The list is in chronological order. All times are Central time.

6/4/2012
Noon – 1:00 (CT)
Fundraising Steps with Press Stephens (Wyoming Library Association and Wyoming State Library)
Join Press Stephens, formerly with the Wyoming Community Foundation, to learn about the Steps to Take When Faced With a Significant Fundraising Task.   

6/4/2012
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. (CT)
Be the Change You Want to See in your Library Media Center (TL Cafe)
Tell us what support you need to make your media center the perfect learning environment. Advocacy tools? Professional development opportunities? Access to curriculum tools? Other resources? Our panelists will introduce some charged questions. Your answers will be fed into a bank from which action steps will be selected by the Minnesota Educational Media Organization (MEMO). MEMO will share their program with other state professional organizations so that it can be duplicated.  

6/5/2012
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (CT)
Grantseeking Basics (Grantspace)
Are you a representative of a nonprofit organization? Are you new to fundraising? Do you want to learn how the funding research process works, and what tools and resources are available? Learn how to become a better grantseeker! In this class we will cover: what you need to have in place before you seek a grant; the world of grantmakers; the grantseeking process; and available tools and resources.  

6/6/2012
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (CT)
NCompass Live: IT Security for Libraries (Nebraska Library Commission)
Most any library can be a target, so join Blake Carver, the Owner of LISHost.org, and get some ideas on how to make your library and your home more secure. Carver covers privacy, as it is closely related to security, and should be taken seriously. He shares many ways to stay safe online, how to secure your browser, PC, and other devices you and your patrons use every day. He also tackles some common security myths, talks about secure passwords and network security, as well as hardware and PC security. Carver discusses security issues that you’ll find in your library as well as tricks sysadmins can do with servers to make things safer for you, and that you’ll never see as an end user.  

6/6/2012
Noon – 1:00 (CT)
Systemic Stress Management in the Persona and the Organization (Nonprofit Webinars)
This webinar will explain the traditional relationship between pressure, tension and stress as it can be seen in human and social systems. The participants will haver the opportunity to understand how stress is created in NFP Organizations and in their professionals, and how to develop strategies to reduce its frequency, severity and crippling effects.  

6/6/2012
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. (CT)
Danger in the Comfort Zone (Colorado State Library)
Rationally we know that change is imminent and to stay competitive we must adapt quickly, but emotionally we want to stay in our “comfort zone.” For things to change, somebody has to start acting differently. Maybe it’s you; maybe it’s your coworkers. Join us for a thought provoking conversation on how you and those around you can break out of your comfort zones to move towards success in these challenging times.  

6/7/2012
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (CT)
 Best Kept Secret: Marketing the Small & Rural Library (WebJunction)
Is your small or rural library the community’s best kept secret? Libraries are not known for “tooting their own horns” so valuable services and resources go unnoticed. Join us for a webinar, hosted by WebJunction in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, to learn about marketing and branding and what it means to the 21st century small and rural library. Michelle and Melinda will talk about ways to build mutually beneficial business partnerships that result in free media advertising as well as sponsorship for events and services. These marketing techniques are guaranteed to lead to long term development opportunities as well as sustainability.  

6/7/2012
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (CT)
 When Webinars Attack!: Getting from Tedious to Terrific (Infopeople)
You’ve been asked (or maybe you actually volunteered) to do a webinar. Now what? You’ve sat through your share of horrendous webinars, and you don’t want to inflict one on anyone else. How do you prepare? How is a webinar different from giving an in-person presentation? How do you keep people interested so they don’t just go spend the whole time on Facebook? The questions can be overwhelming and the challenges numerous. Find out what works and what doesn’t, and how to keep your audience engaged. Learn how to avoid the common mistakes that newbie presenters make. Discover what it takes to get asked to do it again–you can make your first (or next) webinar ROCK!  

6/8/2012
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (CT)
The Legal Side of the Creative Classroom (The TLT Group)
We’ve all done it. We’ve put together a PowerPoint with images that were not ours, we’ve converted a VHS tape to DVD, we’ve copied something off of a web page for inclusion into our lecture notes. But, did you have permission from the publisher? Did you know that you needed permission? This session will cover the Fair Use Act, TEACH Act, and how they pertain to your learning activities.  Open up the creativity in your classroom by knowing what rules you have to play by, which ones you can bend, and even ones you can break.  

6/12/2012
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (CT)
What is new in Audiobooks (Booklist)
Celebrate National Audiobook Month this 6/with Booklist! Representatives from AudioGO, Books on Tape/Random House, Dreamscape, Recorded Books, and Tantor Audio will discuss the latest audios and upcoming trends in this hour-long, free webinar. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with audiobook experts and get a preview of summer and fall listening titles. Moderated by Booklist Media Editor Sue-Ellen Beauregard.  

6/12/2012
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (CT)
eBooks: a New Paradigm in Douglas County, or a New Twist on the Past? (Library Journal)
The staff at the Douglas County Libraries in Colorado have been implementing for the past year an innovative ebook lending model that gives the library actual ownership of the ebook file, rather than leasing access to it via a third party. The library has its own content server and after striking deals with various publishers it loads the files onto the server and applies the requisite DRM before lending. The library is providing a concrete example of how in the digital age libraries remain reliable stewards of intellectual content.  

6/12/2012
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (CT)
Tell Me Something I Don’t Know – Meaningful Community Engagement (Infopeople)
Library consultants Joan Frye Williams and George Needham strongly believe that it’s important to involve the people we serve in library planning and evaluation, but traditional approaches to community engagement are often far too expensive and time consuming for the limited results they produce. They can also be downright boring for all concerned!  This one-hour webinar will offer a lively look at practical, affordable, enjoyable techniques for garnering civilian input without surrendering professional judgment.  

6/13/2012
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (CT)
NCompass LIve: “Intended Process” as Director-Facilitated Trustee Education: Nonresident Fees Case Study (Nebraska Library Commission)
Steve Fosselman, director of the Grand Island Public Library, will illustrate a trustee training model he calls “Intended Process”, which he has used to involve and educate trustees on complex issues. Steve will use a real life example where results may vary from library to library, but it’s the process that makes it trustee education with the result of an informed decision free from too many “unintended consequences.”

  6/13/2012
11:00 – Noon (CT)
Word of Mouth Marketing 101 (American Management Association)
How do you create a word of mouth marketing campaign? In this webcast, you’ll learn how to energize your fans and generate positive word of mouth about your brand. We’re going to get specific here: Where to start, what to do, and how to make it successful. Guess what? It’s common-sense stuff that you can use the next day without a big budget.  

6/13/2012
Noon – 1:00 (CT)
Cataloging at the Crossroads: Challenging the Only Show in Town (Library Journal)
With the acquisition of its last remaining competitor in 2006, OCLC became the only full service bibliographic utility in the U.S. The idea for a new, low-cost, highly functional alternative to OCLC for cataloging arose from a series of conversations with librarians who wereinterested in having a choice in library cataloging services, removing restrictions on the use of data, and finding a way to reduce costs during tough economic times. SkyRiver Technology Solutions, launched in 2009, is increasingly seen as a viable alternative to OCLC. Our panel will examine the future for competition in the library cataloging marketplace in light of changing assumptions about library service, new technologies, and unprecedented economic challenges.  

6/13/2012
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (CT)
Nonprofit Leadership Across Generations (Nonprofit Webinars)
From Working Across Generations to Liquid Leadership to Daring Lead, everyone in the nonprofit and corporate communities is talking about to harness and build multi-generational leadership. With four generations in the work place today it can be a challenge to learn and implement strategies that will get the most out of each generation to reach your organizational goals and serve your mission. Luckily, there are resources available that explain the characteristics of each generation, what motivates them, and strategies that leverage the best leadership qualities no matter the age. Join us for Nonprofit Leadership Across Generations to learn practical ways to build up current leaders in your organization and prepare the path to new leadership.  

6/13/2012
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (CT)
Operation Health: Resources for Veterans and Their Families (Infopeople)
Injured war veterans have always been a part of U.S. history, but the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in a significant increase of debilitating injuries. Returning veterans face many health issues, from physical injuries to mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, substance abuse and suicide. Women returning from deployment face additional issues, while spouses and family members have unique needs of their own. This webinar will provide an overview of the most pressing issues faced by returning veterans and their loved ones and what libraries can do to help.  

6/13/2012
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. (CT)
Funding Cuts Got You Down? 10 Insider Tactics for Impacting the Funding Debate (American Library Association)
Are you dealing with funding cuts in your community?  At your school?  Are you frustrated with council members, legislators, administrators and others who do not understand the value you bring to the community?  In this online session featuring Stephanie Vance of Advocacy Associates, you’ll learn 10 insider tactics for effective influence that will increase your library’s perceived value, as well as demonstrate why you are one of the best investments around.  And if 10 aren’t enough, you’ll get 10 more at the ALA annual meeting, particularly as they relate to the campaign season, which is an ideal time to capture everyone’s attention.

  6/14/2012
Noon – 1:00 (CT)
Online Survey Tools and Techniques (idealware)
It’s never been easier to conduct surveys, with a plethora of solid and useful tools that help you create online survey instruments.  We’ll talk through the lower cost and a few of the more robust online survey tools that are available, and look at a few in action.  We’ll wind up with best practices on designing a solid and reputable online survey, recruiting participants, and analyzing the data.

6/14/2012
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (CT)
Authority, Connectivity, and Discovery: The Evolving Role of Reference in the Wiki Age (Library Journal)
Why are traditionally-published reference resources still necessary? What are publishers doing to make them accessible, usable, and discoverable in the library and on the free Web? How are these changes impacting reference’s presence in the library? How are user habits affecting how reference is published, developed, and utilized?  

6/14/2012
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (CT)
Tips for the Positive Deviant (InSync Training)
Researcher Jerry Sternin discovered that, “In every group there are a minority of people who find better and more successful solutions to the challenges at hand. Even though they have access to exactly the same resources as the rest of the group, their uncommon practices or behaviors allow them to flourish”. One of our favorite positive deviants, Jane Bozarth, will lead you on an overview: who are some positive deviants? What kinds of success have they had? How did they do it? Plus: 5 critical behaviors necessary for those who aspire to positive deviancy! Note: this session is intended for high performing, high potential staff and those who supervise them. It is not aimed at “fixing” problem performers.

  6/14/2012
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (CT)
Making the Most of Email Marketing (blackbaud)
Are you tracking and utilizing data about your supporters such as phone calls, email communication, direct mail touches, volunteer activity, event attendance, and donation history and amounts? If not, you should be! Join us to learn winning strategies and tools for supercharging your email marketing program through data tracking, personalization, segmentation, and supporter feedback.  

6/19/2012
Noon – 1:00 (CT)
That’s Not What I Said!: Foundations of Interpersonal Communication (WebJunction)
Our personalities affect how we view and relate to the world. Each of us have different learning and communication styles, fears, insecurities and defense mechanisms. This presentation will provide you with the tools to recognize your own and others’ differences and become more aware of how they affect your relationships with customers and co-workers.  

6/20/2012
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (CT)
After The Gift: How To Build A Satisfied, Loyal Donor Base (Nonprofit Webinars)
Everything you do after someone makes their first donation will determine if they will give that all-important second gift. 50-80% never do. And this is costing you money. Why? Because it’s much more expensive to find a new donor than it is for you to keep a current donor. This webinar will explain the reasons donors often stop giving to your organization and what you can do to change that.  

6/26 /2012
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. (CT)
Turning Stress into Power (InSync Training)
Managing stress effectively has less to do with managing external events – things you can’t control – and more to do with better managing yourself. This session focuses on strategies for taking charge of your own responses to stress and turning them to more productive reactions and behaviors.  

6/27/2012
10:00 – 11:00 a.m. (CT)
NCompass Live: Tech Talk with Michael Sauers (Nebraska Library Commission)
In this monthly feature, the NLC’s Technology Innovation Librarian, Michael Sauers, will discuss the tech news of the month and share new and exciting tech for your library. There will also be plenty of time in each episode for you to ask your tech questions. So, bring your questions with you, or send them in ahead of time, and Michael will have your answers.  

6/27/2012
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (CT)
An Introduction to the LSSC Program (Library Support Staff Certification Program/ American Library Association) (CT)
LSSC will offer an hour-long webinar on the program and how it works.  The presentation will explain the value of this certification to Library Support Staff, employers, and library users. You will also have the opportunity to have all of your questions answered by program staff members. This webinar is open to all interested candidates.

6/28/2012
Noon – 1:00 (CT)
Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits (Grantspace)
This class is designed for new nonprofits or community groups with very little experience in grantseeking. We focus specifically on foundation fundraising. The course will address such questions as: What groundwork do I have to have in place before approaching foundations for funding? What are the steps to obtaining incorporation and nonprofit status and where can I get some help to do so? What are the characteristics of successful nonprofits?  This session will provide you with a step-by-step checklist approach to help you determine your own readiness for foundation fundraising.