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E-Books, Gadgets, Tutorials, Websites and more

 Happy Friday! Here are this week's list of webinars and classes. Enjoy!

• E-Books and LIbraries: What's Next? a PLA webinar scheduled for Tuesday, May 8 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost =$28 - $35*, registration required (Deadline to register is May 4).
• Gadgets in the Library: a Practical Guide to Personal Electronics for Librarians, an ALA TechSource workshop scheduled for Thursday, May 10 and May 24 from 12:30 - 2 p.m. Cost = $85*, registration required. 
• Developing Online Tutorials, an Infopeople Online course beginning May 15 and continuing through June 11. Cost = $150*, registration required.
• Ebooks and Public Libraries: It's a Wild and Wooly World Out There, an Infopeople Online course beginning June 5 and continuing through July 2. Cos t= $150*, registration required.
• Using WordPress to Build Library Websites, an ALA Editions ecourse beginning Monday, July 2. Cost = $250*, registration required. 
• Using Drupal to Build Library Websites, an ALA Editions ecourse begining Tuesday, September 4. Cost = $250*, registration required. 
• 2012 Summer Courses from UW SLIS include topics ranging from book discussions, Facebook, Pathfinders, Budgeting, E-books and more. Check their website for more information on each course, registration and costs.

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

Books, Open Source, E-Books, Advocacy, Joomla, Reference and More!

 Here is this week's round-up of CE Opportunities. Enjoy!

• The Murderous Month of May: Hot Mysteries for Spring, a FREE Booklist webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, April 24 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Practical Open Source Software for Libraries, an Infopeople Online Course is scheduled to begin May 1 and continue through May 28. Cost = $150*, registration required.
• E-Books and Customer Service at Your Library, a PLA Webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, May 1 at 1 p.m.Central Time. Cost = $28 - $35*, registration required.
• Rallying Your Community: Mobilizing the Grassroots, a FREE webinar sponsored by ALA's Committee on Library Advocacy, is scheduled for Wednesday, May 2 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Using Joomla! to Build Library Websites, an ALA Editions online course, scheduled to begin May 7 and continue through June 15. Cost = $250*, registration required.
• Fundamentals of Collection Development & Management, an ALCTS Web course, scheduled to begin May 7 and continue through June 1. Cost = $109 - $129*, registration required.
• CORE Reference Fundamentals, an Infopeople Online course, scheduled to begin May 8 and continue through June 18. Cost = $150*, registration required.
• Hiring, Training, and Supervising Shelvers, a three-part workshop, scheduled for Wednesday, May 9, 16 and 23rd at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $90*, registration required.
• Made in a Library, a FREE Online Symposium from OCLC and Library Journal, scheduled for May 15 from 12 - 2 p.m. Central Time. Registration required. 
• 12 Essentials for a Safe and Secure Library, an ALA Editions Workshop with Warren Graham, scheduled for Wedcnesday, June 6 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $55*, registration required.

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

Readers' Advisory, Programming, Leadership, Cataloging, and Gadgets

 Here are the CE opportunities that I came across this week. Enjoy!

• Beyond Books: Advanced Readers' Advisory, an Infopeople Online course, scheduled to begin March 13 and continue through April 9. Cost = $150*, registration required. 
• Adult Programs on a $0 Budget, a FREE WebJunction webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, March 27 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• April Workshops from Simmons GSLIS Continuing Education, see website for individual course details.
• Skills for the Everyday Leader, a FREE WebJunction webinar, scheduled for Wednesday, April 4 at 1 p.m Central Time. Registration required. 
• Virtual Connections, a FREE WebJunction webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, April 10 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required. 
• Moving Difficult Conversations Toward Positive Outcomes: Coping with Challenges in the LIbrary Workplace, a FREE webinar from ALA, scheduled for Wednesday, April 11 at noon Central Time. Registration required.
• Basic Cataloging and Classification, an Infopeople Online course, scheduled to begin Tuesday, April 17 and continue through May 14. Cost = $150*, registration required.
• Hiring, Training, and Supervising Shelvers, a three-part ALA TechSource workshop, scheduled for Wednesday, May 9, 16 and 23. Cost = $90*, registration required.
• Gadgets in the Library: a Practical Guide to Personal Electronics for Librarians, an ALA TechSource workshop scheduled for Thursday, May 10 and May 17 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. Central time. Cost = $85*, registration required. 

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

Collection Development, Customer Service, Civility, Open Source, Joomla, and More!

 Here's this week's round-up of continuing education opportunities for you. Enjoy!

• Fundamentals of Collection Development & Management, an ALCTS Web Course, scheduled to begin March 19 and continue through April 13. Cost = $109 - $129*, registration required.
• Being Customer Focused: New and Emerging Trends in Customer Service, a FREE Infopeople webinar, scheduled for Wednesday, March 21 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the program to join. 
• Outreach to Hispanic/Latino Populations - Tu Biblioteca!, a FREE Infopeople webinar, scheduled for Wednesday, March 28 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the program to join.
• Implementing "Choose Civility," a Community-Wide Campaign, a PLA webinar, scheduled for March 28 at 1 p.m. Cost = $28 - $35*, registration required.
• How to Delivery Great Library Customer Service, an ALA Editions Workshop, scheduled for Thursday, April 19 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $50*, registration required.
• Supporting Early literacy Environments in the Library, an Infopeople Online Course, scheduled to begin Tuesday, April 24 and continue through May 21. cost = $150*, registration required.
• Practical Open Source Software for Libraries, an Infopeople Online course, scheduled to begin May 1 and continue through May 28. Cost = $150*, registration required.
• Using Joomla! to Build Library Websites, an ALA Editions eCourse, scheduled to begin May 7 and continue through June 15. Cost = $250*, registration required.

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

Materials Handling, Strategic Planning, Volunteers, Library Spaces, & More

 There are a lot of great upcoming webinars and workshops. Enjoy!

• Top Tech Trends in Materials Handling, a FREE Infopeople webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, February 14 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the program to join.
• Next Chapter Book Club: An Innovative and Viable Approach to Meeting the Literacy Needs of Adolescents and Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, an ASCLA webinar scheduled for Thursday, February 16 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $40-65*, registration required. Registration closes at 5 p.m. on February 14. 
• Strategic Planning for Your Online Branch, an ASCLA webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, February 21 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $40-65*, registration required. Registration closes at 5 p.m.on February 19.
• Library P.I.: Process Improvement Library-Style, a FREE Infopeople webinar, scheduled for Wednesday, February 22 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the program to join.
• Successful Volunteer Recruitment Strategies: Capturing the Talent of Baby Boomers and the Generations that Follow, a FREE Infopeople webinar, scheduled for Thursday, February 23 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the program to join.
• Fundamentals of Collection Assessment, an ALCTS Online Course, scheduled to begin on February 27 and continue through April 6. Cost = $109 - $129*, registration required. 
• Fundamentals of Acquisitions, an ALCTS Online Course, scheduled to begin on February 27 and continue through March 23. Cost = $109 - $129*, registration required.
• Big Talk from Small Libraries, a FREE Online one-day conference, scheduled for February 28 from 8:45 - 5 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Strategic Downsizing, a FREE Infopeople webinar with George Needham and Joan Frye Williams, scheduled for Tuesday, February 28 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the program to join.
• Engaging Volunteers during Difficult Economic Times, a FREE Infopeople webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, March 1 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the program to join.
• Designing Effective Library Spaces, a GSLIS Online course, scheduled to begin March 1 and continue through March 31. Cost = $200-250*, registration required. 
• Marketing Your Library, a GSLIS Online course, scheduled to begin March 1 and continue through March 31. Cost = $200-250, registration required.
• Managing Electronic Resources in Public Libraries, an ALA TechSource workshop, scheduled for Wednesday, March 7 and 14 from noon to 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $85*, registration required.
• It's All About the Money: Corporate Fundraising for Children's Programming in Public Libraries, a FREE Infopeople webinar, scheduled for Thursday, March 8 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the program to join.
• Integrating E-Books and E-Readers into Your Library, an ALA TechSource workshop with Sue Polanka, scheduled for Wednesday, April 4 and April 11 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $85*, registration required.

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

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.

Booklist webinars, Smartphones, Collection Assessment, and Teen Programming

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.

YA titles, Printz Award, Cookbooks, QR Codes, Facebook, & Web Design

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.

Innovations, Collections, Community, Weeding, Volunteers, Teens, Thriving & More

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.