Tuesday, February 17 (12-1 pm)
Self-Service in Libraries: Lessons to Be Learned from the Retail World (Library Journal)
NCR, the world leader in self-service technologies has helped more than 150 retailers in over 25 countries achieve cost efficiencies and improved customer service through self check-out. Company experts will share valuable lessons learned from studies done in retail environments covering: Customer Experience: Human Interaction and Reaction, Optimized Placement and Configuration, Target Utilization, and Dashboard Metrics to Measure Success.
To register for this event, go to: http://www.libraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/LJ/Tools/Webcast/index.csp
Tuesday, February 17 (2-3 pm)
RDA Ask-the-Experts Webinar (Association for Library Collections & Technical Services)
You may have attended RDA webinars and programs, or followed discussions about RDA on lists and blogs, but you still have questions. ALCTS is holding a free webinar with RDA testers and experts to provide some answers. Submit your questions on the survey form below. We will collate them for our experts, who will try to cover as many as they can in the available time.
To register for this event, go to: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/525524416
Tuesday, February 17 (2:30-3:30 pm)
Introduction to Assistive Technology (Accessible Technology Coalition)
Assistive Technology is anything that bridges a gap between the goals and aptitudes of people with disabilities. In this training, we will take a look at assistive technology for use in the home, school, workplace, and community environments. We’ll move from the simplest low tech through the most cutting-edge high tech, and provide suggestions on how to find solutions to meet any individual’s needs.
To register for this event, go to: http://atcoalition.org/training/introduction-assistive-technology-1
Wednesday, February 16 (3-4 pm)
ADA Update: Revised Regulations for Disability Accommodations for the Public (Infopeople)
Some of the newly revised American with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations take effect on March 14, 2011, and more are in the works. Libraries face new challenges and requirements for meeting both the spirit and letter of the law. At the end of this webinar, attendees will understand the new ADA: accommodation requirements for libraries for users with disabilities, federal regulations that redefine “service animals,” standards for electronic resources, including websites, accessible building design, and grievance procedures.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list
Friday, February 18 (11am -12 pm)
1 hour of Google Spreadsheet (Texas State Library & Archives)
In this session of Tech Tools with Tine, technology trainer Christine Walczyk will focus on Google Spreadsheet. The series is meant to be short on talk about library context and higher concepts about social media. It’s really all about the tools themselves! Our aim is to demonstrate how to use one tool in each webinar in under 60 minutes with time for Q&A built in.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
Tuesday, February 22 (3-4 pm)
Introduction to Digital Storytelling Communities: How to Engage the Public (Infopeople)
In this second webinar in the Digital Storytelling Series you’ll discover: How to create a project theme, How digital stories can be used in various settings, How to identify partners, How to identify funders, How to identify storytellers, The benefits of a community presentation, and Next steps. By the end of this webinar you’ll have the basic knowledge needed to move forward in preserving the memories and history of your community through implementation of a digital storytelling program.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list
February 23 (11am -12 pm)
Tech Talk with Michael Sauers (Nebraska Library Commission)
In this monthly feature of NCompass Live, the NLC’s Technology Innovation Librarian, Michael Sauers, will discuss the tech news of the month and share new and exciting tech for your library. There will also be plenty of time in each episode for you to ask your tech questions. So, bring your questions with you, or send them in ahead of time and Michael will have your answers.
To register for this event, go to: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/training/eventshow.asp?ProgID=10189
Wednesday, February 23 (1-1 pm)
2010 Access to Learning Award (WebJunction)
Since 2000, the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation has recognized the innovative efforts of public libraries and similar institutions outside the United States to connect people to information and opportunities through free access to computers and the Internet. The 2010 Access to Learning Award recipient, the Veria Central Public Library, has emerged as a leader in Greece by offering a range of services and programs for children and adults, and helping other libraries replicate its success. Its creative use of information and technology services meet the economic, educational, and cultural needs of its community. Join us for this webinar with library director, Ioannis Trohopoulos, to hear about Veria Library’s responsive programming, strong community partnerships, and successful services.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
Wednesday, February 23 (3-4 pm)
Teens, Tweens and Social Networking (Infopeople)
At the end of this one-hour webinar, attendees will be able to: identify the main social networking sites being used by young people, name at least one obstacle to reaching this age group via social media, and identify at least 3 tasks for which young people use their cell phones. This webinar will be of interest to public libraries, teen and youth services staff.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list
Friday, February 25 (11am-12 pm)
1 hour of Google Forms and Drawings (Texas State Library & Archives)
In this session of Tech Tools with Tine, technology trainer Christine Walczyk will focus on Google Forms and Drawings. The series is meant to be short on talk about library context and higher concepts about social media. It’s really all about the tools themselves! Our aim is to demonstrate how to use one tool in each webinar in under 60 minutes with time for Q&A built in.
For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/
As always, thanks to Cindy Church for supplying us with this information!