Jul: Adult Library Programs Gone Mobile (TechSoup)

July 30 (12-1 pm) Mountain

Bringing mobile devices into adult library programs can be an excellent way to promote library e-media and teach digital literacy skills. 43 percent of adults own a tablet or e-reader, and 91 percent own a cell phone. Libraries can help meet the need and demand for mobile-device assistance through creative programming. Come to this free webinar to gain ideas for integrating mobile-devices into new and existing adult programs.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/rl1yv6sz1r0n&eom 

Jul: Net Neutrality: Recent Changes in Legislation (Georgia Library Association)

July 30 (11-12 pm) Mountain

"There is one Internet. It must be fast, robust and it must be open. The prospect of a gate keeper choosing winners and losers on the Internet is unacceptable...." – FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler.  The addresses what, until now, has been a given - that with an Internet connection, anyone has access to all information available via an Internet Service Provider. That changed in January 2014 when a major court decision stripped the FCC of its power to enforce network neutrality protections, providing an opening for telecom companies to begin exploiting technologies by monitoring and controlling data sent via their networks. In this webinar co-coordinated with the GLA Governmental Relations Committee, Emily Almond, Director of Information Technology for the Georgia Public Library Service, will explore the implications of the current state of net neutrality.

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

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

July 30 (9-10 am) Mountain

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

Jul: How Social Technology Can Improve Donor Engagement & Retention (4Good)

July 29 (1-2 pm) Mountain

This session will focus on the root causes of poor retention rates, and offer tips for improvement based on the principles of Dr. Adrian Sargeant and Tom Ahern: two world-renowned authorities on building donor loyalty. Sargeant and Ahern's principles are based upon years of research conducted in the sector and can be used by any organization, whether you are a one-person shop or a large department. We will show examples of their principles in action. The results can be astounding when put into daily use!

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://4good.org/4good/upcoming-nonprofit-webinars

Jul: The Case for Integrated Planning (4Good)

July 23 (11-12 pm) Mountain

Strategic planning is a pliable term that gets attached to a wide range of activities, from defining programs and services, to budgeting, communications, information technology, and even facility planning. But these are very different kinds of activities, and should involve discrete participants, processes, tools and products. In this webinar we will look at the various kinds of planning required in a nonprofit, and see how they can intersect with and reinforce each other. By presenting planning as a composite of separate activities this webinar will provide an approach that is more strategic, more effective, and less stressful.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://4good.org/4good/upcoming-nonprofit-webinars

Jul: Makerspaces in Libraries: Legal Considerations (Infopeople)

July 22 (1-2 pm) Mountain

Your community is supercharged about the new makerspace planned for your library. All systems are full speed ahead, and the staff is ready. But wait. Have you considered all the issues? For instance, Do you know about the liability issues inherent in makerspace programs? What can your library do to protect itself from liability? What elements should be in user waivers and in partnership agreements? Can the library protect itself from intellectual property liability when patrons use library equipment to create and copy all types of works using library tools and equipment such as 3D printers?

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

Jul: Welcoming Mobile Devices in Your Library: Space & Staffing (TechSoup)

July 16 (12-1 pm) Mountain

How does your library welcome users with mobile devices like tablets, laptops, and smartphones? More people are opting to bring their own devices, and this has an impact on the way libraries provide services. Library space is being used differently, and library staff are being asked to provide assistance in new ways. Come to this free webinar to learn how to meet the mobile needs of your community by adapting your library space and providing support to staff.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/cke9zl38rhz1&eom 

Jul: Libraries as Drivers of Community Development: Global Edition (WebJunction)

July 16 (10-11 am) Mountain

Around the world, libraries are at the heart of community transformation. Instead of aiming to be responsive to emerging needs, libraries can actively push their communities to develop and thrive. Hear stories from around the globe about libraries that are a force to be reckoned with. Join us for this webinar that shares examples of libraries at the leading edge of positive change in communities in Honduras, Guatemala, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Asia. Learn about and bring home successful, practical grassroots approaches to library-driven community development.  

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

Jul: National Library of Medicine's History of Medicine Collection and Veterinary Medicine Resources (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

July 16 (10-11 am) Mountain

This month: Marty Magee, Nebraska/Education Coordinator, will review the U.S. National Library of Medicine's (NLM) History of Medicine Collection and Barbara Jones, Missouri/Advocacy Coordinator, will facilitate a session on NLM and related resources in veterinary medicine. 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 connect your telephone.  For more information contact Questions to Jim Honour or call 307-766-6537.

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