May: Free library training (a long one!)

Thanks to Jamie Markus of the Wyoming State Library, here is a list of free library training programs for the next month. If you have questions or wish to register for any event, please contact the sponsoring agency.  Also, please note that all times listed are for the Mountain Time Zone, not Pacific. 

TITLES OF MAY PROGRAMS:

What does a successful internship look like? 

Recruiting Professional Volunteers 

Free E-Government Webinar for Public Librarians 

Successful Volunteer Interview Strategies  

Sizzling Spring Cookbook Buzz 

Tech Tools with Tine: MS Office Tricks 

B-Ready: Building College and Career Readiness with Digital Resources 

Finding Government Information - Water 

LibraryYOU: Library as Content Creator 

Geek the Library Informational Webinar  

Truth About Social Learning 

Outcome Thinking 1: Want Results? Then You Need to Shift to Outcome Thinking and Management 

Worlds of the Imagination: What’s New in SF/Fantasy  

Inbound Marketing: The Latest Techniques to Attract More Donors, Volunteers, and Others

Hastings StoryWalk: Walk, Read, Explore 

5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity 

Behind the Scenes with Gale Publishing Stories 

Managing Fundraisers; for the Non Fundraising Executive 

How Senior Friendly is Your Website? 

Fall 2013 Librarian Preview  

Library Learning Goes Online 

The Future of Collections: New Directions in Music Collection and CONTENTdm  

Tech Tools with Tine: Prezi 

Are You Prepared to Meet the Literacy Needs of African American Male Youth?  

Dazzling Debuts: Hot New Names in Fiction  

Outcome Thinking 2: Getting Started: Prototyping an Outcome Framework 

Books for Kids: Spring Reading for Growing Minds 

Handling Challenging Situations: What Do I Do Now? Part I of II 

Breezing Along with the RML 

Effective Strategic Planning part 3: Measure, Monitor, Report 

Planning: A Small Library's Strategies for Tech Success 

Making I.T. Happen! A Toolkit for Building Collaborative Relationships with your IT Department 

Engage! Teens, Art & Civic Participation: Creating Local, Issues-Based Programming  

Planning an Adult Program on a Budget: Creative Library Program Solutions 

Assistive Technology (AT) Latest and Greatest 

Be the Change: Raise the Bar with Effective Collaborations  

Tech Tools with Tine: Wikis 

Handling Challenging Situations: What Do I Do Now? Part II of II 

Zero to app in two weeks 

Database of the Month: Let's Get Ready for Summer Reading 

Outcome Thinking 3: Verifying Results: Finding the Evidence of Program Success 

Part 6 On Common Core – Serving the CCSS and Youth 

Library Planning: A Customized Program for Success 

Broadband Adoption Toolkit 

Conversations Across the Invisible Yellow Line – Board and Staff Roles 

Where’s the Power? What’s your Point? 

Can Your Board Tell Your Story? 

Spotlight! On National Library of Medicine Resources 

Tech Tools with Tine: Music Fun 

Outcome Thinking 4: Using Data for Improvement  

Digital Literacy: What's it All About? 

Tech Talk with Michael Sauers 

PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:

May 1 (9-10 am)

What does a successful internship look like? (Nebraska Library Commission)

From advertising for the position to saying goodbye, thoughtful planning of an internship will go a long way to making the experience meaningful for you and your intern. Kathryn Brockmeier, from the Nebraska Library Commission, will also discuss ways your library and your community can benefit from an internship at your library. Time for brainstorming and sharing will follow the presentation.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL 

May 1 (11-12 pm)

Recruiting Professional Volunteers (NonProfit Webinars)

Finding qualified professionals to contribute as volunteers can be a challenge. This webinar provides leaders of non-profit organizations and social purpose businesses with tips and logistical steps to successfully engage professional volunteers, access new relationships, and build board membership.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/ 

May 1 (12-1:30 pm)

Free E-Government Webinar for Public Librarians (American Library Association)

As governments continue to move services online, public libraries are a bridge between the government agencies and the communities they serve. To assist libraries in providing job-related e-government services to patrons, the American Library Association will host the no-cost webinar “E-Government in Action: Matching People with Jobs.”  As part of the webinar, participants will hear from numerous e-government grant recipients on innovative workforce development programs that have successfully connected people with jobs.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:http://www.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/news/ala/registration-available-free-e-government-webinar-public-librarians

May 2 (12-1 pm)

Successful Volunteer Interview Strategies (VolunteerMatch)

Interviewing each prospective volunteer can seem overwhelming, but it's one of the best ways to ensure that the volunteers you recruit are the volunteers you need. This webinar introduces a variety of question types used in volunteer interviews and offers strategies for honing your interview skills. Materials will be provided to help you implement this process in your organization, as well as a training syllabus so you can learn how to recruit and train a volunteer staff to assist with prospective volunteer interviews.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://learn.volunteermatch.org/training-topics

May 2 (1-2 pm)

Sizzling Spring Cookbook Buzz (Library Journal)

Break out those farmer’s market carts, uncover that barbecue grill, and unfold your best checkered picnic blanket. Warm weather is an invitation to cook! Fantastic meals for sunny spring celebrations and family dinners start with fresh ingredients and fresh ideas. Join us for our Sizzling Spring Cookbook Buzz, and inspire your patrons to cook up something special! With fresh offerings from Running Press, Random House Inc., and Tuttle Publishing, spring will be nothing short of delicious.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/ 

May 3 (11-12 pm)

Tech Tools with Tine: MS Office Tricks (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 

May 6 (1-2 pm)

B-Ready: Building College and Career Readiness with Digital Resources (School Library Journal)

School librarians play a key role in ensuring that students have the tools and knowledge to succeed. Now, in light of the Common Core’s increased emphasis on college, career, and world readiness, is your school library equipped with the right next-generation digital resources for mastering 21st century skills? Using examples from Britannica Digital Learning’s exciting portfolio of digital solutions, this webinar will illustrate valuable criteria that school librarians can apply when evaluating online resources to support digital literacy development. Participants also will learn a new approach, using a third-party rubric, for guiding students through the objective assessment of resources they find when reading or researching online.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.slj.com/category/webcasts/ 

May 7 (9-10 am)

Finding Government Information - Water (Wyoming State Library)

In the third of our three part webinar series, the Wyoming State Library will focus on finding federal government information on specific topics and issue of particular interest to Wyoming residents on Water. We will explore the extensive federal government online resources available and look at some relevant issues within these areas, such as safe drinking water levels, applying for water rights, and where to find laws pertaining to water issues.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://tinyurl.com/WSL13

May 7 (11-12 pm)

LibraryYOU: Library as Content Creator (WebJunction)

Learn how the Escondido Public Library partnered with local experts to create digital content for the library’s collection. Funded by an LSTA grant, the LibraryYOU project consists of a digital media studio, a website, and public training classes encouraging community members to share their knowledge and learn how to communicate through digital media formats. LibraryYOU helps strengthen connections with local businesses, establishing the library as a technology leader in the community. This webinar covers how Escondido set up LibraryYOU and how other libraries, large and small, can set up similar community content creation projects.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html 

May 7 (12-1 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/            

May 7 (12-1 pm)

Truth About Social Learning (Insync Training)

"Social learning" and "informal learning" are among the training industry's hottest phrases these days. But there's so much confusion over what they mean, and what they mean to those of us in the business. In this session we'll spend some time looking at real examples of social and informal learning as it happens in workplaces all the time, every day. Along the way we'll generate some ideas for locating, supporting and facilitating social learning opportunities toward the greater goal of enhancing organizational performance.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://us.insynctraining.com/bozarth-programs/ 

May 7 (12-1:30 pm)

Outcome Thinking 1: Want Results? Then You Need to Shift to Outcome Thinking and Management (Grantspace)

Part one in our four-part series, Outcome Thinking and Management, in this webinar we’ll explore how these concepts and approaches are different from the way many of us still think—and their value when implemented. The intent of the session is to shift your mindset as a prelude to shifting the actions you take.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/ 

May 7 (12-1 pm)

Worlds of the Imagination: What’s New in SF/Fantasy (Booklist) 

Science fiction and fantasy remain greatly popular among genre fiction readers and are gaining new fans fast! In this hour-long, free webinar, hear what series promise to hit it big and what authors have upcoming volumes. Expand your universe without leaving your seat as representatives from Baen, Galaxy Press, Tor, and Tu Books cover titles for all ages. Moderated by Booklist Adult Books editor Brad Hooper.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63 

May 7 (1-2 pm)

Inbound Marketing: The Latest Techniques to Attract More Donors, Volunteers, and Others (NonProfit Webinars)

Nonprofits’ efforts to find supporters are rapidly being supplanted by the need for supporters to easily find you. Learn about specific, low-cost marketing and fundraising techniques that will drive more traffic to you online, and increase your “conversion rate” so more of them become donors, event attendees, and other supporters. We’ll examine how to implement inbound marketing by combining techniques like search engine optimization, pay-per-click, blogs, articles, websites, landing pages, calls to action, links, social media, and more to promote and leverage your content, boost online traffic, generate leads, and convert those leads into supporters. We’ll also discuss how to easily measure results to validate that your fundraising programs are working.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/ 

May 8 (9-10 am)

Hastings StoryWalk: Walk, Read, Explore (Nebraska Library Commission)

The StoryWalk® Project combines family fun, exercise, and literacy into one great community activity. The concept involves posting pages of a book at certain intervals along a walking path. Library Director Amy Greenland will present lessons learned by the Hastings Public Library, especially in preparing materials for Nebraska wind and weather, and participant comments.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL 

May 8 (10-11 am)

5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity (American Management Association)

Attend this webcast and learn about FranklinCovey’s program called  “5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity.” The program, supported by science and years of experience, will give you an overview, key concepts and elements of a process that has helped countless individuals yield a measurable increase in their  productivity. It will also give you hope, a renewed sense of engagement, show you how implementing these tools and concepts can make or break your ability to achieve the most important outcomes in your work and personal life.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.amanet.org/news/events-calendar.aspx 

May 8 (12-1 pm)

Behind the Scenes with Gale Publishing Stories (Library Journal)

Every book has a story. Peak behind the scenes…learn the secrets, curiosities, and fun facts about two essential reference series from Gale. Register today to reserve your spot in this informative session brought to you by Gale, Cengage Learning.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/ 

May 8 (1-2 pm)

Managing Fundraisers; for the Non Fundraising Executive (NonProfit Webinars)

Specifically designed for President’s, CEO’s, Executive Directors and others without a fundraising background. This webinar will discuss the components of development planning, questions to ask, answers to expect, and potential red flags. Proper roles for executive leadership,ways to champion an increasingly effective office as well as techniques to bolster lesser results. Your organization deserves the best fundraising department and personnel possible. Be it a one person shop or much larger, how that department is managed will determine their effectiveness and in turn the number of dollars raised.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/ 

May 9 (11:30-12:30 pm)

How Senior Friendly is Your Website? (Accessible Technology Coalition)

The percentage of older people using the Internet continues to rise. As does the number of younger people who rely on the Internet for information and resources as they provide support to an older family member or friend. Learn what it means to deliver web content and navigation choices that are specifically geared for older web visitors and their families and caregivers.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://atcoalition.org/trainings 

May 9 (12-1 pm)

Fall 2013 Librarian Preview (Booklist) 

           

Be among the first to see and hear firsthand what Lerner has coming for readers this fall! Visit with Lerner Publishing Group’s editors as they unveil the new fantastic new books they’ll be publishing in Fall 2013. Get the inside scoop and sneak peek at Lerner’s new series, nonfiction titles, middle grade and YA fiction, graphic novels, and picture books for grades K-12 coming this January. Plus, learn about new digital offerings, as well as supports for Common Core State Standards, and free teaching guides, reader’s discussion guides, classroom activities, and websites that make lesson planning easy.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63 

May 9 (12-1 pm)

Library Learning Goes Online (American Libraries)

Online learning is changing the way schools work. From elementary to graduate school to continuing education, online tools are creating new horizons in distance learning and new tools to supplement in-person learning. But what does this mean for libraries? How can we enhance traditional library instruction with online tools? How do we create standards in the face of technology that is constantly changing?

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://americanlibrarieslive.org/ 

May 10 (11-1 pm)

The Future of Collections: New Directions in Music Collection and CONTENTdm (Lyrasis) 

11-12 pm. Hey You, Get Offa My Cloud: New Directions In Library Music Collections. With drastic changes in the way people consume music and the inevitable cratering of the record industry, where does this leave libraries? We'll take a look at how we got to this point and the evolving role of digital music in the marketplace and in libraries. We will highlight a number of potential opportunities where libraries can still be a place to encounter new sounds and be an active participant in its community’s music scene. We'll consider the evolving role of digital media. 12-1 pm. CONTENTdm.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.lyrasis.org/Classes-and-Events.aspx 

May 10 (11-12 pm)

Tech Tools with Tine: Prezi (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

May 13 (1:30-2:30 pm)

Are You Prepared to Meet the Literacy Needs of African American Male Youth? (University of North Carolina) 

           

The need for quality literacy education is strong, particularly for certain underserved populations. One group in critical need of improved literacy instruction is African American males. This webinar will explore the role of the education community, including librarians, in: 1) closing the literacy achievement gap, 2) nurturing the resolve of African American male youth, helping them reconcile their different identities, and reimagine their place in the world,  and 3) enabling African American male youth to take action in their own lives and in their communities.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://sils.unc.edu/events 

May 14 (12-1 pm)

Dazzling Debuts: Hot New Names in Fiction (Booklist) 

           

In this free, hour-long webinar, Random House will introduce four not-to-be-missed names in fiction, sure to be popular at your library this summer. You'll hear directly from the authors about their novels, the writing process, and the inspiration behind their works. Booklist Collection Management editor Rebecca Vnuk will moderate the panel and interview the authors, and attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of Lottie Moggach (KISS ME FIRST), Jessica Brockmole (LETTERS FROM SKYE), Koren Zailckas (MOTHER, MOTHER), Robert Rotstein (CORRUPT PRACTICES).

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63 

May 14 (12-1:30 pm)

Outcome Thinking 2: Getting Started: Prototyping an Outcome Framework (Grantspace)

Understanding outcome thinking is a start, but changing the way you think has limited value unless it prompts a difference in the way you act. Learning can be defined as a relatively enduring change in behavior. By this standard, if you do things the same way you did them before the first session, you haven’t learned. Prototyping – conducting a small-scale test to determine if it outperforms a present practice – is the way to rapidly get to changed behavior. This session will start you down the road of real learning by helping you craft and implement an outcome management prototype.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/

May 14 (1-2 pm)

Books for Kids: Spring Reading for Growing Minds (School Library Journal)

Are you ready for an adventure? With beautiful illustrations, imaginative journeys, and timeless lessons, a great children’s book captures the hearts and minds of all generations. Whether you’re looking for the perfect book to fit in with the Common Core State Standards or you’re just looking to spice up story time, this free webcast is for you. Join Groundwood Books, Teacher Created Materials, and Random House Inc. as they present the best new upcoming books for kids from Shell Education, Archie Comics, National Geographic for Kids, Blue Apple Books, and Quirk Books.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.slj.com/category/webcasts/ 

May 14 (1-2 pm)

Handling Challenging Situations: What Do I Do Now? Part I of II (InfoPeople)

To a great extent, libraries’ users behave within the framework of acceptable social norms. But a subset of users in all libraries – large, small, urban, rural, suburban, special and academic – behave outside these norms, placing stress on the staff and other users. Whether the behaviors are exhibited by those who are homeless, mentally ill or just plain rude, providing your staff with limit-setting and self-care skills can turn challenging situations into empowering ones. San Francisco Public Library has turned to other City agencies to assist staff in gaining skills and strategies for responding to these situations.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar 

May 15 (10-11 am)

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: MCR Coordinators will share their experiences from the Medical Library Association meeting in Boston. 

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.

May 15 (11-12 pm)

Effective Strategic Planning part 3: Measure, Monitor, Report (NonProfit Webinars)

No matter how rewarding a planning process is in cultivating your stakeholders, focusing your board and staff, and developing your organization, and no matter how promising the goals and objectives of your plan, strategic planning cannot be successful unless it drives action. A bit of wisdom from the business world is that we manage what we measure. This webinar rounds out our strategic planning series with a look at selecting what to measure and how to use, track and report the data.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/ 

May 15 (12-1 pm)

Planning: A Small Library's Strategies for Tech Success (TechSoup)

Join us on May 15th at 11 AM Pacific/2 PM Eastern, as we talk about technology planning in libraries with special guest Alexis Caudell, director of the Mitchell Community Public Library in Mitchell, Indiana – a  busy small-town library, serving a population of 12,009 across three rural townships. Successful technology implementation requires time, attention, planning, money, and training. Alexis focuses on thinking ahead, pursuing grants, and making people a priority – including both staff members who need training and community members whose needs are the driving force.  We look forward to learning from Alexis as she shares her experiences and ideas in this session. This webinar is part of a series of webinars exploring the Edge Initiative Benchmarks, specifically Benchmark 7, which says: Libraries integrate public access technology into planning and policies.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/events 

May 15 (12:30-1:30 pm)

Making I.T. Happen! A Toolkit for Building Collaborative Relationships with your IT Department (Colorado State Library)

IT folks carry the stigma of being particularly non-collaborative, but the stereotype of the loner programmer barricaded in a cubicle is not necessarily accurate. The growing number of collaborative projects between library public services and IT departments make it necessary to examine relationships and create excellent communications for resulting success. This program will discuss proven management and collaborative techniques for building relationships, through self-assessment and teambuilding techniques, and will offer a glimpse into how strong relationships between IT and public services libraries can lead to award-winning and innovative projects.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://cslinsession.cvlsites.org/

May 15 (1-2 pm)

Engage! Teens, Art & Civic Participation: Creating Local, Issues-Based Programming (American Library Association)

This session will focus on issues based discussions for teen audiences, using the Engage! Teens, Art & Civic Participation model. Adam Davis, Director for the Project on Civic Reflection and an advisor to the Engage! project, will walk webinar participants through how to identify locally relevant issues and images for issues-based teen programming, and Christie Chandler-Stahl, formerly of the Evanston (Ill.) Public Library and currently at the Rakow Branch of the Gail Borden Public Library District in Elgin, Illinois, will share how this approach worked in her library.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.programminglibrarian.org/online-learning.html#.UXrBeso0_3V 

May 15 (1-2 pm)

Planning an Adult Program on a Budget: Creative Library Program Solutions (InfoPeople)

This webinar will introduce the beginning program coordinator to the basic tools necessary to plan, implement and evaluate successful library programs for adult programming on a budget. From book discussions and author visits to craft programs and film screenings, this webinar is designed to help public librarians create programming that underscore the role of the public library as an important cultural, recreational and educational institution in the community. This webinar will provide participants with ideas and samples of programs they can bring to their own library. A step-by step process and details including getting started, program types and associated costs, resources for low cost programs, and marketing and evaluating programs.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar 

May 16 (11:30-12:30 pm)

Assistive Technology (AT) Latest and Greatest (Accessible Technology Coalition)

Hosted by AT Network. Presented by Debbie Drennan and Janet Nunez. Trends in Assistive Technology - The Latest from 2013 ATIA and CSUN Conference.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://atcoalition.org/trainings 

May 16 (4-5 pm)

Be the Change: Raise the Bar with Effective Collaborations (Booklist) 

           

Get the big picture and nitty gritty on what you need to about how to pull off collaborations that work–with peers, principals, public libraries, parents, and others—using partnerships as well as technology to turn gaps into opportunities for learning and leadership.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63 

May 17 (11-12 pm)

Tech Tools with Tine: Wikis (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

May 21 (11-12 pm)

Zero to app in two weeks (O’Reilly)

In working with top tier app partners, the Windows Ecosystem Team has seen developers produce an app in a little as two weeks, whereas others meander around for months with little to show. Why this discrepancy? What are the factors that make the difference between struggle and success? In this webcast, Kraig Brockschmidt will share the experiences that he and his team has gained from working with these partners to help you get your productivity in high gear for your own app-building efforts.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://oreilly.com/webcasts/ 

May 21 (11:15-12 pm)

Database of the Month: Let's Get Ready for Summer Reading (Wyoming State Library)

Join Chris Van Burgh to discover some of the great resources found for summer reading in the GoWYLD.net statewide resources.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/124264022  

May 21 (12-1:30 pm)

Outcome Thinking 3: Verifying Results: Finding the Evidence of Program Success (Grantspace)

This webinar focuses on the evidence and verification that your defined success has been achieved and methods for gathering evidence. The measure of a robust outcome framework includes three elements:  a clear definition of success in terms of benefits or changes, not in terms of your own activities or interventions, evidence that success has been achieved, and a method to determine progress toward success based on interim changes produced by your intervention.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/

May 21 (1-2 pm)

Handling Challenging Situations: What Do I Do Now? Part II of II (InfoPeople)

A partnership between the San Francisco Public Library and the local Department of Public Health resulted in the placement of a social worker at the Main Library to link users to housing and social services. Eventually a job-training component was added, providing opportunities to develop marketable skills for people who had been homeless. Meet and hear the story of a library outreach worker who helps herself by helping others.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar 

May 21 (1-2 pm)

Part 6 On Common Core – Serving the CCSS and Youth (School Library Journal)

What resources do librarians have in their collections that meet the goals of the Common Core initiative? How will the Common Core State Standards influence the decisions school and public librarians will be making as they continue to develop their collections? What specifically should educators be looking for in the resources they select? Join Kathleen Odean, librarian, speaker, reviewer, university instructor, and the author of guides to children’s titles as she discusses the books that engage children and meet the goals of the CCSS.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.slj.com/category/webcasts/ 

May 22 (9-10 am)

Library Planning: A Customized Program for Success (Nebraska Library Commission)

Planning gives a library greater depth of understanding of the community it serves, goals to work toward, and a path to follow. Since libraries and their communities are all unique, every library’s plan is custom designed. Eric Green, Denise Harders, Sharon Osenga, and Sarah Warneke, Nebraska Regional Library System directors, and Laura Johnson from the Nebraska Library Commission will discuss the importance of planning and introduce a new program they will be offering to libraries to make the vital activity of planning simpler and more immediate.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL 

May 22 (11-12 pm)

Broadband Adoption Toolkit (WebJunction)

Increasing access and use of information technologies is essential for communities and individuals. Libraries, local government, community-based organizations and businesses are creating a variety of solutions. Building a digitally inclusive community requires multiple strategies, collaborations and creativity. Some digital inclusion strategies are referred to as “broadband adoption” which includes technology training, broadband awareness, low cost internet service and low cost home computers. NTIA is expected to release a Broadband Adoption Toolkit in May 2013. Join us for a conversation with the creators of the Broadband Adoption Toolkit to discuss what they learned and how the broadband adoption pieces fit together.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html

May 22 (11-12 pm)

Conversations Across the Invisible Yellow Line – Board and Staff Roles (NonProfit Webinars)

If you’ve ever watched a football game on television, you’ve seen the yellow line that appears on the screen, showing the placement of the next down. We can see it, but those on the field cannot. It’s invisible to the players. The same is true in many board and staff relationships. There is a yellow line that defines who does what, but it is invisible. This fast paced webinar will share some of the basic on both sides of the yellow line and suggest ways to make it less ‘invisible’ to the players in a nonprofit.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/ 

May 22 (12-1 pm)

Where’s the Power? What’s your Point? (Insync Training)

Tired of seeing PowerPoint shows that have neither power nor a point? This session provides strategies for developing memorable slides with punch, not just pretty slides peppered with bullets. Join us as we look at ways to hook our learners, highlight critical information, and create learning points that will stick.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://us.insynctraining.com/bozarth-programs/ 

May 22 (1-2 pm)

Can Your Board Tell Your Story? (NonProfit Webinars)

Board members often don’t want to ask for funds, but when it comes to raising friends for your organization, most of them are eager. But, do they know how to tell your story? Here are some things board members can do: Develop their own 30-second elevator speech about your organization, Present “just the facts, ma’am” fact sheet to a local business person, and Speak with passion about your organization to potential donors.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/ 

May 22 (1-2 pm)

Spotlight! On National Library of Medicine Resources (National Library of Medicine)

In this month's webinar, Dana Abbey, NN/LM Colorado/Health Information Literacy Coordinator, will present on multiple language resources. Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit. 

Log in at: 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.

May 24 (11-12 pm)

Tech Tools with Tine: Music Fun (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

May 28 (12-1:30 pm)

Outcome Thinking 4: Using Data for Improvement (Otherwise There's No Point in Collecting It!) (Grantspace)

Collecting the evidence that program success has been achieved – or not – generates information in the form of data. In an outcome mindset, collecting data is an activity, not an outcome. The only real outcome for data and data collection is USE! This session will provide insights and tools for USING the different types of data generated in an outcome framework. The intent of the session is to promote data use in the service of improved results and impact for clients.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/

May 29 (9-10 am)

Digital Literacy: What's it All About? (Montana State Library)

Lauren McMullen and Jo Flick will lead a discussion about the meaning of Digital Literacy for libraries. Together, participants will explore the important role libraries play in promoting digitally literate communities.  In the second half of this session, participants will explore online resources they can access to support their digital literacy services and training.  

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://app.mt.gov/cal/html/event?eventCollectionCode=msl 

May 29 (9-10 am)

Tech Talk with Michael Sauers (Nebraska Library Commission)

In this monthly feature of NCompass Live, the NLC’s Technology Innovation Librarian, Michael Sauers, will discuss the tech news of the month and share new and exciting tech for your library. There will also be plenty of time in each episode for you to ask your tech questions. So, bring your questions with you, or send them in ahead of time, and Michael will have your answers.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL