<div dir="ltr"><div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://www.nwcentral.org"><font size="4"><b>www.nwcentral.org</b></font></a><br></div><div><div style="text-align:center"><font size="4"><b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1400283037603_10986"><font id="yui_3_16_0_1_1400283037603_10985" color="#cc0000" face="arial narrow,sans-serif"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1400283037603_10984" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><font id="yui_3_16_0_1_1400283037603_10983"><img alt="Inline image 1" src="cid:ii_146076150b6426d7" height="100" width="101"></font></span></font></b></font><br>
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Central invites you to check out some of the upcoming </font></span></font></b></font><br></div><div style="text-align:center" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1400283037603_10938"><font size="4"><b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1400283037603_10995"><font id="yui_3_16_0_1_1400283037603_10994" color="#cc0000" face="arial narrow,sans-serif"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1400283037603_10993" style="font-family:trebuchet ms,sans-serif"><font id="yui_3_16_0_1_1400283037603_10992">continuing
education webinars and events happening this M<font face="arial narrow,sans-serif">ay</font>!</font></span></font></b></font></div><div><span class=""><br><b><span style="color:rgb(204,0,0)"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"></span></span></b></span><span class=""><b><span style="color:rgb(204,0,0)"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><span class=""><b><span style="color:rgb(204,0,0)"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">FREE!</span></span></b></span></span></span><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"> 05/20/14</span></b></span><b><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">
<a href="http://www.nwcentral.org/nuts-and-bolts-3d-printing-librarians-part-1-2">The Nuts and Bolts of 3D Printing for Librarians: Part 1 of 2</a><br></span></b><br><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">Part 1: Past, Present, and Future of the 3D Printed World -
Understanding What They Are and How They Work. Paul Waak (Library
Consultant, Waak Enterprises) will provide a brief history on 3D
printers and then delve into how they work and are being used around the
world today. He will talk about the costs of various 3D printers,
features to look for when buying one, and will provide a list of
supplies to have on hand when using one. Paul will also provide
information on various software to use with 3D printers and make
resource recommendations for keeping current in this area. He will also
discuss future possibilities with 3D printers.</span><b><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><br><br><span class=""></span></span></b><b><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><span class=""><span class=""><b><span style="color:rgb(204,0,0)"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">FREE! </span></span></b></span>05/21/14</span>
<a href="http://www.nwcentral.org/what-public-librarians-need-know-about-common-core-state-standards">What Public Librarians Need to Know about Common Core State Standards</a><br></span></b><br><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">From programming to collection development, common core state standards
can impact the work of the public librarian. With implementation in the
schools, where do you fit in? Join Deborah B. Ford in this webcast
designed to debunk the myths, inspire you with programming ideas, and
guide you in the demand for rigorous fiction and nonfiction.<br></span><b><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><br><span class=""></span></span></b><b><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><span class=""><span class=""><b><span style="color:rgb(204,0,0)"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">FREE! </span></span></b></span>05/22/14</span>
<a href="http://www.nwcentral.org/transforming-library-space-community-engagement">Transforming Library Space for Community Engagement</a><br></span></b><br><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">As libraries expand their focus from collections to creation, physical
spaces are being transformed in ways that enhance community engagement
in the digital age. Rethink how your library’s space might be configured
to better enable your patrons to interact with technology and with each
other. While future-facing libraries are pushing boundaries, the public
still perceives libraries as being primarily about books. Learn how
some key alterations to existing library space
can refresh public perceptions. We’ll look at a variety of projects,
ranging from larger room renovations to smaller libraries who redefined
space on a modest scale, yet still had a strong impact on the community.</span><b><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><br><br><span class=""></span></span></b><b><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><span class=""><span class=""><b><span style="color:rgb(204,0,0)"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">FREE! </span></span></b></span>05/22/14</span>
<a href="http://www.nwcentral.org/tending-garden-innovation">Tending the Garden of Innovation</a><br></span></b><br><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">Does everyone have the potential to be innovative? What does it take to
cultivate your own creativity? What tools could you use to stimulate the
growth of new ideas from the group you’re working with? What are
three key tools to ensure that your project is grounded in fertile
soil? Learn this and more in this one-hour session!</span><b><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><br><br><span class=""></span></span></b><b><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><span class=""><span class=""><b><span style="color:rgb(204,0,0)"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">FREE! </span></span></b></span>05/27/14</span>
<a href="http://www.nwcentral.org/staying-track-major-gifts-accountability-tools-and-techniques">Staying on Track with Major Gifts: Accountability Tools and Techniques</a><br></span></b><br><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">Do you have trouble keeping in touch with donors, maintaining a reliable
schedule of solicitations, or making the time for cultivation? If so,
this session on staying accountable with your major gifts program
is for you! We’ll discuss the latest tools and techniques on how to
stay on track with raising major gifts. This webinar is partially
comprised of information pulled from Amy Eisenstein’s most recent,
bestselling book, Major Gifts Fundraising for Small Shops.
In the book, she argues that you can start raising major gifts in only 5
hours per week with no additional staff or resources, but with what you
already have!</span><b><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><br><br><span class=""></span></span></b><b><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif"><span class=""><span class=""><b><span style="color:rgb(204,0,0)"><span style="font-family:arial narrow,sans-serif">FREE! </span></span></b></span>05/28/14</span>
<a href="http://www.nwcentral.org/health-happens-libraries-technology-planning-ehealth">Health Happens in Libraries: Technology Planning for eHealth</a></span></b><br><br>As the intersection of digital technology and individual health
management grows, patrons will turn to libraries to access digital
resources and learn how to put technology to work for their health. A
recent
IMLS study showed that an estimated 37 percent of library computer
users (28 million people) explore health and wellness issues, including
learning about medical conditions, finding health care providers, and
assessing health insurance options. Join the Health
Happens in Libraries team to learn how public libraries can leverage
their technology infrastructure to better serve the health information
needs of patrons. Participants will learn best practices and resources
for eHealth technology planning for libraries
of all sizes. Participants will also be introduced to strategies for
communicating with community partners about their technology resources,
and identifying ways to build eHealth services through collaboration.<br></div></div></div>