[Libs-Or] FW: Free Library Continuing Education Events for April

[MaryKay Dahlgreen]

>From our colleagues in Wyoming...

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The Accessible Technology Coalition, American Library Association, American Management Association, Booklist, GrantSpace, Infopeople, insynctraining, Library Journal, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Nebraska Library Commission, Texas State Library & Archives Commission, TLT Group, WebJunction, and the Wyoming State Library will be webcasting the following FREE programs during April.  These programs and others are listed on the Wyoming Libraries Planning Calendar: http://will.state.wy.us/ldo/planningcalendar.html


TITLES OF APRIL PROGRAMS:
Google Yourself Silly
Grantseeking Basics
An Introduction to the Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) Program
E-Z Website Accessibility! - Content Management Systems
Workarounds That Work: Getting Things Done with Whatever It Takes
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Basics for Libraries
Tackling Tough Topics in Books for Youth
Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Database of the Month: CultureGrams
Can eBooks Fit into the Print Book Paradigm: Publishers and eBook Lending Limits
Superbooks: How Graphic Novels Can Save Your Library
Where's the Power? What's Your Point?
Teen Literature Update 2011
Get on the Bus: How to Create a Virtual Library Card on your Smart Phone
Creating a Web Presence for Every Library
Get on the Bus: Reader's Advisory Appeal Characteristics
Streaming Video in the Library: Trends and Best Practices-One Year Later
Census 2010: Your Table Is Waiting! Accessing and Using the Data
Tech Talk with Michael Sauers
Breezing Along with the RML
Working With Your Workforce Center
Get on the Bus: Reader's Advisory on the Fly
E-Government Questions: helping users navigate online government resources without practicing law!
Get on the Bus: Beyond the Desk - Indirect Reader's Advisory
Beyond Bestsellers: High-Demand Mysteries in Libraries
The Entrepreneurial Librarian - Running the business of your library
The Reference Interview: Time for a Tune-up
NCompass Live: The Power of Word-of-Mouth Marketing, with Peggy Barber
Serving Two Masters: Physical and Virtual Services in the Academic Library
Spotlight! On National Library of Medicine Resources
Get on the Bus: Reader's Advisory tools in GoWYLD
Rethinking the Design of Presentation Slides



PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:
April 5 (12-1 pm)
Google Yourself Silly (insynctraining)

Google, the wildly popular search engine, has much to offer the learning professional. This resource, with its specific tools, can help you better design training, communicate with colleagues, and/or find your way to an enriching training site. Using technology in the classroom, you will learn to work with search results rankings, conduct special searches, and improve your search effectiveness. Your credibility and personal satisfaction as a learning professional can only be enhanced.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.insynctraining.com/complimentary-programs.htm



April 5 (1-2 pm)
Grantseeking Basics (GrantSpace)

Gain an introduction to the world of foundation fundraising. Are you a representative of a nonprofit organization? Are you new to fundraising? Do you want to learn how the funding research process works, and what tools and resources are available? 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/Grantseeking-Basics-2011-04-05-Webinar



April 5 (1-2 pm)
An Introduction to the Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) Program (ALA-APA)

LSSC will offer an hour-long webinar on the LSSC program and how it works.  The presentation will explain the value of this certification to Library Support Staff, employers, and library users. You will also have the opportunity to have all of your questions answered by program staff members. This webinar is open to all interested candidates.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://ala-apa.org/lssc/webinars-and-presentations/



April 5 (2-3 pm)
E-Z Website Accessibility! - Content Management Systems (Accessible Technology Coalition)

Are you interested in learning how to improve the accessibility of your website? Content management systems (CMS) make creating websites easy. Some of these have accessibility features built in, or have guidelines for addressing accessibility. We'll look at accessibility implementation for specific CMS packages, including Drupal, WordPress, Plone, and Joomla.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://atcoalition.org/trainings



April 6 (10-11 am)
Workarounds That Work: Getting Things Done with Whatever It Takes (American Management Association)

Are you ready to be the one who gets things done, no matter what? You've experienced the frustration dozens of times: you need approval on a purchase, but a key sign-off person is on vacation; a project is on a crash schedule, but you're missing an important detail; you need to move ahead in a process, but company rules cause delays. What you need is a work-around. In this Webcast, Russell Bishop explains the art of the work-around: a method for accomplishing a task or goal when the normal process isn't producing the desired results. Work-arounds help you break through the tasks and systems that keep you from the important stuff. They even help you bring lasting change to your organization by doing away with frustrating institutional inefficiencies once and for all.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.amanet.org/news/events-calendar.aspx



April 6 (1-2 pm)
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Basics for Libraries (Texas State Library & Archives)

In this Webinar, Donna Feddern, Senior Librarian of Technology Services at the Escondido Public Library in California and author of the blog SEO for Libraries, will provide essential information on the basics of search engine optimization for libraries -- what it is, why libraries should know about it, how it works, and practical information on optimizing your results.

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



April 7 (12-1 pm)
Tackling Tough Topics in Books for Youth  (Booklist)

Finding ways to talk to children and teens about tough issues, from the Holocaust to contemporary racism, can be daunting. Booklist YA editor Gillian Engberg hosts a panel discussing high-quality youth literature that can help young people expand their awareness and start discussions on challenging subjects. Attendees will hear the perspectives of a publisher, an author, a youth-literature professor, and an educational consultant, and they will also have the opportunity to connect with panelists by submitting questions and comments of their own.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63



April 7 (12-1 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-2011-04-07-Webinar



April 7 (3:30-4:15 pm)
Database of the Month: CultureGrams (Wyoming State Library)

Whether you are traveling to a new state or country, curious about recipes from around the world, or writing a report, CultureGrams is a great place to start.  It includes each country's customs, traditions and daily life; photos, flags and anthems.  We have four editions:  World, States, Provinces, and Kids.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/199090774



April 11 (1-2 pm)
Can eBooks Fit into the Print Book Paradigm: Publishers and eBook Lending Limits (Infopeople)

Join Infopeople presenters to learn more about the changing landscape of the eBook universe.

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



April 12 (12-1 pm)
Superbooks: How Graphic Novels Can Save Your Library (Booklist)

By now you have probably heard plenty of anecdotal evidence about how a strong graphic-novel collection can draw in hordes of readers to your library and encourage independent reading. But, being the hard-numbers-driven type that you are, you might be looking for a little proof. In this hour-long webinar, sponsored by Top Shelf Productions, ABDO Publishing Group, and SLG Publishing, Booklist associate editor Ian Chipman is joined by Christian Zabriskie, Assistant Coordinator of Young-Adult Services at Queens Library, whose research will open your eyes to the true potential for graphic novels, both for adults and youth, to spike those circulation numbers through the roof. And with looks at exciting new titles from our three sponsors, this is an event you can't afford to miss.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63



April 12 (12-1 pm)
Where's the Power? What's Your Point? (insynctraining)

Tired of seeing PowerPoint shows that have neither power nor a point? This session provides strategies for developing memorable slides with punch, not just pretty slides peppered with bullets. Join us as we look at ways to hook our learners, generate discussion, highlight critical information, and create learning points that will stick.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.insynctraining.com/complimentary-programs.htm



April 12 (1-2 pm)
Teen Literature Update 2011 (Infopeople)

The world of young adult literature is an inherently dynamic one and one that, in the last decade, has become among the most active in publishing. Each new publishing season brings a plethora of new titles, new forms, and new formats, many of which require new methods of evaluation. Keeping up with all of these changes and the new titles flooding the market can be a full-time job. This webinar will help students identify new trends and the best new titles and resources for collection development.

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



April 13 (9-10 am)
Get on the Bus: How to Create a Virtual Library Card on your Smart Phone (Wyoming State Library)

Jesse Sevier, Multi-media and Marketing Specialist for the Wyoming State Library, will present a short webinar to walk through the process of creating a 'virtual' library card using your Android smartphone.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/687217734



April 14 (12-1 pm)
Creating a Web Presence for Every Library (WebJunction)

Join us for a webinar on a new project to help small and rural libraries get on the Web quickly, "A Web Presence for Every Library." The OCLC Innovation Lab has devised a simple, low-cost way for any library to launch a template-based website that would include the ability to edit content, provide maps, news and events, and a simple item inventory system. Mike Teets and Willie Neumann, OCLC project leads, will discuss the early stages of this experimental service. They will also extend an invitation especially to those of you working in small or rural libraries to provide your feedback and direction on its development.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp



April 19 (10-11 am)
Get on the Bus: Reader's Advisory Appeal Characteristics (Wyoming State Library)

Figuring out what people want to read and why can be a daunting task.  Join Sara Francis from the Wyoming State Library for an introduction to the program series and Cass Kvenild from the University of Wyoming on a discussion of reading appeal characteristics.  Watch, listen, and learn how to develop your Advisory skills.  Participants completing homework assignments will have a chance to earn prizes! http://getonthebuswyoming.wordpress.com/

Register for all programs in this series here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/828173838


April 19 (10-11 am)
Streaming Video in the Library: Trends and Best Practices-One Year Later (Library Journal)

This presentation will update you on the latest trends in video delivery for libraries. Packed with useful information, including checklists, standard licensing terms, and technical overviews, this webinar will give you everything you need to make informed decisions about how to deliver video services that best serve your patrons' research, classroom, and entertainment needs.

To register for this event, go to: http://www.libraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/LJ/Tools/Webcast/index.csp



April 19 (1-2 pm)
Census 2010: Your Table Is Waiting! Accessing and Using the Data (Infopeople)

How much has your community grown in the last 10 years? Is the median age of your county trending downward or upward? Are your users looking for grant money to provide services to a particular group? Do your users need to know the demographics for the area surrounding a specific address, but they don't know where to begin looking?  Learn how YOU can answer these questions and more with data from the 2010 Census in this interactive webinar that will feature a demonstration of the new Internet data access tool, American FactFinder 2. Participants will "learn by doing" as we all explore the online search and navigation functions and create 2010 data tables and colorful thematic maps from those tables. Help your users help themselves to the new data by participating in the 2010 Census webinar.

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



April 20 (9-10 am)
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 and Michael will have your answers.

To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=10338



April 20 (10-11 am)
Breezing Along with the RML (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

Please join Liaisons from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (MidContinental Region) as they present topics of interest in this monthly webinar. For more information and to access archived sessions go to: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/updates.html Send Questions to Jim Honour at the University of Wyoming (jhonour at uwyo.edu<mailto:jhonour at uwyo.edu>).

To join the webinar: Go to http://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr. Enter as a guest. Sign in with your first and last names. Follow the instructions in the meeting room to have the Adobe Acrobat Connect system call you on your telephone.



April 20 (12-1 pm)
Working With Your Workforce Center (WebJunction)

Workforce Centers operate with myriad local, state and federal funding streams to support the unemployed, but not every job seeker qualifies. Learn how this impacts your library patrons and what libraries can do to make better connections for our customers. Representatives from Anoka County, Minnesota will describe how the Job Training Center and the Anoka County Library forged an innovative collaboration to make sure every door is the right door for job seekers.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp



April 21 (10-11 am)
Get on the Bus: Reader's Advisory on the Fly (Wyoming State Library)

What to do when you're in the stacks or haven't a clue about particular author or genre?  Sara Francis from the Wyoming State Library shares tips, tricks and tools for answering those quick RA questions and occasional stumpers.  Watch, listen, learn how to develop your Advisory skills.  Participants completing homework assignments will have a chance to earn prizes! http://getonthebuswyoming.wordpress.com/

Register for all programs in this series here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/828173838



April 21 (1-2 pm)
E-Government Questions: helping users navigate online government resources without practicing law! (Infopeople)

Library patrons are not merely consulting online resources in libraries. They are interacting with e-government services such as social services, the DMV and many more. Patrons ask for assistance and sometimes reveal sensitive personal information in a way previously unknown in traditional reference interactions. Librarians are concerned about personal liability, and libraries have concerns about institutional liability if this information is compromised, or if the patron claims that incorrect information was provided by the library. Learn about the types of exposure that libraries face, and how to minimize it. Sample phrases are offered to staff in conducting these new reference interactions.

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



April 26 (10-11 am)
Get on the Bus: Beyond the Desk - Indirect Reader's Advisory (Wyoming State Library)

Many of today's readers may not even walk into a library on a regular basis-how can we meet them where they are to provide Reader's Advisory services beyond our desks? Tamara Meredith from the Albany County Public Library will explore the idea of "indirect" Reader's Advisory, a service that often extends outside the library, into the community and cyberspace-and has the added benefit of targeted marketing and PR for the library involved. Watch, listen, learn how to develop your Advisory skills.  Participants completing homework assignments will have a chance to earn prizes! http://getonthebuswyoming.wordpress.com/

Register for all programs in this series here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/828173838



April 26 (12-1 pm)
Beyond Bestsellers: High-Demand Mysteries in Libraries (Booklist)

Readers want more than just bestsellers, says Readers' Advisory expert and Booklist columnist Joyce Saricks, and librarians have an obligation to alert their patrons to wonderful authors who don't necessarily top the sales charts. Saricks will share her discoveries about what really circulates and how librarians can help spread the news. Representatives from four publishers-Macmillan, Severn House, AudioGO, and Felony & Mayhem-will preview the best titles from their forthcoming lists. Booklist Online Senior Editor Keir Graff moderates.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63



April 26 (12-1 pm)
The Entrepreneurial Librarian - Running the business of your library (WebJunction)

Do you feel as if your library training prepared you for everything but actually running the library? This workshop will focus on meeting the needs of the director of small and/or rural libraries, by placing the director or manager in the role of entrepreneur. You will be introduced to the business principles most often used by successful entrepreneurs, including long-range planning, marketing, leadership, and program development. This webinar will be hosted in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries and presented by ARSL board member, Andrea Berstler, who serves as manager at the Henrietta Hankin Branch of Pennsylvania's Chester County Library.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp



April 26 (1-2 pm)
The Reference Interview: Time for a Tune-up (Infopeople)

Reference work, both in person and virtual, is constantly changing: the point of contact with the library user; the nature of the questions; and what technologies we use. What has not changed is the importance of the reference interview. No matter the setting or person being served, we still need to make sure we understand what the real question is so that we are able to answer it accurately and thoroughly.  Those attending the webinar will learn: the latest trends in the reference interview, uses for current technology in reference work, including social media, and  techniques for tailoring reference interviews to users of different ages.

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



April 27 (9-10 am)
NCompass Live: The Power of Word-of-Mouth Marketing, with Peggy Barber (Nebraska Library Commission)

In this totally 'wired' time, the commercial world is turning to word-of-mouth marketing (WOMM) as the most powerful form of advertising. This is great news for libraries because WOMM is truly powerful and because we can afford it! In this program you'll learn: What it is/Why to do it?/Who can do it?/How to do it and Where customer service fits in.

To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=10419



April 27 (12-1 pm)
Serving Two Masters: Physical and Virtual Services in the Academic Library (Library Journal)

How can academic libraries keep themselves at the center of their institution when it is everywhere? With both physical and virtual students and faculty, the library must provide a variety of access points and do some serious marketing to get these groups engaged with the services and resources it offers, digitally and in print, for information and for entertainment.  Join this webinar to hear how three academic librarians have changed their service models to meet the demands of the virtual age.

To register for this event, go to: http://www.libraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/LJ/Tools/Webcast/index.csp



April 27 (1-2 pm)
Spotlight! On National Library of Medicine Resources (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)

Marty Magee, Nebraska Liaison in the RML (MidContinental Region) will present information on Cancer Resources. Instruction will include hands-on exercises. For more information and to access archived sessions go to: http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/updates.html Send Questions to Jim Honour at the University of Wyoming (jhonour at uwyo.edu<mailto:jhonour at uwyo.edu>).

To join the webinar: Register at www.tinyurl.com/mcrclasses<http://www.tinyurl.com/mcrclasses>, Go to http://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr Enter as a guest. Sign in with your first and last names. Follow the instructions in the meeting room to have the Adobe Acrobat Connect system call you on your telephone.



April 28 (10-11 am)
Get on the Bus: Reader's Advisory tools in GoWYLD (Wyoming State Library)

So many tools, so little time. Chris Van Burgh from the Wyoming State Library sorts through our wonderful electronic resources on GoWYLD and highlights those that will support our Reader's Advisory efforts. Watch, listen, learn how to develop your Advisory skills.  Participants completing homework assignments will have a chance to earn prizes! http://getonthebuswyoming.wordpress.com/

Register for all programs in this series here: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/828173838



April 29 (12-1 pm)
Rethinking the Design of Presentation Slides (TLT Group)

Join Michael Alley, from Pennsylvania State University, for a look at how simple changes to your slides can increase the effectiveness of your presentation.

To register for this event, go to: http://tltgroup.roundtablelive.org/events



Please let me know if you have any questions!

Jamie

Jamie Markus
Library Development Manager
Wyoming State Library
2800 Central Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82002
307-777-5914 / Fax: 307-777-6289
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