[kids-lib] Professional Development: FREE online workshops

[Katie Anderson]

Below are the youth services trainings pulled from Wyoming State Library's more comprehensive list of FREE online webcasts<http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/pipermail/libs-or/2011-October/011025.html>. I've also include trainings on fund development, technology, and volunteers that are not specific to youth services because OLA's Children's Services Division members indaicated interested in these topics on the professional development survey conducted in August.

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

The Accessible Technology Coalition , American Library Association, American Management Association, Booklist, Grantspace, Infopeople, Library 2.0, Library Journal, LYRASIS , Nebraska Library Commission, OCLC, Techsoup, Texas State Library & Archives , Washington State Library, WebJunction, webex, and the Wyoming State Library will be webcasting the following FREE programs during November.  These programs and others are listed on the Wyoming Libraries Planning Calendar: http://will.state.wy.us/ldo/planningcalendar.html

READERS ADVISORY/COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
November 1
Getting Graphic: Graphic Novels in your Library (Washington State Library) Develop a Graphic Novel collection, discover resources to keep yourself up to date, learn how to partner with your local comic book guy (or girl), and  uncover the educational value of comics. For more information and to register for this program, visit:  http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/firsttuesdays/connect.aspx
Reaching Reluctant Readers (Booklist) Engaging the diverse group of children and teens labeled "reluctant readers" is an effort as challenging as it is common. In this free, hour-long webinar moderated by Books for Youth senior editor Ian Chipman, representatives from five publishers-ABDO, Abrams, Lorimer, Orca, and Saddleback-will present books that provide a combination of high-interest topics and accessible writing. Learn how to transform reading from a frustrating to a rewarding experience.   For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
November 8
Continuing Focus on Series Nonfiction (Booklist) Another free, hour-long installment of our ongoing and popular series nonfiction webinars for youth, showcasing presentations from three notable publishers in this high-demand genre: Scholastic Library Publishing, Crabtree Publishing Co., and Britannica. 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
Graphic Novel Experts Discuss the Latest Trends and Hottest Titles (Library Journal) Join us for our graphic novel web cast to get a sneak peak at the best graphic novels hitting the shelves this fall and spring of 2012. Also listen to industry leaders from Kondansha, DC Comics and Archie Comics give their insights into what is happening within their own companies, and across the graphic novel industry. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.libraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/LJ/Tools/Webcast/index.csp
TWEENS AND TEENS
November 16
Hey Kids! Look What We've Got!: Effective Marketing to Tweens and Teens  (Nebraska Library Commission) With the library taking a much deeper look at marketing itself in order to bring in patrons, this program will look specifically at the Teens and Tweens of the community and present effective means of marketing to them. Since this is a traditionally under served population in the library, we will be looking at what the research has to say for marketing to this group, as well as our own experiences with marketing to Teens and Tweens. Presented by Jake Rundle, Hastings Public Library. For more information and to register for this program, visit:  http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL
TECHNOLOGY
November 16
Google+ (Georgia Library Association) In this session Michael Sauers, the Nebraska Library Commission's Technology Innovation Librarian, takes you on a tour of Google+, Google's latest attempt at creating a social network. At only a few months old it already has more than 50 million users and was designed with privacy in mind from the beginning. Is Google+ a Facebook killer? Is it something you should be paying attention to? Should your library be there? Michael will give his answers to these questions and more. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://gla.georgialibraries.org/mediawiki/index.php/Carterette_Series_Webinars
November 23
Tech Talk with Michael Sauers  (Nebraska Library Commission) In this monthly feature of NCompass Live, the NLC's Technology Innovation Librarian, Michael Sauers, will discuss the tech news of the month and share new and exciting tech for your library. There will also be plenty of time in each episode for you to ask your tech questions. So, bring your questions with you, or send them in ahead of time<http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/mail/mail2staff.asp?Michael%20Sauers>, and Michael will have your answers. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL
November 29 (12-1 pm)
A Page Turner: Gale's All-New Digital book Experience (Booklist) Gale Virtual Reference Library, a digital book platform, has been completely redesigned with a vibrant, more engaging navigation and new features that encourage users to stay longer, search deeper, and find what they need faster. Experience the new face of digital reference in this free, hour-long presentation that showcases how Gale has combined the greatest parts of the print experience with a Web-like design to create a one-of-a-kind digital reference resource.Booklist Reference and Collection Management editor Rebecca Vnuk moderates. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
GRANT SEEKING/FUND DEVELOPMENT
November 1
Your Board and Fundraising (Grantspace) This class helps you think through the process of getting your board involved with fundraising. We will cover the role of your board, why board members may be reluctant to fundraise and how to overcome these concerns, ways the board can participate in fundraising activities, tips for strengthening your fundraising board. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/(month)/11/(year)/2011
 November 7
Grantseeking Basics (Grantspace) 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/(month)/11/(year)/2011
 VOLUNTEERS
November 9
Volunteers, A Link to the Community (Nebraska Library Commission) Volunteers come from the community to serve, and go back into the community as ambassadors of the library. Annette Hall, TBBS Volunteer Services Coordinator, will show how you can plan every step of their volunteer experience to be the best it can be -- from recruitment, selection, and training to supervision, evaluation, and recognition. For more information and to register for this program, visit:  http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL



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