These are all in Central time -- check out the calendar (below) for Pacific time.
July 12 (12-1 pm)
Making Difficult Conversations Easy
(Effectiveness Institute)
Do you shy away from conflict? In
organizations across the world conflict is avoided. Expectations go unmet,
values are violated, and overall under-performance exists because people do not
know how to effectively resolve issues without resorting to the use of power.
This one-hour session introduces you to concepts that enable you to begin to
"integrate conflict" - to walk into it and effectively handle it -
rather than avoid it.
For more information and to register
for this program, visit: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/702428768
July 16 (12-1 pm)
Book Group Buzz (Booklist)
Leading a book group can be a lot of
work, from finding new titles to searching for discussion questions. In this
free, hour-long webinar, Rebecca Vnuk, Reference and Collection Management
Editor for Booklist, will be joined by representatives from HarperCollins,
Random House Library Marketing, and Sourcebooks for a discussion of upcoming
and backlist titles that are a perfect fit for adult book groups, as well as a
whirlwind tour of must-know websites for book discussion leaders.
For more information and to register
for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
July 17 (11-12 pm)
Leading Organizational Change
(NonProfit Webinars)
In a rapidly changing world, every
leader needs to understand how to effectively guide organizational change.
Change may be necessary for many reasons, such as meeting new customer demands;
implementing a strategic plan; upgrading technology systems; or coping with
challenges. Leaders often wonder how to promote buy-in and engagement during
what is sometimes a difficult process. This webinar for staff and board members
will focus on: principles of change; understanding how people react to change;
common mistakes and how to avoid them; working with resistance; and maintaining
open communication. You will learn practical tips and be introduced to
resources for further learning.
For more information and to register
for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/
July 17 (12-1 pm)
Library Social Media Use
(WebJunction)
Over half of the world’s 2 billion
internet users interact with social media tools to create, share, and exchange
information and ideas while online. Libraries are using these tools to market
programs and services, and to connect and engage with their communities beyond
the library walls. Join us as we explore Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest as
examples of tools that are being used successfully by libraries. The webinar
will cover how to create, administer, moderate, and leverage your library’s
online presence. Some basic security settings for each social media tool will
be discussed as well.
For more information and to register
for this program, visit: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html
July 18 (9-10 am)
DIY Options for Mobile Websites
(Texas State Library and Archives Commission)
Are you interested in do-it-yourself
options for developing a mobile website for your library? The Texas State
Library is planning on offering training on this topic, but we need your input.
Christine Peterson of Amigos Library Services is conducting a 1 hour
webinar, showcasing the following common DIY mobile options: Google Sites
mobile templates, Kurago Kurogo Mobile Platform, jQuery Mobile, and Responsive
Web Design using CSS media queries. In conjunction with the webinar, you
will have an opportunity to vote via survey for the solution you would like to
receive training on.
For more information and to register
for this program, visit:https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html
July 19 (11-12:30 pm)
Information Literacy Assessment:
What Works? What Doesn't? (LYRASIS)
During the last Polite Debate
Society, we addressed Information literacy from the teaching perspective... How
to teach the Hard Stuff (Recording: http://lyrasis.adobeconnect.com/p42slccadgz/).
In part 2 of the series, panelists from the information literacy
community will spend 90 minutes discussing key issues in information literacy
assessment. The teaching landscape for IL librarians continues to evolve
rapidly. Assessment strategies used previously in the traditional classroom
environment are challenging, if not impossible to implement in an educational
setting where we use both the physical and virtual classroom, where technology
dictates our approach to teaching so heavily, and where many deal with the
pressure cooker of the "one shot" class. Still others are
learning what kinds of assessment strategies are most effective in the semester
long credit bearing information literacy course. In our Polite Debate Society
session, our panel will review and critique some common assessment strategies, discuss
what works and what doesn't in a variety of settings, and share ideas for best
practices in information literacy assessment.
For more information and to register
for this program, visit: http://www.lyrasis.org/classes-and-events/Pages/Free-LYRASIS-Events.aspx
July 23 (12-1 pm)
Localize, Mobilize, and Spotlight
Your Library Services and Outreach (WebJunction)
Libraries play a critical role in
their communities that goes beyond their collections, focusing on events,
outreach and library as place. In an increasingly digital and mobile world,
libraries need new ways to reach out and engage. Now with the new OCLC Library
Spotlight program (www.worldcat.org/spotlight), you can set up a
dynamic mobile view of your library and dramatically extend its visibility into
many popular web services—in just 10 minutes. Learn about this free service,
available to all, that will make it easier for your library to be found on the
web and through highly trafficked services like Yelp. Hear how one library
focused its messaging and engagement through coordinated efforts at a local
level to maximize their web presence and reach.
For more information and to register
for this program, visit: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html
July 24 (9-3pm)
School Library Journal Summer Teen
(School Library Journal)
SummerTeen presents popular YA
authors talking about their writing experiences and current and forthcoming
titles in a conversational panel format, including Q&A sessions with the
audience. Presentations led by school and teen library experts will address the
hottest trends in YA literature including mystery/thriller, historical fantasy,
technology and diversity. And you’ll hear directly from publishers about the
newest books you’ll want for your teens this year. SummerTeen is a free,
must-attend online event for teen and young adult services librarians and
educators from public and school library settings, as well as teen advisory
groups, book clubs and anyone who loves YA/teen literature.
For more information and to register
for this program, visit: http://www.slj.com/summerteen/program/
July 24 (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, and 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
July 24 (11-1 pm)
Accessing Employment Statistics
Using "OnTheMap" (United States Census Bureau)
Uncover a wealth of information
available on U.S. workers in an overview of this online mapping and reporting
application. See where they are employed and where they live with companion
reports on worker characteristics and optional filtering by age, earnings, or
industry groups.
For more information and to register
for this program, visit: http://www.census.gov/mso/www/training/
July 24 (11-12 pm)
Building Social Capital to Enhance
Collaboration (NonProfit Webinars)
Typically when people think about social
capital, it is associations, networks and relationships that result in a gain.
I believe that organizations tend to build partners with those who are similar
(bonding social capital) instead of bridging, another form of social capital
with those who are different. In this workshop, participants will learn more
about social capital and how to leverage networks that can increase program
partners and potential funders.
For more information and to register
for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/
July 24 (1-2 pm)
Early Literacy Programming in the
Digital Age (InfoPeople)
Check the Infopeople website for
more information on this program.
For more information and to register
for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar
July 25 (9-10 am)
An eBook Publishing Primer - what
librarians need to know to help local authors (Montana State Library)
Where do local authors go to find
out about self-publishing an eBook? Why, they should go to the library, of
course!
Jo Flick of the Montana State Library
and Jodi Christophe of the Missoula Public Library's Web-On-Wheels branch
library will introduce librarians to several epublishing options that they can
share with local authors interested in self-publishing. Jodi and Jo will
explain the issues and decisions that authors face when choosing which service
they use to self publish, they will provide links to many resources available
to authors from epublishing to researching copyright issues. Participants will
leave this session with a working knowledge of how epublishing works.
For more information and to register
for this program, visit: https://app.mt.gov/cal/html/event?eventCollectionCode=msl
July 31 (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
July 31 (10-11 am)
Keys to Improving Project Team
Performance Using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (American Management
Association)
If there weren’t people involved, my
project would have been delivered on time and under budget! Sound familiar?
Unfortunately, the reality is that people are involved in the execution of
every project and not even the most sophisticated software or project template
can change that fundamental truth. Communication, interpersonal skills, and an
understanding of team dynamics are a project manager’s greatest asset for
driving optimal project performance, and the MBTI tool can fast forward that
competence exponentially. This webcast will present an overview of personality
type and how the different types can be leveraged to form a team that harnesses
the best of all of them.
For more information and to register
for this program, visit: http://www.amanet.org/news/events-calendar.aspx
July 31 (11-12 pm)
Accountable Fundraising: You Can
Integrate Achievement, Long-term Success and Stewardship (NonProfit Webinars)
Suggested practices in this webinar
will significantly improve your bottom line as you gain better results for your
cause, increases loyalty from staff and board, and deepen the level of
appreciation from those who support your mission.
For more information and to register
for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/
