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April 2 (11-12 pm)
Take this job and shelve it! (Washington State Library)
This lively session provides a view of your library from
the page/shelver perspective. You will learn how that perspective can be
strategically utilized for departmental organization, space planning, and
training for staff, volunteer or patrons. By learning how to empower your
pages/shelvers during the planning process, you empower your library in return!
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/firsttuesdays/
Envisioning New School Library Spaces (American Association of School Librarians)
This webinar will provide you with observation skills
that will help you see the future of your school library. Using simple
observation skills we will explore ways to plan school library spaces. Learn
how to leverage observation skills to “see” how students interact while
working, what tools they choose to use, where they enjoy spending time and what
activities naturally lead them into exploration. Beautiful, wood libraries
filled with books and quiet study tables are a stationary image etched in the
minds of a generation of aging learners. As life-long-learners we need to see
space ideas that speak to the next generation of learners. These new spaces may
still tolerate “wood” and “quiet” but both those characteristics need to
demonstrate some flexibility for this generation of learners being asked to
master Common Core skills.
Learn how to observe people’s behavior and appreciate
their comfort zones then use those observation skills to direct you in planning
your school library.
“Watch” your students as they show you the way to a new
library floor.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://www.ala.org/aasl/ecollab/upcomingApril 2 (11:30-12:30 pm)
Technology and Cognitive Support: Strategies and Tools for Organization and Planning (Accessible Technology Coalition)
This is the second in a three-part series to explore the
question, “How can technology support independence and participation for people
with cognitive disabilities?” After this session you will be able to: Identify
four underlying principles that can be used when selecting technology to be
used for cognitive support. Identify at least two commonly available tools to
support personal organization and planning. Identify at least two specialized
tools that are designed to support personal organization and planning
activities.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://atcoalition.org/trainings_________________________________________________________________________
April 2 (1-2 pm)
No Name Calling: Addressing Bullying through Books
(Booklist)
This free, hour-long webinar focuses on how children’s and
young adult literature can help prevent bullying and features a presentation by
Emily Bazelon, author of Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying
and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy (Random House, 2013).
Sponsored by Books on Tape/Listening Library, Free
Spirit, and Lorimer, and moderated by Booklist associate editor Annie Kelley.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
April 3 (10-11 am)
Changing Libraries - New Ways of Working (Texas State
Library and Archives Commission)
Rachel Van Riel (Director, Opening the Book) introduces
the thinking behind new library practice in the UK and the evidence on user
behavior which underlies the new approach. In particular, she will look at how
the introduction of self-service changes the role and daily tasks of library
staff and how to help staff adjust to feeling comfortable working away from the
help desk in a library space. Rachel will look at how these changes can lead to
better experiences for patrons and more job satisfaction for staff.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html
April 3 (10-11 am)
Dig Into Reading: Summer Reading Program 2013 (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 2013 Summer Reading Program themes: Dig Into
Reading (children’s theme) and Beneath the Surface (teen theme).
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL
April 3 (12-1 pm)
So Many Devices, So Little Time (WebJunction)
Our library patrons want help in learning how to use
their mobile devices—such as an e-reader, smartphone, or new tablet--and it can
feel like an insurmountable task to help them all. Join us for some practical
guidance on how libraries can help patrons with a variety of gadgets. We’ll
share tips for how to set up realistic formal training sessions and how to best
offer one-on- one assistance. You will also gain examples of practical training
outlines, how-to guides, and video tutorials.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html
April 3 (1-2 pm)
PLAmetrics: How to Make Public Library Data Work for You
(Public Library Association)
Whether you’re already a PLAmetrics subscriber or just
interested in using public library data to enhance planning and implementation
at your library, this free, interactive webinar is a must! PLAmetrics, the
online report database, not only provides access to both Public Library Data
Service (PLDS) and public-use IMLS data, but also enables customized sorting
and reporting features.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://www.ala.org/pla/onlinelearning/webinars/plametricsApril 3 (2-3 pm)
The Fundraising Houseparty: How to Party with a Purpose and Raise Money for Your Cause (NonProfit Webinars)
The Fundraising Houseparty – one of the most powerful,
flexible, and effective way to raise money from individuals and highlight your
cause. Takeaways: How to prepare for a houseparty, Who can be Hosts and what
you can expect from them, What should go in your invitation, The criteria for
an effective presentation, Elements for an engaging and powerful “ask”, and The
importance of follow-up.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/
April 4 (12-1 pm)
Troubleshooting Windows 8 for Beginners (O’Reilly)
First Thursday Webcast. Getting started with repairing
and fixing Windows 8 can be very complex with many technical tools you need to
be familiar with.
This needn't be the case though. In this webcast, Mike
Halsey, the author of "Troubleshoot and Optimize Windows 8 Inside
Out" will show you how even non- technical people can troubleshoot and
repair Windows 8.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://oreilly.com/webcasts/
April 4 (1-2 pm)
Creating a Culture of Storytelling (TechSoup)
Making storytelling an organizational priority is as
important as the technology you use to tell your story. Successful storytelling
does not happen in a blink of an eye, out of thin air, or by pressing a magic
button. In fact, storytelling done right is a multi-tiered process that
requires working with staff, donors, and beneficiaries to organize, produce,
and publish assets to the web.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/events
April 4 (1-2 pm)
What’s New in Youth Nonfiction (Booklist)
Join representatives from Candlewick Press, Annick Press,
and Boyds Mills Press to learn about the latest in nonfiction, plus ways to
incorporate these titles in the library and classroom. Moderated by Booklist
senior editor, Ilene Cooper.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
April 4 (2-3 pm)
Perspectives on Academic Patrons: A Closer Look at
Takeaways from Library Journal’s Academic Patron Profiles (Library Journal)
In 2012, Library Journal surveyed more than 3,000
students and faculty members to determine their perceptions and usage behaviors
about their academic libraries. In late 2012, LJ released Patron Profiles,
Academic Library Edition, a comprehensive 52 page report that analyzes the data
and covers a wide range of topics. This special Library Journal webcast will
take a deep dive into the data with respected academic voices and LJ editorial
expertise.
Listen to our panel discuss some of the report’s major
findings and get a close look into trends driving library use. Attendees will
leave with insights and actionable takeaways to help guide effective long term
planning and prepare you with the tools needed to engage students and faculty
to create stronger libraries.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/
April 5 (12-1 pm)
Tech Tools with Tine: Tech Basics (Texas State Library
and Archives Commission)Please join us for a special series with technology trainer, Christine Walczyk, all about popular online tools. The series is meant to be short on talk about library context and higher concepts. It's really all about the tools themselves! Our aim is to demonstrate how to use one tool in each webinar in under 60 minutes with time for Q&A built in.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html
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April 5 (1-2 pm)
Worst Case Online Education (TLT Group)
We'll share some examples of really ineffective online
education and suggest some improvements.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://tltgroup.roundtablelive.org/events
April 8 (7-8 pm)
The Connected Concierge In Your School & Classroom!
(Teacher-Librarian Virtual Cafe)
The age of toiling away alone in the classroom is long
gone. There is a hero in your midst that can help you now. This suave savior is
a master of media, a talented techie, and a connected colleague. The teacher
librarian should be the "go to" resource in every building. This chat
is going to focus on how these amazing people can be integrated into a
teacher's lesson planner.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://tlvirtualcafe.wikispaces.com
April 9 (1-2 pm)
Geek the Library Informational Webinar (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/
School librarians across the country have been actively
engaged in implementing the Common Core State Standards. More recently public
librarians have joined the conversation, asking their colleagues what they need
to know about the initiative and how it will affect collection development,
homework help, and reference service. Join us for a chat with Olga M. Nesi, a
regional coordinator with the New York City Department of Education, Division
of Library Services, and Nina Lindsay, Children’s Services Coordinator at the
Oakland Public Library, Oakland, CA as they explore the ways in which today’s
professionals in public libraries are being called on to serve students in
their libraries in light of the Common Core.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.slj.com/category/webcasts/
April 10 (11-12 pm)
Leading at the Speed of Trust (American Management
Association)
Join Stephen M.R. Covey as he explains how trust
dramatically lowers costs, speeds up results and increases profits and
influence. Many businesses fail to
recognize that trust-related problems like redundancy, bureaucracy, fraud and
turnover eat away at an organization’s bottom line in the form of slowed
productivity, diverted resources and missed opportunities. What’s more, a lack
of trust among customers chips away at brand integrity. Doing business at the
“Speed of Trust” dramatically lowers costs, speeds up results and increases
profits and influence.
Then you can begin to realize “Trust Dividends”—and get
the benefits of a key issue most businesses ignore.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://www.amanet.org/news/events-calendar.aspx
April 10 (12-1 pm)
Effective Strategic Planning Part 2: Getting Results
(NonProfit Webinars)
Strategic planning has a dicey reputation for any number
of reasons: 1) it often is tedious and
time-consuming; 2) the issues it identifies are either obvious or not critical
to the mission (or both); 3) the actions it specifies are vague and
unmeasurable; 4) it is ignored once the plan is written (or the written plan is
never quite finished); 5) it simply adds tasks to an already over-stretched
staff; 6) it has no results visible to stakeholders; 7) it does not advance
your mission. These problems are not inherent to strategic planning; they are
signs that it has been done badly. This webinar will look at how a nonprofit
can infuse its mission into the daily activity of staff and board through a
straightforward, rigorous, and even morale-building process.
It will offer both a structure and tools for planning.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/
April 10 (12-1 pm)
Engaging Stakeholders, the First Step to Creating a
Digitally Inclusive Community (WebJunction)
WebJunction.org is proud to be hosting an engaging
discussion of Rhode Island’s digital inclusion stakeholder engagement process.
We’ll discuss why Broadband Rhode Island (BBRI) decided it was important to
create a process of engaging stakeholders in order to discuss technology access
and use. Key collaborators will explain their involvement, how various sectors
were engaged, the impact of NTIA funded projects upon the stakeholder
engagement process, and how policy recommendations were created and
prioritized.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html
April 10 (12-1 pm)
Introduction to Corporate Giving (Grantspace)
Seeking to target companies that might fund your
organization? Finding it hard to get information? Need to get beyond the Yellow
Pages? Join us for an introduction to the world of corporate support for
nonprofits and funding research tools to help you identify corporate prospects.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/
April 10 (1:30-2:30 pm)
The Tween Scene at your Library (Colorado State Library)
Tweens are not quite children, but not quite teens.
What’s the best way to offer services to this group to keep them engaged at
your library and in reading? Join us for this interactive session to discuss
best practices for effective tween programming, policies, reading advisory, and
more. Hear examples from Colorado public libraries and share your experiences
in serving this important audience.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://cslinsession.cvlsites.org/April 10 (2-3 pm)
Proactive Approaches to Tough Times – Recessions, Sequestrations, or Organizational Changes (NonProfit Webinars)
The sequestration is but one financial crisis that has
and will continue to impact the non-profit world. From the recession to the
sequester and even staff turnover can negatively impact your revenue. Using
proactive practices is a sure fire way to be ahead of the curve for any
financial crisis your organization will endure. We’ll discuss tactics and
approaches to diversify your organization’s funding streams to help reduce any
funding crisis now and in the future.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/
April 11 (11:30-12:30 pm)
Technology and Cognitive Support: Strategies and Tools
for Organization and Planning (Accessible Technology Coalition)
This is the second in a three-part series to explore the
question, “How can technology support independence and participation for people
with cognitive disabilities?” After this session you will be able to: Identify
four underlying principles that can be used when selecting technology to be
used for cognitive support. Identify at least two commonly available tools to
support personal organization and planning. Identify at least two specialized
tools that are designed to support personal organization and planning
activities.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://atcoalition.org/trainings
April 11 (2-3 pm)
Some Fine Romance: Spring Titles 2013 (Library Journal)
L is for new spring picks for your library. O is for the
only books you’ll want to see. V, they’re very, very extraordinary. E, there are even more romances for your
patrons to adore. Romance is in the air
this spring, and we know your patrons will love these upcoming releases. Join
Library Journal managing editor, Romance editor, and RWA Vivian Stephens Industry
Award winner Bette-Lee Fox in uncovering the sweet, sassy, sultry, salty, and
sexy spring romance selections from Siren Audio Studios, Sourcebooks, and Baker
Publishing Group.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/
April 12 (1-2 pm)
Be the Change: Make the Administrator Connection (School
Library Journal)
Hear from school administrators about how to work with
them to make the library central to the school’s strategic direction–help shape
the school’s future to better serve our kids, make a mark that matters, and get
noticed for it.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://www.slj.com/category/webcasts/
April 12 (2-3:30 pm)
Libraries & E-government: A brand new tool (American
Library Association)As governments continue to increase their use of digital technologies to provide services, libraries serve as essential community anchors that link people to government services and information, and promote civic engagement.
Join us to learn how a new website (www.libegov.org) can help you more easily serve the e-government needs of your communities. Developed by the Information Policy & Access Center at the University
of Maryland (iPAC) and the American Library Association (ALA), this site is
intended to serve as a gateway to selected e-government services and practices,
embed librarian-based expertise and digital reference, serve as a point of
collaboration between libraries and government agencies, as well as offer
guidance on the provision of e-government services and roles to assist
libraries as they continue to serve as critical community providers of
e-government to a range of populations.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://www.districtdispatch.org/2013/03/registration-available-free-e-government-webinar-for-public-librarians/
April 16 (7-8 am OR 11-12 pm)
Aligning Information Literacy Outcomes with Institutional
Goals (Libraries Thriving)
Speakers: Meggan Houlihan, The American University in
Cairo; Michelle Millet, John Carroll University
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://www.librariesthriving.org/component/content/article?id=70
April 16 (1-2 pm)
Turning Stress into Power (Insync Training)
Managing stress effectively has less to do with managing
external events – things you can’t control – and more to do with better
managing yourself. This session focuses on strategies for taking charge of your
own responses to stress and turning them to more productive reactions and
behaviors.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://us.insynctraining.com/bozarth-programs/
April 16 (1-2 pm)
Weeding: The Basics and Beyond (Booklist)
Few librarians are ever ambivalent about weeding—some
weed with abandon, while others would rather do just about any other library
task. In this hour-long, free webinar Rebecca Vnuk, Booklist editor for
Reference and Collection Management, will present the basics of weeding a
collection as outlined in her popular Corner Shelf feature, “Weeding Tips.”
She’ll be joined by Miriam Tuliao of New York Public Library and Mary Cohen of
Palos Verdes Library District who will offer practical advice and discuss the benefits
of using collectionHQ.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63April 16 (2-3 pm)
What’s New in Teen Literature: 2013 Update (InfoPeople)
The world of young adult literature is a dramatically
dynamic one that, in the last decade, has become among the most vibrantly
active in all of publishing.
Each 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
(5,000+ per year) can be a full-time job. This webinar will help its 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
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Professional Ethics for Records and Information Professionals (San Jose State University)
The presentation will provide an overview of records and
information management (RIM) ethics. RIM ethics is envisioned as a professional
ethics for records and information professionals. As a body of knowledge, it
will share characteristics and issues with other fields such as librarianship
and accounting but will have its own distinctive values and perspectives.
Issues important to RIM ethics include: Truth/Deception, Information Privacy,
Confidentiality, Conflicts of Interest, Whistle blowing, and other topics
related to the ethical management of information. Issues covered in the
presentation will include characteristics of professions and their specialized
ethics, the relation of professional ethics to business ethics and our common
morality, codes of ethics, and the distinguishing features of RIM ethics.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/colloquia/Spring%202013April 17 (10-11 am)
Easing Information Anxiety: Teaching Information Literacy Strategies and Skills for College Readiness (Nebraska Library Commission)
In this session, we will discuss information literacy
concepts that school librarians should cover with secondary students in
preparation for college.
These include "Revving up Students for
Research" and explaining the "Method to the Madness". These
directly relate to the Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher
Education (ACRL). Participants will leave this webinar with strategies and
activities that can be implemented for use in their libraries the next day.
Speakers: Bridget Kratt and Wendy Grojean-Loewenstein, UNO Library Science
Education Program.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL
April 17 (11-12 pm)
Breezing Along with the RML (National Library of
Medicine)
NN/LM MCR Coordinators present updates on Regional
Medical Library activities relevant to public and health sciences librarians.
This month: Shandra Protzko, Library Director at National Jewish Health in
Denver.
To log in, visit https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr2
Enter as a guest. Sign in with your first and last names. Follow the
instructions in the meeting room to have the Adobe Acrobat Connect system call
you on your telephone. For more
information contact Jim Honour jhonour@uwyo.edu
or call 307-766-6537.
April 17 (1-2 pm)
Technical Services Librarians Matter at Your Library:
Finding a Career in Technical Services (ALCTS)
Step behind the scenes to learn about the exciting
variety of rewarding careers available in technical services librarianship. Our
panel of experienced technical services librarians from a variety of positions
and institutions will be the tour guides to the world of technical services.
This isn’t your grandmother’s technical services department.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents
April 17 (1-2 pm)
18 Advanced Facebook Strategies for World Domination
(Grantspace)
We bet you already have a few hundred Facebook fans and
are way beyond just knowing when to post updates, how to target updates, how to
create awesome cover images, etc. Join us as we welcome presenter John Haydon,
who will take us beyond the basics!
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/
April 17 (2-3 pm)
Engage! Teens, Art & Civic Participation: Creating
Compelling Discussion through Art (American Library Association)
The Engage! Teens, Art & Civic Participation webinar
series will introduce a program model that targets young adults, using visual
art as a springboard to civic engagement. Originally piloted in ten Illinois
libraries in 2010, Engage! Teens, Art & Civic Participation is an activity-
and discussion-based program model featuring a selection of curated and
compelling images of American art.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://www.programminglibrarian.org/online-learning.html
April 18 (1-2 pm)
The Present and Future of Ebooks (American Libraries)
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://americanlibrarieslive.org/April 18 (2-3 pm)
Small Claims Court Legal Resources: A Guide for Public Libraries (InfoPeople)
More information will be available on the website.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar
April 19 (12-1:30 pm)
Teaching the Tough Stuff: Exploring the Librarian’s Most
Difficult Instructional Challenges (Lyrasis)
No matter what we call it—BI, programming, information
literacy/fluency, user education—the instructional role of the librarian is
challenging, but rewarding. Many of us approach instruction with little to no
formal training in “how to teach.” We work hard in order to figure it out, we
consult our colleagues and friends to discover “what works?” –yet several
concepts--the mechanics of searching, plagiarism, scholarly discourse-- remain
consistently elusive, and are therefore regularly addressed in professional
forums... While these topics are frequently discussed, they are still
challenging to solve.
Through our reasoned and polite debate, we will discover
great ideas to implement in the classroom, and identify deeper issues to
discuss—such as developing a personal pedagogy, the role of teaching partners
like faculty, teachers, volunteers and others, and the best tools and resources
available to guide us as we work to become better teachers.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://www.lyrasis.org/Classes-and-Events.aspx
April 23 (11-12 pm)
Accessibility Specialists: Understanding “Invisible”
Disabilities & What this Means for Online Education (Accessible Technology
Coalition)
This panel includes four accessibility specialists from
Empire State University, Pennsylvania State University, and Drexel University
and WebAIM.
During the first 60 minutes, each panel member will provide
a self- introduction and discuss their work with “invisible” disabilities. The
panel will then share effective practices and available resources to support
students and faculty with invisible disabilities in online education. The last
20 minutes will be open to questions from attendees.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://atcoalition.org/trainings
April 23 (12-1 pm)
Consumer Health Information: Challenges and Resources for
Public Librarians (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
In this webinar, Professor Arnott Smith will talk about
common misconceptions and challenges to consumer health information provision
in the public library setting and provide participants with helpful resources
to meet these challenges.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://www.slis.wisc.edu/springwebinars.htm
April 23 (1-2 pm)
The Preservation of Family Photographs (ALCTS)
This presentation offers basic guidance on the care and
preservation of family photographs from nineteenth-century tintypes to
contemporary color prints. The webinar addresses the fundamental physical and
chemical properties of photographic print and negative materials, including
albums and scrapbooks, and the causes and mechanisms of their deterioration.
Strategies for preservation, such as proper handling, storage and display
techniques, will be shared.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
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April 23 (2-3 pm)
eBooks: Exploring the Rapidly Evolving Options (Library
Journal)
As the eBook industry continues to evolve, there are more
and more acquisition and collection development options available to libraries,
which is a great thing—once you can make sense of them all. Subscribe or
purchase? Outright or demand-driven purchase? What about short-term loan and
loan-to-own? There are so many variables to explore, and these are just a small
handful of the business model considerations available to libraries today. This
special webinar event, hosted by EBSCO, will address key points to consider
when navigating eBook business models, and will also take a closer look at
other options, including ordering services (e.g., EBSCOhost Collection Manager,
GOBI and OASIS), eBook providers, user experience, digital preservation and
much more.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/
April 23 (2-3 pm)
Search Engine Optimization 101 for Nonprofits (NonProfit
Webinars)
What is SEO and what does it mean for your organization?
SEO or Search Engine Optimization is simply the process of getting your website
found more easily on the internet, and with more traffic from search engines
you have an opportunity to get more clients, members, supporters, partners,
volunteers and donors. While SEO can be a powerful force, many nonprofits find
it confusing and complicated. As you start to research the subject you may get
overwhelmed with differing opinions and complicated technical explanations.
Don’t fear, we are here to help.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/
April 24 (1-2 pm)
Engage Young Learners with National Geographic Kids!
(School Library Journal)
Engage students and broaden their horizons with
reputable, authoritative, and child-focused content that will bring them the
world in a way they’ve never seen it before. Fun and substantive, National
Geographic Kids will take them on amazing adventures in science, nature,
culture, archaeology, and space.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://www.slj.com/category/webcasts/
April 24 (1-2 pm)
Personal Digital Archiving (ALCTS)
Increase your understanding of common digital
files—digital photos, recordings, video, documents, and others—and learn what
it takes to preserve them. Technology changes rapidly. If you don’t actively
care for your digital possessions you may lose access to them as some
technologies become obsolete.
Learn about the nature of the problem and hear about some
simple, practical tips and tools to help you preserve your digital stuff.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://www.ala.org/alcts/confeventsApril 24 (2-3 pm)
People are talking about you…but do you know what they’re
saying? (InfoPeople)
Your library may have spent a lot of money or time on
online marketing or social media outreach, only to have its reputation severely
damaged by one angry blogger. How can you track this kind of activity and
mitigate negative commentary? Learn what tools are available to help monitor
your library’s precious online reputation and some strategies to protect your
library’s brand.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar
April 24 (2-3 pm)
Spotlight! On National Library of Medicine Resources
(National Library of Medicine)
In this month's webinar, Rachel Vukas, NN/LM
Kansas/Technology Coordinator, will present on electronic health records and
the National Library of Medicine's MedlinePlus Connect service which allows
health organizations and health IT providers to link patient portals and
electronic health record (EHR) systems to MedlinePlus health topics. Taking the
one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you
eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr2. Instructions to connect to the audio will
show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided. Questions to Jim
Honour, jhonour@uwyo.edu or 307-766-6537.
April 25 (10-11 am)
Revisiting Public Computer Center Policies (Montana State
Library)
Tracy Cook from the Montana State Library will discuss
some key factors to consider in your PCC policies, especially in regards to
teen use.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
https://app.mt.gov/cal/html/event?eventCollectionCode=msl
April 25 (1-2 pm)
Archival 101: Dealing with Suppliers of Archival Products
(ALCTS)
Archival 101 is designed to demystify the archival
product market for the layperson and nonpreservation specialist. The
presentation will provide an overview of the conservation and preservation
issues facing libraries, cultural organizations, and individuals; describe the
terminology in use; discuss products and offer buying tips on the different
ways these can be used. A list of links to other resources will also be
provided.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents
April 25 (1-2 pm)
Walking the Walk: Engage Volunteers in your Volunteer
Engagement Program (VolunteerMatch)
Join this free webinar to learn more about how to model
the volunteer engagement you want for your organization in your own program.
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. VolunteerMatch
is here to help make it easy for you to recruit volunteers, manage existing volunteers,
and promote your organization.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://learn.volunteermatch.org/training-topics
April 25 (5-6 pm)
Be the Change: Make the Administrator Connection (School
Library Journal)
Hear from school administrators about how to work with
them to make the library central to the school’s strategic direction–help shape
the school’s future to better serve our kids, make a mark that matters, and get
noticed for it.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://www.slj.com/category/webcasts/
April 30 (12-1 pm)
Extending access to e-books for public libraries: New
strategies (WebJunction)
A January 2013 convening of public library leaders from
across the U.S. resulted in a set of strategies that they have agreed to
pursue. The strategies include public policy, data collection and clearly
defining the library’s value in the e-book supply chain, and outlining how
libraries themselves can become vital participants in the emerging models for
content creation and delivery. We will talk about how these strategies are
progressing, how this work fits with other initiatives to extend e-book access,
and we’ll touch on how you can get involved with these efforts.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html
April 30 (2-3 pm)
Supercharge Your Volunteer and Personal Fundraising
Campaigns (NonProfit Webinars)
Growing and sustaining a productive volunteer base is
hard work! Join us for a discussion of how to ensure your volunteer campaigns
are a net positive for your organization. Join NationBuilder’s Adriel Hampton
for a discussion of how to leverage data on historical actions to engage with
top volunteers, how to use your social media supporters to evangelize your
mission, and creating effective personal fundraising campaigns. Learn how to
optimize your websites and workflows to effectively leverage your volunteers to
get more done.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit:
http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/