[kids-lib] FREE Online Library Continuing Education Events for December

[Katie Anderson]

Hello!  The following are FREE online professional development opportunities that may be of particular interest to youth librarian in public and school libraries.  These were culled from the list provided by:
The Accessible Technology Coalition, American Library Association, American Management Association, Booklist, Common Knowledge, Grantspace, Idealware, Infopeople, InSync Training, Library Journal, Nebraska Library Commission, NISO, OCLC, O'Reilly, Techsoup, TL Virtual Café, TheTLT Group, WebJunction, and the Wyoming State Library will be webcasting the following FREE programs during December.  These programs and others are listed on the Wyoming Libraries Planning Calendar: http://will.state.wy.us/ldo/planningcalendar.html
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
December 6
Lerner Publishing Group's Spring 2012 Librarian Preview (Booklist) Visit with Lerner Publishing Group's editors as they unveil the new books they'll be publishing in Spring 2012. Get the inside scoop on upcoming nonfiction, middle grade and YA fiction, graphic novels, and picture books for grades K-12. Plus, learn about new digital content, as well as free discussion guides, downloads, and websites that make lesson planning easy. Books for Youth senior editor Dan Kraus moderates. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
December 13
Hooked on Books: New Titles for the Newest Readers (Booklist) Board books, picture books, beginning readers-all ideal for reading together and reading aloud. See the latest offerings from Holiday House, Gareth Stevens, and Simon & Schuster at this webinar designed to entice new book lovers. Booklist's Children's Books editor Ilene Cooper moderates. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
December 14
Assessment Metrics (NISO) With ever-shrinking library budgets it is more essential than ever to ensure that the library collection is targeted, relevant and well-used. Return on Investment (ROI) has become the mantra of library management and libraries need to show accountability for collection decisions. This webinar will focus on speakers who have successfully implemented assessment metrics (such as COUNTER 3, Eigenfactor and impact factors) as one determining factor of collection development decisions.  For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.niso.org/news/events/2011/nisowebinars/assessment/
December 21
Best Youth Books of 2011 (Nebraska Library Commission) Sally Snyder; Coordinator of Children and Young Adult Library Services at the NLC, will give brief book talks of new titles you may, or may not, have heard about and that could be good additions to your library's collection. Titles starting with teens and going back through preschool age will be highlighted. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL
TECHNOLOGY
December 7
Facebook Features Update (Common Knowledge) Join us for the latest edition of our bi-monthly installment of our series presenting the latest innovations from Facebook and how they impact nonprofits.  In this interactive webinar, we highlight the newest features released from Facebook, explain their function and role in Facebook, and most importantly, dig into why and how they are valuable for nonprofits - for fundraising, marketing, communications, advocacy, events, etc. For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/showReg?udc=w6owpxmvs2le
Building Digital Communities through Blogs and Social Networking (Infopeople) To remain relevant in today's world, libraries need to build an online presence. With the proliferation of technology advances, it's not always easy to keep up with the latest trends or understand how to master the technology to use it effectively and efficiently. This one-hour webinar will focus on how you can build a digital community through the use of blogs and social networks. This webinar will be of interest to library staff ready to embrace online technologies to engage their patrons. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar
 December 8
The Challenging Business of Kids' Apps  (O'Reilly) The kids' app market is rapidly expanding and getting better, with more choices every day. Great for kids and parents - challenging for developers. In this webcast, experienced developers will share hard won info on the kids' app development space, including: Where to find resources and communities for developers, the differences between kids' app market and the gaming market, How this platform can spread/accommodate lots of topics and genres, Working with authors, publishers, and other rights' holders, Marketing tips and business tools to help navigate the world of kids' apps. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://oreilly.com/webcasts/
 December 13
The iPad and Communication Transitions for Young Adults  (Accessible Technology Coalition) As children who use communication devices become young adults, their environments, needs, and interests are likely to change quickly and dramatically. The vocabulary and equipment that they have previously used will need to change accordingly. Because of the flexibility and "normalcy" of the iPad, it may be uniquely well suited to address these changes at a relatively low cost. This webinar will provide information on apps for the iPad that are well suited for the changing needs of the child as they transition from high school to higher education or a work environment. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://atcoalition.org/trainings
ADVOCACY
December 6
Education, Advocacy and Lobbying - Oh My!: What's Allowed (and What's Not) When Reaching out to Elected Officials (ALA) Politicians, lobbyists and advocates alike use the terms "education," "advocacy" and "lobbying" interchangeably.   But what do they all mean?  When associated with a government agency or a non-profit it can be very confusing to know what's allowed - and what will land you in hot water.  In this session we'll look at both the letter and the spirit of the law when it comes to lobbying and advocacy, as well as specific criteria you can use to assess your own situation.  Since local library supporters, whether staff, friends, trustee or board members, have the most influence in the legislative process, it's important to know just how far you can go in connecting them with policymakers.  Believe it or not, you have more latitude than you think.  And, of course, as a private citizen no one can curtail your right to speak up and make a difference. For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/222077842
December 14
A Small But Powerful Webinar for Winning Big Support for Your Rural Library   (WebJunction) Join us for an introduction to the revised edition of the popular Small But Powerful Guide to Winning Big Support for Your Rural Library, a new toolkit from the American Library Association's Committee on Rural, Native, and Tribal Libraries of All Kinds, Office for Literacy and Outreach Services, and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries. This webinar will introduce you to the tips and strategies presented in the toolkit, share the experiences of a rural librarian who has built support for her library, and introduce you to some of the additional advocacy tools and resources from the American Library Association. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webinars
OTHER TOPICS
 December 12
Change Happens (InSync Training) It's been said that, "The "only people who like change are wet babies and busy cashiers." In this session we'll explore your own reactions/responses to change and look at ways to become more proactive and positive. We will also take a look at the elements of organizational change, strategies for dealing with the conflicts that inevitably occur, and the role you can play in being effective as change unfolds. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.insynctraining.com/complimentary-programs.htm
 December 15
Choosing the Right Communications Mix (Idealware) It doesn't make sense to communicate through only one channel.  These days, it often makes sense to not only consider email, direct mail, and websites as potential channels, but also social networking sites, blogs, online communities, and more.  Which channels make sense to communicate what kind of messages, or to encourage action?  What's actually working in what situations?  We'll provide a decision making structure to help you define what makes sense for you. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://idealware.org/online-training
Let's Get Crazy! Library Programs On and Over the Edge (Infopeople)  Do you want to surprise your community with exceptional programs? Are you curious to learn what new and unexpected programs other libraries are doing? It's easy to get stuck in a rut and book the same old performers and speakers. Why not break out of your comfort zone and develop programs that are striking, original, and important! Start asking bigger questions in order to make a bigger impact in your community. But first - get thee to this webinar with other library staff who are reaching for the crazy switch! Before the 60 minutes are up, attendees will: know what a "crazy" program looks like and when a program is not "crazy" enough, acquire new tools and a new perspective for developing more impactful and experimental programs, learn about libraries that have successfully delivered innovative programs, and be able to apply the ideas in this presentation to programs at their libraries to better serve their communities.For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar
Proposal Budgeting Basics (Grantspace) Learn to prepare and present a budget in a grant proposal. 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? Prior attendance at Proposal Writing Basics is strongly recommended. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/(month)/12/(year)/2011

Katie Anderson, Library Development Services
* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator *
Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301
katie.anderson at state.or.us<mailto:katie.anderson at state.or.us>, 503-378-2528

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