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Workshops December+ 2013

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Most of these are free but a few do charge fees.

To register for the webinars/workshops below, either click the heading or the provided link. Also check the WebJunction Pennsylvania Calendar for additional offerings. Miss a webinar? Many providers archive the recording. Check out WebJunction’s archived webinars.

Here are the rest of the non-profit webinars in chronological order:

December 9

Mobile Learning’s Missing Link (InSync Training) This session will help savvy designers avoid design catastrophes, managers understand how mobile learning fits and IT staff see the support they need to have ready. After contrasting a traditional virtual classroom to a mobile virtual classroom, the limitations of live mobile learning will be addressed. This session will provide strategies that take advantage of learning in the mobile environment. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://us.insynctraining.com/insync-byte-series Introduction to Fundraising Planning (GrantSpace) A successful nonprofit organization has diversified funding streams. If your organization has never developed a fundraising plan or calendar, this session is for you. It provides an overview of the process of strategically thinking through the components of a fundraising plan. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/

December 10

The Power of Transformational Stories This has been postponed Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Power_of_Transformati onal_Stories.html Communicating about transformation vs. information is a critical component of changing perceptions about the library in your community. Your team transforms lives every day—and these are the stories that will resonate the most. Join Nancy Dowd, Senior Manager for NoveList’s LibraryAware, and Karen Austin, Geek the Library field manager at OCLC, as they discuss how to identify, mold and communicate transformational stories that can help your community understand the value of the library to individuals and the community as a whole. This webinar is hosted by Geek the Library, a community awareness campaign.

Accessing Block Group Data with the American Community Survey Summary File (Census Bureau) The American Community Survey (ACS) is an ongoing survey that generates estimates on social, economic, housing, and demographic topics. Data users can access these estimates down to the block group level of geography through the ACS Summary File. This presentation will cover background information about the ACS, an explanation of the ACS Summary File, and a demonstration of accessing block group data using the ACS Summary File. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.census.gov/mso/www/training/

New Librarian Roles – Building Connections not Collections (Libraries Thriving) The past few years have produced more than a few articles, reports and initiatives focused on the new face of librarianship. The field, which is constantly evolving in response to our users and patron needs, is approaching a time where e-resources are a significant percentage of the collection. Placing emphasis on the relational aspect of our work is increasing in importance in response to that shift. This webinar will discuss some possible opportunities and challenges to approach these topics, especially in the context of academic librarianship. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.librariesthriving.org/workshops/seminars

Database of the Month: Food, Festivities, and Fiction (and a pinch of poetry) (Wyoming State Library) For December’s Database of the Month, we will explore some of our great resources using food and celebrations as our theme. Bookflix (resource for grades PreK-3 that pairs classic fictional video storybooks with related eBooks. Animation, audio and interactive games are designed to reinforce core reading skills), Novelist and Novelist K-8 (fiction database designed for readers in all genres), and LION (more than 350,000 works of English and American poetry, drama and prose, 328 full-text literature journals, and other key criticism and reference resources) For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/836118774

Build Staff Buy-In for Volunteer Engagement (VolunteerMatch) Is your organization open to engaging volunteers in new ways? Often one of the biggest challenges to a new model of volunteer engagement is the resistance of paid staff. Often attitudes and fears of our co-workers prevent us from expanding the work that volunteers do. But, if you've never worked with volunteers before, it can be scary. In this webinar we'll discuss strategies for working with paid staff to engage volunteers. We'll cover what you can do to alleviate some of those fears, strategies for working within a Union environment, and how you can train and support your coworkers as they become responsible for managing volunteers. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://learn.volunteermatch.org/training-topics

Common Core 101: Understanding the Basics (Booklist) In the sea of resources about the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), it can be easy to miss what’s most essential: a basic explanation of what the standards are, how they are structured, and the themes that run throughout. Presented with the elementary school librarian in mind, this free, hour-long webinar sponsored by Capstone offers attendees a chance to develop a practical understanding of the standards and how librarians are uniquely positioned to support them, as well as a sneak peek at Capstone’s Top 10 resources for K-5 Common Core support. Moderated by Booklist’s Books for Youth Editorial Director Gillian Engberg. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63

Conservation Assessment Program - Learn More (Connecting to Collections) Join us for an informative webinar about the Conservation Assessment Program application and participation! CAP helps small to mid-sized museums secure a general assessment of their collections and historic structures. A CAP assessment is a great first step in prioritizing your museum’s collections care needs, and a wonderful building block to go on to secure more targeted funding. The CAP staff will cover the basics of eligibility requirements, the application, and CAP participation. Check out the sample CAP application and bring your questions! For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.connectingtocollections.org/calendar/

The Power of Transformational Stories (WebJunction) Communicating about transformation vs. information is a critical component of changing perceptions about the library in your community. Your team transforms lives every day—and these are the stories that will resonate the most. Join Nancy Dowd, Senior Manager for NoveList’s LibraryAware, and Karen Austin, Geek the Library field manager at OCLC, as they discuss how to identify, mold and communicate transformational stories that can help your community understand the value of the library to individuals and the community as a whole. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html December 12

Immigration Resources for Public Librarians The first webinar is December 12, 2013 Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced the first in a series of four free webinars for public libraries about immigration and U.S. citizenship issues. The webinar series was developed as part of a broader effort through a federal partnership between IMLS and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to ensure that librarians have the necessary tools and knowledge to refer their patrons to accurate and reliable sources of information on immigration- related topics. The first webinar, entitled Immigration and Naturalization 101, will take place December 12 from 12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. EST. The webinar will include a question-and-answer session and will cover  basic immigration procedures and benefits,  the role librarians can serve, and  new online resources for librarians on the USCIS website. Presenters include  Susan Hildreth, IMLS Director;  Rachel Ellis, Branch Chief of Customer Access Branch in the Public Engagement Division, USCIS; and  Haleh Holly Taghavi, Management and Program Analyst in the Public Engagement Division, USCIS. To participate, go to this Blackboard Collaborative Meeting Room at the time of the webinar. You may listen using your computer's speakers, or dial 1-866-299-7945 and when prompted, enter the passcode 7434925#. To sign up for updates about upcoming webinars and additional immigration and citizenship resources, register your email address at the USCIS website here. The series will comprise four quarterly webinars in all, covering such immigration topics as the naturalization process and test, the unauthorized practice of immigration law, and USCIS systems such as E-Verify and the USCIS Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS). About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Extreme Customer Service, Every Time Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Extreme_Customer_Se rvice_Every_Time.html Commitment to great customer service goes beyond “service with a smile.” It is a commitment to truly engage and communicate with patrons and to find ways to extend the experience above and beyond their expectations. Building on the success of the Darien Library, whose reputation is known internationally for providing “extreme customer service,” presenter Gretchen Caserotti will provide you with practical and actionable ideas that can help your library, whether small or large, commit to excellent customer service.

Presented by: Gretchen Caserotti, director, Meridian Library District (ID), who has served from frontline librarian to policy maker, and was trained at the Darien Library (CT).

December 13

Preservation Best Practices: Collections Care: Handling, Access, Storage, and Exhibition

The Series: This series of four webinars will provide participants with an overview of the preservation standards for the many aspects of collections care, will give benchmarks for measuring and improving preservation within an organization, and give guidelines for establishing a preservation program.

This Webinar: Providing access to collections for patrons and visitors is fundamental to the work of librarians, archivists, and collections managers. However, if access is not thoughtfully approached it can be detrimental to collections preservation. In the third in the series, attendees will learn tips for providing effective storage, handling, and exhibition strategies that marry preservation and access.

Intended Audience: This webinar series will be of interest to librarians, archivists, collections managers, curators, and other staff members involved in collections care who must manage a variety of tasks, including implementation of collections management plans and policies, management of environmental controls and storage conditions, and provision for safe use and exhibition of collections. More.

December 17

Brain Bandwidth (InSync Training) Trainers and instructional designers know that much instruction simply places too many demands on learners in terms of volume, clarity, and memory. This session provides an overview of cognitive load considerations in instructional design. Particular emphasis is placed on how information can be presented in such a way as to avoid overloading the recipient's ability to receive, process, and understand the information (i.e., their "brain bandwidth").For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://us.insynctraining.com/bozarth-programs/

December 18 To Bake or Not to Bake: Library Cake Pan Collection (Nebraska Library Commission) North Liberty (IA) Community Library has a collection of over 250 designer cakes pans that they check out. Join Library Director Dee Crowner as she discusses the pros and cons of having an "unusual" collection. This is one of their most popular collections and has attracted many new patrons to the library. There are other types of collections that can be easy to establish and maintain, too. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL Measuring Impact: Redefining Scholarly Value Through New Data Scholars are looking beyond traditional metrics to show the impact their work can have in the online world, while publishers are looking to show more value for their content. This has led to looking at other sources of data to determine other ways to consider value. This webcast will highlight the work scholars and organizations are doing around alternative metrics and article-level use to expand the definition of the impact of scholarly exchange. Register.

December 19

Maker Space Program Live From Philadelphia Via YouTube Are you interested in learning more about how to plan maker programs at your library? Listen in as K-Fai Steele and Barbara Tait from the Free Library of Philadelphia and guest commentators have a conversation about maker programs on the library floor! The webinar will be broadcast via a livestream on YouTube on December 19 from 11:00am - 12:00pm. RSVP here Description: Design It * Make It * Share It is a Library Services and Technology Act-funded project run by the Free Library of Philadelphia, focused on youth maker programming in public library branches. In this webinar, Programming Specialists K-Fai Steele and Barbara Tait will give an overview of the entire project, then dive into the "Design It" aspect: how to set up your library for success with maker programming on the floor of the library. We'll cover nontraditional staffing models (artists, college students, and near-peer mentors), best practices for hiring and managing mentors, and will share ideas and resources for low-cost tools and supplies. This project is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Corbett, Governor.

December 19 Preservation Best Practices: Planning and Prioritizing: Tools for Success (Infopeople) Establishing a formal, or informal, preservation program can be overwhelming. The fourth and final webinar in the series will discuss the role of policies in establishing a systematic approach to preservation within an institution. Various planning tools and resources, including those available through the California Preservation Program, will be covered to help with setting preservation priorities. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar December 26 Tech Talk with Michael Sauers: SHOG.US - Share with Flare (Nebraska Library Commission) JD Thomas, a white-hat SEO and WordPress consultant, will discuss SHOG.US, an easy to use web application that provides non-coders with the tools needed to craft engaging and social media friendly URLs for sharing on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or LinkedIn. This is especially useful when sharing non-webpage resources such as event calendars, PDFs, or database portals. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL January 13

PubMed for Librarians Due to extremely high demand for this class, a recording from the most recent session can be viewed on the NTC website. PubMed for Librarians is made up of five 90 minute segments. These five segments will be presented via Adobe Connect and recorded for archival access. Each segment is meant to be a stand-alone module designed for each user to determine how many and in what sequence they attend. The segments are designed to take 1.5 hours each and, if the live session is attended, along with any pre-requisite work completed, will earn 1.5 MLA Continuing Education hours. PUBMED FOR LIBRARIANS: INTRODUCTION TO PUBMED SEGMENT DESCRIPTION: This is a synchronous online session that includes hands-on exercises. Attend this class to learn about the difference between PubMed and MEDLINE, how to run a PubMed search, assess your search retrieval, analyze search details, customize with My NCBI, discover and employ three ways to search for a known citation and use the Clinical Queries search tool. Prerequisites: View the Boolean logic tutorial pages at: http://nnlm.gov/ntcc/animations.html. Create a My NCBI account if you don’t already have one.

Agenda

PUBMED FOR LIBRARIANS: INTRODUCTION TO PUBMED AGENDA:  PubMed vs. MEDLINE – differentiation  How to conduct a simple search  Assess the search results  Analyze Search Details  Customization using My NCBI  Search by known citation – author, title, journal  Use the Clinical Queries search tool Register. (This class will also be available March 3)

January 15

Flexible Spaces – Flexible Futures R egister As libraries continue to evolve as community spaces and information hubs, there is an opportunity to explore how patrons use library space and to create spaces that are flexible and adaptable to changing needs. Presenter Dri Ralph has helped lead the King County Library System (WA) through an extensive bond project which has included the renovation and/or building of 30 libraries. She will share highlights of their design choices, ideas for flexible use of space, and tips for engaging the community in the planning and design process. The webinar will also explore options for libraries with limited budgets. You’ll learn about opportunities to help any library make innovative choices for engaging with patrons. Presented by: Kendra Morgan, OCLC Senior Program Manager, and Dri Ralph, Facilities Design Coordinator, King County Library System

NLM Exhibition Program and Health Information Program Planning (90 minutes) This session designed specifically for public/school library staff will provide an overview of the National Library of Medicine's Exhibition Program. Additionally, ideas on how to integrate health information programming in public library settings will be discussed. Register. February 4

Library Surveys for Success Early Registration Surveys are often the tool of choice when you want to determine how to meet the needs of your community or measure your library’s impact. But do you know how to use the tool effectively? Choosing the right survey style for the situation and knowing which question type will elicit the best responses are critical elements for gathering meaningful information. Learn how to conduct an effective survey that can be used to make, measure, and meet your library’s goals. The results may just surprise you. At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will: · Understand why and how to conduct a survey · Describe the key elements of an effective library survey · Discuss the pros and cons of different survey styles · Identify 5 main question types and when to use each of them Presented by: Colleen Eggett, Training Coordinator, Utah State Library

February 5

Proposal Writing for Outreach Projects for Public Libraries (90 minutes) This session designed specifically for public library staff will provide an overview of the grant and funding processes as well as the level of detail required in a successful proposal. Register.

February 11

The Iron is HOT: Libraries as Innovative & Creative Community Catalysts Early Registration Renew your sense of hope for the longtime viability of public libraries. Presenter Mary Lou Carolan sees amazing and out-of-the-ordinary opportunities for your library to serve as a vibrant and active community center. The library can be the creative catalyst to ignite community enthusiasm. Learn about the ‘Inside/Outside Approach’ and other engaging and fun marketing practices. Find out how to implement ‘placemaking’ for lighter, quicker, cheaper ways to attract more users. And catch the sense of urgency that libraries need to act now: Hope, Opportunity, Time – strike while the iron is HOT! This webinar is hosted in collaboration with Geek the Library, a community awareness