[kids-lib] January 2013 Online Learning Opportunities, Part Deux!

Mon Jan 14 11:40:08 PST 2013

Greetings everyone!

Here is your semi-monthly listing of various free training opportunities for the second half of January. As a quick reminder: Northwest Central<http://www.nwcentral.org/> has a calendar of online events and here's what's currently posted for the month of January<http://www.nwcentral.org/calendar/2013-01?topic=All&region=All&type=49>.

Please see the end of this email for a list of free, online trainings
by Gale/Cengage Learning for the rest of January!

The State Library has updated the CE Resources<http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/resources/conted.aspx> page to include online learning opportunities and courses from organizations such as ALSC, ASCLA, Inforpeople, RUSA, and YALSA; these courses have a fee associated with them but are valuable resources for your professional development - check it out<http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/resources/conted.aspx>!

For the first second half of January, the following webcasts will be presented for free by The Accessible Technology Coalition, American Libraries Live, American Management Association, Booklist, Colorado State Library, Educause, Georgia Library Association, Grantspace, Infopeople, Insync Training, Library Journal, NASA, National Library of Medicine, Nebraska Library Commission, Nonprofit Webinars, O'Reilly, San Jose State University's SLIS Program, TechSoup for Libraries, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, TL Virtual Cafe, VolunteerMatch,  Washington State Library, WebJunction, and the Wyoming State Library (and more!)

Keep in mind it may be useful to periodically check the calendars mentioned for updated/new offerings in addition to the items below.

ð  Please make sure to check the link for each item to confirm the time and convert to local (Pacific) time as needed: Pacific time is one hour behind Mountain time, two hours behind Central time, and three hours behind Eastern time.

January 22 (10 - 11a) / Basics of Information Literacy Assessment (Libraries Thriving)
Speakers: Lauren Pressley, Wake Forest University; Amanda Click, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.librariesthriving.org/workshops/upcomingseminars

January 22 (10 - 11a) / 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<http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Courses/Proposal-Writing-Basics> is strongly recommended.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/Proposal-Budgeting-Basics-2013-01-22-Webinar

January 22 (11a - 12p) / Unpacking the Common Core: Connections and Applications to Current Practices and New Resources (Booklist Webinar)
Join this hour-long, free webinar sponsored by Britannica to deepen your understanding of the Common Core Standards--particularly the Anchor Standards--and what they mean for students, teachers, and librarians. Learn how these standards can be applied and understand how Britannica's wide array of digital resources support the effective implementation of Common Core Standards and complement how you may already be addressing them. Moderated by Booklist's Reference and Collection Management Editor Rebecca Vnuk.

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

January 22 (11a - 12p) / Rockin' the Virtual Classroom (Insync Training)
Virtual classroom technology (ILinc, Adobe Connect, WebEx, Elluminate, etc.) provides a wonderful live, real-time bridge between the traditional classroom and the learner. But it isn't "just like" the traditional classroom, and in the wrong hands can be deadly dull. In this session we'll learn to read virtual "body language", look at ways to increase interactivity and engagement, utilize games and activities, and create visuals that support learning.

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

January 22 (12 - 1p) / Show Me the Money: Fundraising That Taps into The 90% of All Wealth That Is Not Cash (Nonprofit Webinars)
Want some great reasons for your charity to take any and all non-cash donations? Wonder why other charities seem to increase their fundraising in good years and bad years, quickly build up their endowments, have the resources they need? Well, find out in the webinar.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/1222013-show-me-the-money-fundraising-that-taps-into-the-90-of-all-wealth-that-is-not-cash/

January 23 (9 - 10a) / Reenergize Your Best Employees Before They Leave You (American Management Association)
Some organizations have been taken over by a culture of negativity, and in others employees are feeling the years of recession and becoming less motivated and engaged in their work. When the recession initially hit a few years ago, there was an outburst of energy with high-potential employees. Not only were organizations trying to keep things going with reduced staff, those passionate about their work and their organizations were trying to keep the vision and in some cases the organization itself, alive. But the recession lasted longer than expected, and many of these workers feel tired, disheartened, and tempted to new positions elsewhere as the economy improves. Attend this webcast and discover tips and tactics for reengaging your employees using time-tested tools and techniques from the best of AMA.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.amanet.org/training/webcasts/Re-Energize-Your-Best-Employees-Before-They-Leave-You.aspx

January 23 (10 - 11a) / Creating a Culture of Innovation in your Library and Community (WebJunction)
We hear about libraries that are leaders in innovation, implementing ideas that keep the library growing and vital. Perhaps you have watched from the sidelines and wished you could kickstart some innovation at your library, but you're not sure where to start. Come to this webinar for an active and lively discussion on how to find innovative ideas, how to connect with the people to help make them happen, and how to get buy-in and support for your ideas. There is a lot to be learned from other libraries' examples and experiences.

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

January 23 (10 - 11a) / Listening Skills for Leaders: How to Conduct a One on One Conversation to Motivate Others (Nonprofit Webinars)
We often hear about the need to motivate staff, members and volunteers in non-profit organizations. We often hear about the importance of listening. But how do we listen skillfully to motivate staff and members of our organizations? This webinar will focus on how to conduct a one on one conversation with members or potential members of your organization in a way that allows you to understand and tap into the power of another's personal purpose, history and values.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/1232013-listening-skills-for-leaders-how-to-conduct-a-one-on-one-conversation-to-motivate-others/

January 23, and 30 (12 - 1:30p) / Strengthen the Influence of Your Leadership: People Skills, Personal Substance and Influence Smarts (Session 3 & 4) (Texas State Library)
NOTE: For maximum benefit, we encourage participation in all four live Webinar sessions, as content in each Webinar builds upon the previous session(s). In addition, the presenter may assign homework (and provide feedback) between sessions. However, if you know in advance that you cannot make it to a particular session, please go ahead and register for it. Your registration will entitle you to view the recording of the session you missed -- you will receive a link to the recording via email. Please view the recording prior to attending the next session.

Build Rapport and Motivate with The Language of Influence Word choices and accompanying non verbal communication sends a message. What messages are you sending? How often do you question why people take your message differently than you intended? Explore words and gestures that are accountable and engage collaboration. Objectives: Use empathetic and accountable language to empower and engage others, and Explore body language that sends a message of accessibility.

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

January 23 (12 - 1 pm) / Before You Hire an Architect: Reduce Costs and Risks, Produce Better Results (Nonprofit Webinars)
Before launching a facility project, nonprofit boards and CEOs should have a clear sense of the entire process, with its opportunities and pitfalls, so they can maximize value while minimizing costs, risks and stress. This webinar will address the critical information a board and CEO need to have, and the work they need to do, before hiring an architect. It will cover roles and responsibilities (board, staff, architects, contractors, and consultants), strategy, planning, programming, budgeting, architect and contractor selection, and client-favorable contracts.
Takeaways: A clear overview of facility planning and design; Simple ways to avoid expensive surprises; How to improve the quality of the project while reducing its cost; How to set a firm project budget before hiring an architect; Project costs vs. construction costs; and How to avoid otherwise inevitable extra costs

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/1232013-before-you-hire-an-architect-reduce-costs-and-risks-produce-better-results/

January 29 (10 - 11a) / Designing and Creating a Social Book App Using Open Source Technologies (O'Reilly Community)
Join us for an interactive webcast where Canadian designer, Haig Armen will share the strategy, design and technology used to create a new approach to a digital book - a social book.
Why not use open source content management systems to provide a social layer, with comment moderation, contributor registration and even content syncing? See how a simple Wordpress CMS can drive a distributed social reading experience through a PhoneGap-based multi-platform social app which features a unique gestural interface with dynamically-updated content. Participants will learn: How to think about digital books as a micro-community using a distributed cloud-based content model; How to balance social functionality within a digital book and how to design gesturals interfaces to imply metaphorical meaning; and See how to combine open source tools to build an affordable social book mobile application.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://oreillynet.com/pub/e/2547

January 29 (1-2 pm) / Introduction to Fundraising Planning (GrantSpace)
A successful nonprofit organization has diversified funding streams. If your organization has never developed a fundraising plan or calendar, this session is for you. It provides an overview of the process of strategically thinking through the components of a fundraising plan. You'll learn how to: Conduct an assets inventory, Develop a case statement, Identify funding partners, and Prepare a fundraising plan and calendar.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/Introduction-to-Fundraising-Planning-2013-01-29-Webinar

January 29 (12 - 1p) Mind, Body, Spirit Spring 2013 (Library Journal)
Join Library Journal for its first webcast of the year, featuring publishers Inner Traditions/Bear & Company, New World Library and Beyond Words Publishing. Hear about Spring 2013's forthcoming titles and stock your collection with books to meet the demand of the growing interests in healthy living, going green, and yoga. Learn about holistic medicine and other wildlife uses. Dive into 2013 refreshed and with your Chakras open and balanced!

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2013/01/webcasts/book-webcasts/mind-body-spirit-spring-2013/

January 30 (8 - 9a) / Tech Talk with Michael Sauers: Bring the Funny - Humor and the Library (NCompass Live)
As budgets shrink and every library is asked to do more with less, it's easy for library staff and users to forget the joy that a library can bring. As leaders in the future of libraries, we can all help bring a bit of lightness and levity back into our institutions. From appropriate April Fools' Day website 'hacks' to videos like the "New Spice" sensation, the sky's the limit when it comes to comedy in the library. In this Tech Talk, Jennifer Koerber, Web Services Librarian at Boston Public Library, will inspire you to "bring back the funny" to your work environments and communities.  There will also be plenty of time 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://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgId=11918

January 30 (10 - 11a) / Managing Team Conflict Effectively (Nonprofit Webinars)
Are unresolved conflicts affecting team functioning? Would you like to make conflict a source of growth for your team? Would like a road map to get there? Managing team conflict effectively is the art of fostering trust, resolving conflicts as they arise and facilitating productive communication. Highly functioning teams can debate challenging topics, make tough decisions, and hold each other accountable for results.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/1302013-managing-team-conflict-effectively/

January 30 (12 - 1:30p) / Strengthen the Influence of Your Leadership: People Skills, Personal Substance and Influence Smarts (Session  4) (Texas State Library)
NOTE: For maximum benefit, we encourage participation in all four live Webinar sessions, as content in each Webinar builds upon the previous session(s). In addition, the presenter may assign homework (and provide feedback) between sessions. However, if you know in advance that you cannot make it to a particular session, please go ahead and register for it. Your registration will entitle you to view the recording of the session you missed -- you will receive a link to the recording via email. Please view the recording prior to attending the next session.

So, What Do You Do? Talk Up Your Value in 30 to 60 Seconds We are often asked to share what we do and often we loose out on an opportunity to insert impact and influence by shooting from the hip and using too many words, too few or not the right words for the right audience. The key to a memorable and interesting response comes in preparation and the selection of the "right" details based on your "audience". Objectives: -- Learn the who, what, why and how method you can apply to your personal value statement and that of your library; -- Add pizzazz with story and talking points; -- Explore delivery tips.

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

January 30 (12 - 1p) / Developing an Epic Facebook Strategy for Your Nonprofit (Nonprofit Webinars)
This session will walk participants step-by-step through creating an effective Facebook marketing strategy. We will discuss defining your audience, developing a content strategy, engaging with fans, and measuring results.  Takeaways: A solid understanding of how to create an effective presence on Facebook, Strategies and tactics for acquiring fans and increasing engagement, and A framework for integrating Facebook into other marketing channels.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/1302013-developing-an-epic-facebook-strategy-for-your-nonprofit/

January 30 (12 - 1:30p) / Strengthen the Influence of Your Leadership: So, What Do You Do? Talk Up Your Value in 30 to 60 Seconds (Part 4) (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)

We are often asked to share what we do and often we lose out on an opportunity to insert impact and influence by shooting from the hip and using too many words, too few or not the right words for the right audience. The key to a memorable and interesting response comes in preparation and the selection of the "right" details based on your "audience."  Objectives: Learn the who, what, why and how method you can apply to your personal value statement and that of your library, Add pizzazz with story and talking points, and Explore delivery tips.

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

January 31 (10 - 11a) / Your Board and Fundraising (GrantSpace)
This class helps you think through the process of getting your board involved with fundraising. What 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, and Tips for strengthening your fundraising board.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/Your-Board-and-Fundraising-2013-01-31-Webinar

The following free webinars are available to learn more about the Gale products available through the Oregon State Library's Statewide Database Licensing Program<http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/technology/sdlp/index.aspx>. If you can't attend the live webinar, archived recordings of previous training sessions<http://www.cengagesites.com/Literature/790/gale-cengage-library-training/on-demand-training/> are also available.

[GVRL]Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) Learn more this award winning Reference tool named Best Overall Database for 2012 by Library Journal

  *   January 21, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (PT)<http://s2138.t.en25.com/e/er?channel=Eloqua&elq_mid=4771&elq_cid=2655252&s=2138&lid=10764&elq=9fe7d9e83ce84ff79aad6bc8ffad35c2>
  *   January 29, 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. (PT)<http://s2138.t.en25.com/e/er?channel=Eloqua&elq_mid=4771&elq_cid=2655252&s=2138&lid=10765&elq=9fe7d9e83ce84ff79aad6bc8ffad35c2>

[GVRL]GVRL Subcollections Manager  Learn how to easily build a customized library of eBooks to link on your library or course website

  *   January 28, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. (PT)<http://s2138.t.en25.com/e/er?channel=Eloqua&elq_mid=4771&elq_cid=2655252&s=2138&lid=10767&elq=9fe7d9e83ce84ff79aad6bc8ffad35c2>

[Business Insights: Essentials]Business Insights: Essentials Learn more about this new business research tool that combines news, articles, and statistical analysis with an easy to use interface

  *   January 28, 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. (PT)<http://s2138.t.en25.com/e/er?channel=Eloqua&elq_mid=4771&elq_cid=2655252&s=2138&lid=10758&elq=9fe7d9e83ce84ff79aad6bc8ffad35c2>

Gale Usage and Administrative Tools Learn how to exploit these tools to give your library users the best research experience

[Gale Admin Tool]Gale Admin Tool

  *   January 24, 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. (PT)<http://s2138.t.en25.com/e/er?channel=Eloqua&elq_mid=4771&elq_cid=2655252&s=2138&lid=10777&elq=9fe7d9e83ce84ff79aad6bc8ffad35c2>

[Gale Usage Website]Gale Usage Website

  *   January 22, 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. (PT)<http://s2138.t.en25.com/e/er?channel=Eloqua&elq_mid=4771&elq_cid=2655252&s=2138&lid=10760&elq=9fe7d9e83ce84ff79aad6bc8ffad35c2>

Cheers and Happy Learning!

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Darci Hanning * Technology Development Consultant * Library Development Services
Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR  97301
503-378-2527 darci.hanning at state.or.us<mailto:darci.hanning at state.or.us>

 Ask me about Plinkit! http://www.plinkit.org/ http://oregon.plinkit.org<http://oregon.plinkit.org/>

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