Know More: September 2011

More Fall webinars, courses, and workshops. Enjoy!

The Scoop on Series Nonfiction: What's New for Fall 2011, a FREE Booklist webinar. Tuesday, September 27 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
Celebrating National Reading Group Month: Great Group Reads, 2011, a FREE Booklist webinar. Friday, October 7 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Regisration required.
Common Core Opportunities for Librarians: Strategies for Leading the Way, a FREE Booklist webinar. Tuesday, October 11 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
Using Smartphones as a Marketing & Programming Tool: The Future is Mobile, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Wednesday, October 12 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link at appropriate time to join the webinar.
What's New in Reference: Fall 2011, a FREE Booklist webinar. Tuesday, October 18 at 1 p.m Central Time. Registration required.
What's New in Audiobooks: Fall 2011, a FREE Booklist webinar. Tuesday, October 25 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
Fundamentals of Collection Assessment, an ALCTS Web Course beginning October 31 and continuing through December 9. Cost = $109-$129*, registration required.
Library Services in the Cloud, an Infopeople online class beginning November 1 and continuing through December 5. Cost = $150*, registration required.
Collaborating with Teens to Build Better Library Programs, an ALA Editions workshop scheduled for Thursday, November 10 and November 17 at 12 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $85*, registration required.

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

Here are some upcoming webinars and classes for your enjoyment!

YA Fall Announcements, a FREE School Library Journal webinar on September 22 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
Secrets of the Seal: The Michael L. Printz Award, a YALSA Online Course beginning on October 3 and continuing through October 31. Cost = $135 - $195*, registration required.
Food for Thought: New Cookbooks for the Library, a FREE Booklist webinar on October 4 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
What Is That Thing? Making QR Codes Work for Your Library, a YALSA webinar on October 20 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $29 - $49*, registration required.
Facebook in the Libraries: Enhancing Services and Engaging Users, an ALA TechSource with David Lee King on November 2 at 1:30 p.m. Cost = $50*, registration required.
Web Design for Basics for Libraries, an ALA e-course with Diane Kovacs. Course begins November 7 and continues through December 16. Cost = $250*, registration required.

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

Here are some free or low-cost webinar and course for the fall. Head back to school along with the students!

Innovations from America's Best Libraries 2011, a FREE WebJunction webinar, September 20 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
Floating Collections: Building on Your Patrons' Horizons, an ALCTS webinar, September 21 at 1 p.m. Cost = $39-$49* registration required.
Putting the Public Back in Public Libraries: Community-Led Libraries, a FREE WebJunction webinar, September 26 at noon Central Time. Registration required.
Weeding for Your Library's Health, an Infopeople Online course beginning October 18 and continuing through November 14. Cost = $150*, registration required.
Innovative Use of Skill-Based Volunteers in Public Libraries, a FREE WebJunction webinar, October 19 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
Promote, Inform, Educate, an Infopeople online course beginning October 25 and continuing through November 21. Cost = $150*, registration required.
Teaming up with Teens @ Your Library, a FREE WebJunction webinar, October 25 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
Moving from Surviving to Thriving: Highlights from Project Compass, a FREE WebJunction webinar, October 27 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
CORE 2 Module on Homework Help, an Infopeople self-pased mini course. Register and begin at your convenience. Cost = $50*
Online Learning with RUSA (Reference & User Services Association) including Business Reference, Genealogy, Readers Advisory and more. Start dates & costs* vary, check their website for more information.

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

Back to school isn't just for kids - here's a few upcoming webinars, classes, and programs for you! Enjoy!

Libraries in a Post-Print World, a FREE Infopeople webinar, Tuesday, September 13 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link the day of the event to join.
Book Repair Basics for Libraries, a FREE webinar from ALCTS, Wednesday, September 14 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration opens at 12:30 p.m. on the day of the webinar and is open to the first 500 registrants. Select "Enter as a guest" and enter your name in the space provided, then click on "Enter Room."
Acquiring Books for your Collection through Specialized Selection & Analysis Tools, a FREE Booklist webinar, Thursday, September 22 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
The Scoop on Series Nonfiction: What's New for Fall 2011, a FREE Booklist webinar, Tuesday, September 27 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
Reel in Readers: Connecting Youth to Books through Video, an Infopeople Online Course beginning October 4 and continuing through October 31, 2011. Cost = $150*, registration required.
Library Marketing & Promotion via Social Media, an Infopeople Online Course beginning October 18 and continuing through November 14th. Cost = 150*, registration required.
Genealogy programs at the Wisconsin Historical Society, see website for dates, times and other details. Cost - varies*

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

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