Live Webinars: May 2010

The monthly list of live webinars. (It's like good news that can't travel fast enough.)

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George and Joan on Successful Middle Management (Infopeople)

May 4, 3:00pm EDT.

In all but the smallest institutions, middle managers—department heads, branch managers, project coordinators, team leaders, and committee chairs—hold the key to whether a library will be successful in realizing its vision. They are the conduits of day-to-day information, they help other staff understand how they fit into the overall direction of the library, and they facilitate the implementation of the library's plans. Without strong middle management, even the most elegantly crafted strategy is likely to get sidetracked. This webinar will clarify the role and responsibilities of the middle manager and describe techniques that will allow you to be more effective in your work.

Collection Development in the Age of the Virtual Law Firm Library (AALL) $

May 5, 11:00am EDT.

The current economic downturn combined with the increased cost of real estate has accelerated the demise of the print law firm library collection. How do you create an effective collection development policy that reflects print and digital media? This webinar addresses some of the challenges and opportunities necessary to maintain an appropriate mix of print and digital resources to support your firm's 21st century practice.

The Myths and Truths of Managing Generation Y Employees (AMA)

May 5, 12:00pm EDT.

The Millennial generation has arrived, and they've brought with them a new attitude. To manage them effectively, you need to understand their wants, needs, and what motivates them to perform well. It's time to focus on ideas and optimism and learning. It will help your career and your personal life, and on the way, you'll stop having trouble with younger workers.

Accidental Leadership with George Needham (WebJunction)

May 5, 2:00pm EDT.

Leadership may not be something every library staff member aspires to, but in many cases, leadership is thrust upon the accidental leader unexpectedly. How do you find the internal and external resources you need to lead? What do you do when you’re younger than the people you are supposed to lead? How do you exercise authority without becoming either a tyrant or a pushover? Drawing on nearly 40 years of library experience, George will present some anecdotes, some strategies, some practical advice, and, hopefully, a few laughs as he explores this deeply personal subject.

The ABC's of Webinars (ConferTel)

May 5, 2:00pm EDT.

Webinars have become a universal method for delivering education & training programs as well as generating sales leads – and you need to know how they work and what is involved in making them a success. You will learn; each step in the delivery process, tips to dramatically increase attendance, the key to generating revenue with no up-front costs or risk, and the #1 guarded secret about webinars. You will get a free step-by-step webinar checklist and Q&A time.

Collaborate with Wikis (TechSoup)

May 5, 2:00pm EDT.

Looking for a way for your community members to contribute information to an online collective database? Why not consider a wiki? A wiki is a website that allows multiple contributors to easily add, edit, and contribute content, images, web links, and more. Wikis are specifically designed for collaborative editing and are used as public websites, for personal note taking, in corporate intranets, and for knowledge management systems. This will be an introductory webinar; any organization who is interested in learning more about wikis is welcome to join.

Crime Fiction: Past and Present (Booklist)

May 6, 2:00pm EDT.

Need help tracking down the best crime fiction titles for collection development or readers’ advisory? Join us for an informative hour-long webinar, moderated by Booklist Online senior editor Keir Graff, as David Wright of the Seattle Public Library, Edwin Buckhalter of Severn House Publishers, Talia Sherer of Macmillan Publishing, and Jessica Tribble of Poisoned Pen Press discuss all things mystery, from little-known gems of the genre to today’s newest trends and titles. Mysteries—solved!

Greening Interlibrary Loan (OCLC)

May 6, 2:00pm EDT.

All who share an interest in reducing the environmental impact of interlibrary loan operations are invited to attend this webinar in which Dennis Massie, OCLC Research program officer and author of the upcoming report, Greening ILL Practices, will discuss a study of current resource sharing practices recently undertaken by a team of environmental impact consultants. Utilizing data provided by OCLC and gathered during interviews with staff at a dozen US libraries, the consultants were able to correlate specific interlending practices with measurable impacts on greenhouse gas emission levels. Dennis will discuss the key recommendations indicated by the data and share best practices already in place at several participant libraries.

Archival 101: Dealing with Suppliers of Archival Products (ALA)

May 11, 2:00pm EDT.

Do you need to purchase archival supplies for your organization or even yourself? Are you confused by the terminology and not sure about what the differences between the various vendors are? Not finding exactly what you are looking for and unsure about adapting different products? Archival 101 is designed to demystify the archival product market for the layperson and non-preservation specialist. The presentation will provide an overview of the conservation and preservation issues facing libraries, cultural organizations, and individuals, describe the terminology in use, discuss products and offer buying tips on the different ways these can be used. A list of links to other resources will also be provided. Archival 101 is designed for individuals with little or no experience and will also provide the more experienced user with helpful hints.

Improving Physical Delivery of Library Resources (NISO) $

May 12, 1:00pm EDT.

Many users assume that most information today is digital. As digital content increases, so does the information resources that are produced, consumed, and distributed in physical formats. Resource sharing of physical formats—whether books, DVDs, CDs, or audiocassettes—continues to play an important role in library services. Moving library materials between libraries has been a hidden component of resource sharing activities.

Numerous activities have focused on improving resource sharing workflow, but little attention has been paid to how materials are moved from one library to another, and from a library directly to a patron (e.g., to a home or office). The issues around how to deliver library materials quickly, securely, and cost-effectively are equally immense. What are the best ways to provide physical delivery of library materials?

Disaster Preparedness and Planning (ALCTS) $

May 12, 2:00pm EDT.

Are you prepared for a disaster to your collection? According to the Heritage Health Index Report issued by Heritage Preservation in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, 78 percent of us are not prepared, putting over 1.6 billion items at risk in our libraries in the U.S. Learn about the fundamentals of emergency planning which include identifying key players, assessing risks, establishing collection priorities, and other preparations for protection of your collections.

Twitter for Special Libraries (SLA) $

May 12, 1:00pm EDT.

Twitter, the popular micro-blogging social network is a great interactive tool for engaging library patrons in a real-time and mobile medium. Its skyrocketing popularity, strong and flexible features, and expanding role in the world of information make Twitter a fabulous tool for enhancing and expanding library services and collections. In this session, speaker Joe Murphy will present all the basic skills for implementing and supporting cutting edge services with this emerging mobile and social technology.

Assistive Technology and Accessibility Working Together (ADA Online)

May 12, 2:00pm EDT.

This webinar session is an overview of accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, specifically Assistive Technology. It will highlight how assistive and accessible technology work together to create a successful working environment for people with disabilities.

How to Create No Lecture Webinars (Elluminate)

May 12, 2:00pm EDT.

Webinars are great. They save time and accelerate learning. However, boring lectures kill webinars. Most webinars are extensions of talking heads clicking their PowerPoints to death. No wonder many learners multi-task and drop out. In this webinar we will share both proven and test methods and tactics to avoid 100% lecture webinars and truly engage your learners in stimulating and mind-capturing learning experiences.

Mold Prevention and Remediation (ALA)

May 13, 2:00pm EDT.

This webinar will introduce attendees to the basic types of mold, and describe the environmental conditions that promote mold growth in home and library collections. Prevention as well as remediation should mold growth occur will be covered. This webinar is geared to participants with little experience, but with lots of questions and concerns.

Building the Participatory Library (ALA TechSource)

May 13, 3:00pm EDT.

Web 2.0 technologies are often a short spark rather than a slow burn. The same is true of institutions like libraries when they take the initiative in implementing these technologies are part of their online presence. While there are certainly libraries that have been successful in implementing blogs or a presence on Facebook, the web is littered with inactive library blogs, lifeless virtual library community and Facebook pages that are out-of-date.
Speakers: Meredith Farkas and John Blyberg.

Helping Your Patrons Help Themselves (BCR)

May 14, 12:00pm EDT.

This hour long talk will explore a few ways you can help members of your community who find themselves out of work or just looking to better their financial situation. We’ll briefly discuss programming possibilities, a few free technologies that can be of great benefit to job-seekers, and some smart ways to supplement cash flow and manage money.

The American Public Benefits from Library Internet Access (WebJunction)

May 18, 1:00pm EDT.

The University of Washington recently completed a nationwide study of public access computing in public libraries across the United States. The results of this study are available to all libraries, and can provide a powerful supplement to locally collected data to show community impact from these services. One of the outcomes from the study are a set of indicators that libraries can use to track their own impact from public access technology and also to evaluate policy changes overtime and as part of systematic evaluation of public access technology services.

Trends in Teen Lit: The Independent View (Booklist)

May 18, 2:00pm EDT.

Young adult literature continues to be one of the most exciting and evolving areas in the publishing world. In this hourlong webinar, moderated by Gillian Engberg, Booklist>’s Young Adult Books Editor, you’ll hear about new trends in teen books from author and Booklist columnist Michael Cart and three independent publishers: Melissa Wood of Sourcebooks, Andrew Wooldridge of Orca Book Publishers, and Rick Wilks and Susan Shipton of Annick Press. Join us for an informative hour that will surely give you fresh perspectives on new books for eager and reluctant teen readers alike.

Cloud Computing and Security (O'Reilly)

May 19, 1:00pm EDT.

Security is considered the primary barrier to cloud computing adoption. Therefore, focusing attention toward minimizing security risks offers the potential for increasing cloud computing adoption. This one-hour presentation will offer a framework to analyze security issues, and present a set of best practices toward implementing security in cloud-based applications.

Planning Your First Webinar (ConferTel)

May 19, 2:00pm EDT.

This seminar is appropriate for those wanting a basic understanding of the mechanics of delivering a webinar. It is valuable for those considering using webinars to deliver educational programming and for those just getting started with webinars as a new marketing channel. Each attendee will receive a free "Planning a Successful Webinar" eKit.

Digital Photo Management in Libraries (Infopeople)

May 19, 3:00pm EDT.

Have digital photos? Now what? Discover online management services that can make organizing photo collections easier and learn about free web-based photo editing tools that can help you to fix those not-quite-right pics. Get direct comparisons of these tools that can help you decide which are best for your needs or your library.

Innovation Symposium (OCLC)

May 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT.

"The Future is Mobile, is Your Library Ready?" Numerous Speakers and Panelists.

The Economics of Sustaining Digital Information (OCLC)

May 20, 2:00pm EDT.

In this webinar, OCLC research scientist Brian Lavoie will talk about the economic challenges of long-term digital preservation, based on the work of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Sustainable Digital Preservation and Access (which he co-chaired). Brian will discuss the findings and recommendations from the Task Force’s recently-published final report Sustainable Economics for a Digital Planet, and also provide a report on the discussion which took place at the April 1 symposium, A National Conversation on the Economic Sustainability of Digital Information.
The goal of this webinar is to update participants on the latest thinking on building economically sustainable digital preservation activities.

VIPs: Why You Need Them for Advocacy (YALSA) $

May 20, 2:00pm EDT.

Join Karen Keys who will explore how librarians and library workers can help grow their library program by improving communication and developing professional relationships with local town councilors, school board members, Chamber of Commerce members, etc. These folks are the movers and shakers in your community and it’s important that you reach out to them regularly and educate them about the critical role libraries play in helping your community thrive. Cultivating relationships to help your library meet its mission is critically important in the current economic climate.

Leading with Cultural Intelligence (AMA)

May 26, 12:00pm EDT.

Cultural intelligence (CQ) is your capability to function effectively across a variety of cultures without becoming an expert in all the norms of the various cultures. In a nutshell, CQ helps you develop an overall repertoire and perspective that results in more effective leadership in multicultural situations. This webcast introduces some of the seminal research on cultural intelligence and examines specific insights and implications for CQ in business management.

Service to Spanish Speakers (WebJunction)

May 26, 1:00pm EDT.

Now more than ever, programs for Spanish speakers at libraries around the country are seeing record attendance and positive feedback from participants. Find out how your outreach efforts and your community can help position the *library as critical* in the eyes of stakeholders and decision makers. Come hear practical, successful examples of library services targeted to new immigrants, including English Language Learning (ELL), computer instruction, children’s concurrent programming, Life Skills workshops and resources, GED workshops, family literacy programming, and how to successfully communicate with library decision-makers, staff, community leaders and officials.

Linked Data (OCLC)

May 27, 2:00pm EDT.

OCLC is exposing the VIAF data as Linked Data. What does that mean? Topics to be discussed will include Real World Objects, Generic Documents, Content Negotiation and RDF. We’ll probably throw a little RSS in to lighten your day. We’ll also discuss the Open Source infrastructure we use to make this happen and which you can use to expose data in a text database like Lucene.


The Blended Librarians e-Learning Series (ACRL) $

• Design Thinking Your Way to Information Literacy Innovation (May 25, 2010)
  

• Promoting Information Literacy through a Better Designed Library User Experience (June 10, 2010)

• The Blended Librarian’s Approach to Rethinking Instruction and Redesigning the Information Literacy Initiative (July 8, 2010)
  

Library Journal: May Webinars

• 24/7 Reader's Advisory (May 18)
  
• Changing Role of Media Specialists with Classroom Technology (May 13 )
  
• Federated Search, Web-Scale Discovery, Next-Gen Catalog, etc. (May 6 )
  
• Reference: The Missing Link in Discovery (May 11 )
  
• Video in the Library: Trends and Best Practices (May 4)
  

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Online Conferences: May 2010 (Day long events)

May 11 - Trendy Topics: eBooks and Audiobooks Register ($)

May 12 - Innovation for Libraries in the 21st Century ($)

May 14 - Very Important Paraprofessional Conference ($)

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Live Webinars: April 2010

The monthly list of live webinars. (It's like the smell of fresh wildflowers blooming in an open field).

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Directions in Metadata with Karen Coyle (ALA TechSource)

April 1, 4:00pm EST.

Bibliographic data is in the midst of a major transition. With the emergence of the semantic web, the very purpose of this data is evolving from an entity meant for interpretation by humans to one meant for interpretation by machines.

Karen Coyle, digital library consultant and bibliographic data expert, will discuss the future of metadata and its role in bibliographic data and the semantic web. Coyle will address what the major transformations in the use and structure of data already underway mean for libraries, and what librarians can do to prepare, adapt, and take advantage of new possibilities.

The iPad's First 48 Hours: Impressions and Reactions (O'Reilly)

April 5, 4:00pm EST.

The iPad has finally gone from mythical dream device to an actual product. Join us for a roundtable video discussion where we'll weigh in on features we like and dislike, look at surprising functions or oversights, and see how the iPad compares to our expectations.

Library Service to Older Adults and Baby Boomers (WebJunction)

April 6, 2:00pm EST.

Douglas C. Lord, of the Connecticut State Library and active WebJunction contributor will share best practices related to services to older adults with a special emphasis on the baby boom generation. We'll discuss the characteristics and needs of boomers, and share ideas on how library programming can respond to those needs. We'll also look at what the future holds as boomers continue to age and the next generation enters seniority.

Creating iGoogle Gadgets for your Library Users (ACRL)

April 6, 2:00pm EST.

Research habits are as unique as fingerprints. Library users benefit by being enabled to customize their own search environment and have it ever present where they choose. For many, this can help to relieve the unwanted clutter and information overload that afflicts so many researchers in today's abundant environment. Find out how MSU Libraries has maximized Google gadget API technology to allow students to create their own search dashboards filled with library modules, and much more.

Register ($)


Tales from the Tech Sandbox (TechSoup)

April 6, 2:00pm EST.

According to Kieran Hixon, it’s all about the sandbox at his library. Don’t expect to get sandy or dusty, instead, learn how testing new ideas and innovations in a controlled environment — the sandbox — helps the John C. Fremont Public Library District use technology to meet the needs of their rural community.

Learn from Kieran’s experiences with gaming, wikis, open source, skill bartering, and creative approaches to library fine amnesty. Expect to hear new ideas that stretch your mind and your budget.

Wireless Video Streaming that Works (eschoolnews)

April 7, 1:30pm EST.

Wireless technologies are dramatically changing the way school districts prepare their students for the digital age. Hear Keller Independent School District (ISD) and Craig Mathias, leading Wireless analyst and founder of Farpoint Group, discuss the latest technology trends that are enhancing the learning experience in forward thinking school districts.

Keller ISD, one of the fastest growing school districts in Texas serving over 30,000 students is implementing district-wide visual learning by streaming high-quality video and other multimedia resources to the classroom wirelessly, providing on-demand access to digital content and instructional tools for teachers and students.

They installed the Video-on-Demand and Digital Media management solution to deliver rich digital education content to classrooms throughout the school district over the new wireless network. This cost-effective solution now provides high-speed, district-wide access and ensures seamless delivery of multimedia content to students & teachers.

Returning Net-Gen Users to the Academic Library (Library Journal)

April 8, 2:00pm EST.

Innovative libraries around the world are embracing web-scale discovery as a powerful new ally in bringing net-gen users back to the library as the starting point for research. This groundbreaking new technology exposes content riches in a way that "millenials" and other end-users expect and understand: from a single search box and an appealing, easy interface.

The Horizon Report in Action: Emerging Techologies (Educause)

April 9, 1:00pm EST.

While it is difficult to predict the future, it is essential to plan for it. The Horizon Report is an established planning resource, designed to catalyze discussions around emerging and arriving technologies and the impact they will have at learning-centered organizations. They’ll highlight how institutions around the world are implementing these technologies at various budgetary levels.

The State of America's Libraries (SirsiDynix)

April 13, 1:00pm EST.

In a SirsiDynix Institute event celebrating National Library Week, join American Library Association President-Elect Roberta Stevens for ALA's annual report on the state of America's libraries. Ms. Stevens, who presently serves as outreach projects and partnerships officer at the Library of Congress and as project manager of the National Book Festival, has spent more than 35 years in librarianship. Register now for this unique opportunity to hear from the next president of the ALA as she details the latest trends, challenges and triumphs of libraries in America.

RFID in Libraries (NISO)

April 14, 1:00pm EST.

• ISO Standard on RFID in Libraries Vinod Chachra, CEO, VTLS, Inc.

• U.S. Implementation of RFID in Libraries
  Paul Sevcik, 3M Library Systems
  

• Case Study of RFID Library Implementation Speaker TBA
  

Register ($)


The Rise and Fall of Reference Collections: Strategies for Managing Change (ALCTS)

April 14, 2:00pm EST.

Thorough analysis of the current state of reference collections, usage of traditional resources, and strategies for the future.

David Tyckoson is Associate Dean of the Henry Madden Library at the University of California Fresno. He is past President of the Reference and User Services Assication of the American Library Association and won the Isadore Gilbert Mudge Award in 2005 for his contributions to reference librarianship.

Register ($)


Getting Started with the Mobile Website (ACRL)

April 15, 2:00pm EST.

More and more studies are showing that the trend towards usage of mobile devices has moved beyond early adopters into the mainstream. Are you interested in launching a mobile-optimized website for your library, but not quite sure where to begin? Constrained budgets don't have to limit an institution's ability to remain flexible and dynamic in the face of the constantly moving target of emerging technologies. Participants will benefit from this timely snapshot of what is rapidly becoming an essential venue for library access.

Register ($)


Librarians as Leaders of the 21st Century (School Library Journal)

April 15, 3:00pm EST.

Twenty-first century skills provide a natural context for school library programs as shown in the skills framework from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills. In this special School Library Journal webcast, Bernie Trilling, global director for the Oracle Education Foundation and co-author of 21st Century Skills: Learning for Life in Our Times (Wiley 2009) will give an over of 21st century skills, followed by school librarians Sophie Brookover and Melissa Techman, who will demonstrate how their work supports 21st century skills.

Leading in the New Business Reality (Webex)

April 20, 12noon EST.

Scott Blanchard leads this webinar and will share three key elements for creating this type of organization.

LinkedIN: Beyond the Basics (O'Reilly)

April 20, 1:00pm EST.

While there are many opportunities to connect and showcase yourself online, there is no way around the fact that you simply must be using LinkedIn. If you aren't using its features to their fullest, you may likely be missing out on opportunities to connect and impress.

Competency Success Stories for your Library (WebJunction)

April 20, 2:00pm EST.

Competencies are descriptions of the skills, knowledge, and attitudes associated with a job position, and are often compiled into an organized index that can be referenced for hiring, training, and evaluation purposes. Come and discover ways that libraries around the country are putting library competencies to practical use, saving time and money while increasing staff skills and expertise. Our panel will field questions and share free resources you can use in your library to promote staff development and continuing education, and improve efficiency and work quality.

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

April 20, 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 Secrets of Search: How to Find Anything on the Web (AMA)

April 22, 12noon EST.

Google is the most utilized search engine on the Internet. Millions of people use it, and other search engines daily to find out about almost anything. However, these tools have dozens of advanced capabilities of which most people aren't even aware. With billions of information-rich Websites (a number that's growing daily), the task of finding the piece of information you require for your job is becoming even more arduous.

This session is for everyone from Google novices to search engine pros. It will demystify how to use the various search tools to find what you need…and do so in a minimal of time. Google will be utilized primarily; however, advanced search features from other sites will also be discussed.

Gadgets: Personal Electronics for your Library (WebJunction)

April 22, 2:00pm EST.

Personal electronics such as ebook readers and MP3 players are now a common part of our media infosphere in the library world. Patrons are checking gadgets out from us, asking us for content that can be loaded on them, asking us for advice on how to use them more effectively. Join us for this webinar brought to you in collaboration with ALA TechSource and presented by Jason Griffey, author of the upcoming April issue of Library Technology Reports on the topic of Gadgets in Libraries. Jason will discuss current popular gadgets, talk about new gadgets on the horizon, and answer a few common questions about the best way to deal with gadgets both personally, and at your library.

Religion & Public Libraries: Do you Dewey 200? (Infopeople)

April 23, 3:00pm EST.

Although public libraries may not support a particular religion, the area of religious inquiry by library users does need support, just as other community and individual interests receive. Differentiating between support of a particular religious system and support of religious inquiry by any and all is what we'll explore in this session. We'll refine how the public library can and should:

• Evaluate and build appropriate collections in the Dewey 200's...etc.
• Respond to religion-specific reference questions
• Train staff and volunteers to distinguish between their personal beliefs and their role in delivering promulgation-free services
• Reach out to community partners who may be faith-based affinity groups

Influence Without Authority (ACRL)

April 28, 2:00pm EST.

Regardless of what position you hold, much of your success in the library profession will depend on your ability to enlist the support of others. How can you influence people even when you don't have (or don't want to rely on) formal authority? This webcast will focus on three components that have a major impact on your ability to influence: you, your audience, and your message.

Register ($)


How to be More Genuine in Virtual Presentations (Adobe)

April 29, 2:00pm EST.

Whether you routinely present in business meetings or as a trainer, you have no doubt been told “be real,” “be authentic” or “be yourself.” But what does that mean? How do you bare your soul in front of an audience, especially in virtual presentations where you don’t see them and they can’t see you? How do you prevent anxious thoughts and self-consciousness from interrupting your authenticity?

Dr. Carmen Taran of Rexi Media, will work with you in this hands-on program to help you most successfully connect with an anytime, anywhere audience. We’ll show you the warning signs of missed engagement and help you connect with the audience by showing the authentic you.

Kids' Comics in Classrooms and Libraries (Booklist)

April 29, 2:00pm EST.

Graphic novels continue to be red hot, and in this authoritative webinar, children’s librarian and comics expert Eva Volin and Booklist Books for Youth associate editor Ian Chipman join Françoise Mouly of TOON Books, Roger Rosen of Rosen Publishing, David Saylor of Scholastic, and Mark Siegel of First Second to talk about the latest trends.

Whether you are new to comics or a seasoned graphic-novel veteran, you’ll come away from this hourlong session with an array of ideas for collection development, tips on integrating comics into the curriculum, and sneak peeks of the newest titles.


BCR's Free Friday Forums:

April 8 - Text a Librarian

April 30 - Hot Tools for Tough Times, Part 2, Strange but Free


Ancestry.com:

April 6 - Getting Started on Ancestry.com

April 8 - Getting the Most out of your Ancestry.com Subscription


Elluminate: April Webinars

April 1 - Key Steps To Preparing Great Synchronous Interactions
April 5 - How To Make It Big In A Small Market: Part One
April 6 - Learning In 3d: Adding A New Dimension
April 6 - How To Dance The Dance Your Customer Wants

April 7 - Lessons Learned From Web 2.0 Technology Development, Implementation And Support: Non-Technical Perspective

April 7 - How To Make It Big In A Small Market: Part Two
April 8 - How To Make It Big In A Small Market: Part Three
April 12 - Using Emotional Intelligence To Improve Decision Making
April 13 - How To Use Puzzles In Your Training Session
April 14 - The Psychology Of Growing A Large Learning Community
April 15 - Our Unified Learning And Collaboration Philosophy

April 27 - Beyond Slideshows: Influence Decisions With Effectively Planned And Delivered Web-Based Presentations

April 29 - Eco-Tain Your Meeting Attendees: Ideas For Engaging Your Attendees And Making Green Meetings Fun

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Online Conferences: April 2010 (Day long events)

April 13 - Trendy Topics: Teens and Technology

April 22 - Virtual FETC: Florida Education Technology Conference

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The events below are for Florida library staff only

Technology Trends in Libraries (College of DuPage)

April 9, 12noon EST.

When President Barack Obama declared October 2009 as National Information Literacy Awareness Month, Information Literacy received national attention. The declaration stated: “In addition to the basic skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic, it is equally important that our students are given the tools required to take advantage of the information available to them.” He asked “people of the United States to recognize the important role that information plays in our daily lives, and appreciate the need for a greater understanding of its impact.”

In this context, Lisa Stock, Dean of Learning Resources at College of DuPage, and Jean Donham, College Librarian, Cornell College (Iowa) will give a background briefing on the working standards and assessments for national literacy and open a dialog on what librarians can do to strengthen efforts to encourage and build information literacy efforts not only in your own library, but in concert with your colleagues around the country.

State Library of Florida: April Webinars

Florida Electronic Library (numerous)

More Quality Archived Webinars

The South Jersey Regional Library Cooperative (SJRLC) has hosted a number of great webinars over the past year. They have generously allowed us to access their archived webinars.

Webinar Archive

Some of the topics:

• Fighting the Filter: Tips for Delivering a Knockout Punch to Censorship
• How to Keep Up with (Almost) Everything
• Identity Theft
• Library Mashups
  
• Programming on a Shoestring
• Raucous Reader's Advisory for Teens and Tweens
  
• Your Social Media Strategy

Live Webinars: March 2010

The monthly list of live webinars. (It's like waking up on Christmas morning...oh the anticipation).

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Managing a Student Helpdesk on Donuts...and Achieving Success (Educause)

March 2, 2:00pm EST.

Cultivate an inexpensive methodology for recruiting, training, and coaching student employees. Develop an effective training program that will transition students into exceptional employees, improve their technical knowledge, streamline service, and refine the overall customer experience.

Creating a Successful Computer Refurbishing Program (TechSoup)

March 4, 2:00pm EST.

• How to set up a small refurbishment space, what materials are needed, and how to staff it
• How to triage or quickly separate useful donations from e-waste, and also how to locate a reputable end-of-life recycler to take e-waste at minimal cost
• How to test IT equipment, wipe hard drives, and install the right operating systems and other software
• Some essential computer repair troubleshooting techniques to get you started
• How to connect up with your community to ensure ongoing sustainability of your refurbishment program

This webinar will cover basic to intermediate-level topics and is most appropriate for decision-makers, IT staff, and "accidental techies" who may be entrusted to make strategic technology decisions at your organization. This is an intro-level webinar and won't go in-depth on topics about how to refurbish computers at a larger scale or develop an existing refurbishment program.

Conversational Openings with Faculty about Scholarly Communication (ACRL)

March 4, 2:00pm EST.

Are you interested in talking with faculty on your campus about scholarly communication issues, but not sure where to start? Have you had success in starting the discussion naturally? Share your strategies and ask colleagues for advice during this month's OnPoint chat, convened by the authors of the February C&RL News column on this topic.

How to Create a Winning Business Plan (Office Depot)

March 4, 4:00pm EST.

Where did the money go? Accounting Basics
How Much Should I Charge? Pricing Basics
Building the Team? Who does what? Why, how and when?

Focus Groups: Perceptions for Planning (SirsiDynix)

March 9, 1:00pm EST.

If any type of library wants to understand its patrons’ information behaviors and preferences, how its community views library services, or where there are potential partnerships within the community environment, it should consider using focus groups. “Guided group conversations” offer libraries an incredible wealth of information about their clients, their services, and their evolving environment.

This talk discusses the design of effective focus groups, from identifying participants to developing insightful questions and prompters, facilitating the group dynamics and dialogue, ways to use online environments, personas, and other techniques to get­ and keep ­a meaningful and directed discussion going and on topic. Information mined from focus groups and online conversations are critical in planning services, changes, and any library's future.

Best Practices in Developing and Disseminating Documents Electronically (ADA)

March 10, 2:00pm EST.

This webinar will identify best practices for creating accessible and optimized digital documents and web content for maximized usability, functionality and cost-savings. Specifically addresses issues and remedies pertaining to Portable Document Format (PDF), Microsoft Office Word and PowerPoint, and public websites.

Legal Issues Facing Libraries Offline in 2010 (Infopeople)

March 11, 3:00pm EST.

Legal issues on a variety of situations facing libraries on the ground, from privacy to censorship to meeting rooms, are constantly changing.

What is the current status of the Patriot Act and how does it affect your library? Is it time to refresh staff on how to respond to requests for patron records? Want an update on challenges to library materials and how the courts have weighed in? Is your meeting room and exhibit space policy legally viable?

Those attending the webinar will:

• Learn new case law critical to updating your meeting room policies
• Get an update on PATRIOT Act and how it affects your library
• Get items to consider when updating your privacy policy
• Learn about the latest challenges to library materials
  

Series Nonfiction: What's New in 2010 (Booklist)

March 16, 2:00pm EST.

Following up on our very successful fall 2009 webinar on series nonfiction, our own expert on the topic, Books for Youth associate editor Daniel Kraus, and representatives from select series publishers discuss what’s new for 2010 in this growing area of youth publishing. Sponsored by Cherry Lake Publishing, Enslow Publishers, Lerner Publishing Group, and Marshall Cavendish.

The Power and Pitfalls of RFID (Library Journal)

March 16, 3:00pm EST.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology offers a host of benefits to libraries - improved customer service, ergonomics, labor savings, and a more enjoyable experience for both patrons and staff - but only when things are done right. Our panel will discuss the power as well as the pitfalls of RFID and share their experiences of libraries that discovered the power only after feeling the pain of the pitfalls.

Leading in a Virtual World (Webex)

March 17, 12 noon EST.

In this webinar Senior Consulting Partner Carmela Southers will show you how to avoid the traps that trip up many seasoned managers when they make the shift from leading in a face-to-face setting to leading in a virtual environment. You'll explore the challenges of:

• Finding the right balance between "hands-off" leadership and the micromanaging that can occur when managers and direct reports don't see each other on a regular basis


• Creating a connection between managers and direct reports without seeming too "Big Brother" or prying


• Finding the right frequency for communication so direct reports don't feel overly inundated with emails, long conference calls, etc.
  

Presentations that Drive Action with Evidence (Adobe)

March 17, 1:00pm EST.

A good presentation has an effect on your audience. It educates them, moves them, drives them to a new belief, or stimulates action. But it is all too easy to reduce the effectiveness of your message through poor slide design choices. Join us for a free one-hour webinar illustrating expert guidelines for building presentations that convey facts and evidence to support your message.

Dr. Andrew Abela, creator of the Extreme Presentation method and author of "Advanced Presentations by Design" will join Ken Molay of Webinar Success for a fact-filled session.

You will gain insights into the following topics:

• Dealing with distracted, demanding, and skeptical audiences
• Determining how to present factual evidence
• When to use or omit graphics, sounds, and animations
• Building stories based on data
• Moving your audience to a desired conclusion
  

Open Office: What Libraries Need to Know (Infopeople)

March 18, 3:00pm EST.

Are you curious about a free, open source alternative to Microsoft Office? Meet OpenOffice, the leading open-source office suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. Learn how it measures up to the competition, how it can be used in libraries and other factors that will help you decide if OpenOffice is for you.

Superpower Your Browser: Open Source Research Tools (ACRL)

March 23, 2:00pm EST.

Libraries are harnessing the power of digital resources, moving tools and resources not only onto the Web but into the browser software itself. Open source browser plug-ins such as LibX and Zotero can help researchers at every stage of the research cycle, from search and discovery to writing and citation.

The LibX search toolbar can be customized to search your library's catalog and databases, insert library links into sites like Amazon and Wikipedia, and more. Zotero is a citation manager and bibliography creator that is as easy to use as iTunes. New features such as online storage and shared libraries make Zotero a strong competitor to proprietary software.

This webcast will examine these two powerful browser tools as well as others. By using free, open source tools, libraries can offer assistance and resources with little cost and foster skills that patrons can use throughout life, regardless of location.

Register ($)


Making the Most of Your Descriptive Metadata (ALCTS)

March 24, 2:00pm EST.

Metadata is essential for organizing, searching, and managing information resources, particularly as libraries expand their efforts in making their collections available on the web. Libraries are populating institutional repositories with a myriad of resources, including digitized special collections materials, finding aids, electronic theses, peer-reviewed faculty work and other research, scholarship and creative outputs.

But what are libraries doing about the descriptive metadata that allows users to search, find, and select these resources in their repositories? What redundancies are created when libraries engage in collecting, enhancing, or redistributing metadata in siloed systems? Can redundant metadata generation efforts be streamlined? We will discuss some current descriptive metadata practices in institutional repositories, identify areas where redundant efforts may occur, and discuss strategies to improve management, collection, and re-use of descriptive metadata.

Register ($)

The New Generation of e-Learning Delivery (Adobe)

March 30, 1:00pm EST.

The world of e-learning is evolving. Bersin & Associates research clearly shows that, for both e-learning creators and consumers, the lengthy page-turner is out. In its place is a next-generation of e-learning, a new world of opportunities that incorporates all types of tools to engage and capture learners. Today’s workforce development is powered by short video and audio vignettes; interactive assessments; pre-recorded virtual classroom sessions; scenario-based learning; 3-D simulations and serious games; e-books, articles, abstracts and downloadable materials; and content available on mobile devices.

Attend this interactive webinar to discuss:

• Major trends in e-learning technology for the coming year
• How L&D organizations can expand their own tool boxes and disciplines (for example, recording virtual classroom events for replay is now a mainstream strategy)
• Best practices based on actual uses of next generation technologies for e-learning by other organizations
  

Library Images and Video: Engage, Inspire and Tell Your Story (WebJunction)

March 30, 2:00pm EST.

In this entertaining and heartwarming presentation you will learn how two librarians teamed up to advocate more effectively (and boldly) while staying true to the personality of the communities, the libraries and the staff they serve. You and your library really can market your services and engage more effectively, and images, video and authenticity can be a key! Learn how you too can use images and video creatively and effectively to inspire Libraryland, engage the communities you serve boost staff morale and get more enjoyment from your job.

Putting the Voice of your Customer to Work (Webex)

March 31, 1:00pm EST.

Most businesses realize the value of the Voice of the Customer. Today, hundreds of organizations regularly conduct surveys, solicit comments and complaints, scour social and consumer-generated media, and harvest data from other VOC sources in order to identify and pursue opportunities to improve customer experiences and relationships.

So why do most managers say their organizations are falling short when it comes to putting the voice of the customer to work? - and what is holding them back?

Join Dr. Randall Brandt of Maritz Research as he shares insights gained from the 2010 Maritz VOC Practices and Challenges Survey.

Elluminate: March Webinars

March 2 - Social Technologies: Part 1 of 3
March 4 - Social Technologies: Part 2 of 3
March 9 - Social Technologies: Part 3 of 3

March 3 - Wireless Auditing
March 11 - Beyond Slideshows: Effective Online Presentations
March 15 - Project Management for Busy Leaders
March 24 - Nuts and Bolts of Social Media
March 25 - Job Searching using Social Networks
March 30 - Learning in the New World


Common Knowledge: Wednesday Webinars

March 3 - Ten Tips for Growing an Online Community

March 10 - House Social Networks

March 17 - Fundraising Potential of each new E-mail Subscriber

March 24 - How to become a Big Impact Nonprofit Blogger

March 31 - You can Raise Big Dollars on Facebook and your HSN


BCR's Free Friday Forums:

March 5 - Finding the Silver Lining: Cloud Computing and Libraries

March 12 - ISTC: the International Standard Text Code

March 19 - Fragile Imaging: Lantern Slides, Glass Plate Negatives and Daguerreotypes

March 26 - More Than Making Do: Using Free Tools to Make A Big Splash

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Online Conferences: March 2010 (Day long events)

March 3-4. Mobile Learning 2.0: The Next Phase of Innovation in Mobility. Register ($)

March 5-6. Libraries and Museums in Virtual Worlds. Register ($)

March 9. Marketing for Libraries. Register($)

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The events below are for Florida library staff only

Information Literacy Education: A National Overview (College of DuPage)

Friday, March 12, 12:00 noon-1:30 pm EST.

When President Barack Obama declared October 2009 as National Information Literacy Awareness Month, Information Literacy received national attention. The declaration stated: “In addition to the basic skills of reading, writing, and arithmetic, it is equally important that our students are given the tools required to take advantage of the information available to them.” He asked “people of the United States to recognize the important role that information plays in our daily lives, and appreciate the need for a greater understanding of its impact.”

In this context, Lisa Stock, Dean of Learning Resources at College of DuPage, and Jean Donham, College Librarian, Cornell College (Iowa) will give a background briefing on the working standards and assessments for national literacy and open a dialog on what librarians can do to strengthen efforts to encourage and build information literacy efforts not only in your own library, but in concert with your colleagues around the country.

State Library of Florida: March Webinars

Florida Electronic Library (numerous)

Live Webinars: February 25

What's Up in YA Books 2010

Thursday, February 25, 2:00pm EST.

There's never too much of a good thing when it comes to hearing about the hottest new and forthcoming young adult titles! Our sponsoring publishers promise to deliver the best of the best of their Spring and Summer lists so you can get the jump on ordering what your teen readers will be demanding. You might even want to invite your teen readers to attend the webcast – a perfect way to kick off your next Teen Advisory Group meeting!

Get ready to be informed and entertained by our presenters as they share their love of adult literature and give you the scoop on what’s new and in the pipeline for your teen readers!

Panelists:

• Jason Wells, Publicity and Marketing Director, Abrams/Amulet
• Natashya Wilson, Senior Editor, Harlequin TEEN
• Glenda Howard, Executive Editor, Kimani TRU
• Patty Rosati, Director, School and Library Marketing, HarperCollins Children's Books

Moderator: Dodie Ownes, editor, SLJTeen

After the Crash: Minimize your Downtime

Thursday, February 25, 2:00pm EST.

Computers crash, viruses infect, and disasters happen. But they don't have to affect your ability to continue working if you're prepared. There are some key things you should know about your computer system and your applications - and things you should do with your data - to ensure that you're back up in a few hours instead of a few days.

Kami Griffiths will interview Laura Richardson from Uptime Resources to help you understand how you can get your system back up and running so your staff can continue to do their work as quickly as possible. The discussion will open your eyes to the risks you should be aware of and to the measures that can help prevent data loss.

What will happen to your TechSoup software product donations in case of a crash? Gregory Seeley, a TechSoup Stock Customer Service Representative, will give an overview of how you can regain access to the products and services you requested before the incident.

This webinar is appropriate for executive directors, IT staff, accidental techies, and anyone else who is responsible for maintaining your nonprofit or library's computers and data.

Nice Collection of Archived Webinars

The Texas State Library has hosted a number of great webinars over the past year. Dawn Vogler, TSL C.E. Coordinator, has generously allowed us to access their archived webinars.

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Webinar Archive

Some of the topics:

• Program Ideas for After School
• Google's Hidden Libraries
• Staying Ahead of the Curve
• Outcomes Based Evaluation
• Problem Patrons
• Spanish Language Collection Development

March Online Conferences

March 5-6. Libraries and Museums in Virtual Worlds ($)

March 9. Marketing for Libraries ($)

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Everyone is invited to participate in The Future is Now: Libraries and Museums in Virtual Worlds, an online conference to be held on Friday and Saturday, March 5-6, 2010 in OPAL, the webconferencing collaborative service, in Second Life, and in other three-dimensional virtual worlds.

Throughout this two-day conference there will be dozens of presentations, panel discussions, poster sessions, demonstrations, tours, and social events. You need not be proficient in virtual worlds to participate in this conference. Orientation sessions will be held prior to the conference dates.

Keynote Speakers:

· Marilyn Johnson, author of the new book, This Book is Overdue! How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All. She also wrote The Dead Beat: Lost Souls, Lucky Stiffs, and the Perverse Pleasures of Obituaries.

· Tom Atkinson teaches Instructional Technology at the U. of Central Florida and has over 30 years of experience in designing, producing, delivering, and evaluating interactive instruction on mobile learning platforms and in virtual worlds

· Sharon Tettegah and Cynthia Colongne, co-authors of the 2009 book, Identity, Learning and Support in Virtual Environments.

Register Now: http://bit.ly/7cB88t

Trendy Topics 2010: Marketing for Libraries! Alliance Library System and TAP Information Services are pleased to announce the second in a dynamic monthly series of online workshops you can enjoy right at your desktop on hot topics. The latest conference on Marketing for Libraries is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9. Alison Circle of Columbus Metropolitan Library and blogger for "Library Journal", will be the opening keynote speaker at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time, 10:00 Central, 9:00 Mountain, and 8:00 Pacific. She will offer a step-by-step presentation on how to develop a marketing plan that integrates newest channels (Facebook, Twitter, and others) into a consistent value message that pays off in tangible results. Other speakers for this inspiring day-long conference include: · Kitty Pope talking about "What Libraries Can Learn from Corporate America about Marketing · Trisha Noack speaking on “The Challenges of Reaching a Library’s Diverse Audience” · Nancy Dowd speaking on “Is Mobile Marketing Right for Your Organization?” · Toni Tucker on “Marketing Basics for an Academic Library” · Cynthia Hart on “Get Social with Your Customers!” A full informational flyer can be found at http://www.alliancelibrarysystem.com/TrendyTopics/trendytopicsMarch9.pdf. “In these tough times, it’s more important than ever for libraries to market their services and take advantage of the new marketing tools available to them,” stated Kitty Pope, ALS Executive Director. Register at http://www.eventbee.com/view/trendytopics/event?eid=65537

Information Literacy

Does Information Literacy Make a Difference for Pre-College Students?

Thursday, January 28, 3:00pm EST.

Does information literacy make a contribution to overall learning and transition to college for pre-college students? Join us for a discussion of how this research question has brought together many of the community and technical college librarians in Washington state in an effort to answer it. This session will discuss the approach to the research, the role of librarians in assisting our colleges/universities with retention efforts, the unique characteristics of pre-college students, and the collaboration between librarians and Basic Skills faculty to achieve results.

Speaker Bio
Debra Gilchrist is Dean of Libraries and Institutional Effectiveness for Pierce Colleges, a community college district in Lakewood and Puyallup, Washington. She is responsible for leadership and management of the library and media services for the multi-campus district. She was an inaugural faculty member for ACRL's Institute for Information Literacy Immersion program, and has served on the faculty since 1998. Debra has given presentations and published in the areas of library instruction, outcomes assessment, the teaching library mission, and faculty/librarian collaboration. She is currently facilitating the implementation of an information literacy requirement that is based on student outcomes and focused on measuring library effectiveness based on student learning.

Register

January 2010 Webinars - Part 2

More live webinars for January. Part 1 of this list.
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Big Impact Online Fundraising (Common Knowledge)

January 8, 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.

We'll touch on a diverse set of topics including integrated fundraising, on-boarding, Word of Mouth, Facebook, Twitter, mobile and online advertising. What do all these topics have in common? They represent the most innovative fundraising programs in the nonprofit industry, today.

Drawing from case studies in the health, environmental, animal welfare, veterans, advocacy, higher ed, association, and human rights sectors, we'll lay out practical tips and best practices for building or improving your own online fundraising program.

From ILS to Repository and Back: Data Interoperability (NISO) $

January 13, 1:00pm EST.

While institutional repository (IR) systems are meant to focus on the storage of digital objects, most repositories contain not only objects, but also metadata about those items. One of the main functions of library systems is to help facilitate the discovery of items and content using metadata. Where is the line between IR systems and the discovery and management tools the libraries use to manage their collections? What are some strategies that libraries can employ to integrate these systems? Is anyone having success?

As libraries increasingly become the home to special digital collections and scanned materials, finding simple ways to exchange information and ensure discoverability of IR content will be critical to efficient management of both systems. This webinar will provide attendees with an overview of recent research in this topic as well as real-world examples from organizations who are working toward interoperability.

Social Networking for Advocacy & Activism (Common Knowledge)

January 13, 2:30pm EST.

Social networking is not just about building awareness and educating supporters on Facebook. Increasingly, top-notch advocacy groups are successfully using commercial social networks like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, along with house social networks (social network communities built on the organization's own web site) to reach, engage, and mobilize activists and make real change.

In this new addition to the Common Knowledge Social Networking Series, we'll take a close look at social networking focused advocacy programs at several leading nonprofits. We'll explain the strategy, concepts and best practices employed in each program, and highlight valuable components unique to each program.

An Overview of Website Accessibility (TechSoup)

January 14, 2:00pm EST.

Implementation of web accessibility can seem excessively complicated. In reality, the best accessibility practices dovetail with good overall usability, and are easy to implement via standard tools such as templates and cascading style sheets (CSS). This session will cover topics such as understanding the difference between various accessibility guidelines, avoiding common accessibility errors, when - and when not - to rely on automatic accessibility checkers, and unexpected populations that benefit from accessible websites.

This webinar is best suited for individuals with some knowledge of HTML coding who are involved with ensuring that their organization's website is accessible.

Finding and Keeping Library Jobs (ALA Placement Center)

January 18, 12 noon EST.

Finding the right library job in desired geographic locations and library types can be a challenge. The webinar presenter will explore the best resources among the wealth of jobs and employment research and networking tools available online.

The ‘Finding and Keeping Library Jobs’ webinar is intended for librarians and library paraprofessionals who are seeking employment, planning for future employment, or looking for professional development opportunities to assist in maintaining current employment. No jobs and employment research experience is expected or required.

The webinar presenter, Diane Kovacs, is president of Kovacs Consulting – Internet & Web Training. She has more than 15 years of experience as an online instructor and consultant. Kovacs designs and teaches both web-based and face-to-face courses for a variety of academic institutions and organizations.

Let's Get Social: Photo and Video Sharing (OPAL)

January 21, 12:30pm EST.

We'll look at and discuss photo and video sharing sites, such as YouTube, Flickr, and Picasa. Everyone is welcome to attend this live online event, which will last approximately 90 minutes. If you live outside of Illinois, there is no need to register.

Helping Your Patrons Help Themselves (BCR)

January 22, 1:00pm EST.

No matter where you are or what kind of library you’re in, times are tough and money’s tight. Your library budgets are most likely getting slashed, and it’s quite likely that your patron’s wallets are a little less thick than they used to be, too. We all know that in dark economic times, more and more people turn to our institutions for help and entertainment, but it’s not always clear how we can best help them – and ourselves – when we have seemingly fewer resources with which to do so. This series of short presentations will hopefully help you brainstorm some creative ways you can add value to the services you provide, without adding more stress to your budget!

Part 1: Helping Your Patrons Help Themselves
This hour long talk will explore a few ways you can help members of your community who find themselves out of work or just looking to better their financial situation. We’ll briefly discuss programming possibilities, a few free technologies that can be of great benefit to job-seekers, and some smart ways to supplement cash flow and manage money.

Partnerships and Collaboration in Tough Times (Infopeople)

January 26, 3:00pm EST.

Tough times call for tough choices, and one of those choices is how to get the most out of every resource at hand. One way to do this is through strategic and intentional partnerships and collaborations. But how do you form these partnerships so that the library, the partner, and, most important, the community all benefit?

In this webinar, Joan Frye Williams and George Needham will discuss:

• The special challenges and opportunities tough times present for partnerships
• The difference between partners and donors
• The five things you need to know before you enter into any partnerships
• Finding a partner: the hard way and the easy way
• Tips for convincing people to support collaboration

With their characteristic humor and energy, Joan and George will present real world examples of successful collaborations that have allowed libraries to extend their reach and improve their communities. This webinar should be of interest to librarians, trustees, branch managers, grant writers, and any member of the library community who seeks to work with outside organizations.

Next-Generation Network Security for Schools and Colleges (eSchool News)

January 27, 2:00pm EST.

This webinar, sponsored by Juniper Networks, will explore new options and opportunities for improving and expanding school, district and campus-wide network security using a variety of new hardware and software solutions. Presenters will include K-12 district and higher education technology leaders who will share their recent experiences with network upgrades and re-designs from both technology and policy perspectives.

10 Tips for Attracting A Large Community to Your Facebook Page (Common Knowledge)

January 27, 2:30pm EST.

Nearly 75% of nonprofits indicate they have a presence on Facebook, and yet the average community size is just 5,391 fans. Starting a Facebook page, group, or Cause is easy. Growing a large base of followers is much more challenging, and few organizations have done it successfully.

In this insightful presentation, we'll review several organizations who've built a large following on Facebook and lay out the strategies and tactics that drove their success.

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.
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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.

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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.

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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)