Know More: July 2011

I'm a little late in cleaning out my inbox so there are a few more CE opportunities here than normal:

Creating Subject Guides for the 21st Century Library, an ALA TechSource Workshop. Scheduled for Thursday, September 20 from 3-4:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $50*, registration required.
CORE2: Subject Area Mini-courses from Infopeople, scheduled between July 26 and November 14. Cpst = $50 per course*, registration required.
Introduction to Screencasting for Online Tutorials and Reference, a RUSA webinar, scheduled for August 2 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $40 to $65*, registration required.
OverDrive Training Month, September 12 through October 7. Free, registration required.
Cuddle Up & Read: Storytimes for Pregnant and Parenting Teens, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for Tuesday, August 9 at 2 p.m. Central time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the event to join.
ALCTS (Association for Library Collections & Technical Services) has a wide range of webinars and courses coming up this fall. Check out their site for more information including dates and costs.
Integrating e-Books and e-Readers into your Library, an ALA TechSource Workshop. Scheduled for Thursday, August 4 and August 11 at 1:30 p.m. Cost = $85*, registration required.
Demystifying Copyright: How to Educate your Staff and Community, an ALA Facilitated online course beginning September 12th Cost = $175*, registration required.

* SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

Math, Science & More, a Booklist webinar, Tuesday, August 9 at 1 p.m. Central Time, cost = Free! Registration required.
Using Technology for Time Management, a FREE Infopeople webinar, Thursday, August 18 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the event to join in.
Using Google Apps for a More Efficient Library, an ALA TechSource webinar featuring Monroe Public Library Director, Suzann Holland! Scheduled for Wednesday, September 7 and 14th. Cost = $85*, registration required.
Be a Great Boss: One Year to Success, an ALA TechSource webinar, Wednesday, September 21 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $50*
PLA Results Boot Camp, October 18 through October 22, is a weeklong interactive workshop in Nashville designed to teach practical library management skills. Participants will be encouraged to apply what they learn to real-life problems and issues in their library. PLA Boot Camp will help attendees understand the publications in the Results series and see first-hand how they interconnect, and how they can help library managers forge an effective management style. Acceptance to Results Boot Camp 6 is competitive. Participation is limited to ensure an environment that fosters group interaction and active participation. The application deadline is September 16, 2011. Cost = $795-995 + travel expenses*.

* SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

Lots of CE Opportunities coming up in the next few weeks! Enjoy!

ALA 2011 Annual Virtual Conference, July 13 and 14. Cost = $69*
Dive into a Good Book: Great Summer Reads to Recommend to Your Patrons with Nancy Pearl. Tuesday, July 19 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $28 - $35*. Registration required.
Information Cartographer: Social Media Librarians of the Future, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Wednesday, July 20 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
Delivering Innovative Mobile Services through Your Library with Meredith Farkas, an ALA TechSource Workshop. Thursday July 21 and July 28 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $85*. Registration required.
Book Group Buzzing, a free Booklist webinar. Tuesday, July 26 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
Finding a Legal Comfort Zone on the Web, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Wednesday, July 27 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
Aiming for a Robust Metadata Infrastructure for the Future, a FREE ALCTS webinar. Monday, August 1 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
Ten Tips for Writing Well with Dixie Darr, a LE@D Online FREE webinar. Thursday, August 4 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.

* SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

Here's this week's medley of CE opportunities:

Killer Collections: Libraries Beyond Books, an Infopeople FREE webinar, Thursday, July 21 at 1 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link at the time of the event to join.
I Didn't Know the Census Bureau Did That! Finding and Using Data from Lesser Known Censuses and Surveys, an Infopeople FREE webinar, Tuesday, July 26 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link at the time of the event to join.
Finding a Legal Comfort Zone on the Web, a FREE ALA TechSource and WebJunction webinar, Wednesday, July 27 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
Howdy Partners! Don't be Lone Ranger: Building Community Partnerships to Augment Adult Services, an Infopeople FREE webinar, Wednesday, July 27 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link at the time of the event to join.

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