re-tooling Frontline Staff with E-government Resources (WebJunction)
Knowing how to find and use E-government resources is critical for patrons who need access to information related to unemployment, food stamps, Medicaid, tax forms, health and housing; and many people are asking their public library to help them navigate this information. To meet these new and increased demands on frontline staff, libraries in Florida<http://blog.webjunctionworks.org/index.php/2010/02/16/florida-libraries-gather-and-provide-tips-on-e-goverment-resources/> are collaborating with government agencies and social service organizations to provide the best service possible to patrons in their state. Join us for this webinar with representatives of Florida libraries, who will share their strategies used to educate both the public and frontline staff on how to access this information and their experiences building partnerships with other agencies in their communities to respond to workforce development<http://www.webjunction.org/workforce-resources> needs.
To register for this event, go to: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
June 8, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Now Hear This: Audiobooks A to Z (Booklist)
In this informative hourlong webinar, Booklist Media editor Sue-Ellen Beauregard and school librarian, Booklist columnist, and Booklist Online audiobook blogger Mary Burkey will be joined by representatives from Books on Tape/Listening Library, BBC Audiobooks America, and HighBridge Audio for an exciting discussion of audiobooks from A to Z, including the latest titles featuring popular readers, how to integrate audiobooks into book club promotions and discussions, finding backlist and crossover titles that fit the bill for summer listening, and much, much more.
To register for this event, go to: http://www.booklistonline.com/default.aspx?page=general_info&id=63
June 9, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Conducting Surveys II: Data Collection (Nebraska Library Commission)
Tackling the job of conducting a survey for your library can be daunting. A systematic and quality-driven approach will yield results which can provide valuable information to decision-makers and stakeholders. This first in a three-part series of workshops on conducting surveys will demystify the survey process, from beginning to end of your project.
To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=9637
June 9, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Improving Health Literacy in Your Community (Texas State Library & Archives)
Did you know that literacy is the strongest predictor of a person’s health status, more than income, employment status, education level, and racial or ethnic group? In this webinar, Karen Vargas will explain what health literacy is, why it matters to you and how it affects your community, what you can do to help improve your community’s health literacy, and what are some great health information resources for your patrons.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
June 10, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Re-tooling Frontline Staff with E-government Resources (WebJunction)
Come and hear how a group of Maryland library staff known as Merlin Community Builders created a collaborative, online space where Maryland library staff can participate and contribute ideas, information, and content. Hear about the triumphs and challenges in creating this learning resource.
To register for this event, go to: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
June 16, 10:00 – 11:15 AM
Articulate: So what do you do? Talk Up Your Value in 30 to 60 Seconds (Texas State Library & Archives)
We are often asked to share what we do and often we lose out on an opportunity to insert impact and influence by shooting from the hip and using too many words, too few or not the right words for the right audience. The key to a memorable and interesting response comes in preparation and the selection of the “right” details based on your “audience.”
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
June 16, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Creating Inviting Low Cost Teen Spaces (InfoPeople)
In this webinar, participants will: Evaluate current service for teens; Share ideas about programs for teens; Take a virtual tour of new teen spaces; Learn how to create an ambience that appeals to teens; Review seating, signage, acoustics, finish materials and Share tips that promote teen involvement; Discover the practicalities and pitfalls of creating spaces for teens.
For more information or to attend the webinar, go to the link on the day of the program: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/webcast_data/286/index.html
June 17, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Christian Fiction Book Buzz (Library Journal)
Join Library Journal and Abingdon Press to learn more about Christian Fiction and the newest and best forthcoming books.
To register for this event, go to: http://www.libraryjournal.com/webcasts/48747/Webcasts.html
June 22, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Beyond Slideshows (Elluminate)
Presenting online – versus presenting in-person – brings own set of challenges and opportunities. Sure you don’t have to fret about what you’re wearing or if you’re going to trip while on stage, but you do have to think about how to engage and interact with your audience – all while you cannot see them! Join Webinar expert and author of the new book, The Virtual Presenter’s Handbook<http://www.amazon.com/Virtual-Presenters-Handbook-1/dp/1449504671>, Roger Courville, to jump start your success when planning, designing, and delivering online presentations.
To register for this event, go to: https://sas.elluminate.com/site/external/event/description?instance_id=19209
June 22, 3:00 – 4:00 PM Database of the Month: Gale Legal Forms (Wyoming State Library)
Join Meg Martin from the State Law Library for an introduction to the Gale Legal Forms database. Learn how the information provided is best integrated into your reference toolbox for the legally independent patron. She will review the variety of forms included in the database and discuss their strengths and weaknesses.
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.
June 23, 10:00 – 11:0 AM
Getting Started with a Social Media Plan (Texas State Library & Archives)
Wondering what all those people do on Twitter and Facebook? Not sure how you would use them in your library? Join Meg Canada<http://www.linkedin.com/in/megcanada>, Senior Librarian, Social Media and Public Training Coordinator at Hennepin County Library (MN) <http://www.hclib.org/> to learn about Twitter and Facebook and how they can fit into your library’s outreach, marketing, and programming efforts. Meg will introduce the tools, the plans, and the questions you should answer before launching social media at your library.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
June 30, 10:00 – 11:00 AM Managing Your Library’s Online Reputation (Texas State Library & Archives)
Wondering what people are saying about your library on Twitter or other social media platforms? Join Meg Canada<http://www.linkedin.com/in/megcanada>, Senior Librarian, Social Media and Public Training Coordinator at Hennepin County Library (MN)<http://www.hclib.org/> to learn about tools you can use to track and engage your customers (and non-customers). Meg will introduce tools, tips, and tricks for monitoring the Twitter-verse and other sites to capture what people are saying – the good, bad, and ugly and how you can respond.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/