November 9, 2009 by ellie

ILS webinar moderated by Marshall Breeding

With all the recent news and discussion about Integrated Library Systems (including Marshall Breeding’s call for participation in this year’s Perceptions 2009 International Library Automation Survey), I thought it apropos to mention the upcoming webinar WebJunction is hosting in collaboration with ALA TechSource.

On December 10th at 1:00 Eastern join us for a discussion of Integrated Library Systems (ILS) and the trend toward customizability through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) with library systems expert Marshall Breeding and representatives from leading vendors in the field. We’ll discuss new features and capabilities available in the most modern library software, and what it really means for these tools to be “customizable.” This event will coincide with the publication of Marshall Breeding’s December 2009 issue of Library Technology Reports.

July 3, 2009 by ellie

Webinar: Creating a Reading Challenge Program

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Join us for this free webinar next Tuesday, July 7: Crouching Tigers, Reading Dragons: Creating a Reading Challenge Program. Ada Con, Diversity Services & Programming Coordinator, Fraser Valley Regional Library (BC) and Mary Palmer, Global Reading Challenge Coordinator, The Seattle Public Library (WA) will share their experiences and expertise with Reading Challenge Programs, that encourage team building, reading for retention, and cooperation between school and public libraries. Using a “quiz bowl” format, the programs have successfully challenged teams of young readers across the continent for over a decade. They will demonstrate how the program can fit into your library’s programming, regardless of size or budget; and how it can be done in one building, between public libraries and public schools, or across state or international borders. The program emphasizes books that reflect a diversity of backgrounds, and encourages 4th and 5th grade students of all reading abilities to engage in the “sport” of reading.

May 8, 2009 by ellie

Webinar: Spanish Language Outreach Success

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Register today for a free webinar on May 13 featuring real-world examples of successful outreach to Spanish-speakers. Three Montana librarians, Amy Ling (North Valley Public Library), Marie Habener (Dillon Public Library) and Molly Ledermann (Missoula Public Library) will present the work they have done to sustain the momentum of WebJunction’s Spanish Language Outreach project, and discuss their ongoing strategies to assess community needs, make their libraries more welcoming, develop programming, and foster connections with Spanish-speaking communities. Montana librarians became involved with Spanish Language Outreach through participation in workshops in seven Montana communities. Since then, they have used the MTSLO blog to showcase those who continue to provide outreach activities, services and programs for Spanish Speakers in their communities.

February 26, 2009 by ellie

Learn About Using Wimba Classroom to Train Librarians to Apply for Grants. For Free!

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Join WebJunction this Thursday, February 26 from 2:00-3:00pm EST as guest presenters Malavika Muralidharan and Laura Stone from the Arizona State Library bring you a one-hour webinar that shows how their team used a web-conferencing approach to train rural library staff to apply for grants. Get additional tips from Dale Savage, director of Parker Public Library, and Rose Bebris, director of Florence Public Library, both of whom participated in the Excelling Grant-writers Group (aka EGGsters) online training.

There will be plenty of time for questions, answers, fun stories and useful connections. You can register now on WebJunction to get all the log-in info you need. Hope to see you there!

February 20, 2009 by ellie

Feb WJ Goodies: Are you feeling the love?

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We’ve already had one free live event about “Spanish Outreach in Tough Economic Times” which is archived, free to view and is full of useful info and lively conversation.

Next up, on February 17th we will have a session on “Technology Services for Children“.

And then, on the 26th we have this sesion lined up for you: “Using Wimba Classroom to Train Librarians to Apply for Grants“. Excellent!

Finally, did you notice that we seem to be having reduced costs courses fairly regularly? This month’s deal is explained thusly:
“Understand the documentation crucial to effectively carrying out your responsibilities as a library administrator, including working with your board, budget, and staff. Sign up before February 28 and get a 50% discount!”

December 4, 2008 by ellie

Webinar: Learning for Learning Profesionals: Competencies, Strategies and Resources”

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CLENE and Webjunction are co-sponsoring a great Webinar on Thursday, December 11, 11 a.m. PST, (1;00 CST, 2 p.m. EST): Learning for Learning Professionals: Competencies, Strategies and Resources.

REGISTRATION: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1546

PRESENTERS: Mary Ross, CLENERT Board member and former manager of staff development at the Seattle Public Library, will lead the discussion. She will be joined by Betha Gutsche, curriculum designer for e-learning initiatives at WebJunction, and Jennifer Homer, vice president of external relations for the American Society of Training and Development.

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As trainers, continuing education coordinators and staff development managers, we believe in lifelong learning. We are committed to helping library employees improve their skills and build successful careers. As cheerleaders for organizational and individual learning, do we sometimes lose sight of our own learning? What are we doing to invest in ourselves? What are the competencies that we will need as we lead our libraries in future skill development and employee learning?

To celebrate Employee Learning Week, join us for an exploration of current and future competencies for learning professionals working in libraries. We will look at strategies for our own development and the resources available to help us pursue them.

ASTD’s Employee Learning Week, December 8-12, features champions, who successfully connect staff learning with achieving results. For more information, go to: http://www.employeelearningweek.org/.

Mary Ross, CLENERT Board member and former manager of staff development at the Seattle Public Library, will lead the discussion. She will be joined by Betha Gutsche, curriculum designer for e-learning initiatives at WebJunction, and Jennifer Homer, vice president of external relations for the American Society of Training and Development.

This hour-long webinar is co-sponsored by WebJunction and ALA’s Continuing Library Education Network and Round Table (CLENERT).

Register here: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1546

November 20, 2008 by ellie

December WebJunction Webinars

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Interested in learning how to create local history documentaries to share online? Want to understand how libraries can better serve bilingual children? Curious how to create a laptop lab or how to improve your skills as a learning professional? Want to develop strategies to help your library plan for change in the tough economic times ahead?

Then register for one, or all, of the great WebJunction webinars lined up for December.

View all events here:
http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

Times listed in Central Time Zone.

Bite-size Digital History
Date: Wednesday, December 03, 2008
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Register here: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1509

Town Hall: Focus on Tough Economic Times
Date: Thursday, December 04, 2008
Start Time: 12:00 PM
Register here: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1538

Libraries and the Bilingual Child: Understanding Issues of Language Acquisition
Date: Monday, December 08, 2008
Start Time: 12:00 PM
Register here: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1545

Laptop Labs: Creating, Maintaining, and Using Them (MaintainIT)
Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Start time: 1:00 PM
Register here: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1544

Top 10 Tips for Effective Application Training in the Virtual Classroom
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Start Time: 2:00 PM
Register here: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1533

Learning for Learning Professionals: Competencies, Strategies and Resources (CLENERT)
Date: Thursday, December 11, 2008
Start Time: 1:00 PM
Register here: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1546

Town Hall: Focus on Tough Economic Times
Date: Friday, December 12, 2008
Start Time: 1:00 PM
Register here: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1539

Town Hall: Focus on Tough Economic Times
Date: Thursday, December 18, 2008
Start Time: 2:00 PM
Register here: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1540

October 29, 2008 by ellie

MaintainIT Cookbook Webinars

The next MaintainIT Cookbook Planning for Success will be coming soon to WebJunction and this week there are some great webinar opportunities to sneak a peek at what’s to come.

Wednesday October 29

Gaming in Libraries 11 am Pacific: Lori Reed will be facilitating a one-hour follow up webinar to this month’s 30 minute WJ/MaintainIT session about Gaming in Libraries. You can view the archive for the earlier session here and join her tomorrow when she’ll share a sneak peek at the Planning for Success which includes a chapter on gaming. Whether you are a gaming pro or novice please join in and contribute to the discussion. The more people who attend and share–the richer the learning experience will be for all.

Tasty Tidbits from the New MaintainIT Cookbook: A Free Introductory Webinar
20 Samples in 20 Minutes:
9:30am-9:50am Pacific Register
10:00am-10:20am Pacific Register

Thursday October 30

Recycling and Refurbishing Old Computers: A Free Webinar for Libraries
9:00am-10:00am Pacific Register
1:00pm-2:00pm Pacific Register

Monday November 3

Web 2.0 Collaboration Tools and Libraries
11:00-12:00 pm Pacific Register

Thursday November 6

Discussing Technology with Library Shareholders
11:00-12:00 pm Pacific Register

October 29, 2008 by ellie

From Branding to Library Closures, Learn and Share at November’s Webinars

WebJunction webinars provide not only a free opportunity to learn something new, but also a chance to interact with other attendees and share your own expertise. A diverse set of offerings is scheduled for November.

Are you interested in:

marketing your library services through the library brand,
extending your library service hours with “24/7″ digital tutorials,
learning how to build a technology team,
better understanding your library’s role in the community, or
learning why libraries close and what you can do to prevent your own library closure?

You can learn more about all these topics in WebJunction’s November lineup of free webinars.

Branding Libraries and Their Services

We are surrounded by brands in our world—visual representations of a manufactured good or some service that allows a customer/user/patron to quickly identify the product/service. If someone says, “Golden arches,” you immediately think of a certain fast food restaurant. Any business or service can brand itself, for marketing and publicity purposes. But what is a brand? How are they created? What benefits do brands offer? What are the challenges facing a branding project? Can libraries effectively brand themselves and their services? If so, how? Join Michael Leach as he answers these and other questions, while providing a solid framework and background on what brands are and how they work.

Go Team! Quick Tips to Help You Build a Technology Team in Your Library (MaintainIT)

Join MaintainIT’s Brenda Hough as she interviews Michelle Foster for “Go Team! Quick Tips to help you build a technology team in your library”. Michelle is IT Manager for the Boone County Public Library in Kentucky. This fast-paced and interactive session will introduce the idea of technology teams and libraries. Hear what Michelle has done, share your experiences, and think about what you might want to do in the future. Take 30 minutes out of your day to learn from the experiences of others and get something started. This is a part of the MaintainIT Cookbook webinar series where contributors to the Cookbooks share their insights, their secrets, and what you can do to get started with projects like theirs.

24/7 Librarianship: Reaching Patrons With Digital Tutorials

Join guest speaker Marcia Dority Baker of Schmid Law Library, University of Nebraska College of Law as she explains how libraries can use digital tutorials to reach customers around the clock. She will discuss how digital tutorials can support learning and instruction as well as provide access to information and educational resources to customers when the doors of the library are closed.

We will explore: what is a digital tutorial, how libraries can use digital tutorials, help brain-storm ideas on how all types of libraries could be creative with limited budget and staff resources, and include tips on free video software librarians could use to get started.

Rural Webinar: Your Library’s Role in Your Community

WebJunction and The Association for Rural and Small Libraries presents a free hour-long webinar focused on a topic important to the work of sustaining Rural and Small libraries. This session completes our 2008 focus on trustees and boards. Jim Connor and Pat Fisher will focus on assessing your library’s role in your community—and how to move from the fringe to the bulls-eye.

Join Dr. Christie Koontz, of Florida State University, for an one-hour webinar where she will discuss Why Public Libraries Close, a report she co-authored based on the first systematic nationwide study on the impact of public library closures and facility location. Using staff interviews and demographics analysis using geographic information systems (GIS), the study analyzed impact on library users and potential markets. Koontz will discuss national trends identified during the period of the study as well as guidelines developed that provide recommendations for libraries to prevent closure, measure impact on patrons, and where new library facilities should be opened.

October 14, 2008 by ellie

October a Busy Month for Webinars at WebJunction

Over 150 people logged in on October 7 to hear Michael Leach present the webinar Visual Design: Theory & Best Practices for Library Websites. Michael covered general principles, fonts, colors, and images while providing examples from existing library websites.

Highlights from the webinar included a lively discussion between participants as they answered each other’s questions on everything from website accessibility, to the pros and cons of putting a global search box on your website, to the best way to gather use statistics. It was a great example of peer-to-peer learning.

If you want to learn more about web design in general, WebJunction offers a series of courses on general web design principles as well as on specific applications.

Join the post-webinar discussion and contribute your own ideas of best practices for visual design of library websites.

On October 9, a smaller, but just as engaged group, attended the first of a two-part Rural Webinar series Two Goal Posts: Library and Community. Frequent BlogJunction guest blogger Ellen Miller and Jim Connor discussed the role of trustees in the library community. A great Q & A session happened throughout the webinar.

To learn more about Trustees, visit webjunction.org/trustee s and BlogJunction.org/trustees. And don’t forget to register for the second webinar in the series on November 13, Your Library’s Role in Your Community.

Also, join us for four more webinars this month:

Latinos and Public Library Perceptions

Join Laura Staley as she presents findings from the new study Latinos and Public Library Perceptions.

Webinar details:

Latinos and Public Library Perceptions
When: October 14, 2008, 12:00 PM Central
Register for this webinar

Conflict in the Peaceful Library

Join Andrew Sanderbeck as he explores our dealings with others in the library by defining the conflict situation and using one of three approaches to successfully handle or resolve it. If you don’t like to be yelled at by other people, you’ll really enjoy this fun and interactive webinar.

Webinar details:

Conflict in the Peaceful Library
When: October 15, 1:00 PM Central
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Get Your Game On (MaintainIT Cookbook Webinar)

Learn about gaming in libraries in this 30-minute webinar sponsored by MaintainIT.

Webinar details:
Get Your Game On (MaintainIT Cookbook Webinar)
When: October 17, 2008, 1:00 PM Central
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Refugees 101

Join Valerie Wonder of Seattle Public Library as she provides an overview of refugee resettlement in the United States including information on recent refugee populations. She will also highlight some successful approaches to serving refugees in public libraries.

Webinar details:
Refugees 101
When: October 23, 2008, 1:00 PM Central
Register for the webinar

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