Thursday, May 7, 2015

Professional Development Events in May

This list is provided by Georgia Public Library Service.
Visit the GPLS CE Calendar for the latest and greatest in library continuing education.

Some selections include:
 
Monday, May 11 (1-2 PM)
Flourish with Feedback (Training Magazine Network)

Feedback is a powerful intervention for improving human performance. Everyone gives and receives feedback every day in the workplace. Given appropriately, feedback can enhance a person’s motivation, competency, and self-image. Given inappropriately, feedback can leave a person feeling resentful, patronized, confused, stupid, and ashamed. In this interactive webinar, Thiagi and Matt will use LOLAs (Live Online Learning Activities) to help you become more proficient in both sides of using effective feedback: giving and receiving.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/events/424

Tuesday, May 12 (2-3 PM)
What We’re Reading for Fall 2015: Staff Favorites from Penguin Random House Library Marketing (Booklist)

Join Booklist for a free, hour-long webinar with the Penguin Random House Library Marketing staff as they share their top picks for Fall 2015. Find out what new books made their TBR piles and get the inside scoop on their predictions for the fall’s sleeper hits and blockbuster bestsellers. Booklist Adult Books senior editor Donna Seaman will also offer her selections of not-to-be-missed Penguin Random House titles from the forthcoming season. Due to the overwhelming response from the first “What We’re Reading” webinar, Penguin Random House is giving away twice as many tote bags! Attendees to the live webinar will be entered to win one of 50 ARC-filled “Keep Calm and Read On” tote bags.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://tinyurl.com/mvmwv4w

Wednesday, May 13 (11 AM-12 PM)
A Conversation with ALA President Courtney Young (Nebraska Library Commission)

Join ALA President Courtney Young for a conversation about ALA’s strategic planning process and the strategic directions. With the current plan running through 2015, ALA is currently in the process of articulating the Association’s strategic direction for the next three to five years. Building on the Council- adopted Key Action Areas, three strategic initiatives have been identified as priority areas of focus for the Association after a series of conversations with members during 2013 and 2014. These three strategic initiatives are: Advocacy, Information Policy, and Professional & Leadership Development.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgID=14075

Wednesday, May 13 (1-2 PM)
Cybersecurity: A Shared Responsibility with Infinite Opportunities (Federal Depository Library Program)

The world is more interconnected than ever before; with more connectivity comes more responsibility. The Federal Government is committed to raising cybersecurity awareness across the Nation; this involves working across all levels of government, with the private sector, and internationally to defend against and respond to cyber incidents, while protecting individual privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties. As a librarian, you are a trusted resource for many Americans and have a unique opportunity to help spread awareness for cybersecurity and make the Internet a more secure experience for everyone. During this presentation, you will learn about the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s free cybersecurity resources including the Stop.Think.Connect. campaign.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://tinyurl.com/kwx37gx

Wednesday, May 13 (2-3 PM)
Project Outcome: An Overview of PLA’s Latest Initiative for Libraries (Public Library Association)

Learn about Project Outcome, PLAs latest field-driven initiative. Project Outcome will help libraries better measure the outcomes of the services they offer to patrons and provide the resources and support to effectively communicate and implement their findings for advocacy, partnership, and planning activities. This interactive webinar will provide insights from the field about measuring outcomes. Presenters will share their experiences piloting Project Outcome’s easy-to-use surveys and discuss future opportunities to enroll.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.ala.org/pla/onlinelearning/webinars/projectoutcome

Wednesday, May 13 (3-4 PM)
Discovery Services and the User Experience (Library Journal)

Libraries have invested a great deal of time and effort into choosing and implementing discovery systems, often to mixed responses from students and faculty. Learn how libraries have marketed these services to their users and assessed users’ experience with discovery tools.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2015/04/webcasts/discovery-services-and-the-user-experience/

Friday, May 15 (2-3 PM)
People – Difficult or Different (Effectiveness Institute)

Why are some clients or co-workers so frustrating to work with? Or more importantly, why would anyone think of YOU as a difficult person? For example, isn’t it irritating when the person across the desk or on the phone can’t seem to ever make a decision… or makes a snap decision only to change it a day later? In this interactive and engaging Webinar, you will discover why “different” does not have to mean “difficult.” Then you will learn the magic of making slight adjustments in your awareness and behavior that will have a significant impact on your ability to “click” with customers and co-workers. You will laugh as you identify your behavior style, as well as those with whom you work. While you laugh, you will also learn that people are different and that “intent” doesn’t always equal “impact.” In short, you will realize how to make work… less work!

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
http://www.effectivenessinstitute.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=71&Itemid=0


Tuesday, May 19 (3-4 PM)
Cracking the Code - Coding in the Library (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)

Join us for an hour long webinar where we will look at FREE resources for teaching K-12 computer programming via your library. The best part? You need zero coding experience to participate! All you need is a willingness to have fun, to let your patrons be the experts, and to provide time for kids to get
excited about designing their own programs. Perhaps you have heard about Hour of Code? Well the hour for coding in your library is now! Don’t miss out!

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7278029569076986626



Thursday, May 21 (2-3 PM)
Excel at Everything! (Or at Least Make Better Spreadsheets) (TechSoup)

Don’t know a filter from a formula? This free 60-minute webinar will walk you through a few of our favorite basic Microsoft Excel formulas and shortcuts, as well as introduce the near-magical power of pivot tables. Sample data and step-by-step instructions for practice will also be included.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:
https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=akay3rhmilgf


Tuesday, May 26 (2-3 PM)
Cataloging Government Serial Publications using RDA (Federal Depository Library Program)

The focus of this webinar will be on cataloging U.S. Government serial publications using RDA. LSCM staff will discuss GPO practices in determining if a publication is a serial through processing and cataloging of serial publications following CONSER and RDA standards. Practical tips and examples will be provided.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.fdlp.gov/about-the-fdlp/fdlp- events-calendar/event/55-cataloging-government-serial-publications-using-rda


Wednesday, May 27 (2-3 PM)
Beyond Book Groups: Fun Library Programs for Adult Readers (WebJunction)

Think outside the book group! Libraries are re-engaging with adult readers and sharing books with them in innovative new ways and in unconventional places. From pop-up programming on planes, trains and ferries, to Books on Tap, a literary sport over local brews, jump into the programming sandbox to explore creative ideas for reaching new adult audiences and delighting the bibliophiles in your own community.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/beyond-book-sales.html

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