Tuesday, October 5 (9:45- 11:00 am)
Give Them What They Want? Patron Driven Acquisitions for eBooks (LYRASIS)
Patron driven acquisitions for eBooks is not a new concept but interest in it is growing thanks to broader adoption of eBooks in libraries and patron expectations, driven in part by consumer experience. Just what are the rewards and risks of the patron driven approach, and are there best practices? In this session, we will provide an overview of concepts and issues from the librarian, patron, and vendor viewpoints and hear actual case studies from librarians who are planning or have implemented successful (and unsuccessful) patron driven programs. Timothy Cherubini, LYRASIS’ Program Director for East Region Services and Shared eBook Collections Librarian leads the discussion with contributions from several librarians from the field.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.lyrasis.org/Classes-and-Events/Search.aspx
Tuesday, October 5 (11:00 am -12 pm)
Programs that Will Get Teens Involved! (Texas State Library & Archives)
Anime Conventions and Creating Recorded Books are tried and true programs that teens love. Valerie Jensen of the Chambers County Library System will share logistics and best practices that will ensure the success of your programs – including how to involve teens in planning and hosting.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
Tuesday, October 5 (2-3 pm)
Breaking New Bread: Cookbooks in the Library (Booklist)
From celebrity-chef cookbooks to the burgeoning interest in organic and sustainable foods, things are heating up in the cookery section of today’s libraries. In this hour-long webinar moderated by Adult Books editor Brad Hooper, Booklist columnist and readers’ advisory librarian Kaite Mediatore Stover and Booklist’s cookery reviewer, Mark Knoblauch, discuss trends in cookbook publishing and the important place of the cookery collection in public library services. They will also be joined by Michael Friedberg, Marketing Manager, John Wiley & Sons; Katrina Kruse, Marketing Manager, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt; and Amy Greeman, Publicity Director, Storey Publishing; who will share their latest and most enticing cookbook titles.
To register for this event, go to: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
Tuesday, October 5 (2:30-3:30 pm)
Beyond MARC Records: Patron Discovery of eBooks (LYRASIS)
What is the most common advice to librarians who are adding eBooks to their collections and want to know how their patrons will find them? Add MARC records to your catalog. Although a wise step, is it enough? Increasingly, discussions of discovery suggest a focus on being where the patrons are, not relying on directing patrons to library catalogs or web pages. With eBooks, the issue is exacerbated as the concept of a “book” and its authority in an online world are challenged. Samual Klein, Wikimedia Foundation Trustee and Director of Outreach for One Laptop Per Child; Mike Sweet, Credo Reference CEO, and librariens discuss the issue in a panel moderated by LYRASIS’ Timothy Cherubini.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.lyrasis.org/Classes-and-Events/Search.aspx
Wednesday, October 6 (2- 3 pm)
Gadget Checklist 2010: For library staff, users and our future (WebJunction)
Do you need a gadgets orientation covering types, brands, features, functionality and answers to why gadgets are so popular with your patrons? Join us for this webinar with Michael Porter<http://www.libraryman.com/blog/> when he presents a checklist-filled session also covering how users are consuming and accessing content on gadgets and how libraries are purchasing and lending gadgets to host this content. It’s time for you to complete your checklist and to explore the implications gadgets have on the future of library services.
To register for this event, go to: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
Thursday, October 7 (2-3 pm)
Easy to be Free: Creating A Smart Wireless Network for your Library (WebJunction)
Wireless networks add big value to your library with a small investment in time and staff. Join presenters Louise Alcorn, Reference Technology Librarian, author and webmistress at the West Des Moines Public Library<http://www.wdmlibrary.org/>, and Maurice Coleman<http://baldgeek.wordpress.com/about-the-almost-bald-trainer/>, Technical Trainer at Harford County Public Library<http://www.hcplonline.info/>, for this one hour webinar which will serve as a basic primer on wireless networks, including how to create, manage and service a network for your library and provide you with expert advice on creating and managing a wireless network.
To register for this event, go to: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
Friday, October 8 (2-3 pm)
Teaching Well Online (TLT Group)
Join Ray Purdom, Director of the University Teaching and Learning Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, to learn the best methods for teaching online.
To register for this event, go to: http://tltgroup.roundtablelive.org/events
Tuesday, October 12 (11:00am -12:00 pm)
Silver Surfers in Cyberspace: Technology Training for Seniors (Texas State Library & Archives)
Tips and tricks for teaching senior citizens how to use computers and technology to improve their lives. RoseAleta Laurell has worked with seniors for over 6 years, teaching them everything from email to wikis to Facebook. She will share some of her ideas, inspirations and thoughts on working with senior citizens. Ms. Laurell is the director at the Ingleside Public Library, and has been chosen to participate in the IMLS Western Regional Fellowship: Transforming Life After 50. This webinar is the first in a three-part series presented by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission about serving older adults in the library.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
Tuesday, October 12 (1- 2 pm)
Technology Planning for Libraries (WebJunction)
WebJunction is connecting you to the resources to help build a great technology plan. In this webinar, we’ll look at the planning process including creating goals and objectives all the way through budgeting your expenses in a plan. Because so many libraries are writing technology plans as part of their participation in the E-rate program, we’ll hear specific tips and reminders to help navigate through the program requirements. Participants will also see a live demonstration of TechAtlas<http://www.webjunction.org/techatlas> and hear best practices about technology planning and how to help lead your library into the future through effective planning. Join presenters Kendra Morgan, Greg Weisiger and Donna Mattingly (From Virginia!) in this free, one hour webinar.
To register for this event, go to: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
Wednesday, October 13 (3-4 pm)
Mobile Services for Libraries (Infopeople)
Mobile services have taken off in the United States over the last several years and libraries have struggled to keep pace. This webinar will cover the core mobile services available for libraries to take advantage of, many of them free to use. You’ll learn about the various devices and platform, tips about how to ensure that your paid services are providing mobile-friendly versions, how to make your own core library services mobile-compatible, and how to market your library’s mobile services. Come away with a checklist of free and quick things to do at your library today, as well as long-term goals for serious mobile library services strategy. Whether you’re new to mobile or an expert user, this webinar will help you identify places where your library can quickly improve its accessibility to your users, no matter where they are.
To register for this event, go to: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list
Tuesday, October 19 (2 – 3 pm)
Dealing with the Difficult Patrons (WebJunction)
Library staff can handle difficult patrons, resolve issues or problems quickly and efficiently and retain customer loyalty throughout. Join presenters Paul Signorelli<http://paulsignorelli.com>, writer, trainer, and consultant with a strong focus on workplace learning and performance, and Maurice Coleman<http://baldgeek.wordpress.com/about-the-almost-bald-trainer/>, Technical Trainer at Harford County Public Library<http://www.hcplonline.info/>, for this one hour webinar providing expert resources for working with a patron using common sense practices and techniques for bringing that customer back into the fold.
To register for this event, go to: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
Tuesday, October 19 (2- 3 pm)
Reaching Reluctant Readers: Using High-Interest Fiction to Engage and Inspire (Booklist)
In this webinar sponsored by Orca Book Publishers, attendees will hear from presenters in the library and education fields who have had success using fiction to reach at-risk and disengaged readers. The hour-long presentation will focus on hands-on tips for both school and public librarians and will touch on the research behind the benefits of using fiction in the classroom. Examples of practical classroom projects, such as Read 180 and lit circles, and the insights of a successful publisher of short novels are just some of the offerings in this hour-long webinar moderated by Booklist’s Books for Youth managing editor Gillian Engberg.
To register for this event, go to: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63
Wednesday, October 20 (11am -12 pm)
r u game? Game Night @ Perkins Library (Nebraska Library Commission)
Susan Franklin, Public Services Librarian at Hastings College Perkins Library, will explain how “Game Night @ Perkins Library” went from a trial event to a much-anticipated and supported semester-ly event. We’ll cover what motivated us to experiment with game night; what equipment, supplies, PR and partners we started with and how we grew; how we planned and organized; what benefits game nights bring; and what our gaming future holds.
To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=9851
Thursday, October 21 (3-4 pm)
Cool New Legal Sources Online (Infopeople)
A stunning array of new sources and tools are available to librarians and the general public. Learn how to guide library users to self-help legal materials written by legal experts. Go beyond Google in searching for reputable legal information, by using specialized legal search engines and tools. Want primary law? It’s been enhanced with 2.0 tools that can help your users navigate the arcane waters of legislation, regulations, and more. Finally, it’s time to review the difference between legal information and legal advice, to make sure you stay on the information side of the line.
To register for this event, go to: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list
Tuesday, October 26 (3:15-4:15 pm)
LIFE in the Library: Events to Build Community (Texas State Library & Archives)
Join Claire Gunnels for an engaging and interactive hour packed with ideas, stories, caveats, tips and tricks on how to develop your own branded event on a budget. Discover the basic principles that can be transferred to ANY type of programming. Involve your community in your organization. In just one short hour you will be ready to do it yourself!
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
Wednesday, October 27 (11:00 am -12:00 pm)
Tech Talk with Michael Sauers: Live from Internet Librarian! (Nebraska Library Commission)
In this monthly feature of NCompass Live, the NLC’s Technology Innovation Librarian, Michael Sauers, will discuss the tech news of the month and share new and exciting tech for your library. There will also be plenty of time in each episode for you to ask your tech questions. So, bring your questions with you, or send them in ahead of time,<http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/mail/mail2staff.asp?Michael%20Sauers> and Michael will have your answers.
To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=9943
Wednesday, October 27 (3-4 pm)
The New Medline Plus: An In-Depth Look (Infopeople)
Join Kelli Ham, the Consumer Health Coordinator for the National Libraries of Medicine, Pacific Southwest Region (NN/LM PSR), to learn more about all of the resources available on Medline Plus.
To register for this event, go to: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list
Thanks to Cindy Church for providing this information.