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It Takes a Community to Bridge the Digital Divide
March 1st, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 ♦ 12 pm Central ♦ 60 min

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 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.

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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, 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, E-Learning
Developing and Maintaining E-Reader Policies and Procedures for Libraries
January 3rd, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 ♦ 1 pm Central ♦ 60 min

As debates rage on about e-books, publishers and privacy, how are libraries approaching policies for managing e-readers? Join us for this webinar focused on 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.

Presenters: David Newyear, adult information services manager, Mentor Public Library, Ohio; and Daniel Schwartz, library director, Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, Kerrville, Texas.

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Continuous Learning, E-Learning
Organizational Storytelling for Librarians: Using Stories for Leadership, Community, and Advocacy
January 3rd, 2012 | Permalink | Comment?

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 ♦ 1 pm Central ♦ 60 min

Join us for this webinar to learn about the process of leading and managing through organizational storytelling. Librarians can use personal stories within the organization for leadership (tell them who you are and why you are here), team building (sharing your vision effectively, rediscovering and honoring the mission of the organization), and moving through change (honoring the past as you move toward the future; listening to others, communicating your goals through story). Learn how to “retool” storytelling with new concepts of organizational storytelling gleaned from business and other sectors, with specific examples and powerful tools to improve library communication and advocacy. Also hear effective library stories and learn tactics shared by “story” expert Robert McKee who uses screenwriting methods to bring truth and tension to storytelling. In this webinar, co-sponsored by ALA TechSource and WebJunction, hear how libraries tell their story to strengthen organizations, build community and to amplify the value they bring to their communities.

Presenters: Kate Marek, professor at Dominican University’s Graduate School of Library and Information Science, and author of Organizational Storytelling for Librarians (ALA, 2011); and Chris Rippel, head of continuing education, Central Kansas Library System.

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Continuous Learning, E-Learning

It Takes a Community to Bridge the Digital Divide

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, E-Learning, Technology

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

Continuous Learning, E-Learning

Developing and Maintaining E-Reader Policies and Procedures for Libraries

Continuous Learning, E-Learning

Organizational Storytelling for Librarians: Using Stories for Leadership, Community, and Advocacy