All times are CST.
Seven Futures of American Education: Improving Teaching and Learning in a Screen
Captured World (TLT Group)
Steve Gilbert interviews John Sener who offers the
perspectives of author and parent; of observation, theory, and immersion. From
his book: "Strategies for re-empowering learning and teaching, such as
learning-centered engagement, learner-generated content, and sensible
assessment can enhance the value of the interpersonal interactions which are at
the heart of learning and teaching."
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February 5 (11-12 pm)
Building Library Support Within Your Business Community
(Washington State Library)
The Spokane Public Library is receiving 5-10 reference
referrals per day from the greater Spokane business community, and it is
increasing. Come find out what efforts led to this surge of library usage by
the local business community and how you might replicate it in yours. Participants
will learn how to engage with their local business community, develop a sense
of what works well to draw them in, and discuss strategies to put the gears
into motion!
Jump Start Your Grant Seeking (TechSoup)
Jeremy Smith, GrantStation's communications and
technology director, will provide a short tour of the GrantStation website. He
will also talk about how a GrantStation membership can provide you with full
access to the website, including a searchable database of thousands of private,
corporate, and international grantmakers, as well as a list of current federal
grant programs.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://www.techsoup.org/support/support-webinars/default
Managing Difficult Volunteer Transitions (VolunteerMatch)
What do you do when it's time to ask a volunteer to leave
your organization? This webinar will give you the tools to address challenges
around difficult volunteers, including volunteers aging in place and entrenched
volunteers. You'll also learn how to minimize these situations in the future.
Suggestions for determining when a volunteer should be terminated, and making it
easier on you, other volunteers, and staff will be presented. The role that
risk management plays in these decisions will also be included.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://learn.volunteermatch.org/webinars/managing-difficult-volunteer-transitions
February 5 (2-3 pm)
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-2013-02-05-Webinar
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February 5 (2-3 pm)
Streamlining Nonprofit Organizations: It's All About the
Cloud (NonProfit Webinars)
Participants will learn what cloud computing is, how it's
changing our work, and how nonprofit organizations can take advantage of
cloud-based services (e.g. Salesforce, Google Docs, Dropbox) to enhance their
operations in all parts of their organizations to become more efficient with
their limited resources and time. At the end of the webinar, participants will
leave with a list of tools and resources for further exploration, and with
specific strategies about how to incorporate these tools into their day-to-day
work.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/252013-streamlining-nonprofit-organizations-its-all-about-the-cloud/
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February 6 (12-1 pm)
Collaboration: What Works and Why (NonProfit Webinars)
It could be argued that collaboration is the quintessential characteristic of the nonprofit sector. In this webinar a panel of consultants will look at the mechanisms of and impediments to various forms of collaboration between organizations and the resources available to pursue collaboration more effectively.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/collaboration-what-works-and-why/
Changing the DNA of Scholarly Publishing: The Impact of
Born Digital Content on the Scholarly Community Today (Library Journal)
After 500 years of print publishing, the advent of
digitization has caused a huge evolutionary leap in scholarly publishing.
Content once logically packaged in a book or print journal issue has now
quickly evolved not just to an online version of print but into an entirely new
digitally-born method of scholarly communication. In this webcast, publishers
and librarians will discuss current emerging models for scholarly communication
and discuss its future.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/
Adding Social Media to Your Marketing Plan (NonProfit
Webinars)
Around every corner you turn these days we hear about
social media, bloggers, social networking. The list goes on and on. Using
social media is just one tool for developing your organization's fundraising
and marketing strategies. Social media is an entry point and can be used as
part of a larger plan to help you achieve your funding goals. Taking some time
to learn more about the multi-channel use of marketing your organization can
have a long-term impact on the knowledge about and success of your mission.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/262013-adding-social-media-to-your-marketing-plan/
An Introduction to the Library Support Staff
Certification (LSSC) Program (ALA)
LSSC will offer an hour-long webinar on the program and
how it works. The presentation will
explain the value of this certification to Library Support Staff, employers,
and library users. You will also have the opportunity to have all of your
questions answered by program staff members.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://ala-apa.org/lssc/webinars-and-presentations/
How To Add Subtitles to ANY Video Using Universal
Subtitles (Accessible Technology Coalition)
Universal Subtitles (Amara.org) lets you and others (such
as volunteers) work together to add and correct captions. If the video is
already on YouTube, you may be able use the machine-generated transcript as a
starting point, to speed things up. Participants will review the advantages and
limitations of machine generated transcription as produced for YouTube videos;
learn to edit and improve captions for videos, including those produced by
others; learn options for streamlining the captioning process; and discuss
strategies and considerations for planning and implementing captioning projects
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://atcoalition.org/training/how-add-subtitles-any-video-using-universal-subtitles
Self-Directed Achievement: if you give library staff an
hour (WebJunction)
This webinar shares how staff at the Tooele City Library
implemented a "Self-Directed Achievement" model for staff
development. "Set one training goal each week achievable in one
hour." This simple directive was given to every staff member of one Utah
library in September 2011. The result? A sustainable, positive culture
transformation. The mechanism, called "Self-Directed Achievement," is
a consistent, agile, individualized approach to staff development in a climate
of constant change
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Self_Directed_Achievement.html
Social Media and Volunteer Engagement (VolunteerMatch)
Volunteer engagement is changing. What do you need to
know about social media as a volunteer program manager? How can you use social
media to promote your volunteer opportunities and recruit volunteers? This
webinar will offer an introduction to including social media in your volunteer
recruitment and retention plans. You'll see examples of Twitter, Facebook and
YouTube pages, as well as blogs that other nonprofits have successfully used to
draw attention to their organizations and volunteer opportunities.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://learn.volunteermatch.org/webinars/social-media-and-volunteer-engagement
Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) Preparing a
Portfolio (ALA)
Many LSSC candidates want to prepare portfolios to meet
LSSC requirements. LSSC will offer an
hour-long webinar explaining what the LSSC Program requires in a portfolio. The
presentation will also give you the chance to see examples of successful
submissions and learn how your portfolio will be evaluated. This webinar is
open to all interested candidates.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://ala-apa.org/lssc/webinars-and-presentations/
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February 12 (7-8 am OR 12-1 pm)
Digitization 101 (Libraries Thriving)
Speaker: Carolyn Runyon, The American University in Cairo
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.librariesthriving.org/component/content/article?id=70
February 12 (1-2 pm)
Basic PC Troubleshooting (TechSoup)
Does your library or organization provide computers for
the public? Would you like to know more about basic troubleshooting on a
Windows PC so you can minimize downtime? This introductory level webinar will
introduce you to tips and techniques that will help you understand how to fix
common problems.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/events/basic-pc-troubleshooting
What Executive Directors Desperately Need to Know About Fundraising (NonProfit Webinars)
This webinar will focus on addressing the essence of a
non-profit leader's job function - fundraising. This is ironic because the
overwhelming majority of executive directors we've surveyed tell us it's the
part of the job they enjoy the least. We'll focus on why leaders struggle with
this most essential of tasks and what they can do to significantly direct
sufficient time and effort to ensuring organizational sustainability.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/2122013-what-executive-directors-desperately-need-to-know-about/
February 12 (2-3 pm)
Introduction to Finding Funders (Grantspace)
This session provides an introduction to the Foundation
Center's comprehensive online database, Foundation Directory Online
Professional. Learn how to create customized searches to develop targeted lists
of foundations that will match your nonprofit organization's funding needs. We
will spend time exploring Power Search, which allows you to search across nine
Foundation Center databases - grantmakers, grants, companies, 990s, news, jobs,
RFPs, nonprofit literature, and PubHub reports. The webinar assumes no previous
experience with Foundation Directory Online Professional.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/Introduction-to-Finding-Funders-2013-02-12-Webinar
Seed Saving for Libraries (Nebraska Library Commission)
Join Seed Savers Exchange and South Sioux City Public
Library on learning how to incorporate a Seed Saving program into your library.
Seed Savers Exchange will talk about basic seed saving skills and Herman's
Garden (a seed donation program). The South Sioux City Library will talk about
their program and also materials you can add to your collection.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgID=11950
February 13 (11-12 pm)
Managing for People Who Hate Managing (American Management Association)
Nobody prepared you for having to deal with emotions and
conflicts and personalities, all while trying to meet ever-greater goals and
more pressing deadlines. Drawing on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator(r), Devora
Zack explains that personality-wise and management-wise, we're either thinkers
or feelers. Basically, thinkers lead with their heads and feelers lead with
their hearts. Working with-rather than fighting against-your strengths is key
to understanding not only how you make decisions and manage but also how people
react to your decisions and respond to you.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.amanet.org/training/webcasts/Managing-for-People-Who-Hate-Managing.aspx
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February 13 (12-1 pm)
Engaging Audiences with Data Visualization: Communicating
your research, data, and findings to people outside your field (O-Reilly)
Engaging non-expert audiences is essential to
communicating the value of one's data and research. Fortunately, we can draw on
principles and practices for engagement from the fields of graphic design,
interaction design, and (data) journalism. Join us for a hands-on webcast
presented by Scott Murray author of Interactive Data Visualization for the Web,
as he guides you through the framework of three avenues of engagement:
aesthetic, narrative, and interactive.
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February 13 (12-1 pm)
How Libraries can meet the Evolving Needs of Patrons in
the Digital Age (WebJunction)
Lee Rainie, Director of the Pew Research Center's
Internet & American Life Project, will be joined by digital and library
experts to discuss the findings of the Project's most recent report, Library
Services in the Digital Age, which asked a representative sample of Americans
what types of services they value in their library and what types of services
they would like to see their library start to offer. These findings are
critical to informing the conversation on how to advance change in libraries in
order to keep them relevant and responsive to communities in our increasingly
digital age.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Libraries_can_meet_the_Evolving_Needs_of_Patrons_in_Digital_Age.html
Building a Research Commons in a University Library:
Connecting Scholars with Technology, Expertise, and Each Other (Georgia Library
Association)
Emory's Robert W. Woodruff Library opened the Research
Commons in the Fall of 2011. The 5,000 square foot space is dedicated to
graduate students and faculty who are engaged in collaborative scholarly work
which takes advantage of digital technology. This presentation will focus on
the mission, the space, and the way the Research Commons takes advantage of its
place in the library: the Research Commons provides neutral space where
interdisciplinary groups of scholars can work collaboratively.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://gla.georgialibraries.org/mediawiki/index.php/Carterette_Series_Webinars
Sexual misconduct, embezzlements, sudden changes in
leadership, defunding programs, loss of accreditation, compensation issues,
misuse of philanthropic funds, labor disputes... Members of the media have
spent their entire careers getting ready to interview you. Doesn't it make
sense to spend just a few minutes learning why the media doesn't cover your
story or issue the way you want? This
fast-paced talk will focus on a highly-strategic approach to communicating
during a wide variety of situations.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/2132013-crisis-communications-for-nonprofits/
What Your Tech Wants You to Know (InfoPeople)
No, your library's tech staff doesn't hate you. Or try to
confuse you on purpose. They even speak the same language as you do! Yet,
often, conflict arises between tech and other library staff. Everyone gets
frustrated, and issues don't get solved as quickly as everyone would like.
Discover what you can do to make communication easier and make problem
resolutions happen faster. Learn how to approach troubleshooting like your tech
does, and even some basic things you can do on your own.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://infopeople.org/training/what-your-tech-wants-you-know
Designing Interactive Library Spaces (Georgia Library
Association)
Through this webinar, Dave Hesse and Brian Pichman of the
Evolve Project will discuss the importance of redesigning library spaces to
make them more interactive and collaborative. The Evolve Project is a
collaborative platform that aims to change the way people see libraries through
the injection of technology that fosters collaboration and exploration,
including laser tag, Sphero Balls, Sifteo Cubes, interactive Legos, and so much
more!
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://gla.georgialibraries.org/mediawiki/index.php/Carterette_Series_Webinars
Are We Reconfigured Yet? US Research Libraries -
Priorities, Trends, Directions (OCLC)
In this webinar, OCLC Research Library Partnership Vice
President Jim Michalko will share a synthesis of the priorities and trends
affecting US research libraries in the twenty-first century, the directions
they are taking, and the ways in which OCLC Research seeks to respond to these
concerns and advance the desired directions.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.oclc.org/research/events/2013/02-14.html
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February 14 (1-2 pm)
Mobile Services: The Library in Your Pocket (American Libraries)
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February 14 (1-2 pm)
Where Do I Go From Here? Evolving your Volunteer Program
for More Involvement (VolunteerMatch)
How long do volunteers usually stay with your program? Do
you struggle with keeping them interested, involved and engaged? This webinar
will help you think about new strategies and help you evolve your program to
include new roles and responsibilities for volunteers, pathways for more
involvement and leadership positions in your program, how recognition plays a
role in retention, and the importance of including continuing education and
professional development to keep your volunteers engaged.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://learn.volunteermatch.org/webinars/where-do-i-go-here-evolving-your-volunteer-program-more-involvement
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February 14 (1-2 pm)
Are Books Your Brand? How Libraries Can Stay Relevant to Readers (Library Journal)
The core mission of libraries - providing books for
readers - is as relevant today as it was years ago. In fact, it's what people
overwhelmingly identify as THE reason for libraries. Formats might change, and
library patrons might only visit the library virtually, but the library is
still the place where readers go to find books. Libraries should embrace this
role in their communities - and become "Centers for Readers." But
how? Hear from several librarians who are keeping readers at the forefront of
the library mission.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/
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February 19 (1-2 pm)
YA Announcements: Spring Sneak Peek (Booklist)
Join us for this free webinar where representatives from
Bloomsbury Children's Books, Disney Book Group, Macmillan, Sourcebooks, Tor
Teen, and Zonderkidz will fill you in on their budding teen titles for spring
and beyond. To accommodate this bounty of books, the webinar will run an extra
15 minutes. Booklist's Books for Youth associate editor Annie Kelley moderates
this free webinar.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
The Game is Afoot: Spring Mystery Announcements (Library
Journal)
Learn about spring's forthcoming mystery titles during
this Library Journal webcast. Mystery columnist and moderator Terry Jacobsen
and representatives from Oceanview Publishing, Soho Press, Severn House, and
Titan books will discuss market trends, exciting authors, and help you discover
new books for your crime readers.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/
Breezing Along with the RML (National Network of
Libraries of Medicine, Mid-Continental Region)
NN/LM MCR Coordinators present updates on Regional Medical Library activities relevant to public and health sciences librarians. This month, Rachel Vukas, Kansas/Technology Coordnator, NN/LM, will present a session on LibGuides. Barbara Jones, Missouri/Advocacy Coordinator, NN/LM, will be presenting her experiences with a book club. Contact Jim Honour, <mailto:jhonour@uwyo.edu> jhonour@uwyo.edu, 307-766-6537, with questions.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/index.html
Realize Your Mission: How to Use Employee Engagement to
Reach Your Goals (NonProfit Webinars)
While engagement is absolutely critical for success, many
organizations misunderstand the best ways to use it to improve employee
performance, productivity, and bottom line results. In this webinar we will
present the fundamental principles that truly increase employee engagement. We
will describe 4 steps that will lead to lasting impact on employee engagement.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/2202013-realize-your-mission-how-to-use-employee-engagement-to-reach-your-goals/
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February 20 (2-3 pm)
How To Create A Newsletter That Donors Read and Respond
To (NonProfit Webinars)
Are you spending precious time putting a newsletter together only to be disappointed by dismal results? Join us for this info-packed webinar to learn how to create a newsletter that communicates, educates, and raises money. You'll learn how to plan content, what to include, and what to leave out. We'll also talk about how to decide if your newsletter should be digital or print.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/2202013-how-to-create-a-newsletter-that-donors-read-and-respond-to/
Proposal Writing Basics (Grantspace)
Learn the key components of a proposal to a foundation.
For those new to proposal writing, this class will cover: how the proposal fits
into the overall grantseeking process; what to include in a standard proposal
to a foundation; tips for making each section of your proposal stronger; 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-2013-02-20-Webinar
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February 26 (1-2 pm)
Balancing Collection Supply and Demand in Public
Libraries: How Using Evidence Can Help Serve Patrons Better (Library Journal)
In today's climate, public libraries are becoming
increasingly accountable for purchasing decisions and optimizing the
performance of their collection. The harsh reality is that many of those
libraries lack the tools and analysis required to make validated selection
choices and collection development decisions can often be a 'shot in the dark'.
This webcast will include the personal accounts from 3 expert panelists of
using evidence from collectionHQ to balance supply with demand at their
institution and how they have been able to enhance the performance of their
collection as a result. From a strategic to operational level, attendees will
learn how collectionHQ can help their library to make informed purchasing
decisions and monitor circulation with the aim of transferring seldom-used
materials to those locations of increased demand.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/
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February 26 (2-3 pm)
Digital Preservation for the Rest of Us: What's in it for
Librarians and Library Users (San Jose State University)
Digital preservation is a "must-have" function for every library who purchases digital content. A digital preservation system extends the model of print journals and books on the shelf to digital media. The key is ensuring that you buy perpetual access to your content, and that your content providers support the digital preservation system that you choose. This talk introduces you to digital preservation systems, discusses preservation strategies and pitfalls, and shows you how to give library users access to preserved content.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/colloquia/Spring%202013
February 26 (5-6 pm)
Frankenbooks - Understanding the eBook Opportunity
(Metropolitan New York Library Council)
Do ebooks change everything or are they just the same as
print? Not by a long shot. What are the opportunities and what enhancements
might we expect? Is this the final straw for libraries or the biggest
opportunity since the web? Framing the ebook opportunity is one of the bigger
challenges facing libraries of all types today. What is the future of the
directory or reference book? Whither encyclopedia? What about textbooks? Is fiction
different than non-fiction? What do we do about devices, apps, and more? What
is the role for print? What will collections look like? This interactive
webinar, led by Stephen Abram, will seek to build insight and understanding of
the ebook opportunity.
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February 27 (12-1 pm)
The Future of Online Learning: a changing landscape
(WebJunction)
As a leader in online learning for ten years, WebJunction
has watched the practice evolve from the earliest webinars to the latest in
social media tools. We know it has enriched lifelong learning opportunities,
yet we also know the possibilities are still expanding. Join us as we explore
what education innovators are doing to increase engagement through
learner-centered discovery, flipped classrooms, and enhanced online learning.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Future_of_Online_Learning.html
Spotlight on National Library of Medicine Resources
(National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Mid-Continental Region)
In this month's webinar, Marty Magee, NN/LM Nebraska/Education Coordinator, will present NIH SeniorHealth, the joint NIH and NLM resource designed for seniors. The resource was recently re-designed and Marty will review the changes. Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. Direct questions to Jim Honour, jhonour@uwyo.edu or 307-766-6537.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/spotlightresources.html
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February 27 (2-3 pm)
Social Change Anytime Everywhere: Best Practices to Build
a Multichannel Campaign Plan (NonProfit Webinars)
From your website to social media, email to mobile
messages, online to offline, multichannel strategies require coordination and
creative thinking across teams and departments, and a focus on the core of your
work beyond any one specific call to action. In this session, we will show you
how to craft an online multichannel campaign plan to meet your mission and
campaign goals, and how other organizations are successfully integrating
multichannel efforts into their work.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/2272013-social-change-anytime-everywhere-best-practices-to-build-a-multichannel-campaign-plan/
Big Talk From Small Libraries 2013 (Nebraska Library
Commission)
This free one-day online conference is aimed at
librarians from small libraries; the smaller the better. Each of our speakers
will be from a small library or directly works with small libraries. Topics
will range from technology (new tech and old tech) to programming to new roles
for the library. Come for the programs on what you're dealing with now, or
maybe try something new. Everyone is welcome to register and attend, regardless
of how big or small their library is, but if your library serves a few thousand
people, or a few hundred, this is the day for you.
Programs Include:
-
I'm Gonna Make You Famous: Raising Awareness and Building Community on a Three-Inch Screen
- A Community Working Together
- Using Social Media in a Small Library
- Reaching New Readers Through Writing
- Manor Ink: Library-based, Youth-led News
- Yoga @ The Library
- Kitchen Creations at the Library
- A Destination Library on a Dime
- Oldies Night @ the Library
- Circulating Electronics: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly
- Programming on a Shoestring Budget
- Small Information Campaign Gets Big Numbers at the Polls
