Oct: Electronic Resources Workflows and Tools (ALCTS)

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

sessions are intended to last 1 hour, starting:

11 am Pacific | 12 Mountain | 1 pm Central | 2 pm Eastern

This webinar will cover key points to consider, tools, and workflow options in managing electronic resources. Most libraries use multiple tools and approaches to manage e-resources, which brings benefits and challenges. Speakers will provide insights and perspectives on ERM systems, supplemental processes to fill gaps in functionality, and those systems' interoperability with patron-facing interfaces.

Participant	Fee ($USD)
ALCTS Member (individual)	43
Nonmember (individual)	59
International (individual)	43
Groups. Applies to group of people that will watch the webinar together from one access point.
Member group	99
Nonmember group	129

All webinars are recorded and the one-time fee includes unlimited access to the webinar recording. All registered attendees will receive the link to the recorded session so if you are unable to attend the webinar at the time it is presented, you will have the opportunity to listen to the recording at your convenience.

http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/102313

Oct: Developing and Implementing Open Access Policies: Bring your questions (ACRL)

October 22, 2013
11 a.m. Pacific | 12:00 p.m. Mountain | 1:00 p.m. Central | 2:00 p.m. Eastern

90 minutes

Gather a group on your campus and participate together as two experienced practitioners describe the elements of an effective OA policy, explain why each is important and detail the process for moving a policy forward on your campus. After a basic overview, join in a highly interactive opportunity to pose your questions to the speakers about the development and implementation of open access policies. We welcome participation from those who are both new to the process and issues as well as those already deeply in the policy development or implementation stages.  Offered during International Open Access Week, this ACRL e-Learning webcast makes for an ideal OA week event on your campus.
Learning Outcomes:

• Learn how to evaluate elements of policy;
• Learn how to engage and assess stakeholders;
• Be able to identify the critical pieces for the implementation phases

Registration fees:
ACRL member: $50
ALA member: $75
Nonmember: $90
Student: $40
Group*: $295

http://www.ala.org/acrl/openaccess

Oct: Libraries and MOOCs: Providing Solutions for Alt-Higher Ed (ALCTS)

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

sessions are intended to last 1 hour, starting:

11 am Pacific | 12 Mountain | 1 pm Central | 2 pm Eastern

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are sweeping the country and libraries and librarians are watching this development carefully. This series of four webinars will help librarians gain an understanding of the complexity of the MOOC “movement,” learn how to support students and faculty engaged with MOOCs, become familiar with the copyright and intellectual property requirements in relation to MOOCs, and hear what the future may hold for MOOCs.

On October 9, 2013, Steven Bell, Associate University Librarian for Research & Instructional Services at Temple University, will offer “Libraries and MOOCs: Providing Solutions for Alt-Higher Ed” outlining his views on the role of the librarian as a “solutions provider” to the online learning community. Whether a traditional online course, or a MOOC, librarians should be recognized as full partners throughout the development process. Steven will discuss how librarians can get into the conversation.

For more information on the ALCTS Webinar Series: Libraries and MOOCs: http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/moocs

Participant	Fee ($USD)
	Each	Series of 4
ALCTS Member (individual)	43	138
Nonmember (individual)	59	189
International (individual)	43	138
Groups. Applies to group of people that will watch the webinar together from one access point.
Member group	99	317
Nonmember group	129	413

All webinars are recorded and the one-time fee includes unlimited access to the webinar recording. All registered attendees will receive the link to the recorded session so if you are unable to attend the webinar at the time it is presented, you will have the opportunity to listen to the recording at your convenience.

Oct: The Publishing Rollercoaster: Writers Sound Off (ACRL)

October 9, 2013
11 a.m. Pacific | 12:00 p.m. Mountain | 1:00 p.m. Central | 2:00 p.m. Eastern

90 minutes

Presented by the ACRL Publications Coordinating Committee

Description: Expand your knowledge of professional publishing from concept through research, submission, revision, and publication. Bringing first-hand experience of the writing and publishing process, this session’s panelists will share their experiences while presenting strategies and tips for those who are hoping to get published for the first time, or who wish to grow their skills.

Learning Outcomes:

• Develop critical skills to improve their writing process, including strategies for getting published.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the professional publishing world.
• Make connections with others around the country to expand their possibilities for collaborative writing projects.

Presenter(s): Kim Leeder, Director of Library Services, College of Western Idaho; Christopher Hollister, Associate Librarian, University of Buffalo Libraries; Angela Courtney, Head, Arts & Humanities Department/Head, Reference Services Department, Indiana University Libraries

http://www.ala.org/acrl/publishingrollercoaster

Oct: Library Security: The Basics and Beyond (LLAMA)

Wed., Oct. 23, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. (Central time)

This webinar will provide the skills necessary to manage threatening situations in the library. Discussion will address theoretical concepts, behavior policies, working with local law enforcement both in and out of the library, library banning policies, staff communication tools, and assessment for dangerous behavior. In addition, strategies for avoiding threatening behaviors will be reviewed.

Presenter:  Sydney McCoy, Branch Administrator III, Frederick County Public Libraries, Frederick, MD

By the end of this webinar participants will:

• be able to identify three ways to prevent escalation of bad behavior.
• be able to identify at least four ways reverse an escalated patron interaction.
• recognize the importance of consistent policy enforcement.
• be able to explain a progressive banning procedure.
• be able to identify at least five disruptive library behaviors.
• be able to list at least 3 benefits to having a consistent and progressive banning procedure.

Fees:
LLAMA member: $49
Non-LLAMA member $59
LLAMA group rate (5 or more people at one site) $199
Non-LLAMA group rate (5 or more people at one site) $239

Register online: http://tinyurl.com/3zhtecm

Register with a purchase order or by mail: registration form (PDF, 1 pg.).

Oct: Multimedia spaces: Creating a Culture of Creativity (LLAMA)

Wed., Oct. 2, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. (Central time)

Description: This webinar will focus on what library leaders need to know in order to create and showcase multimedia spaces and services as assets to the Library and to the community/campus.

Presenter:  Shelly McCoy is Librarian and Head of the Student Multimedia Design Center, University of Delaware Library.  She chairs ALA's popular Video Round Table (VRT) online Multimedia Production Discussion Group. 

Participants will gain:

• Perspective on the academic and cultural need to have such a space in the Library;
• Knowledge about the minimum space, equipment, hardware, software, and staffing requirements to have such an area;
• Multiple levels of service implementation ideas
• Insight into how adding an instruction and/or Multimedia Literacy program component can affect such a space and the community it is in;
• Perspective on what it means to work in and manage this type of MakerSpace;
• Learn from challenges, lessons learned, and future of these spaces.

Fees:
LLAMA member: $49
Non-LLAMA member $59
LLAMA group rate (5 or more people at one site) $199
Non-LLAMA group rate (5 or more people at one site) $239

Register online: http://tinyurl.com/3zhtecm

Register with a purchase order or by mail: registration form (PDF, 1 pg.).

Oct/Nov: Standards for Libraries in Higher Education Webcast Series (ACRL)

ACRL is pleased to offer this three-part series on the new Standards for Libraries in Higher Education.  These three webcasts focus on applying the Standards for Libraries in Higher Education and offer practical strategies for immediate action, as well as long-term planning and assessment. Each webcast is related to the others but is also independent so you can do all three or just choose one or two that best meets your needs.

Webcast 1: Applying the Standards for Libraries in Higher Education - Designing Assessments (October 2, 2013)

Webcast 2: Applying the Standards for Libraries in Higher Education - Strategic Planning and Benchmarking (October 23, 2013)

Webcast 3: Applying the Standards for Libraries in Higher Education - Communicating Results and Crafting the Library's Story (November 13, 2013)

Webcast Times: 10 a.m. Pacific | 11:00 a.m. Mountain | 12:00 p.m. Central | 1:00 p.m. Eastern (90 minutes per webcast)

Full info: http://www.ala.org/acrl/slheseries

Registration fees per Webcast:
ACRL member: $50
ALA member: $75
Nonmember: $90
Student: $40
Group*: $295

Registration fees per series:
ACRL member: $140
ALA member: $215
Nonmember: $260
Student: $110
Group*: $595

How to register:

• Go to the Online Registration page.
• To register for an individual webcast: Locate the webcast by the date of the event (October 2 - Designing Assessments, October 23 - Strategic Planning and Benchmarking, and/or November 13 - Communicating Results and Crafting the Libraries Story).  Select the "Register" link next to the Webcast title on ALA's webcast registration page (linked above).
• To register or the full series: Locate the webcast series named "ACRL Webinar Series: Applying the Standards for Libraries in Higher Education."  Select the "Register" link next to the Webcast title on ALA's webcast registration page (linked above).
• You will need to log in with your ALA ID & password. If you do not have an ALA ID & password, you will be asked to create one in order to register.

OCTOBER 2013: TONS OF NEW LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Do a search for October or Oct and see them all!
Or check out the calendar below (Agenda view provides them in a list format)

Learn on!!!
Margaret

Special thanks to Jaimie Markus

Feb '14: Virtual Presentations: Is the computer taking over? (Insynch Training)

February 24, 2014 (10-11am PST)

A frequent question on people’s minds revolves around the differences between face-to-face presentations and virtual presentations. One of the differences is the most obvious one: in a virtual presentation, a computer is mandatory (whether in the shape of a desktop, laptop, tablet, or mobile phone). And therefore comes another question: how does this device impact the presenters’ engagement with the audience? Does the computer help or hinder the interaction in a virtual presentation?

Join this session to look at four ways to raise the volume on the human side over the machine side in your virtual presentations. You will learn how concepts such as personal style, generic architecture, templatized thinking, expertise, imitation, and innovation can impact the type of engagement you create with your virtual audiences.

http://us.insynctraining.com/Virtual-presentations-is-the-computer-taking-over?course=34

Jan '14: Lights, Camera, Action! Designing and delivering online training with impact and excitement (Insynch Training)

January 27, 2014 (10-11am PST)

This session takes the success of Hollywood movies and incorporates them into the design and delivery of online training. Join this one hour interactive session and learn how to take lessons learned from Hollywood by looking into the actors, the story line, sound effects and scenery and comparing them to how we deliver and design traditional online training.
In this session you will learn specifics around the following:

Tips and tricks when using the web cam and how to make your online presence stand out.
How your voice plays a big role in your online presence. What you say and how you say it makes a big difference.
Designing your class like a three-act structured movie cliff hanger.
Delivery and design tips and tricks for a culturally diverse class.
Adding sound and effective visuals to grab attention.

http://us.insynctraining.com/lights-camera-action/?course=35

Dec: Mobile Learning's Missing Link: Instructor-Led Virtual Training (InSynch Training)

December 9 (10-11am PST)

This session will help savvy designers avoid design catastrophes, managers understand how mobile learning fits and IT staff see the support they need to have ready. After contrasting a traditional virtual classroom to a mobile virtual classroom, the limitations of live mobile learning will be addressed. This session will provide strategies that take advantage of learning in the mobile environment.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the session, participants will learn:
What doesn't work in the mobile virtual classroom and why.
How to utilize strategies that maximize mobile virtual classrooms.
Ways to determine if a virtual classroom should be designed for mobile learners.
Five mobile instructional exercises that help designers meet learning objectives.

http://insynctraining.com/mobile-learning-missing-link?course=36

Nov: Advanced Accessible PDF - Part 2: Tables, Forms, and More!

November 21 (11am-12:30pm PST)

ADA Online Learning presents on the additional editing is needed to get your PDF fully accessible. This session will look at the Table and Form Editors, changing reading order for assistive devices, and new features in Acrobat XI. Participants should have a basic understanding of accessible PDF principles such as tagging and navigational structure. Part 1 of this series can be seen online.

Login or sign up for a free membership to register for this training.

TONS OF NEW LEARNING EXPERIENCES ADDED FOR OCTOBER!

Do a search for October or Oct and see them all!
Or check out the calendar below (Agenda view provides them in a list format)

Learn on!!!
Margaret

Special thanks to Jaimie Markus

Oct: Staff Technology Skills: Creating a Learning Environment (TechSoup)

October 31 (11am-12pm PST)

How can you foster an environment in which staff have the technology expertise necessary to help patrons achieve their goals? Join us on October 31st at 11 AM Pacific/Noon Mountain/1 PM Central/2 PM Eastern time, as we talk with Mick Jacobsen and Toby Greenwalt about technology skills and the culture of learning at Skokie Public Library (IL).  What have they done? What did they learn? What are they planning to do next?

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

Oct: Tech Talk with Michael Sauers (Nebraska Library Commission)

October 30 (8-9am PST)

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 

Oct: Conversation Sparks: STEM in Libraries (Southern Maryland Regional Library Association)

October 28 (11am-12pm PST)

Conversation Sparks is a way to facilitate a large-scale conversation with librarians around the country. In this virtual environment, participants will meet with the purpose of exchanging ideas, exploring best practices, and learning from others in the profession. It is a way to break paradigms and learn from the examples of others in an environment of respect and understanding.  Our October session focuses on STEM Programs in Libraries with examples from libraries across the country. If you have an example of a STEM library project or program, share it with us during our Open Sharing portion of the session.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://host2.evanced.info/maryland/evanced/eventcalendar.asp 

Oct: Win Friends and Influence People (InSync Training)

October 28 (10-11am PST)

Global organizations are constantly looking for new methods and technologies to engage employees and help managers motivate and influence people across hierarchies, cultures, and geographies. Live Online Training can be your most valuable tool for engaging and motivating a global workforce. Join Kassy LaBorie from Dale Carnegie Training as she discusses what their new division, Dale Carnegie Digital, is doing to influence their global audience using Live Online Training. This case study will help you to discover the most important strategies and considerations that are necessary to make a virtual training solution successful.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://us.insynctraining.com/insync-byte-series 

Oct: Unveiling the Hidden Value in City and County Government Data (Infopeople)

October 24 (12-1pm PST)

More info coming soon!

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

Oct: Early STEM Learning in Library Programs for Young Children (Texas State Library & Archives Commission)

October 24 (11:30am-1pm PST)

The second Webinar in our Early Literacy In Your Library series, this session will introduce literature-based math and science activities for librarians to include in storytime programs for preschool children. Children have a natural curiosity and librarians need only give them a chance to ask questions, explore, look for answers, and talk about their experience. The engaging activities are aligned with educational standards and will assist libraries in implementing the 10 Key Ways that libraries can improve early learning outcomes, in particular, “Supporting development of executive function and ‘deeper learning’ skills through literacy and STEM-based experiences.”

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html 

Oct: Libraries Go “Outside the Box” with Redbox (WebJunction)

October 23 (11am-12pm PST)

Outside the Box is an innovative program that is focused on enriching communities by bringing people together for free, fun, public entertainment experiences. In this pilot program, five public libraries teamed up with Redbox, America's Destination for Entertainment. Led by the local communities, with support from OCLC, and guidance by consultants from the Project for Public Spaces, the initiative explores "placemaking," an approach that breathes life and community connection into public spaces. This webinar will showcase placemaking activities at the pilot libraries, as well as share best practices and perspectives on community engagement from program partners.

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

Oct: Mission and Leadership: Work Motivation That Strikes a Chord (Nonprofit Webinars)

October 23 (10-11am PST)

In this extremely practical presentation, that Dr. Eyal Ronen has never shared in the past, he will describe the practical steps to creating a clear mission, vision, and values for the organization. He will also describe the 4 things every leader must do in order to be effective in accomplishing his or her, and the organization’s mission.

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

Oct: Stay safe and browse dangerously (Washington State Library)

October 23 (9-10am PST)

Ahniwa Ferrari, Web Content Manager for WebJunction, shares his strategies for staying safe in a dangerous online world. He will cover tips and tricks to secure your browser, privatize your social networks, and get rid of viruses, malware, and that annoying Ask toolbar that installed itself in your web browser. Content covered will be useful for library staff and knowledge gained can be shared with library patrons of all types.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/training/trainingDesc.aspx?session=3460 

Oct: Little Library with a Big Heart: Southern Area Public Library, WV: Best Small Library in America 2013 (Nebraska Library Commission)

October 23 (8-9 am PST)

With the enthusiasm and leadership of director Mary Beth Stenger, Southern Area Public Library, in Lost Creek, WV, has been transformed from a good, traditional public library into a modern, bustling center of community activity, information, and learning. This transformation convinced the judges to name it the Best Small Library in America 2013, cosponsored by Library Journal and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Mary will share how the library has developed creative programming and innovative services to serve their community of 498, with the help of just one other library staff member, a team of volunteers and a small Board of Trustees.

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

Oct: Accessing Census Bureau Stats - American Fact Finder 2 (Wyoming State Library)

October 23 (8-9 am PST)

Join Karen Kitchens for this session on American FactFinder, the Census Bureau’s online tool for accessing a wide variety of population, economic, geographic, and housing information about the United States. American FactFinder provides quick access to data from the Decennial Census, American Community Survey, Puerto Rico Community Survey, Population Estimates Program, Economic Census, and Annual Economic Surveys. In this session, you will learn how to conduct basic searches using: Topics and Keywords, Geographies, Population Group, and Industry Code. You will also learn how to create and view a thematic map and modify a table.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/163384246 

Oct: Teacher Librarian News Night (Teacher Librarian Virtual Cafe)

October 21 (5-6pm PST)

This is a LIVE show presented in news show format featuring a Wrap up of “This Month in School Libraries” and deeper discussion of topical school library issues with special guest experts. Did we mention it was LIVE?

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://tlvirtualcafe.wikispaces.com/#Webinars%20/%20Events 

Oct: Nuts & Bolts of Social Media (InSync Training)

October 21 (11am-12pm PST)

This session will cover basics of creating and sustaining community via social media tools. Rather than theory, participants will walk away with an understanding of how to implement and utilize these applications.

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

Oct: Holy Bagumba! An exclusive webcast with beloved children’s book authors Kate DiCamillo and Jon Scieszka (School Library Journal)

October 21 (9-11am PST)

Join Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature emeritus Jon Scieszka as they discuss Kate’s latest book FLORA & ULYSSES: THE ILLUMINATED ADVENTURES and the importance of humor in children’s literature. Kate DiCamillo is the author of many beloved books for young readers, including The Tale of Despereaux and Because of Winn-Dixie. In her new genre-bending novel Flora & Ulysses, Kate delivers a laugh-out-loud story filled with eccentric, endearing characters. It begins, as the best superhero stories do, with a tragic accident that has unexpected consequences.

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

Oct: Growing Your Early Literacy Program (Texas State Library & Archives Commission)

October 17 (11:30am-1pm PST)

The first Webinar in this three-part series on early literacy will introduce best practices and will highlight model programs related to the 10 Key Ways that libraries can improve early learning outcomes. The goal is for library staff to implement best practices and to be inspired to begin planning new programs and partnerships that will increase school readiness for preschool children in their communities.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html 

Oct: Successful Volunteer Interview Strategies (VolunteerMatch)

October 17 (11am-12pm PST)

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

Oct: 3D Printing and Libraries (Wyoming State Library)

October 17 (9-10am PST)

Learn more about 3D printing technology and how it can be applied to libraries through in-house maker spaces and for rapid prototyping. A live demo of the technology will occur.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/288539134

Oct: How to Hire IT Staff for Your Library (Infopeople)

October 16 (12-1pm PST)

Do you know what really makes for a good library IT staffer? Do you wish you knew what pitfalls to look out for when hiring one? It’s not easy to hire for a position where it’s unlikely you fully understand the position’s responsibilities or challenges, let alone what exact skill set you need a hire to have. In this webinar, you will: Learn what to look for and for red flags that can cause issues down the road, Find out how job ads can actually turn off qualified applicants, and Hear real words of wisdom, from current library IT managers.

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

Oct: Social Media Networks: Enhancing Community Engagement Amongst People with Disabilities (Accessible Technology Coalition)

October 16 (5-6am PST)

The most commonly used social media platforms and the most appropriate sites for users will be identified and discussed. Specifics about what to expect from social media for people who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) will be explored, as well as the growing use of social media on mobile devices. Concerns about identity theft and personal information safety/protection will be addressed. Other discussion topics will include details on blogging/storytelling - to blog, or not to blog? - along with  some important “do's and don'ts” for social media. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

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

Oct: Database of the Month: ProQuest Learning - Literature (Wyoming State Library)

October 15 (10:15-11am PST)

Are you struggling with Kafka?  Want to know more about Catcher in the Rye?  Interested in hearing Robert Bly read his poetry? Come check out ProQuest Learning:  Literature.  A great source for finding authors, criticism, study guides, multimedia and more.  It is designed for K-12 students, but most everyone will find it useful.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/599752582

Oct: Money Smart Week @ your library Webinar (American Library Association)

October 10 (12-1pm PST)

Money Smart Week @ your library is a partnership between ALA and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, through which libraries of all types provide financial literacy programming for all stages of life during. Retirees, school kids, college students--everyone can learn more, to be better with their money. Learn from veterans and first-timers how Money Smart Week @ your library has been a great success for their libraries, and how it can be in yours. Get valuable programming and promotion ideas, tips on possible partners, and resources that make it easy for you.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://alapublishing.webex.com/alapublishing/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=666612099 

Oct: Writing Accurate and Useful Volunteer Position Descriptions (VolunteerMatch)

October 10 (11am-12pm PST)

A good position description can make the recruitment and placement of volunteers so much easier, but this foundation component of a program is often overlooked or put into a folder and never used. This webinar will start with the basics of what should be included in a position description and will help you create or update position descriptions for all of your volunteer opportunities.

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

Oct: International Libraries: A View from Friends Across the Pond (American Libraries Live)

October 10 (11am-12pm PST)

On the next episode of AL Live, we'll take a trip overseas for "International Libraries: A View from Friends Across the Pond." Our fantastic panel of international experts will discuss how some of Europe's top libraries see the role of the library and the librarian.

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

Oct: Grantseeking Basics (GrantSpace)

October 10 (10-11am PST)

Learn how to become a better grantseeker! In this class we will cover: what you need to have in place before you seek a grant; the world of grantmakers; the grantseeking process; and available tools and resources.

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

Oct: How to Use Data to Get Grants (Nonprofit Webinars)

October 9 (12-1pm PST)

This webinar explains which data grantmakers are looking for, and where to present statistics and other information within the grant proposal. Multiple examples from actual, funded grant proposals will show how data solves grant writers’ most knotty problems by creating need statements, formulating project objectives, devising evaluation measures, and more.

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

Oct: Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits (GrantSpace)

October 9 (12-1pm PST)

This class is designed for new nonprofits or community groups with very little experience in grantseeking. We focus specifically on foundation fundraising.

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

Oct: What Can Search Engine Designers Learn from the Reference Interview? (San Jose State University)

October 9 (10-11am PST)

John Dove, senior publisher at Credo Reference, will take a look at how Google has evolved as a search engine and share their stated vision for the future. He will then contrast that with Credo’s vision of an online reference system that captures some of the best insights and understandings that reference librarians have about their users and users’ needs.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/colloquia/Fall%202013 

Oct: Management Readiness for Big Data: Skills, Talent and Tools (American Management Association)

October 9 (9-10am PST)

This program is for you if you feel like you’re drowning in data and unsure which data to use to drive your company initiatives. The webcast focuses on the abilities needed to discover, interpret and deliver data analytics across product and segment.

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

Oct: Standing Out in your Donor’s Inbox: Case Studies of Great Fundraising Emails (idealware)

October 8 (12-1pm PST)

Your donors shouldn’t yawn when they open up their inbox. A strong fundraising email can breathe new life into your relationship with donors, make a powerful statement as part of a campaign, and be an inexpensive way to get extra donations when you need them most. We’ll explore case studies of clever, well developed, and successful fundraising emails from organizations just like you. Then, we’ll investigate the secrets to what made them work so well and how you can apply a similar treatment to your own fundraising emails.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://idealware.org/online-training 

Oct: Serving Readers: Beyond the Basics (WebJunction)

October 8 (11am-12pm PST)

As libraries evolve and adapt to changing circumstances, it is crucial to our continued community relevance that we retain and serve our core constituency of readers. Reader's advisory specialists from The Seattle Public Library will expand on the basic premises and practices of reader’s advisory, sharing how to apply these practices across new platforms and technologies, enlist social media and catalogs to serve readers, and use form-based and virtual reader's advisory. Learn expert techniques for using the latest generation of advisory resources and other ways to better serve readers in libraries large and small.

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

Oct: Instructional Design for the Real World (InSync Training)

October 8 (11am-12pm PST)

Join in for a fast, fun tour of quick tools and tricks that will support rapid instructional design, cut to the heart of needs analysis, and improve communication with subject matter experts and managers and others requesting training solutions.

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

Oct: Geek the Library: Launch a Local Campaign (Geek the Library)

October 8 (11am-12pm PST)

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/ 

Oct: Creating a Makerspace Culture (Booklist)

October 8 (11am-12pm PST)

Some of today’s most incredible innovations are coming from the global community of makers--thinkers, inventors, and programmers sharing information and using technology to push new ideas forward. Through programming and community partnerships, your library can help drive this powerful new movement forward by becoming a makerspace. In this hour-long, free webinar hosted by University of Michigan School of Information professor Kristin Fontichiaro, authors from Cherry Lake Publishing's Makers as Innovators series will share their lessons learned from creating a makerspace culture. Tune into this exciting webinar to learn tips and secrets to unlocking creative energy, innovation, and action in your library, staff, and patrons!

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

Oct: Capital Campaigns for the 21st Century: What's New and What's Not (GuideStar)

October 8 (10-11am PST)

Join the lady who wrote THE book on capital campaign fundraising, Andrea Kihlstedt, and campaign veteran Gail Perry to examine the ways campaigns are changing today. Andrea and Gail will examine the 10 key areas you need to nail in order to have a successful campaign in 2013-2014. In this eye-opening webinar, you'll learn what's working and what's not. And you'll get the latest on campaign strategies for the feasibility study, gift planning chart, case for support, campaign committee, and donor recognition. You'll get expert advice from two pros who've seen it all.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.guidestar.org/rxg/news/webinars/index.aspx 

Oct: Flip It! Flip It Good! (Teacher Librarian Virtual Cafe)

October 7 (5-6pm PST)

Novice yet earnest flipper Marie Slim (Teacher Librarian and Spanish Teacher) will share tips, tricks, hashtags, mentors, pitfalls and successes. Flipping is made for the library - one of you and 2000 who need you!

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://tlvirtualcafe.wikispaces.com/#Webinars%20/%20Events 

Oct: MOOCS and Virtual Worlds (San Jose State University)

October 7 (4-5pm PST)

MOOCs (massive open online courses) provide educational opportunities at no cost or low cost online. Online learning brought distance education into the mainstream over the past few decades, but the MOOC, currently popular in higher education, brings learning to more students through large-scale interactive participation. This session will describe MOOCs, advantages and disadvantages shared with virtual worlds, and the future of the MOOC through examples of various types.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/colloquia/Fall%202013 

Oct: Leveraging Visual Literacy for Communication (Georgia Library Association)

October 3 (12-1pm PST)

The ability to critically engage with and communicate through visual materials is becoming a core competency for participation in today’s highly visual culture. This presentation will share successful techniques for using images in libraries. Visual learning objects will show how images can frame an instruction session by capturing learners’ attention and preparing them to delve into conceptual content. Pedagogical considerations of using images in the classroom will also be discussed, with special attention to active learning. Attendees will take away concrete ways to integrate visual literacy into existing content.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://gla.georgialibraries.org/mediawiki/index.php/Carterette_Series_Webinars 

Oct: Baking Discovery into the Pie: Driving Exploration within eResources (Library Journal)

October 3 (12-1pm PST)

Let two product editors and a librarian walk you through their philosophy of search–that discovery shouldn’t mean losing discipline-specific searching, that videos and scores should be just as easy to find as books and periodicals, and cross-search should be a given – and then see examples of the impact this has on ease of use, findability, and ultimately, patron satisfaction.

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

Oct: Best Practices in Weeding Library Collections (Booklist)

October 3 (11am-12pm PST)

Weeding library collections can be a tricky task. What stays? What goes? Following the successful weeding webinar “Weeding: The Basics and Beyond,” Booklist Reference and Collection Management editor Rebecca Vnuk will discuss various pitfalls to avoid, and how to manage public perception. She’ll be joined by Lindsey Dorfman, Director of Youth Services, Lisle (IL) Library District, who will show some before-and-after shots of a recent weeding project, and Nancy Kerr, Valencia Branch Manager, City of Santa Clarita (CA) Public Library, who will talk about weeding in adult collections.

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

Oct: Special Events – They’re Worth It! (Nonprofit Webinars)

October 2 (12-1pm PST)

Special Events – They’re Worth It! (Nonprofit Webinars)

The three most important components of a successful Special Event and the true definition of a “successful” special event.

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

Oct: Books for Boys (School Library Journal)

October 2 (12-1 pm PST)

Learn about fall’s collection of new books for boys during this School Library Journal webcast event. From illustrated books to chapter books, and even audio books topics will range from superheroes to farmers, and then some! Attendees will learn some tips to promote and support genres that boys like, including comic books, graphic novels, sports, and nonfiction, as well as some ideas for creating reading role models and communities for boys grades K-12. If you want ways to get books in the hands of your guys this session will inspire you.

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

Oct: Get the word out with BooksAreJustTheBeginning.com (Nebraska Library Commission)

October 2 (8-9 am PST)

This edition of NCompass Live will focus on welcoming members of your community to your library and using specific marketing tools to send the Books Are Just the Beginning message to specific segments of your target audience. Join Mary Jo Ryan, Communications Coordinator at the Nebraska Library Commission, to share ideas and explore the best ways to make use of the BooksAreJustTheBeginning.com campaign.

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

Oct: Romance & Mayhem: Young Adult/Teen Book Buzz (School Library Journal)

October 1 (12-1 pm PST)

Doesn’t it seem that wherever romance goes, mayhem follows? And we all know that life as a teenager is full of both of these!

Join SLJTeen’s Dodie Ownes as she moderates a free one-hour webcast featuring titles presentations from Soho Teen, Tor Teen, and Harlequin Teen,who will offer sneak previews of their new titles for Fall 2013 and 2014. You won’t believe some of the cover art—shocking, sexy, and sensational—that will have your young adult readers picking the book display clean.

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

Oct: Leveraging Social Media for Nonprofit Fundraising Events (Nonprofit Webinars)

October 1 (12-1 pm PST)

Join industry experts for straight talk and helpful tools for posting and promoting your upcoming event; learn how to use Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to maximize the success of your fundraisers; and find out how free scheduling, analysis, and optimization tools can help you save tons of time and work smarter, not harder.

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

Oct:The Scoop on Series Nonfiction: What's New for Fall 2013 (Booklist)

October 1 (11am -12 pm PST)

A free, hour-long continuation of our popular series of webinars on series nonfiction for youth featuring presentations from five of the top publishers in this booming field: Capstone, The Creative Company, Jump!, Lerner, Rosen Publishing, and Scholastic Library Publishing. Moderated by Booklist’s Books for Youth senior editor Daniel Kraus.

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

Oct: If You Give a Library a Nickel… Fundraising Tips (Colorado State Library)

October 2 (11:30-12:30 pm PST)

Looking for additional funds to support library programs and services? Want to share the great ways you bring in gifts and support to your library? Join us for CSL In Session – an interactive online discussion forum. Our October topic will cover fundraising from the basics to a bonanza of alternative fundraising ideas. Take away strategies for improving both your library support and awareness in your community.

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

Oct: Leveraging Social Media for Nonprofit Fundraising Events (Nonprofit Webinars)

October 1 (12-1 pm PST)

Join industry experts for straight talk and helpful tools for posting and promoting your upcoming event; learn how to use Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to maximize the success of your fundraisers; and find out how free scheduling, analysis, and optimization tools can help you save tons of time and work smarter, not harder.

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

Oct: ALA Virtual Town Hall on Ebooks

Join the ebook library lending discussion by registering for the American Library Association’s Virtual Town Hall on Ebooks, an interactive online session that will take place from 11 a.m. - noon Central time Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013.

National advocacy on library ebook lending is one of ALA’s major policy initiatives and success stories during the past two years. ALA members will have the opportunity to join ALA President Barbara Stripling, Immediate Past President Maureen Sullivan and the leadership of the ALA’s Digital Content Working Group (DCWG) to learn about ALA ebook activities, plans and future directions. Panelists will provide views on the current digital publishing climate and discuss ways that ALA can better advocate for important library interests.
The virtual town hall will also explore emerging subjects in the ebook lending arena, including digital preservation, self-publisher engagement and libraries as publishers. An audience question-and-answer period will immediately follow the panel discussion.

Panelists include:
Barbara Stripling, ALA president;
Maureen Sullivan, ALA immediate past president;
Keith Michael Fiels, ALA executive director;
Sari Feldman, executive director of the Cuyahoga County Public Library and DCWG co-chair;
Robert Wolven, associate university librarian of Columbia University and DCWG co-chair;
Alan S. Inouye, director of ALA’s Office for Information Technology Policy.

Register: http://tinyurl.com/qfdxbtq

Questions? Please contact Jazzy Wright, Press Officer, ALA Washington Office, 202-628-8410, jwright@alawash.org

Oct: Teen Volunteer Programs: There's More than Simply Shelving! (Infopeople)

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Start Time:          12 Noon Pacific

1PM Mountain

2PM Central

3PM Eastern

•       Are you noticing an influx of teens asking for volunteer hours at your library and you can’t seem to find tasks for them?

•       Have your experiences with teen volunteers been less than positive?

•       Are you the only person in charge of teen volunteers at your library?

Managing teen volunteers can often be a challenge that takes time and dedication. Learn how to effectively engage teen volunteers to benefit your library as well as create positive leadership experiences for them and for you.

At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will be able to:

•       Find at least three ways to engage their teen volunteers.

•       Identify the types of volunteers (short term/long term) and properly assign tasks.

•       Find ways to problem-solve common issues with teen volunteers.

This webinar will be of interest to library staff working with teens or managing teen volunteers in both public and school libraries.

For more information and to participate in the Wednesday, October 23, 2013 webinar, go to http://www.infopeople.org/training/teen-volunteer-programs-theres-more.

Webinars are free of charge, you can pre-register by clicking on the Join Webinar button now or go directly to the webinar by clicking on Join Webinar within 30 of the start of the event. If you pre-registered you will receive an email with login link and a reminder email the day before the event. If you did not preregister and you can register in the 30 minutes prior to the event and directly enter.

If you are unable to attend the live event, you can access the archived version the day following the webinar.  Check our archive listing at:  http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar/archived

Oct: OCLC Getting off the Island: Collaborating to Create Boundless Collections

This event is free and will take place via live-stream on Tuesday, 15 October, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, Pacific Time, from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
Register for online access: http://tinyurl.com/meoqza6

Collections that support research are evolving as technology continually influences information-seeking behaviors and techniques. Today, collections can extend well beyond the walls of any one library sparking new and unconventional partnerships across library types. These unique collaborations test the boundaries of current practice in the way they approach research needs and exploit the benefits of the network.

9:00 am—Registration, continental breakfast
9:30 am—Welcome
Eric Forte, Member Liaison, OCLC, and Bob Kieft, College Librarian, Occidental College
9:45 am—Lynn Silipigni Connaway, Senior Research Scientist, OCLC
10:30 am—Break
10:45 am—Bob Kieft, College Librarian, Occidental College
11:15 am—Emily Stambaugh, Shared Print Manager, California Digital Library, Assistant Project Manager, Western Regional Storage Trust (WEST)
11:45 am—Lunch provided by OCLC
12:30 pm—Panel and discussion
·         Kathi Fountain, Collection Services Program Manager, Orbis Cascade Alliance
·         Linda Di Biase, Collection Development Librarian at University of Washington and Chair of the Ebook Working Group of the Orbis Cascade Alliance
·         Michael Levine-Clark, Associate Dean for Scholarly Communication and Collections Services at University of Denver and Co-chair of the Shared Collection Development Committee of the Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries
1:45 pm—Break
2:00 pm—Panel and discussion
·         Emily Stambaugh, Shared Print Manager, California Digital Library, Assistant Project Manager, Western Regional Storage Trust (WEST)
·         Bill Carney, Content Manager, OCLC
·         John McDonald, Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Claremont University Consortium
3:15 pm—Summary and closing thoughts
Bob Kieft, College Librarian, Occidental College

Sept: Data Information Literacy (DIL) symposium

Much of the Data Information Literacy (DIL) symposium hosted by the Purdue University Libraries on Sept 23rd and 24th will be streamed live on the internet -- FREE.

Registration is now full, however the Symposium will be streamed live over the internet at:   http://www.kaltura.com/tiny/i82md. 

• DIL Symposium Schedule

- See more at: http://wiki.lib.purdue.edu/display/ste/Symposium#sthash.HsoGQo3h.dpuf

The DIL symposium will explore roles for practicing librarians in teaching competencies in data management and curation to graduate students.  With support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, librarians from Purdue University, Cornell University, the University of Minnesota and the University of Oregon have investigated this topic through developing and implementing “data information literacy” (DIL) instruction programs for graduate students in a range of science and engineering disciplines.  

More information about the DIL Symposium can be found at: http://wiki.lib.purdue.edu/display/ste/Symposium

The schedule for the symposium is available at: http://wiki.lib.purdue.edu/display/ste/DIL+Symposium+Schedule

Apr'14: CARL 2014 Virtual Conference

CARL (California Academic & Research Libraries - California ACRL Chapter)

Virtual Conference:

The 2014 CARL Virtual Conference will be a one-day event held Friday, April 11th, following the main conference. 

THEME: Leadership in Action

A supervisor who offers opportunities for librarians to spread their wings.  The Library Director who can make the difficult decision and then gracefully guide her library through changes.  The new librarian fresh out of school who fearlessly brings innovation to his first job.  The Reference Librarian who provides guidance to her colleagues. A library faculty who drives the information literacy requirement in an Academic Senate committee.

Leadership exists in many ways and in many places in our libraries.  How can we continue to encourage, cultivate, and celebrate it?  And ultimately, what does it mean to you, your institution, and librarianship?

http://carl-conference.org/

Sept: Transforming Roles for Liaison Libraries

ARL is offering a free webcast to further explore Transforming Liaison Roles in Research Libraries, the third report in the New Roles for New Times series. This series highlights the transformation of the library workforce to address new challenges for research libraries in serving 21st-century students, educators, schools, and researchers. The latest report proposes that evolving research library environments—including shifting technology, student learning, and scholarly practices—call for a fresh look into the role of research library liaisons.
The webcast will feature the report authors as well as three reactors from the research library community. The authors, Janice M. Jaguszewski from the University of Minnesota Libraries and Karen Williams from the University of Arizona Libraries, will present highlights from the study, which was based on extensive interviews in the field. Also speaking in the webcast will be Barbara Dewey of Penn State University Libraries, Greg Raschke of North Carolina State University Libraries, and Catherine Soehner of the University of Utah Library. These three reactors will discuss ideas for using the report locally as well as provide their own observations about the changing liaison model.
The webcast is scheduled for Friday, September 27, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. eastern daylight time. The event is free of charge but online registration is required. If you are unable to attend the webcast, it will be recorded and available on ARL’s YouTube channel shortly after the event.
Register at: http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=95841

Oct: Basic Graphic Design for Library Staff (Infopeople)

An Infopeople online course, October 1, 2013 to October 28, 2013

Are you disappointed with the publications you’ve been creating? Do you feel you are targeting the right audience with the type styles and graphics you’re using? From simple bookmarks to signs to handouts of all kinds, the care and attention you pay to creating attractive and informative publications reflects the respect your library has for its customers. In this course, you will learn quick and easy ways to get positive results for your basic desktop publishing needs including how to:

•             Analyze the placement of basic shapes

•             Work with text for maximum effect

•             Find, use and manipulate images

•             Improve your proofreading skills

•             Set up a system to organize your workflow

Instructor: Stanley Strauss

Fee: $75 for those in the California library community and Infopeople Partners, $150 for all others.

For a complete course description and to register go to http://www.infopeople.org/training/basic-graphic-design-library-staff

Oct: Trends, Tools, and Tactics for Better Library Design (Blended Librarian)

Join a webcast presentation and discussion with Elliot Felix of brightspot Strategy. A library design expert, Felix will share his perspectives on the latest trends, tools, and tactics. As the founder and director of brightspot, Elliot has played a major role in the design of the new Hunt Library at North Carolina State University. He also co-conceived and participated in the development of the Learning Space Toolkit.

In this webinar, Elliot will provide an overview of trends impacting the design and operation of library spaces as well as the services offered within them. He’ll also introduce some tools you can use along with advice on how you can put them into practice. There will be an opportunity for interaction throughout and Q & A at the end of the session.

Webinar attendees will receive a Blended Librarian Online Learning Community badge to document their participation in this learning event.

Registration link located at http://blendedlibrarian.learningtimes.net/hello-world/