Monday, December 21, 2009

January 2010 Webinars - Part 1

The monthly list of live webinars. (It's like waiting at your door for the postman to deliver your favorite magazine!) .

Check back after the holidays. Some providers haven't listed their January offerings yet. I will have an update the first week of January.
-----------------------------

Bite-Sized Marketing: Realistic Solutions for Overworked Librarians (SirsiDynix)

January 11, 1:00pm EST.

Librarians are increasingly under pressure to step up their marketing efforts but where to begin when there's no plan, no time, no staff and no money? Is it possible to create a marketing plan when your organization has an outdated or nonexistent strategic plan? You betcha! There are many news tools available for marketing. Create effective strategies and avoid the "Shiny Object Syndrome" by learning how to determine which web 2.0 tools are best for your library. Join Nancy Dowd as she shares tips on working with the new marketing mix to find the right combination for your library. She will discuss the newest trends in marketing including mobile marketing, word of mouth marketing strategies, Twitter, Facebook, blogging and Podcasting.

Developing the Kept-On Workforce: A Critical Talent Strategy
(Training Magazine)

January 12, 1:00pm EST.

Kept-on workers know they're talented and they know they're the future of the organization. Yet those valuable employees are ready to move on from an organization in transition unless they have good reasons to stay. They understand the reality of the contemporary employee-employer relationship, yet they're eager to sharpen their skills and hone their resumes to retool their careers. The kept-on workforce expects satisfying work, exciting growth, development opportunities, and on-going dialogue about their careers and contributions. Yet in trying times, few managers and leaders are focused on the valuable work of people development.

21st Century Reference Collections (Booklist)

January 12, 4:00pm EST.

Reference collections are changing, driven by technology and new patterns of use. Join Booklist’s Mary Ellen Quinn, editor of Reference Books Bulletin, and a group of library and publishing experts as they talk about how the traditional reference collection is being transformed. Panelists include David A. Tyckoson, Associate Dean, California State University Henry Madden Library; and representatives from Encyclopaedia Britannica, M. E. Sharpe, World Book, and ABC-CLIO.

WorldCat Holdings: Why They Matter and The Tools To Maintain Them (OCLC)

January 12, 4:00pm EST.

This course reviews benefits for libraries of accurate WorldCat holdings, and provides information on the available methods for maintaining holdings. After completing this web-based training, managers of cataloging and technical services functions will be prepared to select and implement the holdings maintenance methods that are most appropriate for their library.

The Power of Social Network Sites for People with Disabilities (ADA Online)

January 13, 2:00pm EST.

The explosion of the use of Internet-based social networking sites and social media to communicate and connect with friends, work colleagues, potential job applicants and customers has been particularly beneficial to businesses and people with disabilities who may not have had the opportunity to connect so freely through more traditional or in-person means. This session will examine what social networking is all about and how it can be leveraged successfully to enhance communication and to break down barriers to full participation by everyone in the digital age.

Webinars for the Large Enterprise (Adobe)

January 14, 1:00pm EST.

Join Ken Molay, president of Webinar Success, in a discussion of webinars and web conferencing as an enterprise-wide business asset. Your large enterprise has requirements and opportunities that are fundamentally different from the needs of small businesses and individuals. Find out how to plan for enterprise use of web conferencing technology and learn how to maximize the benefit of using web conferencing throughout your entire organization. Too often, webinars are viewed as departmental tools, purchased and managed in piecemeal fashion by different groups in your company. This can lessen the value and cost benefits you can gain by centralizing control of a single solution for all employees. Learn:
  • Ways to leverage technology for different business applications
  • What licensing models are common and how they can affect ongoing operating costs
  • Options for integrating with third-party tools and other enterprise applications
You will have the opportunity to ask questions related to your own company's concerns and priorities. The content is valuable for enterprise managers, executives, and strategists involved in information technology, training, communications, marketing, sales, or operations.

Classrooms without Walls: Using Social Media in Training (Training Magazine)

January 14, 1:00pm EST.

The advent of Web 2.0 has brought us a dazzling array of free, easy-to-use social networking technologies. These can help trainers stay connected with our learners, facilitate the growth of learning communities, and help us get into the spaces between formal training events where REAL learning often occurs. This session provides an overview of several popular social networking sites (including Facebook and Twitter) with ideas for ways of using each
to support learning.

New Copyright Tools and Best Practices: Copyright Law Update 2010 (Infopeople)

January 14, 3:00pm EST.

Put this webinar on your schedule if you want to:

  • Get updates on new copyright tools and best practices that can be helpful for libraries;
  • Learn the latest developments in copyright laws and cases, including the latest in the Google Book Search case, e-reserve and coursepack lawsuits.
  • Learn about a simple procedure to file with the Copyright Office to minimize liability for user-supplied-content.
This webinar will be of interest to library staff who confront copyright issues in designing web pages, making digital copies for interlibrary loan and e-reserves, and will help those who fear receiving copyright infringement notices.

From Recovery to Prosperity: The Power of Vision and Leadership (Webex)

January 19, 12 noon, EST.

Vision always comes back to leadership. That's because leadership is about going somewhere. People look to their leaders for vision and direction.

This webinar is designed specifically for existing and aspiring executive leaders, you'll learn that creating a clear and inspiring vision is not an activity that can be checked off a list. It's one of the most critical ongoing roles of a successful leader. It means the difference between high and average performance, whether it's an entire organization, a department, or a team.

Ken Blanchard has spent more than 30 years helping leaders and organizations become and stay great. With Ken's guidance, you'll learn that today's leaders need to provide their people with:

  • A compelling vision that starts everything in the right direction.
  • A picture of the future that people can actually see.
  • Clear values that define the way employees act on a day-to-day basis while doing their work.
Ken will also show you that great leadership starts with looking at yourself and sharing who you are and what you stand for. In the second half of this presentation, you'll learn why it is important to identify your beliefs about leadership and how these beliefs will impact your work relationships with the people who report to you. Ken will show you how to:
  • Identify the influencers in your life
  • Claim the core values that guide your behavior as a leader
  • Surface your beliefs about leading and motivating people
Don't miss this opportunity to explore and strengthen your leadership abilities with one of the foremost experts in the world. Whether you lead a team, a department, or an entire division, you will walk away from this event inspired, motivated, and ready to lead your group forward in the coming year.

Cloud Security and Privacy (O'Reilly)

January 20, 11:30am EST.

Thiis 75–minute webcast will discuss current issues in cloud computing with regard to security and privacy. The presenters are the three coauthors of a recently published O'Reilly book, "Cloud Security and Privacy." In this webcast, they will discuss cloud issues with infrastructure and data security, identity management, security management, privacy considerations, audit and compliance, security–as–a–service (cloud–based security solutions), and the impact of cloud computing on traditional enterprise IT. The authors will present for 60 minutes, and then 15 minutes is reserved for Q&A. The authors will also be answering questions live online during the webcast.

Cloud Security: Dive Deep (O'Reilly)

January 20, 1:00pm EST.

In this 90 minute webcast, the three coauthors of "Cloud Security and Privacy" (recently published by O'Reilly) will take a deep dive into cloud security issues and focus on three specific aspects: (1) data security; (2) identity management in the cloud, and; (3) governance in the cloud (in the context of managing a cloud service provider with respect to security obligations). Each of these three topics will be covered in a 30 minute segment that will include a presentation and Q&A with the audience. Join us for this in–depth look at three of the most discussed security topics related to cloud computing.

From Chalkboard to Keyboard: Creating Collaborative Learning Experiences Online (Adobe)

January 21, 1:00pm EST.

Many organizations are turning to web-conference training delivery to reduce the costs associated with travel and time away from work. But with virtual training, knowledge transfer begins with collaborative sessions built around solid learning design principles. Join us for this Training Industry Webinar, held on the Adobe Acrobat Connect Professional platform, to learn how to repurpose traditional classroom activities like lectures, peer-to-peer discussions, role playing, and other activity-based learning methods for web delivery. Cynthia Clay, president of NetSpeed Learning Solutions, will help you incorporate chat, polling, white-boarding and icons into your training to create interactive and engaging online sessions.

In just one-hour, you will discover how to:

  • Lead virtual classrooms that come alive with peer-to-peer learning.
  • Use web conference interaction tools creatively to drive learning transfer.
  • Repurpose traditional classroom exercises to engage learners in a virtual classroom.
  • Synchronous online learning that engages people and ignites performance.
  • Encourage eager participation by learners motivated to share their experiences.
  • Leverage interactive exercises that stops multi-tasking and keeps people focused on content.


Using Information & Communications Technology to Create a Sustainable Business (O'Reilly)

January 21, 1:00pm EST.

Sustainability is not a catch phrase or a flash-in-the pan endeavor; it is a guiding principle that drives a business. It ensures that an organization is able to sustain long-term economic opportunities, competitive differentiation, and market relevance, which positively impacts all constituents. And the most sustainable businesses are those that are able to effectively tie their information and communications infrastructure to support their business objectives. Attend this webcast for tips on how to leverage ICT to create sustainable success.

Creating Sticky Lesson Pages (Elluminate)

January 26, 12 noon EST.

Submit your micro-lesson pages to check if they meet the "emotional impact test" and "vividness test." Learn to avoid boring lessons and engage learners. Submit your mini-projects for group brainstorming and critique.

Discover and apply these ideas.

  • Learn to apply the "Relate-Interpret-Apply" technique
  • Keeping conversations with learners
  • Let the brain "fill the blanks"
  • Simplify
  • Minimalist approach
  • Ask others to critique your scenarios
  • Join the group four weeks before the webinar and download "3Minute Ideas on Sticky Pages"

  • Q&A: Ask the Experts about Large Virtual Events (Webex)
    January 26, 12 noon EST.

    OR

    Q&A: Ask the Experts about Large Virtual Events (Webex)
    January 26, 4:00pm EST.

    Are you thinking about extending your traditional face-to-face events to online attendees in your enterprise? Learn best practices from the best in the business!

    • Extend your reach to remote attendees without additional travel cost.
    • Extend convenience for a wider choice of keynote speakers and experts.
    • Extend collaboration to include video, live, and recorded content, as well as online discussion.
    • Extend your budget to do more with less.


    Join us for a lively 30-minute conversation with a Cisco WebEx Advanced Services expert. Get “make it or break it” tips for successful company meetings, sales meetings, product launches, and user conferences.

    E-Learning Is Not What You Think It Is (Training Magazine)

    January 26, 1:00pm EST.

    Some think eLearning is Powerpoint slides with voice over. Others favor podcasts. And still others program scenarios or blends. What is the current state of practice? Where do professionals aspire to take their efforts? There are some surprises in the results of this study, as stated in the title.

    Speaker: Allison Rossett, Professor Emerita of Educational Technology, San Diego State University

    The Future of Libraries, Books, and Reading (OPAL)

    January 26, 2:00pm EST.

    The shared futures of libraries, books, and reading seem very hazy at present. Join us for a monthly, lively, informal discussion of new developments, challenges, and opportunities. It'll be a roundtable, so everyone is welcome to chime in.


    The Science of Social Media Marketing (O'Reilly)

    January 28, 1:00pm EST.

    More and more people are using social media sites like Twitter and Facebook to talk about companies and products with their friends and colleagues. Learn what drives people to share information and opinions online and learn scientifically proven best practices for spreading your content virally through social media. You'll have plenty of time for Q&A with Dan Zarrella, social media and viral marketing scientist and author of "The Social Media Marketing Book."

    Libraries and Workforce Recovery (WebJunction)

    January 28, 2:00pm EST.

    The data show that people turn to libraries in tough times. As part of Project Compass, a grant-funded initiative by WebJunction and the State Library of North Carolina, research has been conducted to assess the type and extent of current patron needs from libraries and the response to those needs by state and local public libraries. Join us for an overview of this initial research, and to be introduced to the project and to a new section on WebJunction for Workforce Resources designed to collect library-specific resources and responses to these tough times.
    You'll hear about strategies for triaging social services and how to analyze your library's services in relation to existing community social services. You'll discover new ways to create partnerships with community agencies to leverage workforce development efforts. Finally, you'll get tips on tactics that can be implemented on a shoestring or non-existent budget to respond to patron workforce development needs.

    ----------------------------------------------------

    The events below are for Florida library staff only

    Making the Best of a Shrinking Budget: Creative Practices in a New Economy (College of DuPage)

    January 29, 12 noon EST.

    Costs rise while budgets and our buying power shrink. And if we want to innovate, the incorporation of new formats and technologies taxes our budgets even further. Librarians, traditionally used to budgets with modest or no growth, now face steep cuts.

    In the face of insufficient funding, libraries reduce hours, cut subscriptions, step up their resource sharing efforts, engage in consortial buys, outsource where possible, use staff more creatively, deal more aggressively with vendors, boost fundraising efforts, mount advocacy campaigns, seek open source solutions, seek input from focus groups to prioritize services, and even merge with other libraries.


    State Library of Florida: January Webinars

    • LSTA Grant Workshop Series
    • An Online Conversation with the State Librarian
    • E-Government: DCF and Access Florida
    • Florida Electronic Library (numerous)


    Thursday, December 17, 2009

    What Should a Website Cost?

    Thursday, December 17, 2:00pm EST.

    Are you thinking about revamping your website but not sure where to start? Are you working with a web developer but wonder if you're paying too much? With all the tools and strategies available, it's hard to know where to start and what to expect. Attend this free webinar, sponsored by TechSoup, where Allen Gunn, Executive Director of Aspiration, will share valuable information about:

    • The steps you should follow when framing and managing web projects to streamline the process and minimize cost.
    • What you can expect to pay for different types of websites, from basic "brochure-ware" to higher-end web applications.
    • The different types of website technologies.

    This will be a basic-to-intermediate level overview of the website development process and ideal for decision makers, board members involved in the process, and accidental techies.

    Register

    Wednesday, December 16, 2009

    List of Archived Webinars

    Thanks go to Jennifer Fenton at the State Library of Washington for compiling this list of archived webinars, and giving permission for us to post it here.


    Infopeople – Complete list of Archived Webinars

    Webinars include:

  • Writing a Library Behavior Code (Speaker’s slides & Handouts available)
  • Best Practices in Helping Job Seekers in the Library (Speaker’s slides & Handouts available)
  • Creating Library Spaces for Very Young Children (Speaker’s slides & Handouts available)

  • BCR Free Friday Forum – List of Archived Webinars

    Webinars include:

  • FRBR (Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records) in Brief
  • Grants writing for digital initiatives
  • Maintaining Public Computers: Learn from the Experiences of Others
  • Getting a Grip on Social Networking: Part 2: flickr; del.icio.us ; twitter

  • Common Knowledge

    Webinars include:

  • Facebook Primer: Practical Tips for Fundraising, Marketing, and Communications
  • Twitter for Nonprofits

  • School Library Journal

    Webinars include:

  • What’s the Buzz? Word-of-Mouth Marketing for Libraries
  • Connecting with Nonfiction: Techniques and Title Tips for Young Readers and Teens
  • Teen Read Week 2009 Book Buzz
  • Technology on a Shoestring: Big Tools for Small Budgets

  • Booklist

    Webinars include:

  • Sweet Talk: Romance Fiction in the Library (No registration required)
  • The Scoop on Series Nonfiction: Best Uses, Best Practices, and Best New Titles for Fall (No registration required)

  • Tech Soup for Libraries

    Webinars include:

  • Assistive Technology for Public Computers (No registration required)
  • Tech Training Made Simple with Online Videos (No registration required)

  • Library Journal

    Webinars include:

  • Stretch Your Large Print Budget with Smart Collection Development: Best Practices from the Pros
  • Why businesses, non-profits and libraries must change how they deliver service to their markets
  • Data for a Downturn Economy
  • Doing More with Less: “Training Up” in Tough Economic Times
  • Christian Fiction Book Buzz
  • Tuesday, December 15, 2009

    An Online Conversation with the State Librarian

    Tuesday, January 12, 10:00 a.m EST.

    State Librarian Judi Ring will provide an update of the activities of the State Library and Archives of Florida, including updates on the status of statewide projects and an overview of activities, issues, and programs that impact the Florida library community. Join colleagues from around the state for this free webinar and your opportunity to interact live with your State Librarian.

    Register

    Friday, December 11, 2009

    Writing a Library Behavior Code

    • A teen in the library is bothering other library users.
    • A woman is breastfeeding her baby in the children's room.
    • A man asks for help looking up H1N1, says he has it and then sneezes loudly.

    Are these behaviors prohibited by the library's code of conduct? If so, what can library staff legally do to address the situation?

    This webinar will benefit participants by helping them draft legally enforceable behavior codes. It offers guidance on reasonable behavior rules, distinguished from restrictions on user's free speech rights. What type of notice must the library give its users about its behavior policies? When is an appeals process required, and what should it entail?

    The webinar also looks at the emerging issue of library user behavior at library spaces online in chat, text, blog comments as well as third party spaces like library myspace and flickr pages.

    View this archived webinar.

    Wednesday, December 9, 2009

    Online Learning at Academic Institutions

    The APLU-Sloan National Commission on Online Learning conducted an extensive benchmarking study over a 15-month period in 2008–2009 designed to:

    (1) identify key factors that contribute to successful, strategic online learning initiatives;

    (2) gain a better understanding of faculty attitudes toward online learning and how those attitudes might impact institutional efforts to initiate and grow online programs.

    The benchmarking study included interviews with more than 230 senior administrators, faculty, and students at 45 campuses across the country and a national web-based survey of faculty that generated almost 11,000 responses from faculty at 69 campuses. The benchmarking study is the largest study of this type regarding online learning yet conducted.

    View this archived webinar.

    Friday, December 4, 2009

    Q&A: Large Virtual Events

    Q&A: Ask the Experts about Large Virtual Events

    Tuesday, January 26, 4:00pm EST.

    Are you thinking about extending your traditional face-to-face events to online attendees in your enterprise? Learn best practices from the best in the business!

    Extend your events virtually to help your organization:

    • Extend your reach to remote attendees without additional travel cost.

    • Extend convenience for a wider choice of keynote speakers and experts.

    • Extend collaboration to include video, live, and recorded content, as well as online discussion.

    • Extend your budget to do more with less.
    Join us for a lively 30-minute conversation with a Cisco WebEx Advanced Services expert. Get “make it or break it” tips for successful company meetings, sales meetings, product launches, and user conferences.

    Register

    NOTE: NEFLIN Members don't forget! You have free access to the OPAL Web Conferencing software to host your own virtual events. Details are here.

    Thursday, December 3, 2009

    Frontline's Digital Nation

    Education in the Digital Age: A Tour of Frontline's Digital Nation

    Tuesday, December 8, 8:00pm EST.

    PBS Teachers and Classroom 2.0 are hosting a free webinar with Producer/Director Rachel Dretzin from FRONTLINE's "Digital Nation" project. Rachel will share her insights and findings from the year-long, multi-platform project exploring the impact of the Web and digital media on life in the 21st century.

    The Digital Nation Web site will include online video reports on how the Internet and technology are changing cultures, reshaping workplaces and creating new approaches to the way we solve problems. Issues to be examined include the Web’s impact on education, how social media has changed the way individuals interact, and Internet safety and privacy. Central to the site will be a mosaic of user-generated content designed to let visitors participate in the documentary process. The site also will feature a producers’ blog, embeddable video and other sharable content, and a schedule of live online events with expert guests.

    For more information on FRONTLINE: Digital Nation, Life on the Digital Frontier, visit http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/digitalnation/.

    Wednesday, December 2, 2009

    OCLC Hosts Omeka Webinar

    OCLC TAI CHI Series: Omeka Webinar

    Tuesday, December 8, 1:00pm EST.

    Omeka is a free and open source collections-based, Web-based platform for scholars, librarians, archivists, museum professionals, educators and cultural enthusiasts.

    Until now, scholars and cultural heritage professionals looking to publish collections-based research and online exhibitions required either extensive technical skills or considerable funding for outside vendors. By making standards-based, serious online publishing easy, Omeka puts the power and reach of the Web in the hands of academics and cultural professionals themselves.

    Omeka features a "five-minute setup" that makes launching an online exhibition as easy as launching a blog. Designed with non-IT specialists in mind, it allows users to focus on content and interpretation rather than programming. It brings Web 2.0 technologies and approaches to academic and cultural Web sites to foster user interaction and participation. It also makes top-shelf design easy with a simple and flexible operating system. Omeka's robust open-source developer and user communities underwrite its stability and sustainability.

    In this webinar, Sheila Brennan, Omeka End User Outreach Coordinator and Senior Digital History Associate at the Center for History and New Media (CHNM), will provide an overview of Omeka. Dave Lester, Omeka Developer Outreach Coordinator and Developer at CHNM, will provide more technical aspects of the Omeka software.

    Register

    Monday, November 30, 2009

    December Webinars

    The world of training doesn't slow down for the holidays. We have info on 26 webinars available to you in December (and that's without anything happening the last two weeks of the month!).

    NOTE: I have begun using a [Month] [Year] label for all live webinars. This way you can visit the site and choose the label for a specific month to see any additional webinars that were added before, and after, this master list.

    -------------------------------------------------

    The Accidental Marketing Manager (AMA)

    December 2, 12noon EST.

    When you suddenly find yourself responsible for marketing but are unfamiliar with how to make it happen, you’re an accidental marketing manager. The good news is that you can achieve success without being an expert in the subtleties of marketing — you just need to understand some key time-tested concepts and have access to some sage insight as a guide. This Webcast delivers a wealth of practical, no-nonsense advice that will help you keep do more than just keep things running smoothly. By attending you’ll discover the “secrets” of marketing, branding and advertising that no one ever teaches—wisdom that will help you make meaningful decisions with confidence.


    Running a Virtual Meeting (OPAL)
    December 2, 12noon EST.

    As the cost of gas rises and travel time eats into our workdays, and as new technology opens new possibilities for meeting at a distance, librarians are learning how to lead and facilitate meetings that are not face-to-face. Have these new meeting technologies gotten ahead of the human factors? What still works? What needs to be reinvented? What's best avoided? Carolyn Caywood and Nicole McGee will present and facilitate the discussion.

    Confessions of a Public Speaker (O’Reilly Media)

    December 2, 1:00pm EST

    For leaders, managers and anyone who speaks and expects someone to listen, Scott Berkun shares an insider's perspective on how to effectively present ideas to anyone. Loosely based on his third book, Confessions of a Public Speaker, this fun, interactive webcast brings you lively lessons and insightful confessions, giving you new insights into the art of persuasion--as well as teaching and learning--directly from a master of the trade.

    Library Computer Networking Q&A (WebJunction)
    December 2, 2:00pm EST.

    WebJunction and TechSoup for Libraries are teaming up to bring you a panel of library technology experts to field your questions in a "Car Talk" fashion that's sure to be informative and fun! The expert panel includes: Robert Williams, Technology Consultant at the South Texas Library System; Chris Jowaisas Library Systems Grants Administrator of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission; Monica M. Schultz, IT Director at the Peninsula Library System; And moderated by TechSoup's Stephanie Gerding

    You want me to select for WHAT? (ALCTS) ($)

    December 2, 2:00pm EST.

    Librarians are often assigned collection development responsibilities in unfamiliar subject areas, then struggle to learn about new subjects, assess local needs, and identify major publishers. Even experienced selectors can find a new subject daunting. This presentation will suggest strategies and resources for learning about unfamiliar subjects when assigned selection responsibilities, using examples from the presenter’s experience as a selector and working with new selectors.

    Big Impact Online Fundraising (Common Knowledge)

    December 2, 2:30pm EST.

    Internet-based fundraising is the fastest growing channel for nonprofits – even during this down economy. Join us for a unique look at online fundraising, starting with the basics and quickly moving into a look at a host of clever new tips, tactics, campaigns and programs that demonstrate why successful online fundraising is all about innovation.

    Twitter for NonProfits (Common Knowledge)

    December 3, 2:30pm EST.

    Twitter is the fastest growing social media platform in the world. The latest statistics indicate that more than 50 million people (and thousands of nonprofits) are using this rapidly evolving platform for communications, collaboration, marketing, customer service, advocacy, market research and fundraising.

    Using real-world case studies, we'll explore this intriguing ecosystem - demonstrating how it works, how nonprofits are using it, and seven tips for building a big community on Twitter for your organization. We’ll check out nonprofit case studies of organizations who are using Twitter successfully for acquisition, cultivation, advocacy and fundraising.

    Staff Day Success! Tips for Planning, Delivering, and Evaluating All-Staff Events (Infopeople)
    December 3, 3:00pm EST.

    Are you involved with planning and implementing an all-staff event at your library? Thinking about a staff day and wondering about the next steps? A staff day may be a regularly scheduled opportunity for team building and morale boosting or may be a day specifically scheduled because of a building program, planning process or other shift in strategic directions.

    Join presenter Mary Ross - who has planned and implemented numerous all-staff events, as well as library-related conferences, workshops and training-as she shares tips, tricks and strategies for success. You'll be able to tackle the challenges in planning and delivering an all-staff event, resulting in a day that is valuable to and celebrates the value of all employees.

    Implementing Social Media: Beyond the Hype (Elluminate)

    December 2, 4:00pm EST.

    It seems everyone wants to get into social media these days. And, organizations are no different. But, the truth is that simply having the social media available is no guarantee it will be used. And, even if it is used, merely having it is no guarantee that it will deliver the business impact envisioned. In order to get beyond the hype and be truly successful, you have three main challenges - none of them having to do with the technology itself. First, you have to sell it to upper management who are often neither comfortable with it not well versed in it's use. Second, you have to gain the support of middle management who are most directly responsible for creating the environment for it to thrive. And, third you have to generate enthusiasm broadly across the workforce, at all generational levels.

    LSTA Grant Webinars (State Library of Florida)

    December 7, 2:00pm EST.

    The State Library and Archives of Florida is pleased to announce a series of online workshops that will assist eligible agencies with the preparation of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants for the 2010 application cycle. These workshops are provided free of charge and are intended to help with the grant writing process for LSTA grants.

    Note: For Florida Library Staff Only

    Educational Webinars: What you need to Know (Adobe)
    December 8, 1:00pm EST.


    Ken Molay, president of Webinar Success, takes you through the use of webinars for training and education. You will have a chance to learn whether web-based training is right for your needs, and how it can coexist with traditional in-room training techniques. Find out about features of web conferencing that support educational requirements and how you can take advantage of them to create innovative and effective online courses.

    Educating And Engaging Employees In A Right-Brain World (Elluminate)

    December 8, 2:00pm EST.

    A complex change has occurred in our business world. We’ve moved from an economy built on logical and linear capabilities – an Information Age - to an economy that is increasingly intuitive, creative and holistic. In this new “Conceptual Age”, employees need big-picture thinking and a capacity to detect patterns and opportunities. They need to tap into their inventive, empathetic, right-brain abilities.

    In this thought-provoking webinar, you will learn how and why our business world has shifted, how new learning approaches can harness the right-brain capabilities of our workforce, and how one forward-thinking company has begun to employ these approaches to engage, energize and educate employees. Featured Speaker: Daniel Pink, author of A Whole New Mind.

    Connecting Kids with Great Websites (OPAL)
    December 8, 8:00pm EST.

    Learn how to find, evaluate and use Web sites for kids! This presentation features the chairs of the ALSC Great Web Sites for Kids Committee who evaluate 100s of sites every year to find fun and educational tools for children and families. They'll show you what the committee does to come up with their widely used "Great Web Sites for Kids" list and how you can incorporate these resources into your library programming.

    From Libraries to Lifebraries (SirsiDynix)
    December 9, 1:00pm EST.

    As libraries continue to evolve to meet customers' needs in a rapidly changing culture, the concern over the future of print and the "book" remains core to their existence. However, in looking at current trends, there is evidence to suggest otherwise. The future of libraries may not be dependent on the creation or evolution of new service delivery models based upon the book, it may actually reside in something more "deeply local." Join Helene Blowers in a lively conversation about "new life" opportunities for libraries. As old formats and service models decline, there's a new phoenix rising from the shadows.

    Virtual Training World + Stephen Covey (Training Magazine)
    December 10, 10:00am - 6:00pm EST.

    Join Training magazine on December 10th for Virtual Training World to network with your peers, visit virtual booths, and hear live, online presentations from learning leaders-including international authority on leadership Stephen R. Covey-all from the convenience of your desktop. Includes 4 webinars.

    Integrated Library Systems: Open Source and Customization (WebJunction)
    December 10, 12noon EST.

    Please join us on December 10th for a discussion of Integrated Library Systems (ILSs) and the trend toward customizability through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) with library systems expert Marshall Breeding and representatives from leading vendors in the field. We'll discuss new features and capabilities available in the most modern library software, and what it really means for these tools to be "customizable." This event will coincide with the publication of Marshall Breeding's December 2009 issue of Library Technology Reports and is presented in collaboration with ALA TechSource.


    The New Wave of eLearning Technologies (Adobe)
    December 10, 1:00pm EST.

    eLearning has come a long way since the start of the internet age. The original 28.8K modem speeds only allowed for text and static clip art based e-learning which was not very engaging to the end user. Fast forward to today when people can watch full motion video content on handheld devices via 3G broadband mobile networks. This opens up the ability to deploy very engaging media for eLearning over a broad array of devices.

    Many people are using videogames and related programs and becoming accustomed to very interactive and engaging screen content. eLearning developed today must meet those expectations. This session will cover the new delivery platforms and show examples of eLearning deployed on each.


    Writing a Library Behavior Code (Infopeople)
    December 10, 3:00pm EST.

    This webinar will benefit participants by helping them draft legally enforceable behavior codes. It offers guidance on reasonable behavior rules, distinguished from restrictions on user's free speech rights. What type of notice must the library give its users about its behavior policies? When is an appeals process required, and what should it entail? The webinar also looks at the emerging issue of library user behavior at library spaces online in chat, text, blog comments as well as third party spaces like library myspace and flickr pages. Speaker: Mary Minow.

    Proposal Writing Basics (Foundation Center)

    December 10, 3:00pm EST.

    In this webinar you will learn the basics of writing a proposal for your nonprofit organization. If you are new to proposal writing, you may be wondering:

    • What are the key components of a proposal to a foundation or corporation?
    • Who should sign a grant request?
    • How should the proposal be packaged?
    • Should you contact a funder if your proposal is turned down?

    Note: This course is also offered in Spanish.

    Reward & Recognition on a Limited Budget (Webex)

    December 15, 12noon EST.

    Just because money is tight, that doesn’t mean you should put your company’s reward and recognition efforts on hold. Don’t let a shortage of cash keep you from being generous with other forms of recognition. In many cases, non-cash rewards can be just as effective - and sometimes more so - than monetary awards.

    In this webinar, Senior Consulting Partner Mark Paskowitz of The Ken Blanchard Companies will show you how to create and execute a low-cost reward program that shows people you care. While money is important, it’s not the only thing you have at your disposal when it comes to recognizing and rewarding employees. Sometimes simple things - such as a heartfelt thank-you can have the same impact. Join Mark Paskowitz and discover for yourself all of the ways that you can show your appreciation without spending a lot of money.

    Communication Etiquette For Professionals (Elluminate)

    December 15, 1:00pm EST.

    Having strong communication skills – written, verbal and in the use of technology – is one of the keys to business success.

    During this webinar, Anna Post, great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, spokesperson and author for The Emily Post Institute, will highlight how training professionals can better build and strengthen relationships through the use of consideration, respect and honesty when communicating with trainees, colleagues, clients and total strangers.

    FiLBeRt Roundtable Discussion: The Future of Libraries, Books, and Reading (OPAL)

    December 16, 2:00pm EST.

    The shared futures of libraries, books, and reading seem very hazy at present. Join us for a monthly, lively, informal discussion of new developments, challenges, and opportunities. It'll be a roundtable, so everyone is welcome to chime in. If it's a FiLBeRt discussion, it's going to be nutty!

    Social Networking for Higher Education (Common Knowledge)

    December 16, 2:30pm EST.

    In this ground-breaking session we'll highlight leading institutions who are leveraging social networking for events, fundraising, volunteering, student recruiting, and alumni development. Using real-world case studies we'll analyze successful programs and highlight strategies and best practices. We'll check out examples using LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and house networks (i.e. online communities on the institution’s web site).

    Tuesday, November 24, 2009

    Site Updates

    Added Webinar Providers:

    Luminary Series by Adobe

    Educational Webinars: What you need to Know
    Tuesday, December 8, 1:00pm EST.

    Ken Molay, president of Webinar Success, takes you through the use of webinars for training and education. You will have a chance to learn whether web-based training is right for your needs, and how it can coexist with traditional in-room training techniques. Find out about features of web conferencing that support educational requirements and how you can take advantage of them to create innovative and effective online courses.

    This seminar is appropriate for trainers, educators or sales enablement professionals. A live question and answer session will let you focus on the issues of most importance and benefit to your organization.

    You will Learn

    • Advantages and disadvantages of educational webinars versus local training
    • Factors to consider when selecting technology
    • How to benefit from unique features of web conferencing
    • What types of training work best in webinars and what you should avoid
    • Ways to interact with students in a remote environment
    Register


    The New Wave of eLearning Technologies
    Thursday, December 10, 1:00pm EST.

    eLearning has come a long way since the start of the internet age. The original 28.8K modem speeds only allowed for text and static clip art based e-learning which was not very engaging to the end user. Fast forward to today when people can watch full motion video content on handheld devices via 3G broadband mobile networks. This opens up the ability to deploy very engaging media for eLearning over a broad array of devices. It also allows for immersive "3D" websites such as Second Life where a person can transform into an on screen "avatar" and interact within a realistic online 3D environment in real time along with other "avatars" (people) from around the world. Many people are using videogames and related programs and becoming accustomed to very interactive and engaging screen content. eLearning developed today must meet those expectations. This session will cover the new delivery platforms and show examples of eLearning deployed on each.

    Register

    Confessions of a Public Speaker

    Wednesday, December 2, 1:00pm EST

    For leaders, managers and anyone who speaks and expects someone to listen, Scott Berkun shares an insider's perspective on how to effectively present ideas to anyone. Loosely based on his third book, Confessions of a Public Speaker, this fun, interactive webcast brings you lively lessons and insightful confessions, giving you new insights into the art of persuasion--as well as teaching and learning--directly from a master of the trade. Awesome early reviews include Wired's Editor in Chief, who said the book was "A fresh, fun, memorable take on the most critical thing: what we say. Highly recommended." And Garr Reynolds, author of Presentation Zen said "Loved it!". Bring your toughest questions and situations for Scott to answer or solve.

    Register

    Thanks Marianne for passing on this and the Adobe webinars!

    Monday, November 23, 2009

    eBook Readers and Standards: Archive

    Wednesday’s webinar: "eBook Readers and Standards...Where to Next?", featured Forrester's eBooks expert Sarah Rotman Epps and Michael Smith, the head of the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF).

    Over 600 publishing industry professionals participated and were the first to learn the results of Forrester's latest eBook research.

    To watch the archived version of the full webcast, click here. Note that the slides can be downloaded from this version. Topics covered include:

    • eBook readers - market movers, trends and forecasts
    • Making sense of eBook formats - what's right for your content?
    • The current standards landscape - is it really all about ePub?

    Friday, November 20, 2009

    Virtual Training World + Stephen Covey

    Join Training magazine on December 10th for Virtual Training World to network with your peers, visit virtual booths, and hear live, online presentations from learning leaders-including international authority on leadership Stephen R. Covey-all from the convenience of your desktop.

    Registration is free. To learn more and reserve your virtual seat, follow this link today.


    Virtual Training World


    Virtual Training World
    An Online Learning Industry Conference and Tradeshow + Four Live Webcasts
    Thursday, December 10, 2009
    10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. Eastern

    11:00 A.M. Eastern
    Blended Learning: The Next Generation
    Join this live panel discussion and hear from industry experts how to create effective blended learning that will help propel your organization to success. Sponsored by: Kaplan IT Learning

    1:00 P.M. Eastern
    Social Learning as an Effective Tool
    Learn about the benefits of social networking as a learning tool, and how to highlight those benefits to obtain buy-in from the C-suite at this live panel discussion. Sponsored by: BlackBoard

    3:00 P.M. Eastern
    Successfully Integrating Training Management With Corporate Culture
    Hear from the experts at this live webcast about how an effective training strategy can be a great support for your company culture and mission. Sponsored by: Intelladon

    5:00 P.M. Eastern
    Achieving Predictable Results in Unpredictable Times
    Stephen R. Covey
    Hear how effective sales disciplines and coaching methods will steer an organization to execution, and learn how incorporating Covey's habits/principles will make the leaner organization, a meaner organization. Sponsored by: The Next Level Sales Consulting

    Thursday, November 19, 2009

    ILS and APIs: Open Source and Customization


    Integrated Library Systems: Open Source and Customization

    with Marshall Breeding



    Thursday, December 10, 1:00pm EST.

    A discussion of Integrated Library Systems (ILS) and the trend toward customizability through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) with library systems expert Marshall Breeding and representatives from leading vendors in the field.

    We’ll discuss new features and capabilities available in the most modern library software, and what it really means for these tools to be “customizable.” This event will coincide with the publication of Marshall Breeding’s December 2009 issue of Library Technology Reports.

    Register

    Wednesday, November 18, 2009

    The Accidental Marketing Manager

    Wednesday, December 2, 12noon EST.

    Provider: American Management Association

    When you suddenly find yourself responsible for marketing but are unfamiliar with how to make it happen, you’re an accidental marketing manager.

    The good news is that you can achieve success without being an expert in the subtleties of marketing — you just need to understand some key time-tested concepts and have access to some sage insight as a guide.

    This Webcast delivers a wealth of practical, no-nonsense advice that will help you keep do more than just keep things running smoothly. By attending you’ll discover the “secrets” of marketing, branding and advertising that no one ever teaches—wisdom that will help you make meaningful decisions with confidence.

    For 60 minutes you’ll discover the key elements involved in evaluating what you’re doing now and refining your marketing initiatives to boost their success from the start, including:

    • Why you don’t have to spend billions on your marketing efforts to be effective
    • The secret of developing a message that breaks through the clutter and gets results
    • Simple tips to ensure that your advertising contains the most important element of all
    • Why marketing success is not about your company’s DNA, but your ENA
    • What art directors do wrong and how to make them do it right
    • “Magic tricks” for increasing customer response to your marketing materials
    • Where digital marketing fits into your toolbox and how to do it right.

    Register

    LSTA Grant Webinars

    Monday, December 7, 2:00pm EST.

    OR

    Wednesday, January 6, 10:00am EST.

    The State Library and Archives of Florida is pleased to announce a series of online workshops that will assist eligible agencies with the preparation of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants for the 2010 application cycle. These workshops are provided free of charge and are intended to help with the grant writing process for LSTA grants.

    The first of the series is a Grant Overview, which will be held twice. Dorothy Frank and Marian Deeney from the State Library and Archives of Florida will provide an overview of the LSTA guidelines and application process.

    Topics to be covered in the Overview include:

    · Eligibility requirements for the LSTA grant program

    · LSTA grant review and funding process

    · Grant categories

    · Components of a proposal

    The next three workshops in the series will be specific discussions on How to Establish Your Need; How to Write an Outcomes Plan; and How to Write an Action Plan and Budget Narrative. You may take as many of them as you would like and you do not need to take prior sessions in order to take later ones.

    For more information about these sessions, contact Dorothy Frank at 850.245.6631 or dafrank@dos.state.fl.us.

    Note: For Florida Library Staff Only

    Register for these sessions

    Tuesday, November 17, 2009

    Site Updates

    Added Webinar Providers:

    You want me to select for WHAT?

    Wednesday, December 2, 2:00pm EST.

    Provider: ALCTS

    Librarians are often assigned collection development responsibilities in unfamiliar subject areas, then struggle to learn about new subjects, assess local needs, and identify major publishers. Even experienced selectors can find a new subject daunting. This presentation will suggest strategies and resources for learning about unfamiliar subjects when assigned selection responsibilities, using examples from the presenter’s experience as a selector and working with new selectors.

    Presenter: Virginia Kay Williams, Acquisitions Librarian, Wichita State University

    Register ($)

    Monday, November 16, 2009

    Reward & Recognition on a Limited Budget

    Tuesday, December 15, 12 noon EST.

    Provider: Webex

    Just because money is tight, that doesn’t mean you should put your company’s reward and recognition efforts on hold. Don’t let a shortage of cash keep you from being generous with other forms of recognition. In many cases, non-cash rewards can be just as effective - and sometimes more so - than monetary awards.

    In this webinar, Senior Consulting Partner Mark Paskowitz of The Ken Blanchard Companies will show you how to create and execute a low-cost reward program that shows people you care. While money is important, it’s not the only thing you have at your disposal when it comes to recognizing and rewarding employees. Sometimes simple things - such as a heartfelt thank-you can have the same impact. Join Mark Paskowitz and discover for yourself all of the ways that you can show your appreciation without spending a lot of money.

    Some of things you’ll learn include:

    1. Understanding what motivates people and how to tap into that motivation when designing a reward and recognition program

    2. The importance of personalizing recognition - especially for high performers

    3. The importance of “catching people doing things right”

    4. The power of TRUE recognition

    5. Some low-cost ideas for getting started

    In a time of tight budgets, how do you find creative and effective ways of letting people know that you recognize and appreciate the work that they have been doing? Employee recognition doesn't have to be expensive. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn low-cost, creative ways to say “thank you.” You’ll be surprised at how the simplest things can say so much.

    Register

    E-Government Webinar: Archive

    Very well done and informative webinar last week. Here is the archive if you missed the live event.

    ----------------------------------------------

    Thank you for attending the E-Government in Public Libraries: Legal Concerns webinar on November 12, 2009. We are providing a link to the recording, as well as the resources that are mentioned during the presentation.

    1. Recording

    2. Presentation slides and additional documents

    3. Pasco E-Government Service Assistance Policy


    Friday, November 13, 2009

    Get Legislators in Your Library

    Wednesday, November 18, 4:00pm-5:00pm EST.

    Provider: ALA Washington Office

    One of the best ways to get legislators to listen (and, more important, support you) is to show them what your library does to benefit the community. Believe it or not, members of Congress still think of libraries as “those places with all the books.”

    The good news is that your opportunities to make a real difference are just around the corner. Members of Congress and their staff will be coming back to their districts for the Thanksgiving and Winter District Work periods (exact dates to be determined).

    Whether it’s a meeting with your trustees, friends or employees, a visit to your library or inviting legislators and staff to a holiday event, this session will offer practical tips for making these visits as worthwhile as possible.

    Register

    Thursday, November 12, 2009

    Tech Training with Online Videos

    Source: TechSoup

    ------------------------------------------

    Wednesday, November 18, 2pm EST.

    Tech Training made Simple with Online Videos

    Wouldn’t it be great if complicated technology concepts were explained in a simple way that’s easy to understand? Imagine how something like this could assist you in training sessions for patrons or staff. Well look no further, Common Craft creates explanatory videos “In Plain English” that cover topics like green, money, society and technology.

    In this free webinar, Stephanie Gerding from TechSoup will interview Lee LeFever, from Common Craft to learn more about their videos and how they are created. We will also hear how Mary Beth Faccioli from the Colorado State Library and Carolyn Blatchley from Cumberland County Library System in Pennsylvania are using these videos to support the needs of their community.

    Wednesday, November 11, 2009

    Christian Fiction Book Buzz

    Source: Library Journal

    ---------------------------------------

    Thursday, November 19, 12noon EST.

    Christian Fiction Book Buzz

    It may seem simple, at first, to categorize Christian fiction. Most readers would agree that there is a core of biblically-based attitudes, values, and actions, and likely there would be very little, if any, profanity, sex or violence. Generally, Christian fiction has religious themes infused into a regular genre story. But there are as many subgenres in Christian fiction as there are in popular fiction – from cozy mysteries to legal suspense to fantasy. And readers aren’t all looking for the same message – Christian historical fiction can inform and entertain, while women’s fiction may be sought for comfort or advice.

    Christian fiction gives readers characters and situations that demonstrate the growth of faith, depth and breadth of moral responsibility, the possibility of conversion and redemption, and examples of Christian living for men and women of all ages, races and cultures. Many libraries are seeing an increased demand for Christian fiction with more readers looking for inspirational and uplifting stories and finding good writing in newly discovered places, contributing to the cross-over appeal of this growing genre.

    Join four leading publishers for this one hour webcast which will feature over 60 new and forthcoming titles in all Christian fiction categories for adults and young adults.

    Speakers:

    • Susan Salley, Abingdon Press
    • Nathan Henrion, Baker Publishing Group
    • Allen Arnold, Thomas Nelson
    • Karen Watson, Tyndale House Publishers

    Tuesday, November 10, 2009

    Enriching Research and Teaching through Ebook Content

    Source: PR Newswire

    ----------------------------------------

    Monday, November 30, 9:00am GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

    Enriching Research and Teaching through Ebook Content

    • Understanding the role of Ebooks in the research workflow
    • Hong Kong University: Lessons learned from building the world's largest Ebook collection
    • Course case study: A primer on building Ebooks into a course reading list

    If you are interested in registering for any one of webinars in the Scholarly Perspectives 2009 series or for more information, please contact Jessica Disch at jdisch@psbpr.com

    Monday, November 9, 2009

    The Future of the Library

    Source: Library Journal

    ----------------------------------------

    Wednesday, November 18, 12noon EST.

    The Future of the Library: How the Library Ecosystem is Evolving to Support 21st Century Information Demands

    Libraries are continuing to evolve and are using new technologies to expand their presence as virtual knowledge centers for information sharing communities. Patrons conducting research remotely are increasingly using mobile devices and accessing resources in multiple languages.

    Librarians as 21st century knowledge technologists as well as electronic information experts need to offer easily accessible library-specific solutions tailored to the unique data and information needs of their users. Technology solution providers are working with publishers and are moving towards more sharing of data, interoperability standards and electronic workflow required to meet these needs.

    Listen to three industry notables share their view of how the industry is responding and changing to meet these evolving needs of the library ecosystem using today’s emerging technologies to meet the needs of patrons today and for the future.

    Panelists:

    • Peter McCracken, Shipindex.org
    • Rob Mercer, Serials Solutions
    • Andrew Pace, OCLC

    Friday, November 6, 2009

    Academic Librarians: Digital Literacy and Storytelling

    Source: The Blended Librarian

    ----------------------------------------

    Thursday, November 10, 3-4pm EST.

    Digital Literacy, Digital Storytelling, and the Role of the Academic Librarian

    An emergent trend in higher education today is the ever-increasing number of faculty who are allowing students to create video and multimedia projects as an alternative to the traditional research paper. This session will explore the current and future roles academic libraries and librarians should play in this environment. The topics covered in this session are: digital literacy and the librarian’s role, working effectively with faculty on assignment design, and digital storytelling & video assignments and the academic library’s support role.

    Speakers: Ellysa Cahoy & Anu Vedantham, Penn State University Libraries.

    Thursday, November 5, 2009

    RDA and OCLC: Slides and Audio

    I registered for the RDA and OCLC webinar on October 30, so the nice folks at OCLC sent me the following which includes links to the slides and audio.

    -------------------------------------------

    Thank you for registering for last week’s RDA and OCLC Webinar. The presentation slides and recording are now available. We invite you to share the information with your colleagues.

    Please click here to view the presentation slides. To listen to a recording of the October 30, 2009, event, click here.

    As a means of sharing your experiences, we encourage you to subscribe to and use the cataloging discussion list oclc-cat@oclc.org. Click here to subscribe to the list.

    We look forward to meeting with you again, at future OCLC webinars and events.