This list is provided by Jay Turner, Director of Continuing Education, Georgia Public Library Service
March 7 (9–10:30 am)
Inside the Digital Public Library of America (OCLC)In this OCLC Research Distinguished Seminar Series presentation, Dan Cohen goes behind the scenes to discuss how the DPLA was created, how it functions as a portal and platform, what the staff is currently working on, and what's to come for the young project and organization.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.oclc.org/research/events/2014/03-07.html
March 7 (11 am–12 pm)
Innovation and Creativity in Promotion of Resources (GALE CENGAGE Learning)Join us this week to hear from Barbara Westrick, MA/MIBOA Program Chair with Ross Education LLC, who has some of the best usage on GVRL in the country. Wondering how the magic happens? Barb will be talking about their efforts to partner with other departments at their medical education center, why faculty value their digital library, and the innovative and creative ways that they promote resources with students.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://tinyurl.com/ppdzzcdMarch 7 (12–1 pm)
National Endowment for the Humanities Preservation Assistance Grants (LYRASIS)Attend a session to talk about your project ideas, as well as to get advice on crafting your narrative and goals. We will also be talking about what is eligible for potential digital preservation projects – now included in the Preservation Assistance Grant as an option.
There is a second offering of this course on March 12.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.lyrasis.org/Pages/EventDetail.aspx?Eid=B788E738-3A9B-E311-8473-002219586F0DMarch 10 (1–2 pm)
3 Questions You Need Answered Before Designing Virtual and Blended Learning (InSync Training)You have heard the buzz about Blended Learning, but have you tried to make it work in your organization? If 2014 is the year that you need to implement a Virtual Blended Learning Solution, you can relax. Early adopters have helped to establish best practices, and you can take advantage of them. This session will help get you started by introducing best practices for designing a Virtual Blended Learning solution. You will leave with strategies to plan for what needs to get done and what resources are required.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://us.insynctraining.com/3-questions- before-deigning-blended-learning/?course=41March 11 (2–4 pm)
Disaster Planning with DPlan (Connecting to Collections)Most cultural heritage organizations are aware of the need for a disaster plan that addresses prevention of and response to emergencies that may affect collections. A disaster plan is an integral component of effective collections stewardship, but preparation of a plan can be daunting. This live webinar briefly reviews the phases of emergency preparedness, then focuses on preparing a disaster plan with dPlan™ Lite, a free online disaster-planning template that focuses specifically on cultural collections.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.connectingtocollections.org/calendar/
March 11 (2–3 pm)
Social Media for Trainers (InSync Training)Explore the use of free technologies like blogs, wikis, Facebook, Twitter, and online groups to help build communication, increase participation, and enhance transfer of training to the job. We'll both define and demystify each tool. You will get ideas for applying low-cost collaboration strategies to your own training programs—both classroom and online!
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://reg131.imperisoft.com/InSyncTraining/ProgramDetail/3136383934/Registration.aspx
March 11 (2–3 pm)
Statistical Abstract of the U.S. 2014 WebinarPopular statistical reference publication for the U.S. is available to all GALILEO communities. Includes a look at content, browse and search tips, Facets and Excel options, and fun trivia. Meeting Number: 713 512 914; Password: statab
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://tinyurl.com/ps3zh7qMarch 11 (3:30–4:30 pm)
SIRS Discoverer and Educator Tools WebinarExplore Discoverer's popular Activities collection, information literacy Workbooks, in-class worksheets, standards correlations tool,and more for elementary and middle. SIRS Discoverer is available to all GALILEO K-12 schools.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://tinyurl.com/pg4atx8March 12 (11 am–12 pm)
Password Management & Security (Nebraska Library Commission)How many passwords do you have to remember for your library? How many are for your own library accounts? How many are for the library’s databases or materials accounts? For social networking? Are these passwords secure? Safe? How many of those passwords must be shared with your coworkers? Libraries everywhere struggle with passwords every day, and security is always a concern. Attend this session to learn how to ensure your passwords are safe, secure, and easily managed.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgID=12914March 12 (1–2 pm)
Tools for More Effective Nonprofit Board Meetings (4Good)While each board situation is unique, there are common challenges facing the conduct of effective nonprofit board meetings. These challenges include board size (typically 10, 12 or more), use of time, decision-making, and ability to keep members engaged and committed to the work. In this session I share a number of tools that can help boards have more effective meetings. These tools help you structure the meeting and do not require special training or facilitation skills. You can use them to improve your very next board meeting.
For more information and to register for this program,
https://4good.org/rick-lent/tools-for-more- effective-nonprofit-board-meetingsMarch 12 (2–3pm)
Teen Tech Week: Measuring Program Outcomes and Impact (Young Adult Library Services Association)Join YALSA for information on Maker Activities for Teen Tech Week. Teen Tech Week is when libraries make the time to showcase all of the great nonprint resources and services that are available to teens and their families. This year celebrate with the “DIY @ your library” theme during YALSA’s Teen Tech Week March 9-15, 2014.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KK5BD7ZMarch 12 (3–4 pm)
Maximizing Millennials - Getting What You Want from Gen Y (4Good)Need an interpreter to connect with your younger employees? You want to manage them well but you may be baffled by their behavior choices. Do they: 1) Need a lot of support with time you don’t have to give? 2) Want to be recognized for showing up to work? 3) Not live up to your standards of professionalism? 4) Expect now what it took years for you to achieve? Come learn how you can be successful managing your twenty-somethings. You can get the work product you need to succeed if you understand why Gen Y is different, their motivations, and what you can do to manage them well.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://4good.org/sherri-petro/maximizing- millennials-getting-what-you-want-from-gen-yMarch 13 (2–3 pm)
E-Books: The Present and Future (American Libraries Live)Sue Polanka, e-book expert and co-editor of the new journal eContent Quarterly, leads “The Present and Future of E-books,” an interactive discussion featuring an all-star panel. Please tune in at 2 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, March 13 for this free, streaming video broadcast that you can view from your home, library or on-the-go. This episode is sponsored by OneClickdigital and Total BooX. Joining us for the 60- minute discussion will be: Jamie LaRue, former director of Douglas County (Colo.) Libraries; Troy Juliar, vice president of Content/Acquisition, Recorded Books; Jeff Metz, product manager, OneClickdigital; and Yoav Lorch, founder and CEO, Total BooX.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://americanlibrarieslive.org/March 13 (2–3 pm)
Telling the Story of Volunteer Impact (VolunteerMatch)You want to share the impact volunteers have in your organization and in the community, but often the information you track doesn’t help you tell that story. This webinar will help you move past number of volunteers and number of hours and start telling the real story. You'll learn about information gathering and the key components to good storytelling, how to evaluate your current measurements and how to build support for a more thorough measurement and evaluation program, and how to engage other staff – paid and volunteer – in this work. You'll also receive a worksheet to help you begin to tell the story of volunteer impact in your organization.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://learn.volunteermatch.org/webinars/telling-story-volunteer-impact
March 13 (3–4 pm)
How to Get Media Coverage for Your Event (Infopeople)Join veteran newspaper, magazine and TV reporter Barbara Lewis to learn about the best ways to garner publicity for your event. She’ll discuss Top 15 Tips on dealing with the media.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=386
March 14 (2–3pm)
6 Essentials for Teams That Work (Effectiveness Institute)Do you shy away from conflict? In organizations across the world conflict is avoided. Expectations go unmet, values are violated, and overall under-performance exists because people do not know how to effectively resolve issues without resorting to the use of power. This one-hour session introduces you to concepts that enable you to begin to "integrate conflict" - to walk into it and effectively handle it - rather than avoid it.
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Geek is the New Chic: Engaging Teens in Libraries with Technology (Colorado State Library)Are you looking for ways to engage teens in your library using technology? Is your staff intimidated by both teens and technology?
Have you hosted successful technology programs for teens at your library? As a follow-up to Teen Tech Week, join this interactive CSL In Session to discuss your successes and failures, hear about initiatives from other libraries, talk about ways to extend lessons learned during Teen Tech Week into Summer Reading and beyond, and learn how to get creative with securing funding for these initiatives.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://cslinsession.cvlsites.org/March 17 (8–9 pm)
Teacher Librarian News Night: Special Spring Break Edition (Teacher Librarian Virtual Cafe)This is a LIVE show presented in news show format featuring a Wrap up of “This Month in School Libraries” and deeper discussion of topical school library issues with special guest experts. Did we mention it was LIVE?
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://tlvirtualcafe.wikispaces.com/TL+News+NightMarch 18 (12–1 pm)
Addiction and Recovery (Library Journal)With the tragic overdose of renowned actor, Philip Seymour Hoffman, many people will turn to libraries with renewed interest in the study and treatment of the disease of addiction. Join us for a remarkable webcast from with two of the most important publishers producing ground-breaking work on this subject and what it means for collection development. Questions such as what titles should be on the shelves? How does Obamacare and the Parity Act of 2008 affect access to treatment? What is the latest thinking on the causes of addiction? How does addiction affect families and what sort of books are required reading for research. On hand will be Patrick Hughes from Central Recovery Press and Alison Vandenberg of Hazelden.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2014/02/webcasts/addiction-and-recovery/
March 18 (1–2 pm)
Linked Data's Many Varieties (University of Wisconsin)For the last two years, we've been hearing a lot of talk about converting library metadata to linked data. But how? Library of Congress is working on BIBFRAME, a linked data format that is designed to carry all the data in the many millions of existing MARC records. OCLC is using schema.org, a microdata format, to enhance the Web displays of WorldCat records. Dublin Core can be written in RDF; is that linked data? In this webinar, Debra Shapiro, UW-Madison SLIS instructor, will help you untangle the acronyms, and pick your favorite flavor of linked data.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.slis.wisc.edu/2014webinars.htmMarch 18 (2–3 pm)
Geek the Library Campaign Information (Geek the Library)Get a complete Geek the Library overview and your questions answered in a live format. Our informational webinars are a simple way to learn about the details before committing to participate in the program.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://get.geekthelibrary.org/webinars/March 19 (12–1 pm)
Breezing Along with the RML (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)This is the monthly update of activities and issues related to the National Network of Libraries of Medicine- MidContinental Region. NN/LM Assessment & Evaluation Coordinator, Betsy Kelly and NN/LM Kansas/Technology Coordinator, Rachel Vukas share their knowledge on Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/March 19 (12–1 pm)
Scaling-Up Excellence (American Management Association)In this webcast, Stanford professor and bestselling author Robert Sutton will explore what it takes for leaders and teams to spread better beliefs and actions throughout an organization. Sutton will reveal how the best leaders and teams develop, deploy, and instill the right mindsets in their people -- rather than ruining or watering down the very things that have fueled successful growth in the past.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.amanet.org/training/webcasts/Scaling-Up-Excellence.aspxMarch 19 (1–2pm)
Best Practices for Virtual Leadership Development (Training Magazine Network)The challenge of leadership in global organizations and the deficit of emerging leaders are two of the many factors leading businesses to explore alternative approaches to leadership development. New technologies have opened to door to creative, cost-effective, and engaging ways to train your future leaders regardless of their location.
http://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/welcome/on24_mar19March 19 (1–2pm)
Strategic Planning Part 1: Cultivation & Organizational Development (4Good)Strategic planning should be a means not only to produce a strategy, but also to engage and cultivate stakeholders, develop leadership, and generate new energy, commitment and consensus around mission. Its primary product is not a written plan, but strategic thinking within the organization, which is achieved through a process of planning followed by a process of implementation. A well-conceived and managed planning process can be the most effective form of organizational development.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://4good.org/sam-frank/strategic- planning-part-1-cultivation-organizational-developmentMarch 19 (2–3 pm)
Building a Future-Friendly Nonprofit Board (VolunteerMatch)Join VolunteerMatch for the March 2014 Nonprofit Insights webinar that will focus on how to cultivate, engage and retain great board members that are "future-friendly." We'll hear from Jenifer Holland, Director of Consulting at BoardSource, about best practices and strategies for finding and engaging the best board members for your organization. We'll also be joined by Shayla Price, Executive Director for the National Search Dog Alliance, who will share her first-hand experience working with boards from the nonprofit side, as well as serving as a board member herself.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://learn.volunteermatch.org/webinars/building-future-friendly-nonprofit-board
March 19 (2–3 pm)
From Superheroes to Vampires: The Hottest Graphic Novels of 2014 (Library Journal)Join us for an exclusive sneak peek at some of the great graphic novels hitting the shelves over the next few months, plus hear tips on how to share the exciting world of graphic novels with your patrons. Get the insider’s view from DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Del Rey, Archie Comics, Kodansha and more. There’s something for everyone; find out more about a certain superhero’s 75th birthday party and just what the heck is happening in Riverdale. Are vampires really killing off our favorite teens?
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2014/02/webcasts/graphic-novel-titles-of-2014/March 19 (2–3pm)
Power Up Story Time by TALKING: Reading with Toddlers and Preschoolers in Small Groups (Early Childhood Investigations)
In this webinar, given jointly by a developmental psychologist and a children’s librarian, we will explore: What children at different ages (from 6 months to 3 or 4 years) do with books, What books children like at different ages and why, How to generate interest and engagement with different kinds of books,
Using books as conversation starters and conversation extenders, Sharing books in multi-aged groups, Supporting teachers to create and make the most of book-sharing opportunities, at circle time and beyond, and Engaging families to build their children’s love of books and a shared “culture of reading.”
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://tinyurl.com/nr8meuxMarch 19 (3–4 pm)
The Librarian as the Candidate; or How to Run Against Your Own Library and Win (San Jose State University)From the president down to local races, voters are activated by candidates they “know,” not platforms or policy statements. For library elections or funding advocacy, your work as a librarian makes you the best kind of candidate. In advocacy, we tend to talk to the public, to funders, and to voters about our institutions. We need to instead introduce you, the professional librarians, as change-agents in your communities who are worth the funding.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about- slis/colloquia/Spring%202014March 19 (7–8pm)
Finding eResources for Library Programming (GALE CENGAGE Learning)Using the tools available through Gale Cengage Learning, this one hour webinar will show you how to locate resources specifically for popular library programs like Black History Month or Poetry Month. Book and periodical titles available to Oregon residents that relate to these programs will be discussed as well as strategies for easily getting these tools to patrons and students.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://nwcentral.org/finding-eresources- library-programmingMarch 20 (11 am–12 pm)
From Outreach to Engagement (Montana State Library)Libraries help communities meet many needs, but how can we go beyond that – to become truly engaged in our communities? How do we discover the hidden assets in our communities? How can libraries transform communities? Please join Montana State Library consultant Lauren McMullen to explore new directions in community partnerships and engagement. This session is based on the concept of Abundant Community and practice of Asset Based Community Development, a program developed at Northeastern University and part of the program at last year’s R-Squared library conference in Telluride, Colorado.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://tinyurl.com/q984fr3Community Connections: Break with Tradition! (WebJunction)Are you looking for fresh ways to connect your library with your community? Find out how these Nebraska libraries moved beyond traditional partnerships by uncovering shared commitment to community needs with new partners, especially local businesses. These new connections led to programming and events that promote health, literacy and entertainment for the whole community. The efforts extend the library’s marketing reach, build library support, and strengthen community relationships—all at little or no cost.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/community-connections.html
March 21 (11 am–12 pm)
What Are You Doing for National Library Week? (GALE CENGAGE Learning)Wondering what to do for National Library Week this year and next? Joshua Schu, Head of Adult Services at Farmington Community Library in Michigan, will be joining us on this week's show as an expert on fantastic programming and curriculum for National Library Week. He's got activities planned for teens, outreach, educational classes, and more—come hear how he plans to partner with his community and get the word out to make it a success!
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://tinyurl.com/m7u2f9nMarch 25 (2–3 pm)
Instructional Design for the Real World: Tricks to Speed it up, Make it less Painful, and Amaze your Friends (InSync Training)Join in for a fast, fun tour of quick tools and tricks that will support rapid instructional design, cut to the heart of needs analysis, and improve communication with subject matter experts and managers and others requesting training solutions.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://reg131.imperisoft.com/InSyncTraining/ProgramDetail/3136383937/Registration.aspx
March 26 (12– pm)
Developing Your Emotional Resilience (American Management Association)This webcast explains the role of emotions in management and explores how and why managing your emotions can help make you a better leader. You’ll see real examples and get loads of practical hints that you can use straight away.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.amanet.org/training/webcasts/Developing-Your-Emotional-Resilience.aspxMarch 26 (1–2:30 pm)
Skip Tracing: Finding Personal and Business Information (Washington State Library)There are many websites that provide information on individuals and businesses but not all are created equal. This class will help public librarians know where to look for different types of information and how to evaluate a site to determine its accuracy and trustworthiness. Participants will learn how to use free web-based resources to find: • Telephone, Address and Other Verification Information • Professional Licensing • Real Property • Criminal and Court • Web Presence (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/training/trainingView.aspx?event=833&audience=stateMarch 26 (1–2pm)
Tapping Into Your Inner Relational Leadership to Create Change (4Good)Great leaders make relationships a priority. This workshop, based on the work of Dr. Jean Baker Miller, Dr. Judith Jordan and others, focuses on the components of Relational Cultural Theory. Relational Cultural Theory “is not forming a separated, independent self, but rather the ability to participate actively in relationships that foster the well-being of everyone involved (i.e. growth-fostering relationships.” The theory teaches the source of human suffering is isolation and that the end to isolation is the creation of relationships and establishing high quality connections. Learn in this session the components of the theory to build lasting connections within your teams, organizations and communities.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://4good.org/froswa-booker-drew-- 2/tapping-into-your-inner-relational-leadership-to-create-changeMarch 26 (3–4 pm)
Changing Lives & the Public Library: Career Online High School (Library Journal)Career Online High School offers students the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma while earning real-world career skills. Part of the world’s first accredited, private online school district, Career Online High School is specifically designed to reengage adults into the education system and prepare them for entry into post-secondary education or the workforce.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2014/02/webcasts/changing-lives-the-public-library-career-online-high- school/March 27 (12–1 pm)
eResources and the Common Core (GALE CENGAGE Learning)The Common Core Standards are coming. How can the Gale eResources help teachers get ready for them? How can teachers find informational texts to teach to these new standards? This one hour webinar session will discuss certain aspects of the common core standards and show librarians and teachers how to find articles to support these new standards.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://nwcentral.org/eresources-and- common-core-0March 27 (2–3 pm)
Evolution of the Library in a 1:1 School (EasyBib)The start of a 1:1 program in a school means big changes for the library and librarian. Kara Thorstenson is library media specialist who has lived it, learned from it, and whose library is thriving. Learn how to work with staff and students while transitioning into a 1:1 library and school.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://easybib.enterthemeeting.com/m/KNTC6DVGMarch 27 (2–3 pm)
Health Happens in Libraries: Prioritizing Patron and Partner Engagement (WebJunction)Staying attuned to community needs and engaging strong partners to address those needs are hallmarks of 21st century public librarianship. Libraries across the country have implemented inventive patron and partner engagement approaches in conjunction with the initial open enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act, which ends March 31, 2014. Join the Health Happens in Libraries project team for this interactive session, to discuss how your library can integrate these best practices into your local health information service priorities.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/prioritizing-patron-and-partner-engagement.html
March 27 (3–4 pm)
Government Information Expertise Online: Beyond the First Century of Federal Depository Library
Program Practice (Lib2Gov)This webinar will offer insights and techniques in how practicing Government Information professionals can take the strengths and opportunities of the depository library experience into several promising areas of digital reference, discovery tools for government information, and deliberative outreach to your community.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://tinyurl.com/o4vpbchMarch 27 (3:30–4:30 pm)
SIRS Discoverer and Educator Tools WebinarExplore Discoverer's popular Activities collection, information literacy Workbooks, in-class worksheets, standards correlations tool,and more for elementary and middle. SIRS Discoverer is available to all GALILEO K-12 schools.
For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://tinyurl.com/qg53lqr
