TITLES OF FEBRUARY PROGRAMS:
AIM: Prepare for Success in 2010
Integrating Social Media into Your Website
Technology Essentials 2010: WebJunction Online Conference
Getting the most out of vendor partnerships and negotiations
Webcast: Gadgets and Tools and Apps, Oh My!
How Green Is My Library
SLJTeen Spring 2010 Book Buzz Part 1
TechTrends: Midwinter 2010
Off The Shelf: Looking Beyond Libraries for Innovation and Inspiration
Library Laws for the Web Environment – The Mobile User
School’s Out @ Your Public Library: Program Ideas for After School
Webcast: Mind Body Spirit Book Buzz
SLJTeen Spring 2010 Book Buzz Part 2
Rocking the Sandbox : Big Ideas From a Little Library
PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:
Wednesday, February 3 (11am -12 pm)
AIM: Prepare for Success in 2010 (Texas State Library & Archives Commission)
Align with the future you want to create in 2010 by setting your intention for outcomes, crafting a vision and setting goals. Using traditional and non traditional methods, `think forward’ into the new year; `pull back’ the vision and make vision a reality.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/AIM.html
Thursday, February 4th (2-3 pm)
Integrating Social Media into Your Website (TechSoup)
More and more organizations are benefiting from using social media tools like blogs, Facebook, and Twitter in their online communications. While the tools can be relatively straightforward to learn and adopt, many organizations struggle with how to effectively align messaging and communications across their online channels.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/?q=events
Tuesday, February 9 (11:30-4 pm)
Technology Essentials 2010: WebJunction Online Conference
Join WebJunction and its partner states for a two-day online conference.
Tuesday’s Programs include:
Building Digital Community: Arizona Memory Project
Learning When There’s No Time (or Money) to Learn
The Planning Puzzle: Integrating your Strategic Plan and your Technology Plan
Technology Planning with TechAtlas for Libraries
M&M: Maximum Marketing/Minimum Investment
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.webjunction.org/conferences/articles/content/86891033
Tuesday, February 9 (1-2 pm)
Getting the most out of vendor partnerships and negotiations (SirsiDynix Institute)
Learn how to initiate and strengthen partnerships with vendors and content service providers.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.sirsidynixinstitute.com/
Tuesday, February 9 (3-4 pm)
Webcast: Gadgets and Tools and Apps, Oh My! (Library Journal Webinar)
It’s not easy to keep up with new technology. By the time you’ve learned about the latest free application or cool gadget, you discover there are dozens of new tools that could help your patrons and library staff. We’ve invited two tech savvy librarians, one public and one academic, to share some of their favorites. The lineup includes updates on search, communication, and graphics applications, as well as fun and useful gadgets for the library.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.libraryjournal.com/webcasts/48747/Webcasts.html
Wednesday, February 10 (11:30 am -6 pm)
Technology Essentials 2010: WebJunction Online Conference
Join WebJunction and its partner states for a two-day online conference.
Wednesday’s Programs include:
WordPress for Library 2.0 and Beyond
Implementing Reliable Instant Messaging at Your Library
Funding for Broadband: Indiana Connectivity
Library Grants 101
Helping Washington Libraries in Hard Times
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.webjunction.org/conferences/articles/content/86891033
Thursday, February 11 (2-3 pm)
How Green Is My Library (OPAL)
How green is your library, anyway? While there is a broad spectrum of ecological sophistication within libraries nationwide and some regions are at the forefront of sustainable design and operations, others are just beginning or have yet to integrate materials recycling into their daily practice.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.opal-online.org/progschrono.htm
Thursday, February 11 (2-3 pm)
SLJTeen Spring 2010 Book Buzz Part 1 (School Library Journal Webinar)
Do you have teens clamoring for new books, more in a favorite series, or simply wanting something `good’ to read? There is a bumper crop of new titles on the way for Spring and Summer release, and our three sponsoring publishers can’t wait to tell you all about these exciting books. While some may deal with classic teen issues such as dating, school, drugs, family and sex, others are more for fun, or simply informative.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/webcasts/48850/Webcasts.html
Thursday, February 11 (4-5 pm)
TechTrends: Midwinter 2010 (ALA TechSource Webinars)
A look back at ALA Midwinter meeting from a library technology perspective. Our panel of experts will analyze and discuss what they learned and what trends stood out at the conference.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/357398507
Tuesday, February 16 (3-4pm)
Off The Shelf: Looking Beyond Libraries for Innovation and Inspiration (Infopeople Webinar)
This webinar will highlight places to look outside the library for creative points of view that can easily be adapted for libraries by using free resources to engage your community. Gain a fresh perspective on innovation and learn how other industries are dealing with it during tough times. At the end of this one-hour webinar, attendees will be familiar with * Non-library sources that provide insight to library issues * use iTunes for library and/ or personal development * At least two ways to engage the community in the library
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list
Tuesday, February 16 (3-4 pm)
Library Laws for the Web Environment – The Mobile User(Infopeople Webinar)
Those attending this webinar will receive: * sample language for library signs regarding photography and videography * guidance on when users need permission to post videos or pictures of library patrons * an update on legal status of porn in the library – on the users’ own devices * information on what accessibility of library websites is required by law for people with disabilities
This one-hour webinar will be of interest to library managers, anyone who works public service, those who create content for library social networking sites, and those looking for guidance regarding a variety of situations facing libraries using the mobile web and social networking.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list
Wednesday, February 17 (12-1 pm)
School’s Out @ Your Public Library: Program Ideas for After School (Texas State Library & Archives Commission)
Providing innovative programming for the school-age crowd during the school year can be a challenge, especially when libraries are competing with children’s busy after-school schedules. Participants in this webinar will learn how to provide fun and educational programs for children ages 5-12 that will have them running to your library after the school bell rings. Programs featured include Chess Club, Fun with Science, Art Explorers, Craft Time, and a KidTrekkers around the world cultural program.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/afterschoolprograms/index.html
Tuesday, February 23 (1-2 pm)
Webcast: Mind Body Spirit Book Buzz (Library Journal Webinar)
Libraries continue to see increased demand for Mind Body Spirit titles from their patrons. To help you with collection development in this area, Library Journal has brought together four publishers whose sole focus is to bring top quality Mind Body Spirit titles to your shelves.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.libraryjournal.com/webcasts/48747/Webcasts.html
Thursday, February 25 (1-3 pm)
SLJTeen Spring 2010 Book Buzz Part 2 (School Library Journal Webinar)
Do you have teens clamoring for new books, more in a favorite series, or simply wanting something `good’ to read? There is a bumper crop of new titles on the way for Spring and Summer release, and our three sponsoring publishers can’t wait to tell you all about these exciting books. While some may deal with classic teen issues such as dating, school, drugs, family and sex, others are more for fun, or simply informative.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=registration.jsp&eventid=189538&sessionid=1&key=BA902F769C137B62E8F89155A5227E26&sourcepage=register