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March 1 (12-1 pm)Introducing the Book as iPad App (ALA TechSource)
Nicole Hennig will return this Friday, March 1, 1:00 p.m.
Eastern, for a fresh look at how publishers are using the iPad platform to
create a new kind of book. Not the straight text, you'll read in a Kindle app, these
books mix elements of film, videogames, and social media to create a new
immersive experience for readers.
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March 5 (9-10 am OR 12-1 pm)
Free Online Technologies for Teaching and Learning
(Libraries Thriving)
Speakers: Joan Petit, Portland State University; Karen
Sobel, University of Colorado, Denver
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.librariesthriving.org/component/content/article?id=70
Internet Safety for Teens in your Library (Montana State Library)
Join FBI Special Agent, Kevin Damuth, for this
informative webinar on keep our kids safe while on the Internet. His presentation will cover sexting,
cyberbullying, and Internet safety.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/740671705
March 5 (11-12 pm)
Library as Instructional Leader (Washington State
Library)
From 2009 to 2012, library and discipline faculty from
Washington State Community and Technical Colleges (CTC) participated in a
project involving over 40 faculty and about 2,000 students to document the
impacts of library instruction on basic skills students. This presentation will
cover how the project was implemented and what findings were produced.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/firsttuesdays/
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March 5 (1-2 pm)
Promoting Literacy with 21st Century Tools (Booklist)
In today's interactive environment, students are
developing their literacy skills across multiple learning platforms, from
databases to e-books and i-books. School librarian Marsha Lambert will address
the new ways that students use these materials and what they expect from their
library interaction, while representatives from Rosen and Scholastic showcase
their digital literacy tools. Moderated by Reference and Collection Management
editor Rebecca Vnuk.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
An Introduction to the LSSC Program (ALA-APA)
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. 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/
Leading the Way: Christian Fiction Spring Buzz (Library Journal)
Do you have a growing demand for Christian Fiction novels
on your shelves? Christian Fiction is more than daily devotionals, filled with
plenty of crossover appeal: Romance, Mystery, Fantasy, Legal Thriller. While
the core values of biblical teaching are still present, this genre has plenty
of appeal for anyone who loves books. Want to learn how to promote Christian
Fiction in your library, or use it for Reader Advisory? Check out this webcast
to learn about Spring's forthcoming titles for one of the fastest growing
genres!
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/
Bold Intentions for Leadership Effectiveness (NonProfit Webinars)
Leadership effectiveness is often cited as of critical
importance to nonprofits. You add it to your goals but then get side-tracked by
more immediate priorities that make leadership development seem such a luxury.
This webinar speaks to anyone, at any level, who wants to take responsibility-starting
right now-for enhancing their own effectiveness at leading.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/
Keys to Managing the Major Gifts Process: It's All in the Execution (NonProfit Webinars)
Major gifts-whether $1,000 or $100,000 or anything in
between-still produce the lion's share of a nonprofits philanthropic revenue.
The key to a successful program to identify, inform, interest and involve major
gift donors, is more than simply asking-as important as the solicitation is.
This webinar will focus on the development of a disciplined approach to
achieving consistently good results and exceeding your goal.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/
Being Productive with Windows 8 (O'Reilly)
Whether you're using Windows 8 for work, or just to get
things done at home you need to be able to be truly productive with it. In this
webcast Mike Halsey, the author of "Windows 8: Out of the Box" and
"Troubleshoot and Optimize Windows 8 Inside Out" will show you how
you can maximize your productivity with this new OS using some very useful and
sometimes even hidden features.
Maximizing Meeting Effectiveness (Montana State Library)
We spend a lot of time in meetings so let's talk about
tools, tips, and techniques for having better meetings. We'll discuss the roles of the chair and
attendees in maximizing meeting effectiveness, and because we are a part of
government agencies we'll also talk about the open meeting law and public
participation. Presented by MSL lead
library consultant, Tracy Cook.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: https://student.gototraining.com/r/3054612975068071936
Introduction to the Semantic Web: BIBFRAME, RDA, FRBR & Linked Data (Lyrasis)
In this one and one half hour 2nd Friday Series session,
Robin Fay, Head of Database Maintenance at the University of Georgia and
co-author of the book Semantic Web Technologies and Social Searching for
Librarians, will introduce the concept of the semantic web, a movement founded
by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) in an effort to offer a common framework
for shared data. She will review principles of linked data, RDA, FRBR, &
BIBFRAME, including an overview of basics concepts and terminology.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.lyrasis.org/Classes-and-Events/2nd-Friday-Series.aspx
Ebooks and Libraries: Legal Issues for Library Administration and Staff (InfoPeople)
Ebooks present both opportunity and challenge as the
dominant delivery is via electronic license, governed by contract law rather
than by copyright law. At the end of
this one-hour webinar, participants will: Understand the difference between
eBook content licenses and ownership, Be brought up to date on the latest legal
issues, including the settlement agreement between the National Federation of
the Blind and the Sacramento Public Library Authority, and Learn how the Califa
Library Group (http://www.califa.org/) has
fared in buying (not just licensing) eBook content for use by its customers.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar
New Graphic Novels for Libraries and Classrooms (Booklist)
The popularity of graphic novels among readers of all
ages continues to soar. Tune in for a preview of hot spring titles and industry
insights from both graphic novel publishers and creators in this free,
hour-long webinar moderated by Booklist Books for Youth editorial director
Gillian Engberg and featuring a panel of representatives from Kids Can Press,
ABDO Publishing, DC Entertainment, and Viz Media.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
What's the Buzz? Nonfiction Books for Common Core (School Library Journal)
What are the best nonfiction Common Core books to stock
with your shelves with? DK Publishing, Teacher Created Materials, Lerner
Publishing and ReferencePoint Press are here to help fill your library's
nonfiction section by presenting their upcoming titles that fit perfectly into
the new standards. This is a must-see resource for Common Core, featuring
forthcoming books, nonfiction trends, and answers to your questions!
Lunch and Learn: NEH Preservation Assistance Grants (Lyrasis)
Are you considering applying for a Preservation
Assistance Grant? Join us for a lunch and learn discussion to talk about your
project ideas, as well as to get advice on crafting your narrative and goals.
We will also be talking about what is eligible for potential digital
preservation projects - now included in the Preservation Assistance Grant as an
option.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.lyrasis.org/?sc_itemid={C61BFFF6-F755-4D0F-89E7-FE0200D06AE7}&RowId=1-O8QH3
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March 13 (11-12 pm)Tipping Sacred Cows: Kicking Bad Work Habits That Masquerade as Virtues (American Management Association)
Instead of zealous pursuit of seemingly virtuous traits,
leaders must appreciate the unintended consequences of their good intentions.
You will improve your ability to see when your own values and virtues, and the
values and virtues of the people you lead, backfire. This webcast covers:
Developing practical strategies to know when and how you
help your organization most by going it alone, instead of collaborating with
others, Learning how the instinctual drive for fairness leads to spite and
sameness, and develop habits to overcome this naturally destructive tendency,
and Expanding your notion of excellence to understand when high standards help,
and when they hurt by leading to paralyzing perfectionism in yourself and
others.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.amanet.org/news/events-calendar.aspx
Everything You Need to Know About Focus Groups (NonProfit Webinars)
What is the difference in conducting focus group research
or survey research? Participants in this session will learn how to choose
between qualitative research such as focus groups, and quantitative research
such as surveys. We will then create a list of the necessary research and
administrative tasks for a focus group, and learn some tricks of focus group
facilitation.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/
Worth a Thousand Words: Library Snapshot Day (WebJunction)
By capturing photos of all that happens in a single day
at your library, you can tell a powerful story about the importance of your
library to the community. Libraries of all types and sizes have used Library
Snapshot Day build community awareness and to demonstrate the impact and reach
of library services. Panelists from Ohio Snapshot Day will share their
templates and tips for successful planning and implementation, and will explore
other ways images can be used to tell your library's story. Learn how you can
take a vivid snapshot of your library, whether it's on your own, with others in
your state or region, or in conjunction with National Library Week in April.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html
Playing Nice in the Sandbox of Life: Working on a Team (Colorado State Library)
When your supervisor assigns you to a team to implement a new project, does your heart begin to pound? Do you feel a sense of dread wash over you? If so, this session is for you! Learn how to be a better team player in your library, on a committee, in sports, or as a family! Face your insecurities, eliminate unhealthy competitiveness, improve your communication skills, and overcome your fear of change.
7 Ways Planning Improves Social Impact and Sustainability (NonProfit Webinars)
The planning process is an essential tool for guiding
organizational performance, identifying the resources you'll need and keeping
you on track. It addresses funders most basic questions: Whom do you serve? How
do you serve them? What resources do you need? How will you reliably raise
financial and in-kind resources? How will you measure performance and
incorporate feedback for continuous improvement? In this session you will learn
how this tool lays the foundation for successful fundraising efforts.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/
Responsive Web Design Bootcamp (O'Reilly)
In this hands-on webcast presented by Jonathan Stark,
author of 'Building Android Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript' and 'Building
iPhone Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript', you'll learn why it is no longer
safe to assume that visitors to your website are sitting in front of large
monitors equipped with a keyboard and mouse. As smartphones overtake the
desktop as the primary portal to the Web - and as new device types and
interaction models continue to emerge - designers need to adopt future-friendly
strategies that support a full range of user contexts with a single codebase.
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March 14 (12-1 pm)
Trends in Cataloging and Resource Description (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
Resource Description and Access (RDA), the new content
standard for library cataloging, the replacement for Anglo-American Cataloging
Rules, was released in 2010, but RDA has not been fully implemented by the
Library Congress, and is only very slowly being adopted in other US libraries.
Meanwhile, in May 2011, the Library of Congress announced its Bibliographic
Framework Initiative (BIBFRAME), in part to find a replacement for the MARC
format - although BIBFRAME is much more than simply a new format - it is a new
foundation for bibliographic description, designed for our networked, digital
age. This webinar will take a look at what is happening in resource
description, building on the BIBFRAME report, "Bibliographic Framework as
a Web of Data: Linked Data Model and Supporting Services", released by
Library of Congress and Zepheira, in November 2012.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.slis.wisc.edu/springwebinars.htm
Library Safety and Security (American Libraries)
March 14 (1-2 pm)
Making Volunteer Engagement Everyone's Job (VolunteerMatch)
Too often the role of engaging volunteers falls
exclusively to the volunteer program manager. It's not uncommon to hear the
phrase "your volunteers" used within organizations. How do you make
volunteer engagement everyone's job? This webinar will provide you with the
tools to become an advocate for volunteer engagement. Learn how to create a
step by step communication plan to reinforce the importance of volunteer
engagement to key stakeholders within your organization.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://learn.volunteermatch.org/training-topics
Pathways to Engaged Readers: Helping Students Reach Common Core Levels (School Library Journal)
Join Mary Ehrenworth, the Deputy Director at the Reading and Writing Project at Teachers College, Columbia University, and co-author of Pathways to the Common Core, as she explores creating a school culture of reading, the challenges and methods for getting just-right books into kids' hands, increasing nonfiction engagement, and building structures for clubs and parent involvement through the central core of a school's reading life- the library.
Mobile Website Design for Libraries (InfoPeople)
This webinar will help you learn how to easily and effectively make your library's website accessible and useful to mobile users. Chad Mairn will describe and demonstrate various tools, tips, and techniques for creating mobile websites, making them interactive and engaging, and integrating them with other resources, services, and systems available through your library.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar
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March 15 (1-2 pm)
There's an App for That 3.0 (TILT)
We're back! In this session will be showing some of the
best apps for education across multiple types of devices. It doesn't matter if
you use an iPad, Android device, or even Google Chrome, more often than not,
there is in fact an "app for that". We will provide examples of fun
assignments to conduct using apps, and also show some of the best ways to share
an iPad screen or Android screen in your classroom. (Hint: It's not using a
Document Camera!)
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://tltgroup.roundtablelive.org/events
Youth Announcements: Spring 2013 (Booklist)
Join us for this free, hour-long webinar spotlighting new
youth spring titles! Representatives from Owlkids, Groundwood Books, Sleeping
Bear Press, Zondervan, and Holiday House will showcase their picture books and
middle-grade novels for sharing aloud or for independent reading, as well as
exciting new titles for young adults. Moderated by Booklist's Books for Youth
editorial director Gillian Engberg.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
Elearning on a shoestring (Insync Training)
Sure, E-learning solutions can provide enormous savings,
but start-up and design costs can be prohibitive. Join Jane Bozarth, author of
E-learning Solutions on a Shoestring, to explore examples of inexpensive - even
free! - e-learning solutions. Learn to:
Make the "buy vs. build" decision, Identify inexpensive means
of adding interactivity and visual interest, Make better use of tools and
resources, including those you already have., Break down examples of online
training programs into essential parts and identify ways of cutting costs to
produce similar products, and Identify inexpensive means of adding
interactivity and visual interest.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://us.insynctraining.com/bozarth-programs/
Have No Fear, Poetry is Here! (Booklist)
Booklist teams up with the Poetry Foundation--publisher of Poetry magazine and an independent literary organization committed to a vigorous presence for poetry in our culture--to provide resources, ideas, and support for making the most of your library poetry collection. Please join Catherine Halley, the Poetry Foundation's Director of Digital Programs, and the foundation's library director, Katherine Litwin, for an insightful discussion of how audiences of all ages can enjoy poetry through programs, workshops, displays, and more. Moderated by Booklist senior editor Donna Seaman.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
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March 19 (1-2 pm)
Proposal Writing Basics (Grantspace)
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.
Signature Events for Small Libraries (WebJunction)
From "chocolate in the stacks" tastings to 5K
runs to off-site literary dinner parties, small libraries are getting creative
in offering signature events that raise funds and create friends. This webinar will
be a "show and tell" of library fundraisers, with quick tips on how
to get started in your community.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html
Hot Summer Titles from HarperCollins, Macmillan, and Random House (Library Journal)
It's almost spring, so why not find out what titles will
be in demand this summer? And why not hear the news straight from the
publisher's mouth? On Tuesday, March 19, Library Journal brings you its first
Editors' Picks webcast, modeled on the popular Editors' Picks panel at Day of
Dialog. Editors from sponsoring publishers HarperCollins, Macmillan, and Random
will speak in-depth about their favorite books, which will be cramming your
holds lists soon.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/
Strategic Planning Part 1: Cultivation & Organizational Development (NonProfit Webinars)
Strategic planning should be a means not only to produce
a strategy, but also to engage and cultivate stakeholders, develop leadership,
and generate new energy, commitment and consensus around mission. Its primary
product is not a written plan, but strategic thinking within the organization,
which is achieved through a process of planning followed by a process of
implementation. A well-conceived and managed planning process can be the most
effective form of organizational development.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/
Hosting a Personal Digital Archiving Day Event (ALCTS)
This webinar discusses how to host an innovative public
program on preserving personal digital information. In an effort to share
knowledge on how best to care for personal digital information, The Library of
Congress' National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program
developed The Personal Digital Archiving Day Kit. The toolkit provides
resources for staff at libraries, archives and other cultural institutions to
help them plan and present a personal digital archiving day program. This webinar focuses on the resources
included in the kit, how the kit can be used to plan a public program, and why
holding a personal digital archiving program is beneficial for both public
libraries and their communities.
Student Advisors, Library Advocates: Getting Students Involved at Your Library (Georgia Library Association)
What is a library student advisory board and why does
your library need one? Deuink and Seiler will share their vision for library
student advisory boards--one that empowers the student voice and builds
students into library advocates--and talk about the work of their clubs and the
clubs' impact on the library and the campus. Seiler has been the advisor for a
long-standing group at the Penn State Schuylkill campus for nine years and
Deuink, formerly partnered with Seiler at Schuylkill, is now starting a library
student advisory board at the Penn State Altoona campus. While Deuink can
address the challenges of getting started afresh, Seiler can encourage
persistence and address weathering inevitable changes over the years.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://gla.georgialibraries.org/mediawiki/index.php/Carterette_Series_Webinars
How to Fail at Social Media (and How to Get it Right) (InfoPeople)
See the website for updated program information.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar
Taking Leadership Online: Developing Your Personal Social Media Voice (NonProfit Webinars)
How should you navigate the personal and professional
boundaries in the world of social media, and what does that mean for your
leadership? How does the social media buzzword "transparency,"
translate into "leadership?" In this webinar, we will consider how
nonprofit executive directors and other staff use social media personally to
further the mission of their organization and translate their leadership
online.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/
Accessibility Testing in Enterprises Big and Small (Accessible Technology Coalition)
Businesses large and small want to make their websites
accessible to all, but some have more resources than others. Today we will talk
about testing and review tools that are available to everyone - from automated
tools for the large enterprise with thousands of pages to free tools for small
non-profits.
Spring Fling: Teen Book Buzz (School Library Journal)
From living Japanese ink drawings to the return of the
nun assassins, these forthcoming spring releases are sure to appeal to every
teen on your reading list. Get ahead of the curve and find out the latest and
greatest hot reads for spring during SLJ's Teen Book Buzz! Join Harlequin
Teens, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, and
Egmont as they present the books that will have every teen chatting at their
lockers. You do not want to miss this exciting webcast!
Vehicles Archives on a Thrifty Budget: Wills Sainte Claire Auto Museum Case Study and Best Practices (San Jose State University)
C. Harold Wills was Henry Ford's Chief Engineer from
1903-1919 and later founded his own car company (Wills Sainte Claire, Inc.) and
factory town (Marysville, MI). Wills
Sainte Claire Auto Museum Director Terry Ernest (a member of the American
Association of Automobile Museums) knew the corporate archives had to be
organized, and little money was available from the small museum's budget. Tom
Adamich (MLS, Visiting Librarian Service) tells how he created over 400 folder
level finding aids for the Wills Sainte Claire, Inc. corporate papers and
invites dialogue on how his customer service strategies and workflow best
practices might be replicated for other archivists interested in reaching out
to small museums and individuals with stories of their own to tell.
Healthy Computing (Accessible Technology Coalition)
Computers have evolved from the salvation for people with disabilities to
the cause of many disabling conditions. Our current computer-laden work and
school environments have the potential to significantly damage our bodies. It
is critical that we establish new "rules of engagement" with
computers. This Healthy Computing webinar will explore the reasons and tools
for taking regular breaks from the computer. This webinar is for people who
work extensively on computers, or who work with clients/students who do.
Tech on the Spec(trum): Making libraries more accessible for children with special needs (TechSoup)
Like any worthwhile initiative, reaching a target
audience takes time and money. Is there an affordable way to make your library
more technologically accessible for children with autism and other
developmental differences? Join this session to learn about the successful
"Come On In" program at Skokie (IL) Public Library. Hear about free
and inexpensive tools. Think about ways to partner with other organizations to
meet patron and staff needs.
For more information and to register for this program,
visit: http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/events
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March 26 (1-2 pm)
Thank Goodness It's Monday 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/
Get ready to celebrate El dÃa de los niños/El dÃa de los libros (Nebraska Library Commission)
El dÃa de los niños/El dÃa de los libros (Children's
Day/Book Day), is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading
that culminates yearly on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance
of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. In this
NCompass Live session, members of the Nebraska Library Association Diversity
Committee will share resources and ideas you can implement into your
celebration of DÃa.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgId=12008
