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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Greetings everyone!
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Here is your semimonthly listing of various free training opportunities for the
<b>first half of April</b>. As a quick reminder: </span><a href="http://www.nwcentral.org/"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Northwest Central</span></b></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">
has a calendar of online events and here’s what’s currently posted for the month of
</span><a href="http://www.nwcentral.org/calendar/2013-04?topic=All®ion=All&type=49"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">April</span></b></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Please see the end of this email for a list of free, online trainings
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by Gale/Cengage Learning for the entire month of April!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The State Library has web page where you can
<b>peruse sites offering archived versions of previous webinars</b> – </span><a href="http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/resources/conted.aspx"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">check it out</span></b></a><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">!
Now updated with sources for paid online courses and new sources for free archived webinars!
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";display:none"> Fo</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">For the first half of April,</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">
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!)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Keep in mind it may be useful to periodically check the calendars mentioned for updated/new offerings in addition to the items below.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>confirm the time and convert to local (Pacific) time</b> <span style="color:red">
as needed: </span></i><span style="color:red">Pacific time is one hour behind Mountain time, two hours behind Central time, and three hours behind Eastern time.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 3 (8-9 am) / Changing Libraries - New Ways of Working</b> (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Rachel Van Riel (Director, Opening the Book) introduces the thinking behind new library practice in the UK and the evidence on user behavior which underlies the new approach. In particular, she will look at how
the introduction of self-service changes the role and daily tasks of library staff and how to help staff adjust to feeling comfortable working away from the help desk in a library space. Rachel will look at how these changes can lead to better experiences
for patrons and more job satisfaction for staff.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html">https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 3 (9-10 am) / How Women Succeed in Competitive Business Environments</b> (American Management Association)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Jump-Start Career Growth by Boosting Your Competitive Skills: Do you feel that you are more task oriented and perfectionist while the people that are advancing faster than you seem to be focusing on networking and
know all the right people? Do you feel that there is no one at work who supports you, gives you honest feedback and applauds your success? Do you feel you are too nice and well liked yet you aren’t invited to key meetings or don’t get on critical assignments?
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Women leaders tend to be caught between impossible choices – trying to conform to traditional masculine leadership behaviors and those of femininity. This situation makes it challenging for women to bring their
best self to work which is required if you are going to succeed in today’s highly competitive environments. It’s like playing in the super bowl wanting to be liked by the opposing team and aspiring to win at the same time.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">During this webcast, Kathryn Mayer will take you through a quick assessment to help you understand how you approach competition and your responses will be compared to the results of the 40 successful women she interviewed
to write her book, Collaborative Competition™: A Woman’s Guide to Succeeding by Competing. Then she will provide a proven strategic approach to competition and how to form partnerships which will jump start your career growth.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">What You Will Learn: Gain a snapshot of your current approach to competition and competitive situations; Identify a strategic mindset and a personalized, healthy approach to competition; Learn how to form partnerships
within competitive environments that will enhance your performance and reduce stress.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><i>While attending this program is FREE, reservations are required.</i>
<a name="_GoBack"></a><a href="http://www.amanet.org/training/webcasts/How-Women-Succeed-in-Competitive-Business-Environments.aspx">http://www.amanet.org/training/webcasts/How-Women-Succeed-in-Competitive-Business-Environments.aspx</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 3 (10-11 am) / So Many Devices, So Little Time</b> (WebJunction)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Our library patrons want help in learning how to use their mobile devices—such as an e-reader, smartphone, or new tablet--and it can feel like an insurmountable task to help them all. Join us for some practical
guidance on how libraries can help patrons with a variety of gadgets. We’ll share tips for how to set up realistic formal training sessions and how to best offer one-on-one assistance. You will also gain examples of practical training outlines, how-to guides,
and video tutorials.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html">https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 3 (11 am-12 pm) / PLAmetrics: How to Make Public Library Data Work for</b> You (Public Library Association)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Whether you’re already a PLAmetrics subscriber or just interested in using public library data to enhance planning and implementation at your library, this free, interactive webinar is a must! PLAmetrics, the online
report database, not only provides access to both Public Library Data Service (PLDS) and public-use IMLS data, but also enables customized sorting and reporting features.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="http://www.ala.org/pla/onlinelearning/webinars/plametrics">http://www.ala.org/pla/onlinelearning/webinars/plametrics</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 3 (10-11 am) / The Fundraising Houseparty: How to Party with a Purpose and Raise Money for Your</b> Cause (NonProfit Webinars)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">The Fundraising Houseparty – one of the most powerful, flexible, and effective way to raise money from individuals and highlight your cause. Takeaways: How to prepare for a houseparty, Who can be Hosts and what
you can expect from them, What should go in your invitation, The criteria for an effective presentation, Elements for an engaging and powerful “ask”, and The importance of follow-up.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/">http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 4 (10-11 am) / Troubleshooting Windows 8 for</b> Beginners (O’Reilly)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">First Thursday Webcast. Getting started with repairing and fixing Windows 8 can be very complex with many technical tools you need to be familiar with. This needn't be the case though. In this webcast, Mike Halsey,
the author of "Troubleshoot and Optimize Windows 8 Inside Out" will show you how even non-technical people can troubleshoot and repair Windows 8.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="http://oreilly.com/webcasts/">http://oreilly.com/webcasts/</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 4 (11 am-12 pm) / Creating a Culture of Storytelling</b> (TechSoup)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Making storytelling an organizational priority is as important as the technology you use to tell your story. Successful storytelling does not happen in a blink of an eye, out of thin air, or by pressing a magic
button. In fact, storytelling done right is a multi-tiered process that requires working with staff, donors, and beneficiaries to organize, produce, and publish assets to the web.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/events">http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/events</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 4 (11 am-12 pm) / What’s New in Youth Nonfiction</b> (Booklist)
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Join representatives from Candlewick Press, Annick Press, and Boyds Mills Press to learn about the latest in nonfiction, plus ways to incorporate these titles in the library and classroom. Moderated by Booklist
senior editor, Ilene Cooper.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63">http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 4 (12-1 pm) / Perspectives on Academic Patrons: A Closer Look at Takeaways from Library Journal’s Academic Patron Profiles</b> (Library Journal)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">In 2012, Library Journal surveyed more than 3,000 students and faculty members to determine their perceptions and usage behaviors about their academic libraries. In late 2012, LJ released Patron Profiles, Academic
Library Edition, a comprehensive 52 page report that analyzes the data and covers a wide range of topics. This special Library Journal webcast will take a deep dive into the data with respected academic voices and LJ editorial expertise. Listen to our panel
discuss some of the report’s major findings and get a close look into trends driving library use. Attendees will leave with insights and actionable takeaways to help guide effective long term planning and prepare you with the tools needed to engage students
and faculty to create stronger libraries.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/">http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 5 (8-9 am) / Tech Tools with Tine: Tech Basics </b>
(Texas State Library and Archives Commission)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Please join us for a special series with technology trainer, Christine Walczyk, all about popular online tools. The series is meant to be short on talk about library context and higher concepts. It's really all
about the tools themselves! Our aim is to demonstrate how to use one tool in each webinar in under 60 minutes with time for Q&A built in.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html">https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 5 (11 am-12 pm) / Worst Case Online Education</b> (TLT Group)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">We'll share some examples of really ineffective online education and suggest some improvements.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="http://tltgroup.roundtablelive.org/events">http://tltgroup.roundtablelive.org/events</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 8 (5-6 pm) / The Connected Concierge In Your School & Classroom!</b> (Teacher-Librarian Virtual Cafe)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">The age of toiling away alone in the classroom is long gone. There is a hero in your midst that can help you now. This suave savior is a master of media, a talented techie, and a connected colleague. The teacher
librarian should be the "go to" resource in every building. This chat is going to focus on how these amazing people can be integrated into a teacher's lesson planner.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="http://tlvirtualcafe.wikispaces.com">http://tlvirtualcafe.wikispaces.com</a> (scroll down a bit, and to the far right side of the page!)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 9 (11 am-12 pm) / Geek the Library Informational Webinar</b> (Geek the Library)
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Get a complete Geek the Library overview and your questions answered in a live format. Our informational webinars are a simple way to learn about the details before committing to participate in the program.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="http://get.geekthelibrary.org/webinars/">http://get.geekthelibrary.org/webinars/</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 9 (8-9 am)</b> <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">/ Forbearing the Digital Dark Age: Capturing Metadata for Digital Objects</span></strong> (Association of Southeastern Research Libraries)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Intro to Digital Preservation #2, <strong>
<span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">Speaker : Chris Dietrich, National Park Service</span></strong>. Metadata is the key to both discovery and long-term accessibility of digital content. This webinar will address metadata for
digital photos, documents, audio-video, tabular data, and GIS data. Topics include categories of metadata, metadata standards for different asset types, metadata capture strategies, and metadata software tools. Links to additional resources for digital preservationists
will also be provided.<br>
<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program:
<a href="https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/545077562" target="_blank">https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/545077562</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 9 (12-1 pm) / Part 5 On Common Core – The Common Core and the Public Librarian</b> (School Library Journal)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">School librarians across the country have been actively engaged in implementing the Common Core State Standards. More recently public librarians have joined the conversation, asking their colleagues what they need
to know about the initiative and how it will affect collection development, homework help, and reference service. Join us for a chat with Olga M. Nesi, a regional coordinator with the New York City Department of Education, Division of Library Services, and
Nina Lindsay, Children’s Services Coordinator at the Oakland Public Library, Oakland, CA as they explore the ways in which today’s professionals in public libraries are being called on to serve students in their libraries in light of the Common Core.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="http://www.slj.com/category/webcasts/">http://www.slj.com/category/webcasts/</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 10 (9-10 am) / Leading at the Speed of Trust</b> (American Management Association)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Join Stephen M.R. Covey as he explains how trust dramatically lowers costs, speeds up results and increases profits and influence. Many businesses fail to recognize that trust-related problems like redundancy,
bureaucracy, fraud and turnover eat away at an organization’s bottom line in the form of slowed productivity, diverted resources and missed opportunities. What’s more, a lack of trust among customers chips away at brand integrity. Doing business at the “Speed
of Trust” dramatically lowers costs, speeds up results and increases profits and influence.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Then you can begin to realize “Trust Dividends”—and get the benefits of a key issue most businesses ignore.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="http://www.amanet.org/news/events-calendar.aspx">http://www.amanet.org/news/events-calendar.aspx</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 10 (11 am-12 pm) / Working Effectively with Your Library Trustees</b> (United for Libraries)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Led by United for Libraries Executive Director Sally Gardner Reed, this webinar will provide strategies and tips for working effectively with library trustees. Topics will include orientation for new trustees, understanding
roles, meetings, emergencies and effective communication. “The best libraries are those where the trustees and library director have a strong partnership,” Reed said. “Both understand their complementary roles and both have the very best interests of the library
at heart. This webinar is designed to help directors articulate the role of governance (trustees) versus management (library director) so their trustees can work effectively to promote the library’s budget and services, while empowering directors to be effective
decision makers and managers of the library’s services and staff.” The webinar is free; registration is limited to 100. This webinar will be presented with Internet audio only. You will need a computer with speakers or headphones as well as Internet access.
United for Libraries members will have access to a recording of the webinar after April 9.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register, visit
<a href="http://www.ala.org/united/training/webinars">http://www.ala.org/united/training/webinars</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 10 (10-11 am) / Effective Strategic Planning Part 2: Getting Results</b> (NonProfit Webinars)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Strategic planning has a dicey reputation for any number of reasons: 1) it often is tedious and time-consuming; 2) the issues it identifies are either obvious or not critical to the mission (or both); 3) the actions
it specifies are vague and unmeasurable; 4) it is ignored once the plan is written (or the written plan is never quite finished); 5) it simply adds tasks to an already over-stretched staff; 6) it has no results visible to stakeholders; 7) it does not advance
your mission. These problems are not inherent to strategic planning; they are signs that it has been done badly. This webinar will look at how a nonprofit can infuse its mission into the daily activity of staff and board through a straightforward, rigorous,
and even morale-building process. It will offer both a structure and tools for planning.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/">http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 10 (10-11 am) / Engaging Stakeholders, the First Step to Creating a Digitally Inclusive Community</b> (WebJunction)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">WebJunction.org is proud to be hosting an engaging discussion of Rhode Island’s digital inclusion stakeholder engagement process. We’ll discuss why Broadband Rhode Island (BBRI) decided it was important to create
a process of engaging stakeholders in order to discuss technology access and use. Key collaborators will explain their involvement, how various sectors were engaged, the impact of NTIA funded projects upon the stakeholder engagement process, and how policy
recommendations were created and prioritized.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html">https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 10 (10-11 am) / Introduction to Corporate Giving</b> (Grantspace)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Seeking to target companies that might fund your organization? Finding it hard to get information? Need to get beyond the Yellow Pages? Join us for an introduction to the world of corporate support for nonprofits
and funding research tools to help you identify corporate prospects.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/">http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 10 (11:30 am-12:30 pm) / The Tween Scene at your Library</b> (Colorado State Library)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Tweens are not quite children, but not quite teens. What’s the best way to offer services to this group to keep them engaged at your library and in reading? Join us for this interactive session to discuss best practices
for effective tween programming, policies, reading advisory, and more. Hear examples from Colorado public libraries and share your experiences in serving this important audience.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="http://cslinsession.cvlsites.org/">http://cslinsession.cvlsites.org/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 10 (12-1 pm) / Proactive Approaches to Tough Times – Recessions, Sequestrations, or Organizational Changes
</b>(NonProfit Webinars)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">The sequestration is but one financial crisis that has and will continue to impact the non-profit world. From the recession to the sequester and even staff turnover can negatively impact your revenue. Using proactive
practices is a sure fire way to be ahead of the curve for any financial crisis your organization will endure. We’ll discuss tactics and approaches to diversify your organization’s funding streams to help reduce any funding crisis now and in the future.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/">http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 11 (9:30-10:30 am) / Technology and Cognitive Support: Strategies and Tools for Organization and Planning</b> (Accessible Technology Coalition)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">This is the second in a three-part series to explore the question, “How can technology support independence and participation for people with cognitive disabilities?” After this session you will be able to: Identify
four underlying principles that can be used when selecting technology to be used for cognitive support. Identify at least two commonly available tools to support personal organization and planning. Identify at least two specialized tools that are designed
to support personal organization and planning activities.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="http://atcoalition.org/trainings">http://atcoalition.org/trainings</a> <o:p>
</o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 11 (12-1p) / What’s New in Children’s Literature: 2013</b>
<b>Update</b> (InfoPeople)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Fare you frustrated that you cannot think of a recommendation when a child asks for a “good book to read?” Tired of recommending the same books because you can’t think of anything new to recommend to a child visiting
the library?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Discover the new books that you can recommend to children who use your library! Hear about books published in Fall 2012, and upcoming Spring 2013 titles, that will be popular with children ages 0-12. These include
picture books, easy readers, transitional fiction, genre fiction for middle grades, graphic novels, poetry, nonfiction, and more! Hear about books that will appeal to the “reluctant reader,” boys who may have drifted away from reading, and books that will
have popularity with a wide audience of children.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will: Be able to identify “read-alikes” – other books you can recommend to children after you find out their favorite book; Discover books that will grab the attention
of reluctant readers, including the newest graphic novels for kids, nonfiction, and popular culture titles; Be able to name some new books relating to the Common Core; Hear a recap of the recent ALA awards (such as Newbery, Caldecott, etc.) and other recent
children’s book awards, to make sure you have these available to recommend; Take away a list of helpful websites to use when doing readers’ advisory, and sites that will help you keep up-to-date on the latest children’s books.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">This webinar will be of interest to: any library staff or volunteer who serves children ages 0-12, in either public or school libraries.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="http://infopeople.org/whats_new_childerns_lit_2013">http://infopeople.org/whats_new_childerns_lit_2013</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 11 (12-1 pm) / Some Fine Romance: Spring Titles 2013
</b>(Library Journal)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">L is for new spring picks for your library. O is for the only books you’ll want to see. V, they’re very, very extraordinary. E, there are even more romances for your patrons to adore. Romance is in the air this
spring, and we know your patrons will love these upcoming releases. Join Library Journal managing editor, Romance editor, and RWA Vivian Stephens Industry Award winner Bette-Lee Fox in uncovering the sweet, sassy, sultry, salty, and sexy spring romance selections
from Siren Audio Studios, Sourcebooks, and Baker Publishing Group.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/">http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 12 (3-4 pm) / Be the Change: Make the Administrator Connection</b> (School Library Journal)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Hear from school administrators about how to work with them to make the library central to the school’s strategic direction–help shape the school’s future to better serve our kids, make a mark that matters, and
get noticed for it.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="http://www.slj.com/category/webcasts/">http://www.slj.com/category/webcasts/</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April 12 (11 am-12:30 pm) / Libraries & E-government: A brand new tool</b> (American Library Association)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">As governments continue to increase their use of digital technologies to provide services, libraries serve as essential community anchors that link people to government services and information, and promote civic
engagement. Join us to learn how a new website (www.libegov.org) can help you more easily serve the e-government needs of your communities. Developed by the Information Policy & Access Center at the University of Maryland (iPAC) and the American Library
Association (ALA), this site is intended to serve as a gateway to selected e-government services and practices, embed librarian-based expertise and digital reference, serve as a point of collaboration between libraries and government agencies, as well as offer
guidance on the provision of e-government services and roles to assist libraries as they continue to serve as critical community providers of e-government to a range of populations.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">For more information and to register for this program, visit:
<a href="http://www.districtdispatch.org/2013/03/registration-available-free-e-government-webinar-for-public-librarians/">
http://www.districtdispatch.org/2013/03/registration-available-free-e-government-webinar-for-public-librarians/</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The following free webinars are available to learn more about the Gale products available through the State Library’s
<a href="http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/technology/sdlp/index.aspx">Statewide Database Licensing Program</a>. If you can’t attend the live webinar, archived recordings of
<a href="http://www.cengagesites.com/Literature/790/gale-cengage-library-training/on-demand-training/">
previous training sessions</a> are also available. <o:p></o:p></p>
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Viewpoints in Context</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">More than just pro/con source, this dynamic online library includes topic overviews, statistics, legislative data and more.
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<p class="MsoNormal">This ever-growing collection of premium cross-curricular content promotes learner engagement while fostering critical-thinking, problem-solving, collaboration and creativity skills. Uncover how this resource removes the risk of unverified
sources on the open web while delivering an authoritative, multimedia selection of essential content.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Gale Power Search<br>
</b>Many Gale databases use this search interface, so this webinar would be a great introduction to those new to using the Gale products. Also, learn how to use the cross-database search capacity of Power Search to increase the reach of your searching.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Learn more this award winning Reference tool named Best Overall Database for 2012 by Library Journal.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Gale Usage and Administrative Tools</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Learn how to exploit these tools to give your library users the best research experience.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Gale Admin Tool<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Gale Usage Website</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">It may be possible to arrange in person training for your library staff, particularly for if you can host a session for other library staff in your geographic area.
<b>Please contact Arlene Weible (<a href="mailto:arlene.weible@state.or.us">arlene.weible@state.or.us</a> or 503-378-5020)</b> if you would like to discuss options!<o:p></o:p></p>
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Darci Hanning * Technology Development Consultant * Library Development Services<br>
Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301<br>
503-378-2527 <a href="mailto:darci.hanning@state.or.us" title="blocked::mailto:darci.hanning@state.or.us">
<span style="color:blue">darci.hanning@state.or.us</span></a> <br>
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<b>Ask me about Plinkit! <a href="http://www.plinkit.org/" title="blocked::http://www.plinkit.org/">
<span style="color:blue">http://www.plinkit.org/</span></a> <a href="http://oregon.plinkit.org/" title="blocked::http://oregon.plinkit.org/">
<span style="color:blue">http://oregon.plinkit.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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