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August 1 (12-1 pm)
Discovery Services: The Future of Library Systems (American
Libraries Live)
Marshall Breeding leads an expert panel on how Discovery
Services will shape the future of libraries on the next American Libraries Live
broadcast.
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August 6 (10-11 am)
Blogging Beyond Book Recommendations (Washington State
Library)
Most library blogs deliver excellent Reader Advisory
Services, book recommendations and book lists. However, libraries provide more
that books and our blogs could do a better job showcasing everything else that
makes our libraries valuable and indispensable. Learn tips for making posts
visually appealing, and ideas for inspiring your readers to keep coming back
for more from Rosemary Washington, Library Associate at the Greenwood branch of
the Seattle Public Library.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/firsttuesdays/default.aspx
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August 6 (12-1 pm)
Back to School with the Common Core (Booklist)
Whether or not your state has adopted the Common Core State
Standards, you’ll find a wealth of terrific tips for linking books to the
curriculum in this back-to-school presentation. Preview new and upcoming titles
from Albert Whitman & Company, Capstone, DK Publishing, Reference Point
Press, and Scholastic Library Publishing in this free, hour-long program
moderated by Gillian Engberg, Booklist’s Books for Youth Editorial Director.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
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August 6 (12-1 pm)
Trainer Smarts (Insync Training)
As trainers, we naturally focus on learning, growing, &
improving. Join facilitator Jane Bozarth as we explore our own improvement with
a twist: identifying your strengths, not your weaknesses, and focusing on enhancing
your talents rather than overcoming your deficits. Take this concept away with
you for application that will result in great learning experiences for
participants while keeping you energized as well.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://us.insynctraining.com/bozarth-programs/
Civic Engagement in Your Library Community - A Guided Tour of the Book-to-Action Program and Toolkit (InfoPeople)
Book-to-Action is an innovative library program being
implemented in libraries throughout California. Funded by IMLS/LSTA,
Book-to-Action programs have offered California residents both the opportunity
to collectively read and discuss a book and to put their newfound knowledge and
perspective into action by engaging in a community service project related to
the book’s topic. The activities and guidelines presented in the Tool-Kit are
now available and will be of great value to libraries everywhere.
Book-to-Action offers libraries a new way to collaborate with and support
organizations doing vital work in local communities, and to expand the role of
the public library by mobilizing volunteers in work that enhances civic
engagement.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar
YouTube for Nonprofits: 25 Strategies to Attract Donors (NonProfit Webinars)
Has your nonprofit posted any videos on YouTube? Why should
you? We’ll examine how to create, post, embed, and drive traffic to videos –
and photos – on YouTube and other social media sites. Learn how to do all these
things for free or low cost. Learn what kinds of videos and photos to post, and
how they can benefit you. We’ll examine how to build awareness, raise funds,
recruit volunteers, spawn viral marketing, communicate effectively, build
online communities, interact with constituents, and drive traffic to your
website, blog, and social media. We’ll explore some interesting case studies.
YouTube and other online videos are an effective way to connect with donors,
build awareness for your cause, and raise more funds. What type of videos and
content best connect with your donors and prospects? What steps do you need to
take to incorporate YouTube in your fundraising strategy?
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/
Boopsie-Daisy, Easy-Peasy! One librarian's experience with Boopsie mobile app development (Nebraska Library Commission)
Louise Alcorn, Reference Technology Librarian for the West
Des Moines (Iowa) Public Library, will recount her experiences earlier this
year working with Boopsie, Inc. to create a library mobile app: why her library
chose to go with a private developer instead of "DIY mobile app",
pros and cons of this decision, costs (money and time), their experience with
the process, and why they're glad they "went mobile".
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL
Designing Effective Strategic Planning Retreats (NonProfit Webinars)
Strategic planning should be an opportunity for the whole
organization to learn from itself (and others) about its choices, to develop a
stronger consensus, and to cultivate increased engagement among its various
stakeholders. However, it is often left in the hands of a small group of senior
managers. How can you involve more of the organization, effectively and
efficiently, in creating or revising your plans? The starting point for
engagement is a carefully designed strategic planning retreat. There are various
choices you can make in preparing for an effective retreat. These choices can
be implemented using various structural tools so that the meeting is productive
and contributes to a strategic planning process that yields plans that all
understand and are aligned to implement. Rick and Sam will share examples and
tools for working on strategic planning with groups from 12 to 200 in size.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/
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Digital Literacy: What's It All About? (Montana State Library)
Lauren McMullen and Jo Flick will lead a discussion about
the meaning of Digital Literacy for libraries. Together, participants will
explore the important role libraries play in promoting digitally literate
communities. In the second half of this session, participants will explore
online resources they can access to support their digital literacy services and
training.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: https://app.mt.gov/cal/html/event?eventCollectionCode=msl
Where Teens and Technology Meet: engaging teens with digital media (WebJunction)
At Howard County Library System’s HiTech Digital Media Lab,
teens are developing critical 21st century skills and being guided toward
careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Founded on
innovative teaching methods which demonstrate that teens learn most effectively
through hands-on projects and peer-to-peer communications, HiTech provides
curriculum that is both self-paced and structured, offering an array of classes
and projects for youth to select. The community response has been remarkable.
Youth are on waiting lists to register for opportunities to explore and learn
about STEM principles while having fun in the process.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html
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August 12 (8-9 am)
Gamification and the Virtual Classroom (Insync Training)Gamification is the utilization of game thinking and game mechanics in the training environment to engage learners and solve learning problems. Gamification and the virtual classroom is a trending topic in the learning and development community. Is gamification just points, badges, and leaderboards or is there more to it? What types of games are appropriate for the virtual classroom and what can we teach with games? This seminar will look at games that teach executive function skills such as planning, goal setting and prioritization. The session will also explore why these types of games are well-suited to the unique, collaborative environment of the virtual classroom.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://us.insynctraining.com/insync-byte-series
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August 13 (12-1 pm)
Geek the Library Information Session (Geek the
Library)
Get a complete Geek the Library overview and your questions
answered in a live format. Our informational webinars are a simple way to learn
about the details before committing to participate in the program.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://get.geekthelibrary.org/webinars/
TGIM: Enjoy Your Job, Enjoy Your Life (Insync Training)
So often we focus on the negatives and tasks we don’t enjoy.
This workshop helps participants identify the things about work they enjoy and
find satisfying, look at ways of creating more of those items, and develop
skill in recognizing and appreciating small accomplishments and savoring small
successes.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://us.insynctraining.com/bozarth-programs/
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August 13 (12-1 pm)
YA Announcements: Falling Into Books (Booklist)
Fall is just around the corner, and the smell of new books
is in the air. Please join us as representatives from Bloomsbury Children’s
Books, Disney Book Group, Egmont, Harlequin Teen, and Macmillan Children’s
Publishing Group share their new teen titles for fall and beyond. Booklist’s
Books for Youth associate editor Ann Kelley moderates this free, hour-long
webinar.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
How to Build an Army of Online Brand Ambassadors (NonProfit Webinars)
Nonprofits are strapped for resources – staff time is minimal and marketing budgets are nonexistent. What are some creative ways that you can build buzz and spread the word about your nonprofit on the cheap? Consider tapping into your existing network to find Brand Ambassadors – supporters that will voluntarily promote your nonprofit and your cause by blogging, tweeting and speaking publicly about how much they love you! People who want to spread the word about your cause, raising money and awareness are by far your greatest online asset – if they are identified, engaged and acknowledged correctly!
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/
EveryoneOn @your library (Nebraska Library Commission)
EveryoneOn.org is a national three-year media
campaign—currently underway—to raise awareness of the importance of digital
literacy. The campaign’s mission is to promote the personal relevance of
computer and high-speed Internet use among non-users, and to connect them with
free digital literacy training. It is likely that, in many cases, this training
will be provided through school and public libraries. In Year One, the National
Ad Council campaign will focus on the call to action: "Find free training
near you!" It will direct customers to call, text, or visit a Website with
a directory of sites where they can receive one-on-one instruction and/or
classes.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL
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August 14 (12-1 pm)
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/
Library-Museum Partnerships: Oh, the places you’ll go! (Colorado State Library)
Libraries and museums share common missions—to engage
communities in lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, civic conversations,
information resources, and gathering as neighbors. Sharing so many goals makes
libraries and museums excellent partners that together can more fully support
and engage their communities. Join in this interactive CSL in Session to
explore and discuss the many possibilities of how museums and libraries can
collaborate—and why they should. From programs for kids to digitization
projects, share your ideas and learn new ones from fellow attendees from both
libraries and museums in this lively online forum, and come out with a list of
first steps to take in creating or strengthening a partnership with a library
or museum in your community.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://cslinsession.cvlsites.org/
Advanced Search for Beginners: Navigating the latest release of the American FactFinder – Part 2 (InfoPeople)
Linda Clark, data dissemination specialist for the U. S.
Census Bureau, will guide you through the latest version of the American
FactFinder database. NOTE: This entire webinar will consist of “hands-on”
exercises using Census Bureau online tools and data from the 2010 Census and
the American Community Survey. We strongly urge you to print the handouts in
advance.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar
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August 15 (11-12 pm)
DECLARE: Online Instructional Design for Everyone
(Training Magazine)
The DECLARE methodology of instructional design was
developed with both the program and course in mind. DECLARE is a set of
practical recommendations and content reminders used when creating training
programs and courses. Learn to: Prioritize Content and Learner Needs. Balance
the creation of engaging interactions and content. Create relevant conceptual
models that aid with student retention. Develop SME & Designer
Relationships. Develop a cohesive, consistent, and repeatable instructional
design methodology and style.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/welcome/Webinar%20Calendar
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August 15 (1-2 pm)
Inspired Reading: New Titles in Christian Fiction (Library
Journal)
From apocalyptic adventures to intricate Amish
relationships, Christian fiction is so much more than devotion. Whether you are
looking for some good clean romance or exciting protagonists guided by the
Spirit, this webcast is for you. Discover the latest offerings from David C.
Cooke, Kregel Publications, and WaterBrook Multnomah and pick up some inspired
reading this fall!
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/
People - Difficult or Different? (Effectiveness Institute)
Why are some clients or co-workers so frustrating to work
with? Or more importantly, why would anyone think of YOU as a difficult
person?
For example, isn’t it irritating when the person across the
desk or on the phone can’t seem to ever make a decision… or makes a snap
decision only to change it a day later? In this highly interactive and engaging
presentation, you will discover why “different” does not have to mean
“difficult.” Then you will learn the magic of making slight adjustments
in your awareness and behavior that will have a significant impact on your
ability to “click” with customers and co-workers. You will laugh as you
identify your behavior style, as well as those with whom you work. While
you laugh, you will also learn that people are different and that “intent”
doesn’t always equal “impact.” In short, you will realize how to make
work… less work!
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.effectivenessinstitute.com/index.php?option=com_dtregister&Itemid=54
Hands-on NASA Activities to Celebrate Our Personal, Cultural, and Scientific Connections to the Moon! (NASA)
Public library staff and informal educators are invited to
join the Lunar and Planetary Institute’s Explore program team for hands-on
activities and programming ideas! Use food, art, storytelling, and interactive
investigations to celebrate our Moon! Explore: Marvel Moon activities rely on
inexpensive materials and can be flexibly implemented. As the children complete
each activity, they collect pages to assemble into their own comic books.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/explore/lib_trainings/webinar_16aug2013/
Walking the Walk: Engage Volunteers in your Volunteer Engagement Program (VolunteerMatch)
Stop just talking the talk and start walking the walk! Learn
how to effectively delegate volunteer engagement and management work to
volunteers so you have the opportunity to "think bigger." We'll
discuss evaluating your program for volunteer engagement, determining how best
to use volunteers, creating a communication plan, screening and training
volunteers to be an important part of your volunteer recruiting, retention and
recognition plans.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://learn.volunteermatch.org/training-topics
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Email Marketing 101 – Beyond the Monthly Newsletter (NonProfit Webinars)
Most nonprofits are using email to reach out, inform and
solicit their supporters in some manner. However, many nonprofits are not fully
utilizing the medium to maximize their results. If you feel your email
marketing could use a little help or want to take it to the next level, this
webinar is exactly what you need. In this jam-packed webinar we will highlight
a number of successful tactics and strategies you can start using immediately to
increase your efforts.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/
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Inclusive Library Programs for People with Intellectual Disabilities (InfoPeople)
Libraries have always strived to create structurally accessible facilities in order to accommodate all users regardless of physical disabilities. However, has your library considered creating inclusive programs designed to break attitudinal barriers, in order to promote library access? This webinar will guide library staff toward creating, promoting and implementing a library environment that supports users with intellectual disabilities – from identifying community partners and outreach and creating inclusive programming – to staff sensitivity training. This webinar is designed to equip staff with the tools to create a library experience that is inclusive to all users, including those with disabilities.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar
Libraries Lending eReaders (Nebraska Library Commission)
Lots of libraries lend eBooks, but did you know that some
are also lending eReaders? As eBooks become more popular, patrons want to know
more about the various devices they can use to access them. Join our panel of
librarians as they share their experiences circulating eReaders at their
libraries. Speakers: Karen Stuart, Columbus Public Library; Megan Boggs, Seward
Memorial Library; Sara Lee, Central City Public Library; Susan Knisely,
Nebraska Library Commission.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL
Introduction to Library Technology Training: Tech Training for Library Staff (Washington State Library)
In this 4-part webinar series, Stephanie Gerding will provide library staff and trainers with practical tips and best practices for planning and promoting computer classes at the library, engaging students and evaluating success. She will address the most common concerns from new trainers, including fear of failure, lack of confidence, uncertainty about how to deal with difficult situations and worry about logistics, space concerns, and planning. By attending this series you'll learn all the many ways that your library can meet the needs for technology job and best us the resources you have on hand. Join us, boost your confidence, get organized, and become a more effective technology trainer!
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/training/trainingView.aspx?event=1979&audience=state
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August 21 (11-1 pm)
How to Navigate American FactFinder (United States Census
Bureau)
Gain experience in using the American FactFinder data access
tool. Learn how to use the search and navigation features to access some of the
Census Bureau's programs, datasets and topics.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.census.gov/mso/www/training/
Going First: More from the Edge Pilot Libraries (TechSoup)
The Edge Initiative is a voluntary assessment program that
provides libraries with benchmarks, best practices, tools and resources that
support continuous improvement and reinvestment in public technology services.
Edge helps libraries connect their services to community priorities.
Edge will be available to public libraries nationwide in January 2014. A group
of pilot libraries has been testing the benchmarks in their libraries and communities.
Join us on August 21st at 11 AM Pacific/Noon Mountain/1 PM Central/2 PM
Eastern time, as we talk with participants from two of the pilot libraries:
Marcia Johnson from the Miami Public Library in Oklahoma and Dionne Mack from
the El Paso Public Library in Texas. What did they do? What did they learn?
What are they planning to do next?
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/events
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August 21 (12-1 pm)
Website Accessibility 101 (Accessible Technology Coalition)
The Web Accessibility 101 webinar will cover: Foundational
knowledge of building accessibility into your website and where to begin; What
a screenreader is, what it does, and how it works; The three approaches an
organization can take to achieve accessibility, and the single most sustainable
option for large organizations; and And what Deque’s product solutions can do
to help your organization meet website accessibility guidelines.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://atcoalition.org/trainings
Database of the Month: Britannica School (Wyoming State Library)
Check out the new Britannica School. New look, new
features; content to support CCSS and STEM. Over 140,000 articles of
informational text provide a variety of text complexity covering all subject
areas. Rich multi-media content including thousands of video and audio
files, maps, illustrations and photos are available to view, download and use.
Join Chris Van Burgh for a quick tour of this great GoWYLD resource.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/552401078
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August 22 (11-1:30 pm)
The Economic Census and Other Economic Programs (United
States Census Bureau)
Find out how the Census Bureau measures key information
about U.S. business and industry in this overview of the Economic Census and
other economic programs. You will learn how to access statistics on the
characteristics of business owners, the number of businesses in a given
industry, sales, receipts, payroll, and much more using our online data
dissemination tool(s). Plus we give you tips in how to use the data.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.census.gov/mso/www/training/
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August 22 (1-2 pm)
Collections: Making Smart Choices within a Limited Materials
Budget (InfoPeople)
In today’s high demand/low budget environment, meeting
community needs through collection development is more challenging than ever.
In this webinar, participants will learn how the collection development “nuts
and bolts” they learned in library school (or maybe didn’t) can be applied in
the real world. We’ll discuss everything from how to make a simple and usable
collection development plan to new trends and resources that should be
influencing your decisions.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar
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August 26 (8-9 am)
Learning on Demand (Insync Training)This session will introduce participants to the technologies that are shaping the future of the World Wide Web and how those technologies disrupt existing web based training design. Using the five key principles of the web, participants will explore how to design for a web that is evolving based on these principles in a way that is significantly different from existing design methods. This session will be based on the principles of Reuben Tozman’s new book, Learning on Demand: How the Evolution of Technology is Shaping the Future of Learning.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://us.insynctraining.com/insync-byte-series
PowerPoint as a Graphics Editor: Simplified Visual Design for Elearning (Training Magazine)
How much time do you spend hunting for images or that just
right graphic? What if a few strokes of a pen or the arrangement of a few
simple shapes could convey the same message more effectively? Having an
understanding of the basic principles of visual communication you'll be able to
replace words with pictures. We'll discuss the visual cortex and how we use it
every day to communicate. We'll look at examples of perceived affordances, and
how making subtle changes to your elearning graphics can be a powerful
companion to the instruction. We'll also look at techniques for creating
on-demand graphics following basic visual communication principles.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/welcome/Webinar%20Calendar
Conversation Sparks: Tech-Savvy Kids at the Library (Southern Maryland Regional Library Association)
Conversation Sparks is a way to facilitate a large-scale
conversation with librarians around the country. In this virtual environment,
participants will meet with the purpose of exchanging ideas, exploring best
practices, and learning from others in the profession. It is a way to break
paradigms and learn from the examples of others in an environment of respect
and understanding. Our August session features Cen Campbell from Little eLit
discussing Tech-Savvy Kids at the Library. Sharing examples needed of
innovative tech-with-kids projects or programs at the library. Please contact
Jennifer Hopwood at jhopwood@somd.lib.md.us
by August 9th, 2013 if you would like to be listed as a sharing participant.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://tinyurl.com/ps72zgw
Tech Talk with Michael Sauers (Nebraska Library Commission)
In this monthly feature of NCompass Live, the NLC’s
Technology Innovation Librarian, Michael Sauers, will discuss the tech news of
the month and share new and exciting tech for your library. There will also be
plenty of time in each episode for you to ask your tech questions. So, bring
your questions with you, or send them in ahead of time, and Michael will have your
answers.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL
Applying for a Library Job - Don't Do This! (San Jose State University)
Hiring managers from the San José Public Library will talk
about their most recent recruitment for a Librarian 1. Of the more than 200
applications submitted, 50% didn't meet the minimum qualifications, and 75%
didn't answer the supplemental questions appropriately. Don't let this be you.
Come to this session and find out what you should do when applying for jobs.
Our guest speakers will tell you what they are looking for in applicants and
provide guidance on how to answer supplemental questions. Be one of the
successful candidates - make it to the interview stage!
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/colloquia/Fall%202013
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August 29 (11-12:30 pm)
35 Free and Low Cost Tools Every Organization Should Know
About (idealware)What software tools are available to nonprofits at low or no cost that are actually worth using? How do you judge when tool really is low cost, as opposed to a pit of time and effort? We’ll walk through 35 software packages that are worth knowing about. We will also provide a framework for determining long term costs.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://org.salsalabs.com/o/957/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=80396
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August 29 (11-12 pm)
Marketing Libraries: What the not-for-profits can learn from
the lots-of-profits (WebJunction)
You built it and promoted it, but they didn’t come?
Libraries can learn from marketing strategies that for-profit organizations
use. Get beyond the one-off approach to promotion. Explore how to build
"ambient awareness," establishing your library as an authoritative
source and a definitive provider of services for the community. Learn how to
use social media not only for communication, but as a tool to monitor and
document the impact of the library. Get your whole team on board to tell the
library’s convincing story of its impact on your community.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html
