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Virtual conference, Bridges, Facebook, Graphics, Programming, and Much More

 Hope to see many of you at WLA next week!

• Library 2.011 Worldwide Virtual Conference, a FREE round the clock conference, scheduled from November 2 through 4th. If you aren't heading to WLA, check this out!
• Building Bridges #1: Principles of Advocacy, the first in the Building Bridges Speakers Series, four FREE webinars from OCLC. Scheduled for Wednesday, November 2 at 1 p.m. Central time. Registration required.
• Facebook in the Library: Enhancing Services and Engaging Users, an ALA TechSource workshpo with David Lee King. Scheduled for Wednesday, November 2 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $50*, registration required.
• Digital Graphics - Yours, Mine, and Ours: a guide to their legal use, a FREE Infopeople webinar with Mary Minow. Scheduled for Thursday, November 3 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the program to join.
• Programming with the Charter for Compassion, a FREE webinar from the ALa Public Programs office. Scheduled for Thursday, November 3 at noon Central Time. Registrationlpub required.
• Web Design Basics for Librarians, an ALA Facilitated eCourse with Diane Kovacs. The course begins on November 7 and continues through December 16th. Cost = 250*, registration required.
• Collaborating with Teens to Build Better Library Programs, an ALA Editions workshop. Scheduled for Thursday, November 10 and 17 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = 85*, registration required.
• Launching your Star Potential: Leadership for Today's Libraries, an ALCTS Virtual Midwinter Symposium. The symposium will consist of five one-hour webinars held over a five day period from January 9 - 13, 2012 at 1 p.m. Central Time. cost = $39 - $49 each or $156 - $196 for series*, registration required.

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

Web design, Library Services, Reluctant Readers, Cloud Services & More!

What an interesting array of courses and webinars coming up! I'm thinking of attending the E-Books one - anyone else interested?

• A Cooperative Approach to Web Design, a FREE TechSoup for LIbraries webinar. Scheduled for October 27 at 1 p.m. Central Time, registration required.
• Improving Library Services for People with Disabilities, an ASCLA and RUSA Online course beginning October 17 and continuing through November 11. Cost = $130-$210*, registration required.
• Reaching Reluctant Readers, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for Tuesday, November 1 at 1 p.m. Central time. Registration required.
• Library Services in the Cloud, an Infopeople Online Course beginning November 1 and continuing through December 5. Cost = $150*, registration required.
• Continuing Focus on Series Nonfiction, a FREE Booklist webinar scheduled for Tuesday, November 8 at 1 p.m Central Time. Registration required.
• CORE Reference Fundamentals, an Infopeople Online Course beginning November 8 and continuing through December 19. Cost = $150*, registration required.
• Making Space for Entrepreneurs and Independent Workers, an ALA Tech-Source workshop. Scheduled for Thursday, December 1 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $50*, registration required.
• E-Books and Access: Upholding Library Values, an ALA Tech-Source Workshop with Sarah Houghton. Scheduled for Wednesday, December 7 and 14 from 1-2:30 p.m. Cost = $85*, registration required. (If you're interested in SCLS purchasing access to this at the group rate for 3 or more people, please email me.)

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

Job hunting, construction, support staff, volunteers, Health 2.0 and more!

 Lots more webinars & courses for you to check out.

• Tactics for Library Job Hunting in a Tough Market, a FREE ALA webinar on Monday, October 10 at 12 noon Central Time. Registration required.
• Constructing the Future Library: Architectural and Digital Considerations, an ALCTS webinar on Wednesday, October 12 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $39 - $49*, registration required.
• Library Support Staff Certification: an Introduction, a FREE Infopeople webinar on Tuesday, October 18 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration necessary, simply visit this link on the day of the event to join.
• Innovative Use of Skill-Based Volunteers in Libraries, a FREE ALA TechSource and WebJunction webinar on Wednesday, October 19 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Regisration required.
• Technology and Health 2.0, a FREE Infopeople webinar on Thursday, October 20 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration necessary, simply visit this link on the day of the event to join.
• Fundamentals of Collection Development & Management, an ALCTS web course beginning October 24 and continuing through November 18. Cost = $109 - $129. Registration required.
• 2011 Public Library Funding & Technology Access Study: Results, Trends, and Resources, a FREE webinar on Tuesday, November 1 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Public Librarian's Guide to E-Books: a PLA Webinar Series beginning on October 15 and continuing through November 15. Cost = $99-$129*, registration required.
• Digital Graphics - Yours, Mine, and Ours: a Guide to their Legal Use, a FREE Infopeople webinar on Thursday, November 3 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration necessary, simply visit this link on the day of the event to join.

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