Workshops August+ 2013
Please check the times listed as you may be in a different time zone.
Workshop time may be found on the registration site.
Most of these are free but a few do charge fees. Want to attend a workshop that
requires a fee? Don't forget to look into Continuing Education Assistance from the
Office of Commonwealth Libraries. You may be eligible for up to $600.
To register for the webinars/workshops below, either click the heading or the
provided link. Also check the WebJunction Pennsylvania Calendar for additional
offerings. Miss a webinar? Many providers archive the recording.
Check out WebJunction’s archived webinars.
August 6
Civic Engagement in Your Library Community - A Guided Tour of the
Book-to-Action Program and Toolkit (InfoPeople)
This webinar will be presented by Sally Thomas and Mary Menzel at 3pm ET
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Do you want to try something new in library programming?
Feel like your library could play a more active role in your community?
Are you looking for ways to build partnerships with community organizations?
Interested in building programs that promote intergenerational relationships?
Want to promote volunteer activities that simultaneously engage community
members more fully in the library and in support of community-based projects
and organizations?
Book-to-Action is an innovative library program being implemented in libraries
throughout California. Funded by IMLS/LSTA, Book-to-Action programs have
offered California residents both the opportunity to collectively read and discuss a
book and to put their newfound knowledge and perspective into action by
engaging in a community service project related to the book's topic. The activities
and guidelines presented in the Tool-Kit are now available and will be of great
value to libraries everywhere.
Book-to-Action offers libraries a new way to collaborate with and support
organizations doing vital work in local communities, and to expand the role of the
public library by mobilizing volunteers in work that enhances civic engagement.
At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will:
Know how to use the Book-to-Action Toolkit to:
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select an engaging book,
collaborate with community partners,
choose a service project,
engage volunteers, and
organize a successful program.
Know about five projects implemented in California, to help direct
planning of a Book-to-Action program in your community.
Know common challenges and how to overcome them.
Have an overview of 15 tips for a successful event.
This webinar will be of interest to public library staff responsible for planning
programs serving adults, teens, and children.
Webinar participants are encouraged to view the 4-minute video "From
Book-to-Action: One Library's Story" prior to joining the webinar, available
at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOkDOYR5Pb4 and to download the ToolKit, available at: http://booktoaction.library.ca.gov
For more information and to participate in the Tuesday, August 6, 2013 webinar,
go to http://infopeople.org/training/book-to-action-program-and-toolkit.
Webinars are free of charge, you can pre-register by clicking on the Join Webinar
button now or go directly to the webinar by clicking on Join Webinar within 30 of
the start of the event. If you pre-registered you will receive an email with login
link and a reminder email the day before the event. If you did not preregister and
you can register in the 30 minutes prior to the event and directly enter. If you
are unable to attend the live event, you can access the archived version the day
following the webinar. Check our archive listing at:
http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar/archived
Back to School with the Common Core (Booklist)
Whether or not your state has adopted the Common Core State Standards,
you’ll find a wealth of terrific tips for linking books to the curriculum
in this back-to-school presentation. Preview new and upcoming titles from
Albert Whitman & Company, Capstone, DK Publishing, Reference Point Press,
and Scholastic Library Publishing in this free, hour-long program moderated
by Gillian Engberg, Booklists Books for Youth Editorial Director.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
YouTube for Nonprofits: 25 Strategies to Attract Donors
(NonProfit Webinars)
Has your nonprofit posted any videos on YouTube? Why should you? We’ll
examine how to create, post, embed, and drive traffic to videos – and
photos – on YouTube and other social media sites. Learn how to do all these
things for free or low cost. Learn what kinds of videos and photos to post,
and how they can benefit you. We’ll examine how to build awareness, raise
funds, recruit volunteers, spawn viral marketing, communicate effectively,
build online communities, interact with constituents, and drive traffic to
your website, blog, and social media. We’ll explore some interesting case
studies. YouTube and other online videos are an effective way to connect
with donors, build awareness for your cause, and raise more funds. What
type of videos and content best connect with your donors and prospects?
What steps do you need to take to incorporate YouTube in your fundraising
strategy? For more information and to register for this program, visit:
nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/
August 7
The Health Care Law - Health Insurance Marketplace 101 (In English)
The HHS Partnership Center continues to host a series of webinars for faith and
community leaders. This webinar is a presentation on the main provisions in
the health care law (the Affordable Care Act) and how to access care in your
community. Topics include the Health Insurance Marketplace, how to enroll in
health insurance, and how to receive updates on implementation of the law. A
brief question and answer session will provide answers to commonly asked
questions. All webinars are open to the public and include a question and answer
session. After registering you will receive an e-mail confirmation containing
information about joining the webinar. Please contact ACA101@hhs.gov if you
have problems registering or if you have any questions about the health care law.
All webinars are one hour. Please note that the first 1,000 people who join each
webinar at the start time are able to attend. If there is significant interest in a
webinar, they will try to schedule another session for the following month. If
possible, please use your computer speakers to listen to the audio portion of the
webinar.
August 7
Boopsie-Daisy, Easy-Peasy! One librarian's experience with Boopsie
mobile app development (Nebraska Library Commission)
Louise Alcorn, Reference Technology Librarian for the West Des Moines
(Iowa) Public Library, will recount her experiences earlier this year
working with Boopsie, Inc. to create a library mobile app: why her library
chose to go with a private developer instead of "DIY mobile app", pros and
cons of this decision, costs (money and time), their experience with the
process, and why they're glad they "went mobile". Register.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL
Designing Effective Strategic Planning Retreats (NonProfit Webinars)
Strategic planning should be an opportunity for the whole organization to
learn from itself (and others) about its choices, to develop a stronger
consensus, and to cultivate increased engagement among its various
stakeholders. However, it is often left in the hands of a small group of
senior managers. How can you involve more of the organization, effectively
and efficiently, in creating or revising your plans? The starting point for
engagement is a carefully designed strategic planning retreat. There are
various choices you can make in preparing for an effective retreat. These
choices can be implemented using various structural tools so that the
meeting is productive and contributes to a strategic planning process that
yields plans that all understand and are aligned to implement. Rick and Sam
will share examples and tools for working on strategic planning with groups
from 12 to 200 in size.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/
Digital Literacy: What's It All About? (Montana State Library)
Lauren McMullen and Jo Flick will lead a discussion about the meaning of
Digital Literacy for libraries. Together, participants will explore the
important role libraries play in promoting digitally literate communities.
In the second half of this session, participants will explore online
resources they can access to support their digital literacy services and
training. For more information and to register for this program, visit:
app.mt.gov/cal/html/event?eventCollectionCode=msl
August 8
Where Teens and Technology Meet: Engaging Teens with Digital Media
Early Registration
At Howard County Library System’s HiTech Digital Media Lab, teens are
developing critical 21st century skills and being guided toward careers in science,
technology, engineering and math (STEM). Founded on innovative teaching
methods which demonstrate that teens learn most effectively through hands-on
projects and peer-to-peer communications, HiTech provides curriculum that is
both self-paced and structured, offering an array of classes and projects for
youth to select. The community response has been remarkable. Youth are on
waiting lists to register for opportunities to explore and learn about STEM
principles while having fun in the process.
HiTech is funded in part through a federal grant from the John D. and Catherine
T. MacArthur Foundation and IMLS. Sponsors include Friends of Howard County
Library, and Frank and Yolanda Bruno.
Presented by Angela Brade, Chief Operating Officer, Support Services, Howard
County Library System.
August 12-September 8
Super Searcher: Enhancing Your Online Search Super Powers
Presented by Missy Harvey, Technology & Communication Coordinator, National
Library of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region
Register.
Gamification and the Virtual Classroom (Insync Training)
Gamification is the utilization of game thinking and game mechanics in the
training environment to engage learners and solve learning problems.
Gamification and the virtual classroom is a trending topic in the learning
and development community. Is gamification just points, badges, and
leaderboards or is there more to it? What types of games are appropriate
for the virtual classroom and what can we teach with games? This seminar
will look at games that teach executive function skills such as planning,
goal setting and prioritization. The session will also explore why these
types of games are well-suited to the unique, collaborative environment of
the virtual classroom.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
us.insynctraining.com/insync-byte-series
August 13
How to Build an Army of Online Brand Ambassadors (NonProfit Webinars)
Nonprofits are strapped for resources – staff time is minimal and marketing
budgets are nonexistent. What are some creative ways that you can build
buzz and spread the word about your nonprofit on the cheap? Consider
tapping into your existing network to find Brand Ambassadors – supporters
that will voluntarily promote your nonprofit and your cause by blogging,
tweeting and speaking publicly about how much they love you! People who
want to spread the word about your cause, raising money and awareness are
by far your greatest online asset – if they are identified, engaged and
acknowledged correctly! For more information and to register for this program,
visit: nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/
TGIM: Enjoy Your Job, Enjoy Your Life (Insync Training)
So often we focus on the negatives and tasks we don’t enjoy. This workshop
helps participants identify the things about work they enjoy and find
satisfying, look at ways of creating more of those items, and develop skill
in recognizing and appreciating small accomplishments and savoring small
successes. Learn more.
YA Announcements: Falling Into Books (Booklist)
Fall is just around the corner, and the smell of new books is in the air.
Please join us as representatives from Bloomsbury Children’s Books, Disney
Book Group, Egmont, Harlequin Teen, and Macmillan Children’s Publishing
Group share their new teen titles for fall and beyond. Booklist’s Books for
Youth associate editor Ann Kelley moderates this free, hour-long webinar.
More information.
August 14
DOCLINE Training DOCLINE: Borrow and Lend
It's recommended that you have access to DOCLINE to take the class (the handson component of the class requires you to log-in to your DOCLINE account to
complete the interactive exercises).
The classes are FREE. Captioning will be provided.
You are eligible to receive 1 MLA CE credit for each class.
Test your connection prior to joining the class:
https://admin.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm
Questions to: Michelle Burda, Network and Advocacy Coordinator, National
Network of Libraries of Medicine, (412) 624-1589, mburda@pitt.edu.
Register.
Everyone On @your library (Nebraska Library Commission)
EveryoneOn.org is a national three-year media campaign—currently
underway—to raise awareness of the importance of digital literacy. The
campaign’s mission is to promote the personal relevance of computer and
high-speed Internet use among non-users, and to connect them with free
digital literacy training. It is likely that, in many cases, this training
will be provided through school and public libraries. In Year One, the
National Ad Council campaign will focus on the call to action: "Find free
training near you!" It will direct customers to call, text, or visit a
Website with a directory of sites where they can receive one-on-one
instruction and/or classes. Register for this program.
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. Learn more.
Library-Museum Partnerships: Oh, the places you’ll go! (Colorado State
Library)
Libraries and museums share common missions—to engage communities in
lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, civic conversations, information
resources, and gathering as neighbors. Sharing so many goals makes
libraries and museums excellent partners that together can more fully
support and engage their communities. Join in this interactive CSL in
Session to explore and discuss the many possibilities of how museums and
libraries can collaborate—and why they should. From programs for kids to
digitization projects, share your ideas and learn new ones from fellow
attendees from both libraries and museums in this lively online forum, and
come out with a list of first steps to take in creating or strengthening a
partnership with a library or museum in your community.
Register for this program.
Copyright Decisions: Impact of Recent Cases on Libraries and Publishers
(NISO)
This webinar will shed some light on these recent lawsuits and discuss the
ramifications the decisions these cases have on information flow now and in the
future. Presenters include:
Laura Quilter - Copyright and Information Policy Librarian, University of
Massachusetts, Amherst
Presentation Abstract: HathiTrust, Google, and the Future of Mass Digitization
Skott Klebe - Manager of Special Initiatives, Copyright Clearance Center
Presentation Abstract: Kirtsaeng, ReDigi, and the Future of First Sale
Brandon Butler - Practitioner-in-Residence, Glushko Samuelson IP Clinic,
Washington College of Law
Presentation Abstract: Georgia State and the Future of Fair Use
Learn more
http://www.niso.org/news/events/2013/webinars/copyright
If paying by credit card, register online. If paying by check, please use this PDF
form. Registration closes on August 14, 2013 at 12:00 pm Eastern
August 15
Carrie Russell, copyright specialist at the American Library Association to
present a half-day program reviewing the basics of copyright law, and to bring us
up to speed on the latest in copyright reform. Copyright issues with licensing
electronic materials, issues with using Blackboard, avoiding plagiarism, and your
suggestions will be on the agenda.
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Program and discussion
Place: Rosemont Library Information Commons
Cost: $25 TCLC; $40 non-TCLC
You can’t afford to miss this important and
timely program.
Make checks payable to TCLC. To register
contact:
Ellen Gasiewski, TCLC Coordinator c/o Rosemont College Library
1400 Montgomery Avenue
Rosemont, PA 19010-1699 FAX: 610 525-1939
PHONE: 610 525-0796 Email: office@tclclibs.org
NAME_____________________________________ SPECIAL NEEDS____________________
INSTITUTION__________________________________TCLC __________ non-TCLC________
EMAIL_______________________________________PHONE_________________________
Suggest a topic: What copyright issue do you find most vexing?
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DECLARE: Online Instructional Design for Everyone (Training Magazine)
The DECLARE methodology of instructional design was developed with both the
program and course in mind. DECLARE is a set of practical recommendations
and content reminders used when creating training programs and courses.
Learn to: Prioritize Content and Learner Needs. Balance the creation of
engaging interactions and content. Create relevant conceptual models that
aid with student retention. Develop SME & Designer Relationships. Develop a
cohesive, consistent, and repeatable instructional design methodology and
style. More information.
Inspired Reading: New Titles in Christian Fiction (Library Journal)
From apocalyptic adventures to intricate Amish relationships, Christian
fiction is so much more than devotion. Whether you are looking for some
good clean romance or exciting protagonists guided by the Spirit, this
webcast is for you. Discover the latest offerings from David C. Cooke,
Kregel Publications, and WaterBrook Multnomah and pick up some inspired
reading this fall! Click here.
August 16
People - Difficult or Different? (Effectiveness Institute)
Why are some clients or co-workers so frustrating to work with? Or more
importantly, why would anyone think of YOU as a difficult person?
For example, isn’t it irritating when the person across the desk or on the
phone can’t seem to ever make a decision… or makes a snap decision only to
change it a day later? In this highly interactive and engaging
presentation, you will discover why “different” does not have to mean
“difficult.” Then you will learn the magic of making slight adjustments in
your awareness and behavior that will have a significant impact on your
ability to “click” with customers and co-workers. You will laugh as you
identify your behavior style, as well as those with whom you work. While
you laugh, you will also learn that people are different and that “intent”
doesn’t always equal “impact.” In short, you will realize how to make
work… less work! Register.
Hands-on NASA Activities to Celebrate Our Personal, Cultural, and
Scientific Connections to the Moon! (NASA)
Public library staff and informal educators are invited to join the Lunar
and Planetary Institute’s Explore program team for hands-on activities and
programming ideas! Use food, art, storytelling, and interactive
investigations to celebrate our Moon! Explore: Marvel Moon activities rely
on inexpensive materials and can be flexibly implemented. As the children
complete each activity, they collect pages to assemble into their own comic
books. More information.
August 19
NLM Resources to Support the School Nurse
Presented by Lydia Collins, Consumer Health Coordinator National Library of
Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region
NOTE: This training is being offered by BAYADA Staffing. Preference in
registration will be given to BAYADA Staffing School Nurses.
Class will be held in Willow Grove. Register.
August 20
Walking the Walk: Engage Volunteers in your Volunteer Engagement
Program
(VolunteerMatch)
Stop just talking the talk and start walking the walk! Learn how to
effectively delegate volunteer engagement and management work to volunteers
so you have the opportunity to "think bigger." We'll discuss evaluating
your program for volunteer engagement, determining how best to use
volunteers, creating a communication plan, screening and training
volunteers to be an important part of your volunteer recruiting, retention
and recognition plans. Register.
Email Marketing 101 – Beyond the Monthly Newsletter (NonProfit
Webinars)
Most nonprofits are using email to reach out, inform and solicit their
supporters in some manner. However, many nonprofits are not fully utilizing
the medium to maximize their results. If you feel your email marketing
could use a little help or want to take it to the next level, this webinar
is exactly what you need. In this jam-packed webinar we will highlight a
number of successful tactics and strategies you can start using immediately
to increase your efforts. Register.
Inclusive Library Programs for People with Intellectual Disabilities
(InfoPeople)
Libraries have always strived to create structurally accessible facilities
in order to accommodate all users regardless of physical disabilities.
However, has your library considered creating inclusive programs designed
to break attitudinal barriers, in order to promote library access? This
webinar will guide library staff toward creating, promoting and
implementing a library environment that supports users with intellectual
disabilities – from identifying community partners and outreach and
creating inclusive programming – to staff sensitivity training. This
webinar is designed to equip staff with the tools to create a library
experience that is inclusive to all users, including those with
disabilities. Register.
New Health Insurance Marketplace Resources
New Health Insurance Marketplace Resources, Tour of the Newly Re-Launched
HealthCare.gov and Q and A on the ACA (In English) 2pm
HealthCare.gov was recently re-launched to include new information on the
Health Insurance Marketplace. Join us for a brief tour of the website, of other key
websites on the Health Insurance Marketplace and a question and answer
session. Please send any questions to ACA101@hhs.gov prior to July 2 at noon
ET. All webinars are open to the public and include a question and answer
session. After registering you will receive an e-mail confirmation containing
information about joining the webinar.
August 21
Libraries Lending eReaders (Nebraska Library Commission)
Lots of libraries lend eBooks, but did you know that some are also lending
eReaders? As eBooks become more popular, patrons want to know more about
the various devices they can use to access them. Join our panel of
librarians as they share their experiences circulating eReaders at their
libraries. Speakers: Karen Stuart, Columbus Public Library; Megan Boggs,
Seward Memorial Library; Sara Lee, Central City Public Library; Susan
Knisely, Nebraska Library Commission. Register.
Introduction to Library Technology Training: Tech Training for Library
Staff (Washington State Library)
In this 4-part webinar series, Stephanie Gerding will provide library staff
and trainers with practical tips and best practices for planning and
promoting computer classes at the library, engaging students and evaluating
success. She will address the most common concerns from new trainers,
including fear of failure, lack of confidence, uncertainty about how to
deal with difficult situations and worry about logistics, space concerns,
and planning. By attending this series you'll learn all the many ways that
your library can meet the needs for technology job and best us the
resources you have on hand. Join us, boost your confidence, get organized,
and become a more effective technology trainer! Register.
How to Navigate American FactFinder (United States Census Bureau)
Gain experience in using the American FactFinder data access tool. Learn
how to use the search and navigation features to access some of the Census
Bureau's programs, datasets and topics. Register.
Going First: More from the Edge Pilot Libraries (TechSoup)
The Edge Initiative is a voluntary assessment program that provides
libraries with benchmarks, best practices, tools and resources that support
continuous improvement and reinvestment in public technology services. Edge
helps libraries connect their services to community priorities. Edge will
be available to public libraries nationwide in January 2014. A group of
pilot libraries has been testing the benchmarks in their libraries and
communities. Join us on August 21st at 11 AM Pacific/Noon Mountain/1 PM
Central/2 PM Eastern time, as we talk with participants from two of the
pilot libraries: Marcia Johnson from the Miami Public Library in Oklahoma
and Dionne Mack from the El Paso Public Library in Texas. What did they do?
What did they learn? What are they planning to do next? Register.
Website Accessibility 101 (Accessible Technology Coalition)
The Web Accessibility 101 webinar will cover: Foundational knowledge of
building accessibility into your website and where to begin; What a
screenreader is, what it does, and how it works; The three approaches an
organization can take to achieve accessibility, and the single most
sustainable option for large organizations; and what Deque’s product
solutions can do to help your organization meet website accessibility
guidelines. Register.
The Logic Behind Logic Models
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Squirrel Hill
A Logic Model is a tool that nonprofits use to describe a program to either current
or prospective funders. It shows the relationships between resources that the
nonprofit puts into a program, the activities and outputs that ensue, and what
changes or outcomes the program hopes to achieve. It is a commonly-used
device when measuring and proving a program’s effectiveness, and is often
required by funders when applying for a grant or reporting on program progress.
In this half-day workshop, attendees will gain a thorough understanding of logic
models and become prepared to develop them for programs they work with
regularly. We will discuss how and why logic models are used in program
planning and grant seeking, review each of the components in the logic model
framework, then practice creating these tools in small groups and individually.
The speaker, Martha Riecks, is an independent consultant with over a decade of
experience in the nonprofit field. She specializes in providing services that allow
small-to-medium nonprofits to clearly communicate the impact of their programs,
secure grant funds and measure their successes. Ms. Riecks received a Master’s
of Public Administration in Nonprofit Administration from the University of
Pittsburgh and is a Registered Professional Fundraising Counsel with the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Charitable Organizations, as well as a
member of the American Evaluation Association.
The fee to attend this program is $20 per person, which includes a light
continental breakfast and can be paid at the door with cash or checks made
payable to Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Space is limited and registration is
required by calling the Foundation Center at 412-622-6277.
August 22
Database of the Month: Britannica School (Wyoming State Library)
Check out the new Britannica School. New look, new features; content to
support CCSS and STEM. Over 140,000 articles of informational text provide
a variety of text complexity covering all subject areas. Rich multi-media
content including thousands of video and audio files, maps, illustrations
and photos are available to view, download and use. Join Chris Van Burgh
for a quick tour of this great Go to WYLD resource. Register.
The Economic Census and Other Economic Programs (United States Census
Bureau)
Find out how the Census Bureau measures key information about U.S. business
and industry in this overview of the Economic Census and other economic
programs. You will learn how to access statistics on the characteristics of
business owners, the number of businesses in a given industry, sales,
receipts, payroll, and much more using our online data dissemination
tool(s). Plus we give you tips in how to use the data. Register.
Collections: Making Smart Choices within a Limited Materials Budget
(InfoPeople)
In today’s high demand/low budget environment, meeting community needs
through collection development is more challenging than ever. In this
webinar, participants will learn how the collection development “nuts and
bolts” they learned in library school (or maybe didn’t) can be applied in
the real world. We’ll discuss everything from how to make a simple and
usable collection development plan to new trends and resources that should
be influencing your decisions. Register.
Tour of the Newly Re-Launched Cuidado DeSalud
Tour of the Newly Re-Launched CuidadoDeSalud.gov and Q and A on the ACA (In
Spanish) 1pm
¡Prepárese para el nuevo CuidadoDeSalud.gov! (En Español) 1pm
www.CuidadoDeSalud.gov fue recientemente renovado para incluir nueva
información sobre el nuevo Mercado de Seguros Médicos. Únase a nosotros para
aprender más sobre el sitio web y como inscribirse en cobertura. También habrá
tiempo para preguntas y respuestas. Este webinar será en español. Por favor
envíe sus preguntas a ACA101@hhs.gov antes del 22 de
agosto. www.CuidadoDeSalud.gov was recently re-launched to include new
information on the Health Insurance Marketplace. Join us for a brief tour of the
website, of other key websites on the Health Insurance Marketplace and a
question and answer session. Please send any questions to ACA101@hhs.gov
prior to close of business on August 21.
August 26
Learning on Demand (Insync Training)
This session will introduce participants to the technologies that are
shaping the future of the World Wide Web and how those technologies
disrupt existing web based training design. Using the five key principles of
the web, participants will explore how to design for a web that is evolving
based on these principles in a way that is significantly different from
existing design methods. This session will be based on the principles of
Reuben Tozman’s new book, Learning on Demand: How the Evolution of
Technology is Shaping the Future of Learning. More information.
August 27
PowerPoint as a Graphics Editor: Simplified Visual Design for
Elearning
(Training Magazine)
How much time do you spend hunting for images or that just right graphic?
What if a few strokes of a pen or the arrangement of a few simple shapes
could convey the same message more effectively? Having an understanding
of the basic principles of visual communication you'll be able to replace
words with pictures. We'll discuss the visual cortex and how we use it
every day to communicate. We'll look at examples of perceived
affordances,
and how making subtle changes to your elearning graphics can be a
powerful
companion to the instruction. We'll also look at techniques for creating
on-demand graphics following basic visual communication principles.
Register.
Conversation Sparks: Tech-Savvy Kids at the Library (Southern
Maryland
Regional Library Association)
Conversation Sparks is a way to facilitate a large-scale conversation with
librarians around the country. In this virtual environment, participants
will meet with the purpose of exchanging ideas, exploring best practices,
and learning from others in the profession. It is a way to break paradigms
and learn from the examples of others in an environment of respect and
understanding. Our August session features Cen Campbell from Little eLit
discussing Tech-Savvy Kids at the Library. Sharing examples needed of
innovative tech-with-kids projects or programs at the library. Please
contact Jennifer Hopwood at jhopwood@somd.lib.md.us by August 9th,
2013 if
you would like to be listed as a sharing participant. Read more.
August 28
Meaningful Use: Libraries connecting patrons to ACA resources
As libraries look ahead to the October 1 open enrollment date for the
health insurance marketplace, there is an abundance of information about
the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and many opportunities for public libraries.
One of the key roles that libraries can play is to maintain an awareness of
available resources in your area, and develop an approach for connecting
patrons to those resources in the way that makes the most sense for your
community.
Please join this interactive session, where we will discuss strategies for
libraries to identify ACA resources, hear from libraries that are working to
prepare for patron requests, and obtain key policy and resource updates
from ACA experts.
Presenters include:
· Susan Hildreth, Institute of Museum and Library Services
· Susie Butler, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
· Evan Gallagher, ZeroDivide
· Carmen Patlan and Tatiana Alonso, Waukegan Public Library
· Lissa Staley, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
If you cannot attend this live session, a recorded archive will be available to
view at your convenience. Please sign up here if you’d like to receive
notifications about this project, including when the archive is available.
Date: August 28, 2013
Start time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern / 10:00 a.m. Pacific
Tweet: #wjwebinar #libs4health
Registration: Please visit WebJunction to register for this event.
Tech Talk with Michael Sauers: Building Your Own ILS from Scratch
(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, and Michael will have
your answers. Register.
Applying for a Library Job - Don't Do This! (San Jose State University)
Hiring managers from the San José Public Library will talk about their most
recent recruitment for a Librarian 1. Of the more than 200 applications
submitted, 50% didn't meet the minimum qualifications, and 75% didn't
answer the supplemental questions appropriately. Don't let this be you.
Come to this session and find out what you should do when applying for
jobs. Our guest speakers will tell you what they are looking for in
applicants and provide guidance on how to answer supplemental questions. Be
one of the successful candidates - make it to the interview stage! Register.
August 29
35 Free and Low Cost Tools Every Organization Should Know About
(Idealware)
What software tools are available to nonprofits at low or no cost that are
actually worth using? How do you judge when tool really is low cost, as
opposed to a pit of time and effort? We’ll walk through 35 software
packages that are worth knowing about. We will also provide a framework for
determining long term costs. Register.
Marketing Libraries:
What the not-for-profits can learn from the lots-of-profits
Early Registration
You built it and promoted it, but they didn’t come? Libraries can learn from
marketing strategies that for-profit organizations use. Get beyond the one-off
approach to promotion. Explore how to build "ambient awareness," establishing
your library as an authoritative source and a definitive provider of services for the
community. Learn how to use social media not only for communication, but as a
tool to monitor and document the impact of the library. Get your whole team
onboard to tell the library’s convincing story of its impact on your community.
Presented by: Ned Potter, author of the Library Marketing Toolkit, speaker, and
academic librarian at the University of York, UK
September 5
Impact Survey: Understand Your Community’s Technology Needs
Early Registration
The newly updated and recently launched Impact Survey is a full-service online
survey tool designed for public library staff to understand community use of
library technology services and how to improve those services. The Impact
Survey evolved from the 2009 Opportunity for All study and makes the complex
job of surveying patrons easy and fast at no cost to library staff.
Collecting patron-level data on library technology use is tremendously beneficial
to public libraries. Understanding your community’s unique technology needs is
essential to providing patrons with useful technology services. Join us to learn
how library staff can implement the Impact Survey and use the survey results to:
a. Inform smart internal planning, strategy, and resource allocation
b. Use local facts and figures to support advocacy and fundraising
efforts when communicating with local decision makers and other
stakeholders
c. Improve their ranking with the Edge and other evaluation metrics
d. Better serve their communities
Presented by: Samantha Becker, Research Manager for the U.S. Impact
Study at the University of Washington Information School
September 10
Building a Digital Dodge City
Early Registration
"What does digital inclusion mean for people in a community? All people,
businesses, and institutions will have access to digital content and
technologies that enable them to create and support health, prosperous, and
cohesive 21st century communities." (Building Digital Communities: Getting
Started)
Building a digitally inclusive community requires buy-in and engagement from
all sectors, with libraries playing a lead role alongside government, schools,
businesses, and individuals. Using the principles and steps in Building Digital
Communities: A Framework for Action, Dodge City, Kansas is engaging
stakeholders, aligning interests, setting community-wide goals and developing
demonstration projects. Join us for a conversation with the Dodge City
leadership team discussing why they have prioritized a community-wide
initiative, the challenges of working with multiple sectors (with diverging
goals!), what they expect from the project and what they recommend to
others considering a similar path.
Presented by:
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Cathy Reeves, director, Dodge City Public Library
Jane Longmeyer, Public Relations manager, City of Dodge City
Greta Clark, professor, director of Multicultural Education, Dodge City
Community College
September 12
Libraries on the Ballot
EveryLibrary is offering a series on how to plan a successful referenda campaign.
The series starts September 12. Learn more.
September 13
Afterschool Programs
Keep Kids Safe
Inspire Learning
Help Working Families
The Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network (PSAYDN)
Annual Retreat is scheduled for Friday, September 13, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. in the Harrisburg area. This event will include a dynamic networking
session sharing PSAYDN's current work and accomplishments as well as a
national panel of Out-of-School Time and Youth Development experts presenting
a federal outlook of PSAYDN's core areas of Policy, Quality and Sustainability.
Participants will attend workshops to learn more about specific projects that are
underway at the state level, provide feedback on PSAYDN initiatives, and learn
about potentially being engaged on PSAYDN committees.
The event will be held at the Clarion Hotel Conference Center, 148 Sheraton
Drive (I-83 exit 40A and PA Turnpike exit 242), New Cumberland, PA 17070.
Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the retreat will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. There is no conference fee for
this event.
Please click here to register.
Participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging arrangements. A
block of rooms has been reserved at the Clarion Hotel Conference Center, 148
Sheraton Drive, New Cumberland, PA 17070. Anyone wishing to make overnight
accommodations at their own expense should contact the hotel directly at (717)
774-2721 by Friday, August 23, 2013. Be sure to mention the PSAYDN Annual
Retreat to receive the discounted rate of $99.00 plus tax and fees.
The Center for Schools and Communities, as a division of the Central
Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, is offering a maximum of four (4) Act 48
professional development credits for those with Pennsylvania teaching or
administrative certificates. Participants must attend the workshop from
beginning to end, and provide their Professional ID numbers, to receive credit.
PQAS credits are pending.
If you have questions, please contact Caroline Allen at (717) 763-1661,
extension 205 or via email at callen@csc.csiu.org.
September 17
Public Libraries and the Homeless: Legal Issues (infoPeople)
Presenter: Mary Minow
Does your library serve patrons who appear to be homeless? Can you tell
someone to leave large personal possessions outside
the library? What rights do library users have and what library policies do
courts consider reasonable?
Because courts give greater latitude to library rules that are behavior focused,
and a tighter scrutiny to rules based on status or speech, it's important to know
the how to frame your policies, especially when dealing with specific populations
such as the homeless.
This one-hour webinar will look at the movement for Homeless Persons' Bill of
Rights and Fairness, and the current legal rights and professional ethics as they
apply to public libraries. It will also discuss specific issues such as oversize
parcels, behavior issues, and qualifications for library cards for customers who
don't have a permanent address. Know about the rights that homeless patrons
have and rights they are striving for. Review library ethical statements on service
to the poor and the freedom to read and understand some legal nuances between
rules that target behavior versus rules that are focused on user status
This webinar will be of interest to front line public staff, administrators, trustees particularly in public libraries, but the analysis applies to all publicly funded
libraries. Register.
If you are unable to attend the live event, you can access the archived version
the day following the webinar. Check our archive listing at:
http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar/archived
September 18, 25
Serving Deaf Patrons
in the Library
2-part workshop with Kathy MacMillan
2:30pm Eastern|1:30 Central
12:30 Mountain|11:30am Pacific
Make your library a welcoming place for deaf users with
guidance from MacMillan, librarian and certified American
Sign Language interpreter. In this workshop, you will gain an
understanding of Deaf culture, learn several useful library-related signs, and be
ready to work confidently with interpreters for your programs.
This workshop includes the following topics:
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An overview of the different ways deaf people communicate
Meeting your library's legal obligation to serve deaf library users
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Strategies for communicating with a deaf or hard-of-hearing person in the
library
Kathy MacMillan is a writer, American Sign Language interpreter, librarian, and
storyteller. She is the author of Try Your Hand at This! Easy Ways to Incorporate
Sign Language into Your Programs (Scarecrow Press, 2006), A Box Full of Tales
(ALA, 2008), and Storytime Magic (with Christine Kirker, ALA, 2009). She holds
an MLS from the University of Maryland, and her library career includes work at
the Maryland School for the Deaf and Carroll County (Maryland) Public Library.
September 20
September 20
Register now for Mobile Devices:
Gateway to Your Library at:
http://tinyurl.com/seflinVCC2013
10:00 am - 4:00
Conference sessions and presenters include:
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The Mobile Difference
Lee Rainie (Pew Research)
 Giving your Mobile Users Everything They Need When They Need It
Linda Braun (Librarians & Educators Online)
 Apps & More Resources for Libraries
SEFLIN Virtual Conference Committee
 Implications of the Mobile Revolution for Reference Services and the Library as
a Place in General
Tom Peters (Missouri State University Libraries)
 Developing Library Staff Skills for Mobile Technology
Chad Mairn (Novare Library Services)
 What is New and Just Around the Corner in Mobile Technology
Joe Murphy (Library Futures)
Hear about solutions and strategies for training staff and providing services to mobile device
users.
The registration fee is $40 for individuals and $125 for groups.
There is no registration charge for library staff working in the State of Florida. Seats are
limited, so register ASAP. Recordings of the conference sessions will be available after the
conference to all registered attendees.
Find out more and register at: http://tinyurl.com/seflinVCC2013
Produced by:
Southeast Florida Library Information Network
777 Glades Road
Office 452, Wimberly Library
Boca Raton, FL 33431 ph: 561-208-0984 fax: 561-208-0995
web: www.seflin.org
September 24
Leaving Fort Ref: Frontiers of Embedded Librarianship
Early Registration
At the innovative Douglas County (Colo.) Libraries, librarians don’t just wait
for the questions to come to them. They leave the building and embed the
public library in the community. Through a series of projects and
experiments, the Douglas County librarians have explored a new dimension
of modern reference service, one that places their expertise at points of
need to respond to the questions the public didn’t take to the library. By
helping to define and answer questions in context, the embedded librarians
add value to their community.
Presented by: Jamie LaRue, director, Coble Galston, business librarian
and Amy Long, Parker library manager, Douglas County Libraries (CO)
September 24-October 21
Children's Services Fundamentals
Do you want to be more comfortable and confident in providing library services to
children and their families? In this course, expert children's librarian and author
Penny Peck will help you gain the skills to:
. Conduct an effective reference interview with children
. Determine children's reading interests and find books to meet
those interests
. Plan entertaining programs to attract families to your library
. Promote books and reading to children of all ages
Fee: $75 for those in the California library community and Infopeople Partners,
$150 for all others.
For a complete course description and to register go to
http://infopeople.org/training/childrens-services-fundamentals.
Note: This course is approved as covering the Youth Services competencies for
the LSSC program <http://ala-apa.org/lssc/> in combination with Teen Services
Fundamentals.
September 25
CLEAN UP YOUR GRANTS OFFICE AND RAISE MORE MONEY Networking,
Webinar and Discussion 5:30-7:30 pm
Rock Bottom at the Waterfront in Homestead
Facilitator: Laurie Anderson, MA (Director of Grants Administration, Pittsburgh
Parks Conservancy)
5:30-6:00 pm - Registration and Networking
6:00-7:00 pm - Webinar Presentation and Discussion
7:00-7:30 pm - GPA-WPA Chapter Business Meeting
Get re-inspired to clean up your grants office for the new fiscal year! Listen, learn
and discuss a GPA webinar with colleagues over dinner. Laurie will lead the
discussion and answer questions drawing from her years of experience managing
a grants office. Starting from scratch? This information will help grant writers and
grant managers to create a system for easier work flow. The seminar presents
advice about how to: create a physical space; manage incoming requests;
organize information; stay on top of deadlines; and schedule your time for
productive grant seeking.
Grant Writer's Cafe features networking and professional development
presentations for grant writers and fundraisers, nonprofit managers, independent
grant writers and consultants, and individuals who are interested in grant writing
as a career. GPA members and non-members are welcome. Participants order
their own dinner. GPA-WPA Chapter members attend free as a benefit of
membership. Non-member fee is $5/person (by cash or check at the door).
Pre-registration is required to ensure seating. Call the Grants Hotline at (412)
414-2251. Leave a voice or text message including:
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Event
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First and last name
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Agency or business affiliation
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Contact info: Phone number with area code and email address
TACKLING YOUR GRANT DILEMMAS:
Ask the Expert Panel Any Grant Question!
Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 5:30-7:30 pm
Rock Bottom at the Waterfront in Homestead
Bio: Laurie Anderson, M.A. is the Director of Grants Administration at the
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy where she prepares applications for foundations,
corporations, and government agencies and ensures compliance for all grant
awards. She is a founding member of the GPA-Western PA Chapter and serves as
Vice President. Laurie was the founding manager of the Carnegie Library of
Pittsburgh-Foundation Center and she has more than 12 years of grant writing
experience. Laurie began her professional career as a college writing instructor,
and her writing skills have aided her in every subsequent position, including
serving as executive director at two small nonprofit organizations.
October 7
Using Drupal to Build Library Websites
6-week eCourse
In this introductory eCourse Varnum will guide participants in building a
functional library website using Drupal. Test websites will be hosted on a server
for six months after the eCourse, facilitating additional learning. This eCourse will
focus on Drupal 7, while highlighting what is still applicable to Drupal 6.
Ken Varnum has been the Web Systems Manager at the University of Michigan
Library since 2007, a position that involves all aspects of the libraries' websites.
Learn more.
December
PubMed for Librarians
The NLM Training Center is offering online classes beginning in December 2013.
Check out upcoming classes to see the individual course listings and to register.
NOTE: recordings of the most recent classes are available:
http://nnlm.gov/ntc/tutorials-recordings/