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Continuous Learning, School Libraries, Youth Services
Youth and Young Adult Services Workshops
February 23rd, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?
The Youth Services Forum and the Young Adult Services Forum are pleased to present the 2012 ILA Spring Workshops. This year’s workshops will highlight “sense”-ational programming and outreach ideas for special populations of children and teens and will feature discussions led by professionals on legal issues as they relate to youth and teen services.

Learn practical tips and best practices for creating programs for children with special needs, as well as outreaching tips and resources for services in your community. Find out how you can adapt programs to make them more inclusive, and considerations to take when creating programs for special populations.

Program Locations and Dates
- RAILS – Rockford on April 9th from 9:30 a.m – 1:00 p.m.
- IHLS – Edwardsville on April 11th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Champaign Public Library on April 12th from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Arlington Heights Memorial Library on April 13th from 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Registration is $30 for ILA Members and $40 for Non-Members. CPDU credit will be available at each location.

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Continuous Learning, E-Learning
Twitter for Job Seekers: Tips for Helping Your Library’s Job-seeking Patrons
February 22nd, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?

Thursday, February 23 ♦ 1 pm Central / 11 am Pacific ♦ 60 min

Twitter is one of the best online tools for networking and job seeking. Whether browsing job postings or connecting with people in your field, Twitter offers something for everyone. This session will cover tips and techniques for helping patrons network and find jobs on Twitter, and provide your library with ways to use Twitter in support of job seekers. Learn how you can use “tweets” to extend and augment your library services, showcase the resources and programs you provide job seekers and demonstrate the powerful connections you create in your library community.

Presenters: Brooke Roegge, digital information specialist, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (@PositivelyMN); and Andrea Snyder, manager, Job & Career Information Center, Enoch Pratt Free Library/Maryland State Library Resource Center (@JobCenter_Pratt).

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Continuous Learning, E-Learning, Online Learning
Enroll in LE@D Courses by the End of February
February 7th, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?
Due to the closure of the LE@D program at the University of North Texas, the LE@D courses are available for enrollment at WebJunction Illinois through February 29, 2012.

5 Most popular LE@D courses at WebJunction:
- Managing Difficult Patrons with Confidence! (LE@D)
- Cataloging Basics 101 (LE@D)
- Online Research Strategies for Librarians (LE@D)
- Genealogy: An Introduction for Library Staff (LE@D)
- Social Media 101: Business & Career Tools (LE@D)
To view all the courses and to enroll, go to the Illinois Course Catalog and click on the LE@D link at the top of the Provider list. Please note you must be signed into your WebJunction Illinois account in order to view the course catalog.

Once you enroll, you will then have one year from that date to complete the course.

IMPORTANT: Immediately after enrolling, launch the course from your My Courses page and follow the instructions to request a special University of North Texas login unique to your enrollment. When you receive the email with your login, please use it at least once before February 29 to ensure your access is verified.
Continuous Learning, E-Learning, Technology
Cloud Computing 101
February 6th, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?

Thursday, February 9 ♦ 1 pm Central / 11 am Pacific ♦ 60 min

“Cloud computing” seems to be all the rage, but what actually is it? This webinar 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.

Presenter: Roy Tennant, Senior Program Officer in the Research Division of OCLC.

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Continuous Learning, E-Learning, Programming
Adult Programs on a $0 Budget
January 31st, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 ♦ 1 pm Central / 11 am Pacific ♦ 60 min

In just a few short years, the Laurens County Library, in rural South Carolina, has created an impressive and well attended series of adult programs on a shoestring budget. Join us for a webinar, hosted in collaboration with WebJunction and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, to learn how the library selects topics, recruits presenters, raises funds, and promotes through effective public relations practices. Find out what Laurens has done that works, what doesn’t work, and learn how your adult programming can make your library a valued community hub, building awareness and increasing usage of all your services.

Presented by: Joey P. Holmes, library assistant at the Laurens County Library (SC)

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Continuous Learning, E-Learning
It Takes a Community to Bridge the Digital Divide
January 31st, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 ♦ 12 pm Central / 10 am Pacific ♦ 60 min ♦ Cost $0

In FCC Chairman Genachowski’s announcement of the sweeping Connect2Compete initiative to increase broadband connectivity and Internet access across the nation, he listed an impressive array of partners who are joining in the effort. Although he singled out libraries as “vital centers for digital literacy,” any effective actions must involve the whole community of players.

Join us in this webinar to hear about the key role that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is playing in the broadband adoption challenge and the actions already underway for building digital communities. And also hear insights on the collaborative roles and efforts of city/county governments and public and private organizations. Learn how to get started with inclusion efforts from organizations who have taken the steps to implement practical programs which meet local needs and share your ideas about collaborative efforts which lead digital inclusion.

Presenters: Susan Hildreth, director, Institute of Museum and Library Services; Ron Carlee, chief operating officer, International City/County Management Association; and David Keyes, community technology program manager, City of Seattle.

Early Registration >>
Continuous Learning, E-Learning, ISL E-news
Upcoming State Library Services Webinars for State Employees
January 30th, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?
The Illinois State Library has scheduled four 30-minute webinars to discuss ISL services for state employees this February. Topics include: Access to Print and Electronic Maps, Access to ISL Databases, Illinois Blue Books vs. the Illinois Digital Archives, and eBooks available through the ISL.

Reference librarians from the Illinois State Library will conduct the following webinars:
- Thursday, February 2, 9:30–10 a.m. Access to Print and Electronic Maps
- Thursday, February 9, 9:30–10 a.m. Access to Illinois State Library Databases
- Thursday, February 16, 9:30–10 a.m. Illinois Blue Books via the Illinois Digital Archives (IDA)
- Thursday, February 23, 9:30–10 a.m. Electronic books available from the Illinois State Library
To participate, please register here. Participants may register for more than one session. A confirmation e-mail with instructions will be sent to you. For further information, please contact the Illinois State Library at 217-558-1945 or e-mail Deb Aggertt at daggertt@ilsos.net.
Continuous Learning, ISL E-news
Monday Deadline for “On the Front Lines” Conference Scholarship Applications
January 27th, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?

The Illinois State Library’s highly acclaimed “On the Front Lines” conference for ‘front line’ library staff is returning March 12–14 at the University of Illinois Springfield. Registration and information is now available at L2.

Forty scholarships will be awarded to cover costs of the registration fee, conference supplied meals and a two-night hotel stay. The scholarship does not cover travel or incidentals. The deadline to submit scholarship applications is NEXT MONDAY, January 30.

Scholarship recipients will be announced in early February. Find the scholarship application here. For questions or comments, please email Gwen Harrison at gharrison@ilsos.net or call her at 217-785-7334.
Continuous Learning, Library Management, Library Systems
Public Library Budgets for Trustees and Directors
January 23rd, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?

Are you looking for an affordable training opportunity to learn more about your library’s finances? This workshop will cover the basics of public library budgets and is targeted for Trustees and Directors. Participants will learn important terminology, how to develop a working budget and legal requirements for passing important ordinances such as The Levy and Budget & Appropriation.

The workshop, presented by Beverly Obert, will be held at the Chatham Area Public Library on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m CST. Register in L2 by February 24th for $5.00. On site registration will be $7 per person. Questions can be directed to Amy Ihnen at Director@chathamlib.org or 217-483-2713.

Register Early >>
Continuous Learning, E-Learning, Technology
It’s Not too Late to Sign Up for the Last Webinar of the Month!
January 19th, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?

Join us for this month’s second webinar, Developing and Maintaining E-Reader Policies and Procedures for Libraries on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 1p.m. Central.

Presenters David Newyear and Daniel Schwartz will be discussing the the nuts and bolts of serving patrons with gadgets, including policies and procedures for libraries lending e-readers and for patrons using their own readers to access library e-book collections. Hear from a library who has e-reader policies and procedures in place, including how they review and update polices; and from a library who’s recently developed policies and procedures after researching and learning from many other libraries.

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Continuous Learning

Continuous Learning, School Libraries, Youth Services

Youth and Young Adult Services Workshops

Continuous Learning, E-Learning

Twitter for Job Seekers: Tips for Helping Your Library’s Job-seeking Patrons

Continuous Learning, E-Learning, Online Learning

Enroll in LE@D Courses by the End of February

Continuous Learning, E-Learning, Technology

Cloud Computing 101

Continuous Learning, E-Learning, Programming

Adult Programs on a $0 Budget

Continuous Learning, E-Learning

It Takes a Community to Bridge the Digital Divide

Continuous Learning, E-Learning, ISL E-news

Upcoming State Library Services Webinars for State Employees

Continuous Learning, ISL E-news

Monday Deadline for “On the Front Lines” Conference Scholarship Applications

Continuous Learning, Library Management, Library Systems

Public Library Budgets for Trustees and Directors

Continuous Learning, E-Learning, Technology

It’s Not too Late to Sign Up for the Last Webinar of the Month!