Webcast Alert!: Doing More with Less: Training Up in Tough Economic Times

DATE: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 | TIME: 2:00–3:00 PM EDT | REGISTER TODAY
Gate counts keep going up, but staff levels are not. Patrons’ technological needs are increasing as many have lost their jobs and access to computers at the same time. Older patrons with little computer experience are finding that many insurance and financial forms need to be completed online. Is your staff ready to serve?

Library employee training budgets aren’t exactly getting fatter either, often forcing staff to just learn on the job or stagnate. And what about new hires? Are they expected to have already learned about your library’s technology as part of their education?

A group of training experts will discuss how ‘training up’ library staff can help stretch and boost the level of technological customer service your library can offer to patrons, and to the library itself. The webcast will also cover Web 2.0 tools and applications that make training sessions, documents and support readily accessible and available on-demand, 24/7. From academe, we’ll hear how one library school program is preparing its students for high touch high tech careers in our public, school, special and academic libraries.
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polaristrainingup PANELISTS:
Bud Hunt, Instructional Technologist, St. Vrain Valley School District, CO
Kerry McGeath, City Librarian/Deputy Director, Community Services, Southlake Public Library, TX
Claire McInerney, Department Chair, Associate Professor, Library and Information,Science, Rutgers School of Communication and Information, NJ

MODERATOR: Brad Rogers, Director of Implementations, Polaris Library Systems
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enjoy the ability to access this event on-demand as often as you’d like.

Webcast Alert!: Connecting with Nonfiction: Techniques and Title Tips for Young Readers and Teens

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DATE: Thursday, October 1, 2009 | TIME: 2:00–3:00 PM EDT

We’ve all been hearing it—want boys to read? Give them nonfiction. Looking for success with reluctant readers? Try nonfiction. Looking for enrichment for gifted students? Nonfiction is a good bet. What are some ideas to help you incorporate nonfiction into your work with students and teachers? You’ll get the answers you need on how to make these connections with your teachers and students in the Connecting with Nonfiction webcast.

Are you being asked to find nonfiction for students to “read” and not just use for a report? Are you prepared to talk to your young library patrons, students and their teachers about nonfiction? You can use some of the same techniques that you currently employ to talk about fiction and apply them when talking about nonfiction. Are you aware of new and popular nonfiction titles, including the latest biographies, informational books, and poetry? Is your library collection keeping up with the demand for nonfiction? We’ll be giving you the scoop on some of this year’s hottest nonfiction titles. Titles you will be sure to want to have on hand.

Join our panel of experienced professionals for a look at the latest trends in children’s and teen nonfiction publishing and a discussion of best practices that can boost your confidence in this expanding area of patron and student interest. The webcast will also include a discussion of distinguished titles in several areas of nonfiction that every librarian will want to know about and have on hand.

REGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBCAST TODAY AT http://www.slj.com/ConnectingWithNonfiction

PANELISTS:
Kathleen Isaacs is a long-time middle school teacher and occasional librarian. She has chaired the 2005 Sibert Award Committee which annually recognizes authors and illustrators of the most distinguished informational book published in English during the preceding year, as well as chairing USBBY Outstanding International Books for 2006 and 2007. Isaacs has previously served on Newbery, Notable Children’s Books, and Best Books for Young Adult award committees. She has taught children’s literature to aspiring elementary educators and reviews regularly for professional journals.

Julie Corsaro is a writer, reviewer, and a children’s literature consultant, as well as a NoveList juvenile materials specialist, and the editor of NoveList School News. She is also vice-president/president-elect of the Association for Library Service to Children. A former school and public librarian, Julie has served on numerous books award committees, including the Newbery, Caldecott and Sibert.

Beth Gerall is the Juvenile Content Lead at NoveList. She is currently serving on the 2010 ALA Notable Children’s Books Committee. As a school librarian, she worked with children from preschool through high school. She has also served on the 2008 United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) Outstanding International Books Committee.

MODERATOR: Dodie Ownes, Editor, SLJTeen

For expert information and advice, register today!

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Webcast Alert! Takin’ it the Street: Why Businesses, non-profits and libraries must change how they deliver service to their markets

DATE Wednesday, September 30, 2009 | TIME 2:00–3:00 PM EDT
“I know that half my advertising works, I just don’t know which half.”

This might have been acceptable to department store tycoon, John Wanamaker, but businesses and libraries in today’s economy need a focused approach to marketing, one that starts with understanding the markets being served.

For years Fortune 100 companies have used sophisticated geographic information system (GIS) mapping tools and advanced database technologies to segment their markets and deliver products and services to meet specific market needs. These same powerful analytic tools that provide a detailed look at neighborhoods street-by-street are now available through libraries.

Public libraries use these tools to help small businesses and non-profit agencies find and target their markets, as well as to support the library’s own strategic, marketing, and facilities planning. Academic libraries support students, faculty and staff working on marketing and urban planning projects or PEST (Political, Economic, Social and Technological) and SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analyses.

During this webcast we’ll explore:
• What is market segmentation and what is the data behind it?
• How is market segmentation used by small businesses and non-profits to create compelling value?
• Why and how does the use of market segmentation create compelling business decisions?

Register for this FREE webcast today at www.LibraryJournal.com/businessdecision

Join our panel of experts to learn how market segmentation can help with the three most important elements of business success:
1) finding new customers
2) retaining current customers, and
3) locating a business.

PANELISTS
Gina Millsap, Executive Director, Topeka & Shawnee County (KS) Public Library. Gina leads an organization of 230 incredible employees serving a library-loving community of 173,000. She’s worked in libraries for 30+ years and received her MLS in the previous century. Her degree may be an antique, but her outlook isn’t. She’s a Library Journal 2007 Mover and Shaker and president of the Library Leadership & Management Association (LLAMA) of the American Library Association.

Alice Kavanagh, Market Segmentation Specialist, ESRI. Since joining ESRI in 2002, Alice has applied her knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to help businesses in a variety of industries use market segmentation data to solve their problems. ESRI software is used by more than 300,000 organizations worldwide.

MODERATOR
Marc Futterman, President and CEO, CIVICTechnologies. Marc is one of the nation’s leading experts on the use of market segmentation. His award-winning work to bring market segmentation to public libraries, small business patrons, and students is having a major impact on communities and economic development nationwide.
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Returning the Researcher to the Library, Part 4: The Summon Service in Real Life

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 | Time: 12:00–1:00 PM EDT

Register for this FREE webcast today at www.LibraryJournal.com/summonserviceinreallife

The final session in the “Returning the Researcher to the Library” series takes the discussion from problem to solution: the groundbreaking Summon™ web-scale discovery service. Launched in July, the Summon service is being recognized as the library’s new ally in taking back its role as the starting point for research and exposing the expanse of its content riches. Join us as Serials Solutions’ Mike Buschman moderates a panel of speakers from early-adopter libraries on “Web-Scale Discovery at Work”. They’ll cover the high points of implementation and response from staff and users, as well as answer any questions from webcast participants.

To date, this four-part webcast series, “Returning the Researcher to the Library,” has presented industry experts speaking on:

* Understanding the Next-Gen User
* Building ROI through Discovery: Leveraging the Value of the Library Collection
* Defining Web-Scale Discovery: The Promise of the Unified Search Index for the Library

For expert information and advice, register today!

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Library Journal webcasts are archived for 12 months after the live event. With your webcast registration,
enjoy the ability to access this event on-demand as often as you’d like.

To view Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of Returning the Researcher to the Library Series on demand, register here:

PART 1: Understanding the Next Gen User www.LibraryJournal.com/nextgenuser
PART 2: Building ROI through Discovery www.LibraryJournal.com/buildingroi
PART 3: The Promise of a Unified Search Index for Libraries www.LibraryJournal.com/webscalediscovery

Returning the Researcher to the Library, Part 3: Defining Web-Scale Discovery

Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 | Time: 12:00–1:00 PM EDT

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“Why can’t I search the library the way Google searches the Web?”

Librarians have been fielding that question for more than a decade as popular general search engines have set new expectations for service, searching and responsiveness. The complexity of multiple formats and the sheer scale of library collections have proven formidable barriers to simple, speedy, single search box interfaces. However, a new technology called a unified search index—the core of the groundbreaking Summon™ web-scale discovery service—offers the promise of answering that question with “You can.”

Join us for an insightful panel discussion that explores the emerging framework of web-scale discovery and what distinguishes the unified search index from existing library technologies. Expert panelists Marshall Breeding and Eric Lease Morgan will define the unified search index, as well as web-scale discovery – both their mechanics and their impact on library users. This intriguing discussion will examine the library’s new ally in taking back its role as the starting point for research and exposing the expanse of its content riches.
PANELISTS
Marshall Breeding, Director for Innovative Technologies and Research for the Jean and Alexander Heard Library at Vanderbilt University

Eric Lease Morgan, Head of the Digital Access and Information Architecture Department, University Libraries of Notre Dame

MODERATOR
Andrew Nagy, Senior Discovery Services Engineer, Serials Solutions

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To view Part 1 and Part 2 of Returning the Researcher to the Library Series on demand, register here:

PART 1: Understanding the Next Gen User www.LibraryJournal.com/nextgenuser
PART 2: Building ROI through Discovery www.LibraryJournal.com/buildingroi

Webcast on Security of Social Networking Sites/Web 2.0

Security of Social Networking Sites/ Web 2.0” webcast hosted by the U.S. Dept of Homeland Security and the MS-ISAC
August 19, 2009.

This webcast event is free and open to the public, and will be applicable to a broad audience, from an individual user to the enterprise perspective.

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Security of Social Networking Sites / Web 2.0
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
2:00pm – 3:00pm (Eastern)

Presenter: Mischel Kwon, Director
United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team
National Cyber Security Division
U.S. Department of Homeland Security

To register, please visit: http://www.msisac.org/webcast/ (For security purposes, please copy and paste the URL into your Internet browser.)

The term “Web 2.0” generally encompasses the next generation of the World Wide Web that facilitates enhanced online collaboration and communication, utilizing a variety of methods, such as social networking sites, wikis, blogs and other means. The use of these tools continues to increase among individuals and organizations. While the convenience and real-time communication has made these tools very popular, there are potential security risks that all users must understand.

Presentation topics:

–define how Web 2.0 services, especially social networking sites, are being used
–discuss the potential security risks associated with the use of these services
–explain steps end-users and organizations can take to mitigate security risks when using these services

For more information on the August 19th webcast, please visit:
http://www.msisac.org/webcast/2009-08/index.cfm.
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The National Webcast Initiative: The Department of Homeland Security’s National Cyber Security Division and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) have partnered to establish the National Webcast Initiative comprising a series of national webcasts which examine critical and timely cyber security issues.  Embracing the concept that security is everyone’s responsibility, these webcasts are available to a broad audience to help raise awareness and knowledge levels.  A number of vendors have offered their services at no cost, to help develop and deliver the webcasts.

Webcast Alert: Building ROI Through Discovery

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Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 | Time: 12:00–1:00 PM EDT

Register for this FREE webcast today at http://www.LibraryJournal.com/buildingroi

A library’s collection is often its single largest investment. Carefully developed for the specific needs of users, it’s also the library’s unique competitive advantage…until users try to navigate it. Studies point to an increasing level of user frustration in trying to access appropriate library resources and as a result, they’re opting out of the library for their research needs. So, while the vastness and richness of the library’s collection increases year over year, its benefits are contracting as users migrate to more convenient information service providers. What strategy can the University Librarian employ to reverse this trend? How can the library demonstrate a substantial contribution to the institution and strengthen its position at the table?

Join us for an insightful, provocative exploration into the problem that threatens disintermediation of the library from the research process and effective ways to address it.

PANELISTS
Carol Tenopir, Professor at the School of Information Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Ann Prestamo, Associate Dean for Collection and Technology Services,
Oklahoma State University Libraries

MODERATOR
Jane Burke, Vice President, Serials Solutions, the innovators behind the Summon™ unified discovery service
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Library Journal webcasts are archived for 12 months after the live event. With your webcast registration,
enjoy the ability to access this event on-demand as often as you’d like.

To see Part 1 of the Returning the Researcher to the Library Series: Understanding the Next Gen User, register for on-demand viewing at http://www.LibraryJournal.com/nextgenuser.

Returning the Researcher to the Library, Part 2: Building ROI through Discovery

Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2009   |   Time: 12:00–1:00 PM EDT

Register for this FREE webcast today at www.LibraryJournal.com/buildingroi

A library’s collection is often its single largest investment. Carefully developed for the specific needs of users, it’s also the library’s unique competitive advantage…until users try to navigate it. Studies point to an increasing level of user frustration in trying to access appropriate library resources and as a result, they’re opting out of the library for their research needs. So, while the vastness and richness of the library’s collection increases year over year, its benefits are contracting as users migrate to more convenient information service providers. What strategy can the University Librarian employ to reverse this trend? How can the library demonstrate a substantial contribution to the institution and strengthen its position at the table?

Join us for an insightful, provocative exploration into the problem that threatens disintermediation of the library from the research process and effective ways to address it.

PANELISTS
Carol Tenopir, Professor at the School of Information Sciences, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Ann Prestamo, Associate Dean for Collection and Technology Services,
Oklahoma State University Libraries

MODERATOR
Jane Burke, Vice President, Serials Solutions, the innovators behind the Summon™ unified discovery service

For expert information and advice, register today!

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Library Journal webcasts are archived for 12 months after the live event. With your webcast registration, enjoy the ability to access this event on-demand as often as you’d like.

To see Part 1 of the Returning the Researcher to the Library Series: Understanding the Next Gen User, register for on-demand viewing at www.LibraryJournal.com/nextgenus

FREE: SCOAP3 Webcast from SPARC and ACRL – An opportunity to create change

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SCOAP3 – An opportunity to create change

A Webcast from SPARC and ACRL

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

9AM Pacific | 11AM Central | 12PM Eastern (90 minutes)

Registration is free. RSVP by June 9 at http://www.arl.org/sparc/meetings/event_registration.shtml

In follow up to the recent release of a new set of Frequently Asked Questions on the SCOAP3 initiative (see http://www.acrl.ala.org/acrlinsider/2009/05/04/acrl-and-sparc-release-new-scoap3-faq/), SPARC and ACRL are pleased to host Dr. Salvatore Mele, Head of Open Access at CERN and spokesperson for SCOAP3, at a live Web cast to explore the process of committing to the consortium, establishing its governing board, the project’s conditions for the call for tender, and to answer remaining questions. Please join us.

SCOAP3, the Sponsoring Consortium for Open Access in Particle Physics Publishing, currently depends on expressions of interest from the U.S. library community before the experiment can move ahead. The proposal is currently supported by more than 130 U.S. libraries, by the Canadian Research Knowledge Network, and by libraries, consortia and funding agencies in 18 other countries.

SCOAP3 has a unique potential to transform scholarly communication. The initiative aims to convert the literature of an entire field to Open Access by re-directing current expenditures in journal subscriptions. It has so far collected pledges for a total of 8.8 Million $/year from partners in 21 countries, corresponding to 63% of its worldwide budget envelope.

In the U.S., a growing number of leading libraries and library consortia have already signed an Expression of Interest pledging to re-direct their current expenditures in High-Energy Physics journals to the SCOAP3 initiative, if successful. These pledges total 2.5 Million $/year. About 1 Million $/year are still needed to complete the expected U.S. contribution and enable the initiative to move forward.

Please join us for this special event to learn more about how your library can help change the model for scholarly publishing in High Energy Physics.

Register by June 9 at http://www.arl.org/sparc/meetings/event_registration.shtml.

For more information, see:

• The SPARC-ACRL FAQs at http://www.arl.org/sparc/publications/papers/scoap3_09april.shtml

• The SCOAP3 web page at http://scoap3.org and

• The SCOAP3 expression of interest for U.S. libraries at http://tinyurl.com/scoap3us.

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SPARC

SPARC (Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition), with SPARC Europe and SPARC Japan, is an international alliance of more than 800 academic and research libraries working to create a more open system of scholarly communication. SPARC’s advocacy, educational and publisher partnership programs encourage expanded dissemination of research. SPARC is on the Web at http://www.arl.org/sparc/.

ACRL

The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), represents more than 13,000 academic and research librarians and interested individuals. It is the only individual membership organization in North America that develops programs, products and services to meet the unique needs of academic and research librarians. Its initiatives enable the higher education community to understand the role that academic libraries play in the teaching, learning and research environments.

Free ACRL Springboard Event

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Don’t miss the second annual ACRL Springboard Event, a free live, interactive webcast for ACRL members from 12:00 – 1:15 p.m. CDT on June 3. We know that professional development is important to you, and in these tough economic times, are pleased to offer this annual program to “thank you” for your participation in ACRL. Clifford Lynch, director of the Coalition for Networked Information, will be the featured presenter. Lynch will share “some things that keep me awake at night,” including cultural memory in the age of economic instability and the implications of the migration of vast amounts of personal history and activity to the digital environment. Both of these issues have massive implications for today’s academic and research libraries. There will be ample time for audience Q&A to discuss these issues and foster ongoing dialogue. There is no registration fee for this member event, but ACRL members should RSVP online by May 29 to confirm their space in the Webcast.

By providing this Springboard Event, the ACRL Board of Directors is responding to member feedback that professional development is one of the most important services that ACRL provides and that members want additional online learning opportunities. The archived recording of the Webcast will be made available on the ACRL Web site shortly after the live event.