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OCLC: Cloud Computing 101

Kris — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:05 +0000

“Cloud computing” seems to be all the rage, but what actually is it? This overview presentation will explain what cloud computing offers libraries, how libraries are using these services, and what you should consider when thinking about using a cloud service in your library. A distinction between services for end-users and services for organizations will be made, explained, and illustrated, as well as the terms used to describe cloud services. Learn how quick and easy it now is to deploy applications “in the cloud” using tools such as Google Docs, Google App Engine, and Amazon’s Web Services, among others. Resources for further exploration will be included.

*If you require Closed Captioning in order to attend this webinar, please contact Jennifer Peterson by February 3 petersoj@oclc.org.

Thursday, February 9, 2012
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m
Onnline

For additional details and registration information visit: WJ: Cloud Computing 101

TechSoup: App it Up!

Kris — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:30:37 +0000

In this free, one-hour webinar, we will share valuable information regarding creating and using apps in libraries and nonprofits. Thanks to a grant from Microsoft, TechSoup’s App it Up project has enabled us to learn about the kinds of apps nonprofits and libraries are using to engage constituents, tell stories, and accomplish their goals. Discover popular apps you can put to use right now. Listen in when Shawn Michael of NPower explains how her organization effectively uses apps. Find out how to develop and deploy an “app-propriate” strategy when we share tips and lessons learned on the entire process of developing apps.

Thursday, January 19, 2012
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Online

For additional details and registration information visit: TechSoup: App it Up!

Educause: Privacy Attacks and Defenses

Kris — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:00:11 +0000

Our online privacy seems to be under assault from all sides: by commercial organizations, by the government, by search engines and ISPs, and even by our cell phones-not to mention by criminals. In this session we’ll discuss the sources and mechanisms for those attacks and what you can do, technologically and socially, to limit your exposure.

Thursday, April 21, 2011
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Online

For additional details and registration information visit: Educause: Privacy Attacks and Defenses

WebJunction: Creating a Web Presence for Every Library

Kris — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:00:53 +0000

Join us for a webinar on a new project to help small and rural libraries get on the Web quickly. The OCLC Innovation Lab has devised a simple, low-cost way for any library to launch a template-based website that would include the ability to edit content, provide maps, news and events, and a simple item inventory system. Mike Teets and Willie Neumann, OCLC project leads, will discuss the early stages of this experimental service. They will also extend an invitation especially to those of you working in small or rural libraries to provide your feedback and direction on its development.

Thursday, April 14, 2011
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Online

For additional details and registration information visit: WJ: Creating a Web Presence for Every Library

WebJunction: Developing Online Patron Tutorials

Kris — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:00:11 +0000

Online patron tutorials can be valuable resources for directing your patrons to information of all kinds and this webinar will provide you with great tips for designing and implementing tutorials as part of your library’s offerings. A tutorial can be a quick 90-second video demonstration or an hour long training resource. The options are endless and there are many opportunities for creating resources that are specific to your patrons and that also help staff to highlight great resources even without face-to-face patron interaction. Tutorials can be created with both purchased and free software and we’ll explore the different options that are available and how to choose the right tool for your library. We’ll also hear tips about the development of tutorials including patron needs and topic selection, how to promote and implement these resources and evaluating the effectiveness of the new resources.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Online

For additional details and registration information visit: WebJunction: Developing Online Patron Tutorials

InfoPeople: User Experience Design for Web Services

Kris — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:00:43 +0000

Designing a good library website is like building a complex house for a diverse group of inhabitants This webinar is designed as a tutorial on the theory of user experience design for your web services.

* Learn how to create positive user experiences in your digital branch.
* Learn to work with your users and listen to their stories to help improve your services.
* Find out how to design a site to meet user needs as well as your own organizational goals.
* Come away with tips for design, information architecture and navigation, usability testing, project planning, and how to get staff participation and user interaction in your digital branch.

By the end of this webinar, attendees will:

* Be familiar with how user experience theory applies to library digital services
* Look at websites with a fresh perspective from the user’s point of view
* Learn how to conduct “quick and dirty” usability testing for web services
* Learn tips to successfully solicit staff participation and user interaction in the library’s digital space
* Find out how to respond quickly with rapid prototyping and frequent changes

Thursday, December 9, 2010
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Online

This one-hour webinar will be of interest to web services and IT staff and all staff looking to improve the web experiences of their customers.

For additional details and registration information visit: InfoPeople: User Experience Design for Web Services

InfoPeople: Top Tech Trends for the Non-Technical

Kris — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:00:10 +0000

When it comes to technology, the gap between “I can’t believe the library has that!” and “I can’t believe the library doesn’t have that!” is getting shorter and shorter. Even if you’re not a techie at heart, you probably agree that staying abreast of new tech tools and techniques is an important part of providing relevant library service. But isn’t there some easy way to keep up with all the changes without bogging down in impenetrable details or permanently ruining what’s left of your work/life balance?

The answer, of course, is yes! Just spend an hour with Joan Frye Williams, Infopeople’s own trend spotter and tech explainer extraordinaire. Joan will bring you up to speed on what’s hot, what’s not, what you can just ignore, and what you need to know to stay in the mainstream. She’ll describe the technologies that are most likely to change the way you work, and how you can prepare for those changes. She’ll also point you towards the best technology investments for people with limited time and dollars.

Tuesday, November 30. 2010
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Online

This one-hour webinar will be of interest to staff in all types of libraries.

For additional details and registration information visit: InfoPeople: Top Tech Trends for the Non-Technical

October 2010 Archived Library Webinars

Kris — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:30:00 +0000

The following October 2010 webinars have been archived and are now available for viewing:

TSL: Programs that Will Get Teens Involved!
WJ: Gadget Checklist 2010
WJ: Easy to be Free: Creating A Smart Wireless Network for Your Library
TSL: Silver Surfers in Cyberspace: Technology Training for Seniors
WJ: Technology Planning for Libraries
InfoPeople: Mobile Services for Libraries
TechSoup: Cloud Computing
WJ: Dealing with the Difficult Patrons
TechSoup: The Story of an Open Source Library
InfoPeople: Cool New Legal Sources Online
InfoPeople: The New Medline Plus: An In-Depth Look
Connecting to Collections: Telling the Story of Your Collections to the Press
Connecting to Collections: Using Social Media to tell Your Collections’ Stories
TechSoup: Security Basics: Keep your Computers Safe

Don’t Miss Out on the Treasures Project

Tom Newman — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:30:17 +0000

This new article in the summer issue of the CONNector helps describe a great project to help libraries digitize their local historical material and make it available on the web. The grant money is available for a limited time, so be sure to find out more about the Treasures of Connecticut Libraries project.

ALA TechSource: Meredith Farkas & John Blyberg on Organization 2.0

Kris — Mon, 10 May 2010 13:00:51 +0000

How do organizations need to be structured to successfully implement 2.0 initiatives? Why do so many 2.0 initiatives fail? In this webinar, Meredith and John will consider what it takes for libraries to implement 2.0 technologies successfully and what common mistakes/pitfalls to avoid. Q&A after the panelists’ presentations.

As a webinar registrant, you will receive follow-up correspondence from ALA Publishing.

Thursday, May 13, 2010
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Online

For additional details and registration information visit: Meredith Farkas and John Blyberg on Organization 2.0