5 week class beginning February 2, 2015
https://www.coursera.org/specialization/cloudcomputing/19
This course (via Coursera) will be broken up into 5 weekly modules covering the following topics:
Week 1: Orientation, Intro to Clouds, MapReduce
Week 2: Gossip, Membership, Grids
Week 3: P2P Systems
Week 4: Key-Value Stores, Time and Ordering
Week 5: Snapshots, Multicast, Paxos
This Cloud Computing Specialization takes you on a tour inside, outside, and underneath, cloud computing systems. We start inside in the middle layer with the Cloud Computing Concepts course which covers core distributed systems concepts used inside clouds, and we then follow up with the upper layer course of Cloud Applications and the lower layer course of Cloud Networking. The Specialization concludes with a Capstone project that allows you to apply the skills you've learned throughout the courses.
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Feb'15: ALA Midwinter Academic Technology Wrap-Up
Thursday, February 5, 2015
1:00pm ET | 12:00pm CT | 11:00am MT | 10:00am PT
Join us for this free 2015 Midwinter Academic Tech Wrap-Up Webinar! Our expert panel will discuss the technology trends and developments they observed during the conference and give you their unique perspective. This way, if you miss out or want to get the academic experts’ perspective on what went on technology-wise at the 2015 ALA Midwinter Meeting, you still can!
https://alapublishing.webex.com/mw0401lsp11/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=alapublishing&service=6&rnd=0.6596093473493272&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Falapublishing.webex.com%2Fec0701lsp11%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26confViewID%3D1751096674%26%26EMK%3D4832534b00000002db0460ea3948baef1d15d781aedaaad777148b077889f8a10375cc4f42d9f603%26%26%26siteurl%3Dalapublishing
1:00pm ET | 12:00pm CT | 11:00am MT | 10:00am PT
Join us for this free 2015 Midwinter Academic Tech Wrap-Up Webinar! Our expert panel will discuss the technology trends and developments they observed during the conference and give you their unique perspective. This way, if you miss out or want to get the academic experts’ perspective on what went on technology-wise at the 2015 ALA Midwinter Meeting, you still can!
https://alapublishing.webex.com/mw0401lsp11/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=alapublishing&service=6&rnd=0.6596093473493272&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Falapublishing.webex.com%2Fec0701lsp11%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26confViewID%3D1751096674%26%26EMK%3D4832534b00000002db0460ea3948baef1d15d781aedaaad777148b077889f8a10375cc4f42d9f603%26%26%26siteurl%3Dalapublishing
Feb-Apr'15: Building Mobile Experiences (MITx via EdX)
12 week course begins February 2, 2015
https://www.edx.org/course/building-mobile-experiences-mitx-21w-789x
Based on a popular MIT class that has been taught since 2006 by Frank Bentley of Yahoo Labs and Ed Barrett, a Senior Lecturer at MIT, this course will explore what makes mobile devices unique. A primary focus will be on studying existing behavior and using key findings for design. While writing the code for an app is a part of the class, the majority of the topics will cover designing and evaluating a unique mobile experience. Along the way, you will have opportunities to share your work with other students from around the world! Java experience (or Objective C for iOS users) and a smartphone are required.
All required readings are available within the courseware, courtesy of The MIT Press. A print version of the course textbook, Building Mobile Experiences, is also available for purchase. The MIT Press is offering enrolled students a special 30% discount on books ordered directly through the publisher’s website. To take advantage of this offer, please use promotion code BME30 at The MIT Press site.
https://www.edx.org/course/building-mobile-experiences-mitx-21w-789x
Based on a popular MIT class that has been taught since 2006 by Frank Bentley of Yahoo Labs and Ed Barrett, a Senior Lecturer at MIT, this course will explore what makes mobile devices unique. A primary focus will be on studying existing behavior and using key findings for design. While writing the code for an app is a part of the class, the majority of the topics will cover designing and evaluating a unique mobile experience. Along the way, you will have opportunities to share your work with other students from around the world! Java experience (or Objective C for iOS users) and a smartphone are required.
All required readings are available within the courseware, courtesy of The MIT Press. A print version of the course textbook, Building Mobile Experiences, is also available for purchase. The MIT Press is offering enrolled students a special 30% discount on books ordered directly through the publisher’s website. To take advantage of this offer, please use promotion code BME30 at The MIT Press site.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Feb'15: It’s All About Choice, Baby! Flipping the Professional Development Model for Librarians (Colorado State Library)
Thursday, Feb. 26 (3:30-4:30 pm Mountain)
Does the professional development you provide for your staff elicit more groans than cheers? Would you rather offer PD that is useful and engaging? After years of experimenting, we found a PD model that is more dynamic, offers more choices, and encourages leadership from within the group you are coaching, mentoring, etc. Using a combination of the flipped model and the workshop model, we created PD that puts our librarians in control of their own learning. Come learn how we did it and how to replicate it with your staff, in your own library or library district!
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://cslinsession.cvlsites.org/
Does the professional development you provide for your staff elicit more groans than cheers? Would you rather offer PD that is useful and engaging? After years of experimenting, we found a PD model that is more dynamic, offers more choices, and encourages leadership from within the group you are coaching, mentoring, etc. Using a combination of the flipped model and the workshop model, we created PD that puts our librarians in control of their own learning. Come learn how we did it and how to replicate it with your staff, in your own library or library district!
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://cslinsession.cvlsites.org/
Feb'15: Managing Chaos: Digital Governance by Design (O’Reilly)
Thursday, Feb. 26 (12-1 pm Mountain)
Organizations spend a lot of time debating over who gets to make decisions about the nature of websites, apps, and content. Sometimes the debates are so fierce that organizations are almost at a standstill when it comes to digital development or they find that their organization is creating a cacophony of digital artifacts, a big dis-integrated mess that leaves users frustrated and sometimes leads to out and out business liability. Organizations like these need to take the time to clarify role sand responsibilities for digital development—this is the domain of digital governance.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.oreilly.com/webcasts/
Organizations spend a lot of time debating over who gets to make decisions about the nature of websites, apps, and content. Sometimes the debates are so fierce that organizations are almost at a standstill when it comes to digital development or they find that their organization is creating a cacophony of digital artifacts, a big dis-integrated mess that leaves users frustrated and sometimes leads to out and out business liability. Organizations like these need to take the time to clarify role sand responsibilities for digital development—this is the domain of digital governance.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.oreilly.com/webcasts/
Feb'15: Discover National Library of Medicine Resources: ToxNet Changes/Interface with National Training Center (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
Wednesday, Feb. 25 (1-2 pm Mountain)
Coordinators from the Regional Medical Library will present information on ToxNet Changes/Interface with National Training Center.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/spotlightresources.html
Coordinators from the Regional Medical Library will present information on ToxNet Changes/Interface with National Training Center.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/spotlightresources.html
Feb'15: Accessing Federal electronic records at the National Archives (North Carolina Library Association)
Wednesday, Feb. 25 (10-11 am Mountain)
Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian presents ...
For well over a century, the U.S. government has produced an ever increasing volume and array of electronic records. These records range from World War II Army enlistment data to 1970s State Department telegrams to 2010 home mortgage data. But once the creating agency no longer has a need for the electronic records, where do they go? The National Archives accessions, preserves, and provides access to U.S. Federal Government electronic records of permanent value. This webinar will provide an overview on the types of government electronic records, especially data, available at the National Archives and how to access it.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.nclaonline.org/date-browser
Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian presents ...
For well over a century, the U.S. government has produced an ever increasing volume and array of electronic records. These records range from World War II Army enlistment data to 1970s State Department telegrams to 2010 home mortgage data. But once the creating agency no longer has a need for the electronic records, where do they go? The National Archives accessions, preserves, and provides access to U.S. Federal Government electronic records of permanent value. This webinar will provide an overview on the types of government electronic records, especially data, available at the National Archives and how to access it.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.nclaonline.org/date-browser
Feb'15: Influence when you have no power or authority (Utah State Library)
Tuesday, Feb. 24 (12-1 pm Mountain)
Regardless of whether you have a great deal of positional power or authority or none at all, you can exert meaningful influence and help bring about the future you prefer. Using proven techniques grounded in a simple model of coaching, and practicing emotionally and socially intelligent behaviors, you can learn to bring yourself into a state of greater resourcefulness, focus your attention and energy, get into action, and exert purposeful influence in any situation.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://heritage.utah.gov/library/workshops
Regardless of whether you have a great deal of positional power or authority or none at all, you can exert meaningful influence and help bring about the future you prefer. Using proven techniques grounded in a simple model of coaching, and practicing emotionally and socially intelligent behaviors, you can learn to bring yourself into a state of greater resourcefulness, focus your attention and energy, get into action, and exert purposeful influence in any situation.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://heritage.utah.gov/library/workshops
Feb'15: Proposal Budgeting Basics (GrantSpace)
Monday, Feb. 23 (1-2 pm Mountain)
This session, geared to the novice grantseeker, will cover such topics as: What is included under the "personnel" section and how to calculate it? What level of detail do you need to include for non-personnel expenses? How do you determine reasonable costs? What types of expenses are considered "overhead"? What other financial documents will funders want to see?
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/classroom/training-calendar/online
This session, geared to the novice grantseeker, will cover such topics as: What is included under the "personnel" section and how to calculate it? What level of detail do you need to include for non-personnel expenses? How do you determine reasonable costs? What types of expenses are considered "overhead"? What other financial documents will funders want to see?
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/classroom/training-calendar/online
Feb'15: Trigger your Transformation: 5 Steps to Creating your own Individual Development Plan to determine your focus & future (InSync)
Monday, Feb. 23 (12-1 pm Mountain)
Join facilitator Trish Uhl and the team @ InSync for this strategic planning session where you'll make this the year you connect with purpose; spend the time to create your own unique Individual Development Plan (IDP); and take your turn at putting it into practice to achieve your dreams and become the person you aspire to be.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://us.insynctraining.com/complimentary-programs/
Join facilitator Trish Uhl and the team @ InSync for this strategic planning session where you'll make this the year you connect with purpose; spend the time to create your own unique Individual Development Plan (IDP); and take your turn at putting it into practice to achieve your dreams and become the person you aspire to be.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://us.insynctraining.com/complimentary-programs/
Feb'15: The Way Forward (GALE Geek)
Friday, Feb. 20 (9-10 am Mountain)
Spend some time with Joe Janes thinking and talking about how to think and talk about the future of libraries. Joseph Janes, associate professor and chair of the MLIS program at the University of Washington Information School and 2016-2017 ALA Presidential candidate, will be joining us for a conversation on what comes next in libraries.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://solutions.cengage.com/GaleGeek/upcoming-webinars/
Spend some time with Joe Janes thinking and talking about how to think and talk about the future of libraries. Joseph Janes, associate professor and chair of the MLIS program at the University of Washington Information School and 2016-2017 ALA Presidential candidate, will be joining us for a conversation on what comes next in libraries.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://solutions.cengage.com/GaleGeek/upcoming-webinars/
Feb'15: Big Data: What We Learned about Information Literacy from 10,000 Students and 1,200 Librarians (American Association of School Librarians)
Thursday, Feb. 19 (5-6 pm Mountain)
As an ed tech company, EasyBib has unique insight into how students conduct research. How are students interpreting and synthesizing information? How skilled do they consider themselves with key information literacy skills? And how do their perspectives differ from the librarians who teach them? EasyBib surveyed 10,000 EasyBib users and 1,200 librarians in the K-12 and academic space to find out. Emily Gover from Imagine Easy Solutions will share their findings, and encourage participants to share their own experiences, during this webinar.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.ala.org/aasl/ecollab/upcoming
As an ed tech company, EasyBib has unique insight into how students conduct research. How are students interpreting and synthesizing information? How skilled do they consider themselves with key information literacy skills? And how do their perspectives differ from the librarians who teach them? EasyBib surveyed 10,000 EasyBib users and 1,200 librarians in the K-12 and academic space to find out. Emily Gover from Imagine Easy Solutions will share their findings, and encourage participants to share their own experiences, during this webinar.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.ala.org/aasl/ecollab/upcoming
Feb'15:Graphic Design for Libraries (Part 2 of 2) (Library Learning)
Thursday, Feb. 19 (12:30-1:30 pm Mountain)
This interactive two-part workshop will improve your graphic design skills and give you the opportunity to put them to work. In Part One, Schmidt will cover the basics of practical graphic design, show examples of good graphic design in libraries, suggest tools that you can use to improve your library's signs, posters, brochures, websites and more. The session will end with an assignment. Part Two will be hosted two weeks later, giving you some time to apply what you've learned and continue the conversation. Schmidt will be available between the sessions to answer any questions.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.librarylearning.info/
This interactive two-part workshop will improve your graphic design skills and give you the opportunity to put them to work. In Part One, Schmidt will cover the basics of practical graphic design, show examples of good graphic design in libraries, suggest tools that you can use to improve your library's signs, posters, brochures, websites and more. The session will end with an assignment. Part Two will be hosted two weeks later, giving you some time to apply what you've learned and continue the conversation. Schmidt will be available between the sessions to answer any questions.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.librarylearning.info/
Feb'15: Inclusive Information Access: Assistive Technology in Action (TechSoup)
Wednesday, Feb. 18 (12-1 pm Mountain)
Does your library technology accommodate users with disabilities? From public access technology to online resources, libraries must be sensitive to the needs of all users, especially those who may not be able to fully access information using traditional technology. Join us for this free webinar to learn what three libraries have done to create a more inclusive technology environment. Assistive technology is the software, peripherals, and specialized devices that help connect disabled individuals with information and communication. Hear how these libraries have played a key role in allowing disabled patrons to fully participate in and benefit from digital technology.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.techsoup.org/community/events-webinars/default
Does your library technology accommodate users with disabilities? From public access technology to online resources, libraries must be sensitive to the needs of all users, especially those who may not be able to fully access information using traditional technology. Join us for this free webinar to learn what three libraries have done to create a more inclusive technology environment. Assistive technology is the software, peripherals, and specialized devices that help connect disabled individuals with information and communication. Hear how these libraries have played a key role in allowing disabled patrons to fully participate in and benefit from digital technology.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.techsoup.org/community/events-webinars/default
Feb'15: The Mobile Virtual Classroom: Learner Choice & Business Needs (InSync)
Monday, Feb. 16 (11-12 pm Mountain)
A major concern, with respect to the mobile virtual classroom, is that organizations expect the same outcomes from mobile learners as they expect from individuals learning from desktop virtual classrooms or even traditional classrooms. They have not yet learned that different learning environments are NOT created equal and there must be a different expectation for each learning environment in terms of outcome. This session will help you to lead the discussion about the mobile virtual classroom in your organization, by focusing on the following topics: Designing for live desktop learning vs. designing for mobile devices - what’s the difference? Meeting business needs - the manager’s take on mobile virtual classrooms. BYOD - learning on mobile devices. Adult learning theory and mobile virtual learning.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://us.insynctraining.com/complimentary-programs/
A major concern, with respect to the mobile virtual classroom, is that organizations expect the same outcomes from mobile learners as they expect from individuals learning from desktop virtual classrooms or even traditional classrooms. They have not yet learned that different learning environments are NOT created equal and there must be a different expectation for each learning environment in terms of outcome. This session will help you to lead the discussion about the mobile virtual classroom in your organization, by focusing on the following topics: Designing for live desktop learning vs. designing for mobile devices - what’s the difference? Meeting business needs - the manager’s take on mobile virtual classrooms. BYOD - learning on mobile devices. Adult learning theory and mobile virtual learning.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://us.insynctraining.com/complimentary-programs/
Feb'15: Professional Associations: Requirements, Pathways (with and without $!) and Extreme Benefits (GALE Geek)
Friday, Feb. 13 (9-10 am Mountain)
One of the tenets of professionalism is association membership and activity. Although most of us are not fully or even partially funded, association membership AND activity can yield great rewards both for individuals and their organizations. Join Julie Todaro, ALA Presidential candidate for 2016-2017, author of Mentoring A to Z (2015) and Library Management for the Digital Age (2014), as she outlines how all library professionals can benefit from associations. Attendees will get a firsthand account of the 30+ web documents Todaro has made available from her Presidential website.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://solutions.cengage.com/GaleGeek/upcoming-webinars/
One of the tenets of professionalism is association membership and activity. Although most of us are not fully or even partially funded, association membership AND activity can yield great rewards both for individuals and their organizations. Join Julie Todaro, ALA Presidential candidate for 2016-2017, author of Mentoring A to Z (2015) and Library Management for the Digital Age (2014), as she outlines how all library professionals can benefit from associations. Attendees will get a firsthand account of the 30+ web documents Todaro has made available from her Presidential website.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://solutions.cengage.com/GaleGeek/upcoming-webinars/
Feb'15: Creating Healthy & Productive Meetings (GuideStar)
Thursday, Feb. 12 (12-1 pm Mountain)
Kick-start your nonprofit's 2015 meeting strategy with an exclusive GuideStar webinar featuring the sector's leading experts in social media and fundraising, Beth Kanter and Andrea Kihlstedt. During the first half of the webinar, Beth will present Walking as Part of Work Meetings: Don't Call It A Break. Beth will discuss why walking is important, how to integrate it into work meetings, and various tools and techniques that can help you do it well.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www.guidestar.org/rxg/news/webinars/index.aspx
Kick-start your nonprofit's 2015 meeting strategy with an exclusive GuideStar webinar featuring the sector's leading experts in social media and fundraising, Beth Kanter and Andrea Kihlstedt. During the first half of the webinar, Beth will present Walking as Part of Work Meetings: Don't Call It A Break. Beth will discuss why walking is important, how to integrate it into work meetings, and various tools and techniques that can help you do it well.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www.guidestar.org/rxg/news/webinars/index.aspx
Mar'15: The Future of Libraries (American Libraries Live)
Thursday, March 12 (12-1 pm Mountain)
Get the inside scoop on pressing library topics from leaders in the field—free--with American Libraries Live. It’s a streaming video program that you can view in your library, at home, or while sipping coffee at your favorite wi-fi enabled coffee shop. This is not just a webinar with voice-overs drilling through PowerPoint slides. You’ll watch presenters live onscreen, and you can ask questions in real time via chat.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://americanlibrarieslive.org/
Get the inside scoop on pressing library topics from leaders in the field—free--with American Libraries Live. It’s a streaming video program that you can view in your library, at home, or while sipping coffee at your favorite wi-fi enabled coffee shop. This is not just a webinar with voice-overs drilling through PowerPoint slides. You’ll watch presenters live onscreen, and you can ask questions in real time via chat.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://americanlibrarieslive.org/
Feb'15: Library Learning Goes Online (American Libraries Live)
Thursday, Feb. 12 (12-1 pm Mountain)
Get the inside scoop on pressing library topics from leaders in the field—free--with American Libraries Live. It’s a streaming video program that you can view in your library, at home, or while sipping coffee at your favorite wi-fi enabled coffee shop. This is not just a webinar with voice-overs drilling through PowerPoint slides. You’ll watch presenters live onscreen, and you can ask questions in real time via chat.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://americanlibrarieslive.org/
Get the inside scoop on pressing library topics from leaders in the field—free--with American Libraries Live. It’s a streaming video program that you can view in your library, at home, or while sipping coffee at your favorite wi-fi enabled coffee shop. This is not just a webinar with voice-overs drilling through PowerPoint slides. You’ll watch presenters live onscreen, and you can ask questions in real time via chat.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://americanlibrarieslive.org/
Feb'15: Design and Deliver Interactive and Effective Online Training Pt 2 (Training Magazine Network)
Thursday, Feb. 12 (12-1 pm Mountain)
Register for this 2-part webinar series with Cindy Huggett, author and CPLP, to learn how to design and deliver an effective, world-class virtual training program. Join us for this series to learn: A 3-step design model for online courses, 2 key techniques for promoting interactivity, How to effectively engage out-of-sight participants, and How to get attendees talking with one another.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/calendar
Register for this 2-part webinar series with Cindy Huggett, author and CPLP, to learn how to design and deliver an effective, world-class virtual training program. Join us for this series to learn: A 3-step design model for online courses, 2 key techniques for promoting interactivity, How to effectively engage out-of-sight participants, and How to get attendees talking with one another.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/calendar
Feb'15: 10 Tips for Successful Webinars (Idealware)
Thursday, Feb. 12 (10-11 am Mountain)
Today, your constituents are more likely to be diverse—and geographically diverse—than ever before. How do you communicate with an audience that can’t be stuffed under a single roof? One solution is a webinar--a number of tools allow you to host webinars for far-flung attendees from around the world. But how do you promote a webinar to encourage registration? Once you have people’s attention, how do you keep it?
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://idealware.org/online-training
Today, your constituents are more likely to be diverse—and geographically diverse—than ever before. How do you communicate with an audience that can’t be stuffed under a single roof? One solution is a webinar--a number of tools allow you to host webinars for far-flung attendees from around the world. But how do you promote a webinar to encourage registration? Once you have people’s attention, how do you keep it?
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://idealware.org/online-training
Feb'15: Privacy and Security Issues in the Internet of Things (O’Reilly)
Wednesday, Feb. 11 (11-12 pm Mountain)
The coming wave of connected devices presents further challenges to our collective conception of privacy. Blind, mute devices could tell no tales - but when Things monitor you invisibly more and more, how do we feel less vulnerable? How do we bring privacy values along and encode them into the devices? We're just starting to figure out which questions to ask. This webcast will survey some of the near-term challenges to governing our personal data in the emerging IoT.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.oreilly.com/webcasts/
The coming wave of connected devices presents further challenges to our collective conception of privacy. Blind, mute devices could tell no tales - but when Things monitor you invisibly more and more, how do we feel less vulnerable? How do we bring privacy values along and encode them into the devices? We're just starting to figure out which questions to ask. This webcast will survey some of the near-term challenges to governing our personal data in the emerging IoT.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.oreilly.com/webcasts/
Feb'15: Creative Ways to Get More Facebook Engagement in 2015 (4Good)
Wednesday, Feb. 11 (11-12 pm Mountain)
You see the potential that Facebook offers for engaging supporters and creating more exposure for your nonprofit. But with declining reach, and more competition in the newsfeed, reaching your supporters is more challenging than ever before. This free webinar will show you innovative ways to get more engagement on Facebook, from high-quality fans.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://4good.org/4good/upcoming-nonprofit-webinars
You see the potential that Facebook offers for engaging supporters and creating more exposure for your nonprofit. But with declining reach, and more competition in the newsfeed, reaching your supporters is more challenging than ever before. This free webinar will show you innovative ways to get more engagement on Facebook, from high-quality fans.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://4good.org/4good/upcoming-nonprofit-webinars
Feb'15: Libraries as Agents of Change (GALE Geek)
Friday, Feb. 6 (9-10 am Mountain)
Librarians have always had the ability to change lives and at the dawn of the 21st century, we can transform whole communities - and the publishing marketplace itself. Join Jamie LaRue, director of the Douglas County Libraries and ALA 2016-17 Presidential candidate, as he discusses how your library can be an agent of change.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://solutions.cengage.com/GaleGeek/upcoming-webinars/
Librarians have always had the ability to change lives and at the dawn of the 21st century, we can transform whole communities - and the publishing marketplace itself. Join Jamie LaRue, director of the Douglas County Libraries and ALA 2016-17 Presidential candidate, as he discusses how your library can be an agent of change.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://solutions.cengage.com/GaleGeek/upcoming-webinars/
Feb'15: Graphic Design for Libraries (Part 1 of 2) (Library Learning)
Thursday, Feb. 5 (12:30-1:30 pm Mountain)
This interactive two-part workshop will improve your graphic design skills and give you the opportunity to put them to work. In Part One, Schmidt will cover the basics of practical graphic design, show examples of good graphic design in libraries, suggest tools that you can use to improve your library's signs, posters, brochures, websites and more. The session will end with an assignment. Part Two will be hosted two weeks later, giving you some time to apply what you've learned and continue the conversation. Schmidt will be available between the sessions to answer any questions.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.librarylearning.info/
This interactive two-part workshop will improve your graphic design skills and give you the opportunity to put them to work. In Part One, Schmidt will cover the basics of practical graphic design, show examples of good graphic design in libraries, suggest tools that you can use to improve your library's signs, posters, brochures, websites and more. The session will end with an assignment. Part Two will be hosted two weeks later, giving you some time to apply what you've learned and continue the conversation. Schmidt will be available between the sessions to answer any questions.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.librarylearning.info/
Feb'15: Manage Training for Transitioning from Sage on the Stage to Engaging Learning: Tips and tricks for presenting to adults (Montana State Library)
Wednesday, Feb. 4 (2-3 pm Mountain)
Tired of attending the same old presentations? Want to learn how to truly engage with your audience? Whether delivering presentations online or in person, attendee interaction and engagement are central to learning.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://app.mt.gov/cal/html/event?eventCollectionCode=msl
Tired of attending the same old presentations? Want to learn how to truly engage with your audience? Whether delivering presentations online or in person, attendee interaction and engagement are central to learning.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://app.mt.gov/cal/html/event?eventCollectionCode=msl
Feb'15: Emergency Preparedness Webinar (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
Tuesday, Feb. 3 (2-3 pm Mountain)
Do you have the attitude of some of the characters in Munchkin Country in the current MCR game - Librarians in the Wonderful Land of Oz - that "houses falling from the sky: never will happen to me!"? We hope you don't have that attitude. Is your library ready for the next emergency situation? What can you do to prepare for threats to the continuity of service for your library patrons? How can you protect staff and preserve/recover resources? Join us in the next MCR sponsored (free webinar) to learn more about emergency preparedness for libraries.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/memberservices
Do you have the attitude of some of the characters in Munchkin Country in the current MCR game - Librarians in the Wonderful Land of Oz - that "houses falling from the sky: never will happen to me!"? We hope you don't have that attitude. Is your library ready for the next emergency situation? What can you do to prepare for threats to the continuity of service for your library patrons? How can you protect staff and preserve/recover resources? Join us in the next MCR sponsored (free webinar) to learn more about emergency preparedness for libraries.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/memberservices
Feb'15: 10 Technologies to Make Library Life Easier (Washington State Library)
Tuesday, Feb. 3 (10-11 am Mountain)
This presentation will cover 10 different solutions that can make your job easier. The majority of these technologies do not require the skill level of an IT professional. The following will be covered: Disc Resurfacing, Preventative Maintenance, Printer Maintenance, Basic Wireless Networking, Drive Vaccine, Microsoft IT Academy, M Disc Archival Backup, Hard Drive Cloning, Power Point Library Information, and Microsoft Steady State. Some of these things are completely free, while others can be purchased for under $50.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/firsttuesdays/default.aspx
This presentation will cover 10 different solutions that can make your job easier. The majority of these technologies do not require the skill level of an IT professional. The following will be covered: Disc Resurfacing, Preventative Maintenance, Printer Maintenance, Basic Wireless Networking, Drive Vaccine, Microsoft IT Academy, M Disc Archival Backup, Hard Drive Cloning, Power Point Library Information, and Microsoft Steady State. Some of these things are completely free, while others can be purchased for under $50.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/firsttuesdays/default.aspx
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Feb'15: Institutional & research repositories: Characteristics, relationships & roles (Elsevier)
Thursday, February 26
11:00 a.m. EST
https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/9995/125071
Many types of institutional and research repositories exist to address different institutional needs, digital collections and research outputs. In this webinar, the presenters will discuss approaches their institutions have taken, their mandates, software and systems, and staffing. They will also look at the relationships involved: between the library and research office, institutions and publishers, and repository staff and authors.
11:00 a.m. EST
https://www.brighttalk.com/webcast/9995/125071
Many types of institutional and research repositories exist to address different institutional needs, digital collections and research outputs. In this webinar, the presenters will discuss approaches their institutions have taken, their mandates, software and systems, and staffing. They will also look at the relationships involved: between the library and research office, institutions and publishers, and repository staff and authors.
Feb'15: Using User Experience (UX) Design to Improve Library Services from the Web to the Circulation Desk (ALA)
6-week eCourse
Beginning Monday, February 2, 2015
http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11289
$350
In this eCourse, UX experts Amanda Goodman and Michael Schofield will demonstrate how you can use UX design principles to improve a wide variety of library services for both patrons and staff. By learning about the UX design process, you'll learn techniques that will allow you to take a given aspect of your library's services, gather and analyze data that measures user engagement and satisfaction, and use those findings to make your patrons happier.
Beginning Monday, February 2, 2015
http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11289
$350
In this eCourse, UX experts Amanda Goodman and Michael Schofield will demonstrate how you can use UX design principles to improve a wide variety of library services for both patrons and staff. By learning about the UX design process, you'll learn techniques that will allow you to take a given aspect of your library's services, gather and analyze data that measures user engagement and satisfaction, and use those findings to make your patrons happier.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Feb'15: The Matrix: Linking Competencies and Learning Opportunities (LLAMA)
Feb. 11, 2015
1:30-3:00 PM (Central time).
http://www.ala.org/llama/conted
This webinar will introduce the Staff Competencies Training Matrix, an innovative online tool that helps you access established library competencies and associated training resources. This tool provides a dynamic interface that allows for library-wide participation, transparency of job duties, and a framework for creating a need-based and outcome oriented training program. You will find it useful for recruiting managers, trainers, supervisors, and employees wanting to advance or set goals. Participants will be challenged to consider using these competencies within their own libraries
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
1:30-3:00 PM (Central time).
http://www.ala.org/llama/conted
This webinar will introduce the Staff Competencies Training Matrix, an innovative online tool that helps you access established library competencies and associated training resources. This tool provides a dynamic interface that allows for library-wide participation, transparency of job duties, and a framework for creating a need-based and outcome oriented training program. You will find it useful for recruiting managers, trainers, supervisors, and employees wanting to advance or set goals. Participants will be challenged to consider using these competencies within their own libraries
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
Feb'15: Succession Planning and the Development of Your High Potentials (BizLibrary)
Tuesday, February 3rd
1:00PM Central / 2:00PM Eastern
http://pages.bizlibrary.com/successionplanning.html
There are two separate and distinct aspects to effective succession planning initiatives. The organizational or strategic perspective usually dominates the conversation, and that’s okay. It’s at these levels organizations make investments, drive the type of senior leadership involvement and generate alignment with organizational objectives that are the hallmarks of great programs. In the final analysis, however, succession planning success hinges on whether or not organizations effectively develop and nurture their next generation of leaders. We typically see this aspect of success planning referred to as “high potential” development and it’s frequently just shortened to the term “HIPO.”
1:00PM Central / 2:00PM Eastern
http://pages.bizlibrary.com/successionplanning.html
There are two separate and distinct aspects to effective succession planning initiatives. The organizational or strategic perspective usually dominates the conversation, and that’s okay. It’s at these levels organizations make investments, drive the type of senior leadership involvement and generate alignment with organizational objectives that are the hallmarks of great programs. In the final analysis, however, succession planning success hinges on whether or not organizations effectively develop and nurture their next generation of leaders. We typically see this aspect of success planning referred to as “high potential” development and it’s frequently just shortened to the term “HIPO.”
Feb'15: Practical Uses of Altmetrics (Library Journal)
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
1:00 PM Eastern
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2015/01/webcasts/practical-uses-of-altmetrics/#_
There is growing interest in altmetrics and people are hungry for stories about how people are using them. Many institutions are utilizing new metrics to help showcase research, do analysis, bring value to their institutional repositories and more. This webinar features users telling their stories about what they are doing with these new modern metrics.
1:00 PM Eastern
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2015/01/webcasts/practical-uses-of-altmetrics/#_
There is growing interest in altmetrics and people are hungry for stories about how people are using them. Many institutions are utilizing new metrics to help showcase research, do analysis, bring value to their institutional repositories and more. This webinar features users telling their stories about what they are doing with these new modern metrics.
Feb'15: Rock the New Year with Social and Collaborative Learning (Chief Learning Officer)
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, at 1 p.m. ET
http://www2.sabameeting.com/main/saba/m/Registrar/NewRegistration.jsp?event_id=00000025f1e59b014ad263a4f8007e99&source=CLO
Social and collaborative learning can be difficult to integrate into your current learning and development plans, but if added correctly, they can drastically impact your bottom line. In this webinar, Chris Salles, director of eLearning at Guitar Center, discusses his successful approaches for coordinating social and collaborative learning through the use of blogs, discussions, virtual meetings and more.
http://www2.sabameeting.com/main/saba/m/Registrar/NewRegistration.jsp?event_id=00000025f1e59b014ad263a4f8007e99&source=CLO
Social and collaborative learning can be difficult to integrate into your current learning and development plans, but if added correctly, they can drastically impact your bottom line. In this webinar, Chris Salles, director of eLearning at Guitar Center, discusses his successful approaches for coordinating social and collaborative learning through the use of blogs, discussions, virtual meetings and more.
Monday, January 26, 2015
Feb'15: USA Trade Online and the FDLP (FDLP)
February 10, 2015.
2:00 pm Eastern Time
http://www.fdlp.gov/about-the-fdlp/fdlp-academy
One of the benefits of being in the Federal Depository Library Program is having access to USA Trade Online, the official source for U.S. merchandise trade data. In this webinar, you will learn more about what USA Trade Online offers, such as the type of data provided and various functions of the database.
2:00 pm Eastern Time
http://www.fdlp.gov/about-the-fdlp/fdlp-academy
One of the benefits of being in the Federal Depository Library Program is having access to USA Trade Online, the official source for U.S. merchandise trade data. In this webinar, you will learn more about what USA Trade Online offers, such as the type of data provided and various functions of the database.
2015 sessions: Introduction to Spatial Literacy and Online Mapping (RUSA)
March 23 - April 12, 2015
Other
upcoming sessions:
July 13 – August 2, 2015
November 23 – December 13, 2015
Since the emergence of dynamic and easily accessible
online mapping tools, there has been a drastic increase in geographic interest
and awareness. Whether for personal, social, professional or academic use,
people are using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to communicate
information in a map format. Whether it’s using Google Earth to study urban
change, or creating Google Map Mashups to show cemetery locations, more and
more members of society are turning to online mapping programs for their
visualization needs. With so many using GIS technology in their daily lives, it
is time to train librarians to not only assist library clients with their
inquiries, but to use the technology themselves
- $130 for RUSA members
- $175 for ALA members
- $210 for non-ALA members
- $100 for student members and retired members
2015 classes: Fundamentals of Collection Development & Management (ALCTS)
2015
Sessions
- Session 1: March 9 – April 3
- Session 2: April 27 – May 22
- Session 3: August 3 – August 28
- Session 4: October 5 – October 30
- Session 5: November 16 – December 11
This four-week online
course addresses the basic components of collection development and
management (CDM) in libraries. The course was developed by Peggy Johnson,
University of Minnesota. Complete definition of collection development and
collection management:
- collections policies and budgets as part of library planning
- collection development (selecting for and building collections)
- collection management (evaluating and making decisions about existing collections, including decisions about withdrawal, transfer, preservation)
- collection analysis—why and how to do it
- outreach, liaison, and marketing
- trends and some suggestions about the future for collection development and management
$109
ALCTS members; $139 nonmembers
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